Shipping Basics

The cost and speed of shipping products to their end destination aren’t mutually exclusive. As an online retailer, you shouldn’t be paying the same rates as the general public –…

It's not difficult to automate your shipping and save time doing the things that really need your attention. These top 5 automation rules will get you on your way to…

Over the past two years, the definition of normal within the retail industry has drastically changed. Propelled by lockdowns and societal changes stemming from the pandemic, ecommerce has seen a…

LTL shipping is an acronym for less-than-truckload shipping, and it’s just what the name sounds like — shipping loads of goods that don’t fill an entire truck. Sometimes referred to…

Optimizing tax compliance with your shopping cart or ecommerce platform Since the landmark decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. (June 2018), the world has become a very different and…

Is your business ready to take on the world? Reaching international customers can take your business to the next level, but it’s important to know what to expect ahead of…

Tis the season! We’ve gathered together a list of products from our very own ShipStation users to help guide you through your holiday shopping. 63% of consumers say they’re more…

You’ve fulfilled a customer order and shipped it. Job done.   Not so fast. You want that customer to return someday and make another purchase, right? You don’t want this to…

Established in the US by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday is designed to support local economies and is a great opportunity for marketing.  Part of the “Shop Local”…

It’s essential to consistently connect your customers to your brand. Learn all the ways ShipStation and DS Smith ePack enable you to customize and brand the shipping experience for your…