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How Do I Get Better Shipping Rates on Shopify?

Last updated on January 9, 2023 @ 5:32 pm

As an ecommerce business, one of your main priorities is to get your products to your customers as quickly and affordably as possible. Shipping rates can eat into your profits, so it’s important to find ways to get the best rates possible.

Here are a few tips for getting better shipping rates on Shopify:

    1. Use Shopify’s built-in shipping calculator

    2. Get quotes from multiple shipping carriers

    3. Use Shopify’s shipping labels

    4. Take advantage of Shopify’s flat rate shipping

    5. Join a shipping club or group

1. Use Shopify’s built-in shipping calculator
Shopify has a built-in shipping calculator that can help you compare rates from different carriers. To use it, go to Settings > Shipping and delivery in your Shopify admin, and then click Calculate rates.

2. Get quotes from multiple shipping carriers
Getting quotes from multiple shipping carriers is a good way to compare rates and find the best deal. You can use Shopify’s shipping calculator (mentioned above) to get quotes from different carriers, or you can contact carriers directly for quotes.

3. Use Shopify’s shipping labels
Shopify offers discounted shipping labels from USPS, UPS, and DHL Express.
To get the discounts, you need to use Shopify’s label printing app to print your labels. The app is free, and the discounts can save you a lot of money on shipping costs.

PRO TIP: If you are considering using Shopify to sell your products, be aware that shipping rates can vary greatly depending on your location and the products you are selling. Be sure to research shipping options and compare rates before setting up your shop.

4. Take advantage of Shopify’s flat rate shipping
If you’re using Shopify Shipping, you can offer flat rate shipping to your customers.
This means that they’ll pay a set price for shipping, regardless of the number of items they purchase. To offer flat rate shipping, go to Settings > Shipping and delivery in your Shopify admin, and then enable Flat rate shipping in the Shipping zones section.

5. Join a shipping club or group
There are many groups and clubs online that offer discounted rates on shipping services.
Some of these groups are specific to certain countries or regions, while others are open to businesses worldwide. Joining one of these groups can help you get better rates on your shipments.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.