How to Set Up Shipping Fees in Your Online Store: Complete Guide
Shipping fees are essential for delivering products to customers. Here's a comprehensive guide to setting up shipping in your online store.
Available Shipping Options:
- Flat Rate: Fixed fee per order with optional per-item charges
- Weight-Based Rate: Pricing based on order weight
- Carrier's Automatic Calculation: Real-time carrier rates (US only, Commerce Advanced plan)
- Free Shipping: No cost to customers
Setting Up Shipping Options:
- Navigate to the Shipping panel
- Click "Add Shipping Option"
- Choose your preferred method
- Enter option name and set rates
- Configure shipping zones if needed
Creating Fulfillment Profiles:
- Go to Products > Fulfillment Profiles
- Click "Add Custom Profile"
- Name your profile
- Select shipping options
- Assign to specific products
Multiple Product Orders:
- Orders with different fulfillment profiles may split into separate transactions
- Customers checkout once but receive multiple confirmations
- Sellers process orders individually
International Shipping:
- Create shipping zones for specific regions
- Set different rates for various locations
- Use flat rates for non-US carriers
Troubleshooting:
- Ensure at least one shipping option is available for tangible products
- Verify packing materials match product dimensions for carrier calculations
- Check shipping zones are properly configured
- Confirm fulfillment profiles are correctly assigned
Managing Shipping Options:
To Edit:
- Open Shipping panel
- Select option to modify
- Make changes
- Save updates
To Delete:
- Open Shipping panel
- Select option
- Click Delete
- Confirm removal
Additional Features:
- Etsy shipping profile import available
- Third-party shipping extensions supported
- Custom checkout forms for specific carrier requirements
- Local pickup and delivery options
Free shipping can be implemented through flat rate options or shipping discounts. Shipping options display at checkout in ascending price order, with the least expensive option pre-selected.