eCommerce businesses don’t get to meet their customers face-to-face. Instead, they must rely on the shipper to guarantee purchases arrive on time and safely to their customers. In essence, a large portion of your customer satisfaction relies on the person delivering your products. If your business sells expensive products, ensuring the shipping process is smooth […]
Customers depend on order tracking as part of their complete online shopping experience. It’s not always enough to offer quick delivery and multiple shipment options. Consumers want to stay up to date on where their packages are at any time. 30% of consumers have purchased goods online to arrive internationally between two and five times […]
With eCommerce businesses having access to an unlimited market of customers globally, choosing a dependable international shipping carrier is essential to keeping your business growing and your customers happy and satisfied. You can offer one or multiple shipping carriers from your Shopify, WooCommerce, or another platform-based website. Choosing to utilize DHL’s international shipping services comes […]
Order tracking has become a fundamental part of online retailer success. As a small business operating with customers online, providing them with real-time order tracking ensures customers are aware of exactly where their packages are in the shipping process and when they will find their purchases at their door. Tracking is essential for success and […]
If your online business hasn’t set itself up to provide tracking on shipments, you’re likely going to see your business begin to weaken. As competitors continue to keep up with consumer demands, such as the now-common demand to stay updated in real-time every step of the way, then your business will start to fail. This […]
The number of people choosing to complete their purchases online rather than brick and mortar storefronts continues to increase each year. Online shopping doubled during the pandemic, however, Canadians and Americans have gotten comfortable with shopping virtually. In 2021, well over 28 million Canadians made online purchases. That’s almost 75% of all Canadians. One of […]
USPS delivers up to 20 million packages or more every day. That’s more shipments than any other mail carrier in the world. It’s hard to imagine that they could even get half of those parcels to their destination on time. However, they’ve gained a positive reputation for cost-effective shipping, on-time delivery, and secure transportation. Choosing […]
eCommerce brands that choose to ship internationally often see more business growth than those that remain within their domestic market. Think about the endless customers available to you within a global marketplace that may be interested in what you have to sell. If you have the ability to ship internationally, especially when there isn’t much […]
Whether you are thinking about starting up a beer or wine making business or just want to send a gift of a bottle of wine to a friend, you will need to know the rules or regulations of sending alcohol. Of course, it is best to find out ahead of time what is allowed and […]
Whether you’re shipping a parcel that weighs a lot or is large in size to a customer or you’re sending a pallet of product between eCommerce fulfillment locations, the cost is something you’re definitely going to look at. Most businesses expect to pay more for larger items than they would for something standard in size, […]
As of 2019, about 47 million people have shopped online from Mexico (that’s about 7 out of every 10 internet users). There’s no denying that Mexico is an excellent market to get into if you’re selling online from the United States. Because it’s so close, packages arrive much faster than shipping overseas. It’s still important […]
Food and meal delivery companies have become more and more successful by offering quick and painless meal delivery for those customers that want a healthy and delicious meal without having to spend time cooking. Indeed, delivery services for groceries and other goods are a rapidly growing market. When it comes to shipping frozen food, time is of […]
A whole 59% of online shoppers bought clothes in 2021. Although the pandemic kept many of us home in sweatpants, many Americans spent time online shopping – picking out the perfect outfits for when they could finally return to life outside the home. As a retail eCommerce brand that sends a large number of clothing […]
If you ship to international markets, offering services to Australia is a wise decision. Customers are more likely to shop internationally as they become more comfortable shopping online. There are so many eCommerce brands in the US that it’s very likely your business will be the ideal shopping destination for Australian customers. Shipping from the […]
When shipping a package, we usually look for the cheapest option possible. Not only do our customers prefer in most cases to pay as little as possible for shipping (leaving more of their money for purchases), but your business would prefer to keep expenses down. Of course, how much you’ll pay for shipping your customers’ […]
When shipping anywhere, you want to get the best deals you can. Shipping internationally can be quite expensive, so comparing different shipping companies can be beneficial in finding the best features and prices. If you have a business and are making multiple regular shipments, finding the best shipper to suit your needs is even more […]
With about 21 million PO Boxes in the United States, there are a lot of people and businesses who rely on these boxes, usually located within Post Offices, for their mail. If you notice that many of your customers need PO Box delivery or have requested you to include USPS shipping to PO Boxes in […]
When shipping parcels to customers from your eCommerce store, you want to find the best service option to meet your needs and those of your customers. Whether a faster delivery is needed or if you are looking for the most cost-effective option, USPS has many selections. It is a good idea to compare some of […]
Using USPS Flat Rate Boxes can be a useful and cost-effective option for any small business. When you are shipping many items on a regular basis, you are going to want to find the best USPS shipping option to keep costs down and minimize the amount of time spent on organizing and shipping customer purchases. […]
eCommerce businesses are quickly adapting to the needs of their customers. Out-beating the competition and expanding your market is essential to the success of your online business. Customer satisfaction is also key to keeping long-term relationships with your customers and the shipping process has much to do with that happiness. Advantages of offering weekend delivery […]