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
- This can be done as you add a new region, or edit a 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:
