How to add local delivery to your Little Big Shop
Adding local delivery to your online store allows you to offer discounted delivery to customers who live in close proximity to your business.
Read on to find out how to step up local delivery.
Step-by-step guide
1. Select the relevant region
- This can be done as you add a new region, or edit a region.
2. Activate local delivery
- Click the toggle in the “Local Delivery” section.
3. Enter the required fields & press “Add area”
- Area name: Enter a name that will appear at checkout for the delivery area, e.g., “Sydney CBD Area.”
- Set area by (Radius/Postcodes): Choose either Radius to define a delivery distance in km (e.g., 5 km) or Postcodes to specify delivery by suburb codes.
- Address: Enter your business address and click Search to set the starting point for your delivery area.
- Est. delivery time: Specify the estimated delivery time (e.g., 3-5 business days).
- Rate (Includes GST): Enter the delivery cost customers will pay for this area (e.g., $5.00).
- Free shipping threshold: Optionally, set a minimum order amount for free shipping (e.g., $100.00).
4. Save your changes
- After you have clicked “Add area,” save the updates to the region.
- Scroll to the top of the region page, and click “Save” on the right of the page.
Tips
- Communicate Delivery Times: Clearly state estimated delivery times at checkout so customers know when to expect their orders.
- Offer Free Shipping Incentives: Encourage larger orders by offering free delivery for purchases above a certain amount.
