Free shipping setup guide: How to offer $0 shipping on your website
Free shipping options can be offered with $0 fees or through promotional discounts to increase sales and customer satisfaction.
Shipping Rate Options
Create free shipping by setting up a flat rate with $0.00 fees per order and per item. Simply name the option "Free Shipping" in your settings.
Shipping Options and Fees
Weight-Based Free Shipping
Set up weight-based shipping with $0.00 cost for specific weight ranges. Ensure all products have accurate weights for proper checkout calculations.
Free Shipping Promotions
Offer free shipping through:
- Promotional codes for customer use
- Automatic discounts at checkout (Advanced Commerce plan)
- Minimum order value requirements
- Specific shipping options
Implementation Tips
- Factor shipping costs into product pricing
- Set minimum order thresholds for free shipping
- Apply free shipping after other discounts
- Verify product weights are accurate
- Monitor the impact on overall sales
Free shipping can be limited to certain shipping options or applied to all shipping methods. When using minimum order requirements, ensure the threshold is met after applying other discounts.
Advanced Commerce plan users can set up automatic free shipping at checkout when specific conditions are met, streamlining the customer experience.