If you’re running an ecommerce business, you know that shipping can be a complex and costly endeavor. There are many factors to consider, including shipping carrier, shipping method, package size and weight, and delivery time.
And then you have to figure out how to charge your customers for shipping. It’s all enough to make your head spin!
One popular ecommerce platform is Shopify. Shopify is a turnkey solution that lets you set up an online store quickly and easily. But one question that arises frequently is: does Shopify automatically charge shipping?
The answer is: it depends. Shopify does have some built-in shipping options that you can use, but they are fairly limited. If you want to have more control over your shipping charges, you’ll need to use a third-party shipping app.
Shopify’s built-in shipping options are located in the Shipping Settings section of your Shopify admin. To get there, go to Settings > Shipping. Here, you’ll see three options for calculating shipping charges:
1. Use Shopify’s calculated shipping rates – With this option, Shopify will automatically calculate shipping rates based on the weight and dimensions of your products, as well as your customer’s location. You’ll need to enter the weight and dimensions of your products into the Shopify product settings in order for this option to work properly.
2. Use third-party carrier calculated rates – With this option, you’ll need to connect your Shopify store to a third-party shipping carrier (such as UPS or FedEx). The carrier will then provide real-time shipping rates to your customers at checkout based on the products they are buying and their delivery location.
3. Use fixed rate shipping – With this option, you’ll specify a fixed amount that customers will be charged for shipping regardless of what they purchase or where they live. This is often used for stores that offer free shipping over a certain amount, or for stores that ship flat-rate items like t-shirts or books.
If you’re just getting started with ecommerce, Shopify’s built-in shipping options may be enough to meet your needs. But if you want more control over your shipping charges – or if you need more robust features like real-time carrier rates or order tracking – you’ll need to use a third-party shipping app from the Shopify App Store.
Conclusion
So, does Shopify automatically charge shipping? It depends on which features you need and how much control you want over your shipping charges.
