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Setting up shipping rates in Little Big Shop #

Little Big Shop allows you to choose the following shipping options:

  • Flat rate
  • Price-based rate
  • Free Shipping
  • Weight-based rate

 Read on to find out how to set up each option.

Step-by-step guide #

1. Select the relevant region

2. Choose the shipping option & enter the required fields

  • Flat rate:
    • Delivery Option Name: Name your shipping method (e.g., “Standard Shipping”).
    • Estimated Delivery Time: Enter expected delivery time (e.g., “3-5 business days”).
    • Rate (Includes GST): Input the shipping cost, including taxes.
    • Charge Shipping: Choose “Per Order” (flat rate) or “Per Item” (cost per item).
    • Free Shipping: Optionally, set free shipping for orders over a certain amount.
  • Price-based rate:
    • Delivery Option Name: Name of the shipping method (e.g., “Express Shipping”).
    • Estimated Delivery Time: Enter the expected number of days for delivery (e.g., “3-5 business days”).
    • Price Range: Define the order value range for which this shipping rate will apply (e.g., $0.00 to $50.00).
    • Rate (Includes GST): Set the shipping cost for the given price range, including GST.
    • Add Range: Add more price ranges if needed, each with a corresponding shipping rate.
    • Free Shipping Option: Check this box if free shipping should apply when the order subtotal exceeds a certain amount.
  • Weight-based rate:
    • Delivery Option Name: Enter a name for the shipping method (e.g., “Standard Shipping”).
    • Est. Delivery Time: Specify the estimated shipping duration (e.g., “3-5 business days”).
    • Weight Range: Define the weight limits for the shipping rate (e.g., from 0.00 kg to 5.00 kg).
    • Rate (Includes GST): Set the shipping cost for orders within the specified weight range.
    • Add Range: Click to add additional weight ranges, each with its own rate.
    • Free Shipping Option: Tick this box if free shipping should apply for orders over a certain amount.
  • Free shipping:
    • Delivery Option Name: Enter a name for the shipping method (e.g., “Standard Shipping”).
    • Est. Delivery Time: Specify the estimated shipping duration (e.g., “3-5 business days”).
    • Rate (Includes GST): Set the shipping cost for orders within the specified weight range.

3. Save your changes

  • Scroll to the top of the page, and press “Save” on the right of the screen.

Tips #

  • Set Accurate Delivery Times: Provide realistic delivery estimates to manage customer expectations.
  • Use Free Shipping Incentives: Offering free shipping for orders above a certain amount can increase average order values.

Customise your Little Big Shop by creating varied shipping options, which can be applied to different products. #

For more insights into shipping, check out these resources from Little Big Shop:

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