Shipping costs significantly impact your online store's success. Here's a comprehensive guide to choosing the right shipping options for your business.

Flat Rate Shipping

• Standard fee applies to all orders regardless of item count
• Ideal for small, high-value items like jewelry
• Best for stores with products of similar weight and size
• Can be used to offer free shipping

Weight-Based Shipping

• Rates based on total order weight
• Create tiered rates for different weight ranges
• Requires entering product weights
• Perfect for stores where weight is the primary shipping factor

Calculated by Courier (Business Plan)

• Automatic rate calculation from FedEx, UPS, and USPS
• Requires package dimensions and product weights
• Ideal for:
  • Large items where distance affects cost
  • Diverse product catalog
  • When shipping cost is significant versus product price

Local Delivery Options

• In-store pickup for free local collection
• Local delivery via courier services
• Convenient for nearby customers

Fulfillment Profiles

• Assign specific shipping methods to different products

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