Other than China, Canada is the US’s largest trading partner. And since China has a population that is 40 times larger (1.4 billion more citizens) than Canada, some could reasonably consider Canada to be our largest trading partner. We exchange over $500,000,000,000 in goods with Canada each year. Because of this close relationship, shipping across […]
Live chat lets you provide product answers that aren’t explicitly stated. No amount of market research, paid social, deep dive pamphlets, amazingly detailed copy, or intuitive product design can prepare you for the left-field questions customers will inevitably throw at you. Someone may not find the info they want and then leave—causing them to buy […]
Figuring out shipping rates takes planning and strategy. Go too high, and you risk cart abandonment. Go too low, and your profit margins narrow too much. The Amazon Effect has caused people to anticipate that shipping fees be waived or included in the price of their orders. So, if you do charge additional shipping costs, […]
So, you’re shipping a package and need to know which service to use. With the USPS, you have two main options to choose from—Priority Mail and First Class Mail. Let’s compare them and see how they stack up against each other. Making sure you use the best service for each of your parcels is a […]
Low shipping costs are key for ecommerce businesses. They protect your bottom line, pass the savings on to the customer, and can continue to give you deeper discounts the more you ship.
With rising concerns about our carbon footprint, the importance of ethical commerce is greater than ever. In 2012, shipping accounted for 2.2% of the global carbon dioxide output. And that number is forecasted to increase by up to 250% by 2050. An ethical strategy can be a great way to reduce your company’s carbon footprint, […]
Shipping insurance is a service that reimburses some or all of the delivery fees and the value of a shipment should it becomes damaged or lost in transit. It can be a complimentary service included by default with shipping charges or as an additional charge through the carrier or a third-party insurance provider. What types […]
Both a shipping software and a shipping API have the same end goal: creating shipping labels. Discover which shipping technology is right for your business.
Check out ShipStation’s 2019 trade show schedule. We’ll be all over the globe this year, so stop by and talk to us about all things ecommerce!
Try Before You Buy provides online shoppers a try-on experience that was once exclusive to physical retail store locations. Now, it’s taking over ecommerce.
These are some notable shipping rate increases to expect for 2019 impacting the following carriers: USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, Canada Post, Purolator…
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Giving your products competitive pricing strategies becomes a bigger task every day. Industries grow, new businesses come and go. This ever-growing list of competitors makes it harder to highlight what makes your products unique. You can build awareness through increased marketing efforts, social campaigns, and promotions. But if your pricing isn’t competitive, will anyone bite? There are a few simple ways to […]
Making a more efficient support team can take a little work, but pays off very quickly. When your support team is confident and comfortable in their role, their productivity increases. As a result, a team of efficient, productive agents can protect your bottom line allowing you to run a smaller, more effective team. Selecting the Right Candidate […]
One of the major advantages of operating a small business is getting to run it your way. Your business’s identity is crucial when it comes to setting yourself apart from the competition. And as your business takes on new and exciting challenges, the less exciting task of funding this growth and stability is omnipresent. The adage “Cash is king” […]
ShipStation is all about efficiency. Which comes in handy as the holiday rush ramps up. This is the time of year to make order fulfillment as streamlined as possible. And one way to fulfill orders even more effortlessly is to invest in a thermal label printer. The initial cost may be a bit higher than you’d pay for a standard laser printer, […]
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