How can I set up shipping rates in my Shopify store?<\/h4>\n\n- Go to Settings on your Shopify admin page and select the Shipping menu option.<\/li>\n
- Under \u201cZones and rates\u201d click \u201cedit\u201d to the zone you want to add a rate to.\n
\n- For manual shipping rates, choose between price or weight-based rates to enter the rate details.<\/li>\n
- If you\u2019re based in Canada, you can choose Canada Post as your delivery carrier and add calculated rates to your shipping zones. Customers will see Canada Post rates at checkout.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
- Click \u201csave\u201d on the top-right corner of the page to confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
By following these simple steps, you can remove a common barrier at checkout and better manage customer expectations by eliminating any last-minute surprises.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.canadapost.ca\/assets\/img\/blogs\/business\/shipping\/2017\/MC-4203\/MC-4199_Shopify-Platform-101-Blog-Post_Retina_1188x588_2017-05-29_Checkout.jpg\")
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Figure 1.<\/strong>\u00a0The screenshot above shows how customers view and select shipping options and rates during the checkout process.<\/p>\nFor more on these steps, reference\u00a0Shopify support<\/a>. They can help merchants set up flat and\u00a0manually configured rates<\/a>\u00a0or show them how to offer\u00a0dynamic rates<\/a>\u00a0through Shopify Shipping.<\/p>\nPrinting shipping labels<\/h4>\n
Shopify merchants can print shipping labels directly from Shopify or through an integrated Shipping Solution. Shopify Shipping is directly embedded on the Shopify Admin page as an option to fulfill small order volumes, while Shipping Solutions provide enhanced options to automate order management for larger volumes.<\/p>\n
Shopify Shipping<\/h4>\n
Shopify recently launched its own shipping software that helps merchants streamline their order fulfillment process. The simplicity of this shipping tool, paired with Canada Post\u2019s vast delivery network, creates an empowering and seamless fulfillment experience for small to medium sized merchants.<\/p>\n
Shopify merchants can also access discounted shipping rates directly through the platform without having to enter their Canada Post customer number. They can even add additional insurance coverage options.<\/p>\n
How do I print Canada Post shipping labels within Shopify Shipping?<\/h4>\n\n- Add Canada Post as the carrier in Shopify Shipping<\/li>\n
- Choose orders to fulfill via Shopify<\/li>\n
- Enter the Order Details, click \u201ccontinue\u201d under buy postage & ship order
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<\/li>\n - Complete the Shipping Label details and select the Canada Post delivery service.
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<\/li>\n - Generate and print Canada Post shipping label using a desktop printer, or a supported label printer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
For more details on Shopify Shipping, visit\u00a0Shopify's shipping page<\/a>.<\/p>\nInterested in reading more from Canada Post?<\/strong>\u00a0Visit the\u00a0Canada Post Shipping Solutions Blog\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0for more articles to help you operate your e-commerce business more effectively.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\nIntegrated Shipping Solutions<\/h4>\n
Merchants selling on a variety of marketplaces and\/or processing higher order volumes should consider using Shipping Solutions that provide enhanced functionality for printing shipping labels, such as automated or batch label printing.<\/p>\n
Through the Shopify App store, merchants can subscribe to shipping solutions that are integrated with both Shopify and Canada Post for a monthly fee.<\/p>\n
To find out how Canada Post\u2019s integration partners can help streamline your order fulfillment process,\u00a0read about<\/a>\u00a0how to choose the right shipping solution for your e-commerce business.<\/p>\nAutomated Tracking<\/h4>\n
Merchants can track the status of their shipments from the Order page in the Shopify admin. On every order shipped with Canada Post, Shopify shows the delivery status (in transit, out for delivery, delivery attempted, etc.), tracking information and updates.<\/p>\n
Customers will automatically receive an email when the parcel changes state, for example, if it goes from in transit to out for delivery. They\u2019d also receive a link to the order status page to receive updates using a Canada Post tracking number. This keeps customers coming back to your site for tracking, creating opportunities to cross-sell and up-sell. Delivery notifications are also sent to customers in real-time without any action needed to be taken by the merchant.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.canadapost.ca\/assets\/img\/blogs\/business\/shipping\/2017\/MC-4203\/MC-4199_Shopify-Platform-101-Blog-Post_Retina_1188x1146_2017-05-29_Order-Tracking.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
Figure 2.<\/strong>\u00a0The screenshot above shows an example of an automatic email notification a customer would receive with a delivery status.<\/p>\nTo offer the ideal experience online shoppers have come to expect, it\u2019s important to support their journey from purchase to delivery. By managing shipping cost expectations at checkout, fulfilling their orders quickly and efficiently, and allowing them to track their order status in real-time, you\u2019re one step closer to offering a seamless shopping experience<\/p>\n
Like what you\u2019ve read? Click here <\/a>\u00a0to check out the original post and other related articles.<\/p>\nNeed help streamlining your e-commerce shipping processes?<\/strong>\u00a0Canada Post has a team of e-commerce solution integration experts to help Shopify merchants like you.<\/p>\nContact us at\u00a0ecommerceadvisor@canadapost.ca<\/a><\/p>\nFor more information on Shopify and Canada Post visit:\u00a0shopify.ca\/canadapost<\/a><\/p>\n
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- For manual shipping rates, choose between price or weight-based rates to enter the rate details.<\/li>\n
- If you\u2019re based in Canada, you can choose Canada Post as your delivery carrier and add calculated rates to your shipping zones. Customers will see Canada Post rates at checkout.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
- Click \u201csave\u201d on the top-right corner of the page to confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
By following these simple steps, you can remove a common barrier at checkout and better manage customer expectations by eliminating any last-minute surprises.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nFigure 1.<\/strong>\u00a0The screenshot above shows how customers view and select shipping options and rates during the checkout process.<\/p>\n
For more on these steps, reference\u00a0Shopify support<\/a>. They can help merchants set up flat and\u00a0manually configured rates<\/a>\u00a0or show them how to offer\u00a0dynamic rates<\/a>\u00a0through Shopify Shipping.<\/p>\n
Printing shipping labels<\/h4>\n
Shopify merchants can print shipping labels directly from Shopify or through an integrated Shipping Solution. Shopify Shipping is directly embedded on the Shopify Admin page as an option to fulfill small order volumes, while Shipping Solutions provide enhanced options to automate order management for larger volumes.<\/p>\n
Shopify Shipping<\/h4>\n
Shopify recently launched its own shipping software that helps merchants streamline their order fulfillment process. The simplicity of this shipping tool, paired with Canada Post\u2019s vast delivery network, creates an empowering and seamless fulfillment experience for small to medium sized merchants.<\/p>\n
Shopify merchants can also access discounted shipping rates directly through the platform without having to enter their Canada Post customer number. They can even add additional insurance coverage options.<\/p>\n
How do I print Canada Post shipping labels within Shopify Shipping?<\/h4>\n
- \n
- Add Canada Post as the carrier in Shopify Shipping<\/li>\n
- Choose orders to fulfill via Shopify<\/li>\n
- Enter the Order Details, click \u201ccontinue\u201d under buy postage & ship order
\n<\/li>\n - Complete the Shipping Label details and select the Canada Post delivery service.
\n<\/li>\n - Generate and print Canada Post shipping label using a desktop printer, or a supported label printer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
For more details on Shopify Shipping, visit\u00a0Shopify's shipping page<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Interested in reading more from Canada Post?<\/strong>\u00a0Visit the\u00a0Canada Post Shipping Solutions Blog\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0for more articles to help you operate your e-commerce business more effectively.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Integrated Shipping Solutions<\/h4>\n
Merchants selling on a variety of marketplaces and\/or processing higher order volumes should consider using Shipping Solutions that provide enhanced functionality for printing shipping labels, such as automated or batch label printing.<\/p>\n
Through the Shopify App store, merchants can subscribe to shipping solutions that are integrated with both Shopify and Canada Post for a monthly fee.<\/p>\n
To find out how Canada Post\u2019s integration partners can help streamline your order fulfillment process,\u00a0read about<\/a>\u00a0how to choose the right shipping solution for your e-commerce business.<\/p>\n
Automated Tracking<\/h4>\n
Merchants can track the status of their shipments from the Order page in the Shopify admin. On every order shipped with Canada Post, Shopify shows the delivery status (in transit, out for delivery, delivery attempted, etc.), tracking information and updates.<\/p>\n
Customers will automatically receive an email when the parcel changes state, for example, if it goes from in transit to out for delivery. They\u2019d also receive a link to the order status page to receive updates using a Canada Post tracking number. This keeps customers coming back to your site for tracking, creating opportunities to cross-sell and up-sell. Delivery notifications are also sent to customers in real-time without any action needed to be taken by the merchant.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nFigure 2.<\/strong>\u00a0The screenshot above shows an example of an automatic email notification a customer would receive with a delivery status.<\/p>\n
To offer the ideal experience online shoppers have come to expect, it\u2019s important to support their journey from purchase to delivery. By managing shipping cost expectations at checkout, fulfilling their orders quickly and efficiently, and allowing them to track their order status in real-time, you\u2019re one step closer to offering a seamless shopping experience<\/p>\n
Like what you\u2019ve read? Click here <\/a>\u00a0to check out the original post and other related articles.<\/p>\n
Need help streamlining your e-commerce shipping processes?<\/strong>\u00a0Canada Post has a team of e-commerce solution integration experts to help Shopify merchants like you.<\/p>\n
Contact us at\u00a0ecommerceadvisor@canadapost.ca<\/a><\/p>\n
For more information on Shopify and Canada Post visit:\u00a0shopify.ca\/canadapost<\/a><\/p>\n