Easily and securely shipping your e-commerce products is a business imperative. Not only does it get your products to your customers, it also impacts your bottom line. Read on for some helpful tips.
Building an e-commerce delivery strategy
You have your product. You have your website. You have your customers. But your shipping process is incomplete. Your ecommerce shipping solution needs to get to your customers in a way that works for them, and at a cost that fits your profit margins. This is why developing a shipping strategy is so important.
| Key Elements | explanation |
|---|---|
| price | Determine your shipping rates. Will you offer free shipping or charge your customers a fee? Use flat rates or real-time rates to balance costs. |
| package | Choose safe and appropriate packaging for your products, and if extra care is required, consider using lightweight poly mailers or custom branded packaging. |
| labeling | Automatically generated shipping labels help you save time and avoid manual errors. |
| insurance | Shipments over $100 can be insured for added protection. We offer competitive in-house insurance rates. |
Canadian e-commerce shipping carrier options
Shipping is the first touchpoint in handing your brand over to another company. Luckily, you have multiple options for providers. Why not work with them all? Partnering with FlagShip gives you the benefits of multiple carriers.
| assignment | solution |
|---|---|
| High shipping costs | Reduce costs with our rate comparison tool and benefit from free features like negotiated rates and carrier pickup. |
| Packaging Materials | Choose the right packaging materials that are cost-effective. UPS Canada offers free packaging materials that can help you reduce costs. |
| Return Processing | Have a clear return policy and provide pre-paid return labels to simplify the returns process. |
| Insurance knowledge | Take out additional insurance for expensive items. FlagShip offers competitive in-house premiums. |
| International Regulations | Understand customs requirements and regulations. FlagShip partners with international shipping companies such as DHL. |
Automate your e-commerce shipping process
Implementing shipping software and integrations can help you streamline your ecommerce shipping operations and save you valuable time. Look for a solution with features like:
- E-commerce integration: Connect your online store to FlagShip’s eStore Shipping Manager to consolidate all your shipping activities within your FlagShip account.
- Automatic label generation: Print shipping labels easily and reduce manual effort and errors.
- Real-time rate comparison: Instantly see rates from multiple carriers to find the best option for each order, saving you time and money.
Choose FlagShip for e-commerce shipping
No matter what platform your e-commerce website is built on, connecting to a free FlagShip account is easy. Installation and setup is quick. Once connected, shipping data for each customer transaction is automatically uploaded to the FlagShip online shipping system.
If you have any questions about shipping methods for your e-commerce business, feel free to contact us. support Or give us a call at 1-866-320-8383 and we’ll be happy to assist with your small business shipping needs.
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