Shipping Orders with Shopify and Shipstation | 800+ Orders Per Month! Full Process Explained (2021)

What's it like to ship 30-50 orders a day from a home warehouse?
In this video I cover:
- How I ship 750+ orders/month using Shopify and Shipstation
- The printer I use for printing shipping labels
- How I organize my office
- Founder touches to improve the customer experience
- Intricacies of home shipping
Here's links to everything I talk about:
Shopify: www.shopify.com/
Shipstation: www.shipstation.com/
Rollo Printer for Lables: amzn.to/3rYBgtG
Shipping Labels: amzn.to/2OXYDFe
Shipping Bags: amzn.to/3rUqvJ1
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[@sandracroce8023]

Thank you for taking the time to film and narrate your every step. I am just starting out, literally this week and knowing what has not worked for you in the past has saved me so much time already. Please keep doing these videos!

[@drbrungus]

Great video. I appreciate that you included the errors and mistakes because it happens and is authentic/realistic! Subscribed and look forward to checking out your other videos. :)

[@TapRacknRoll]

I spent 4 hours looking for a video like this. Omg thank you for making exactly what I was needing to see. 👏🏼

[@Yoooooo0909]

YAHOUUU

[@nickmastrelli5536]

This video was very helpful for my wife ane I who are starting our own shipping business. THANK YOU!

[@Momcavefoods]

Love this Zak I do this everyday, but just started using ship station I think my staff will enjoy the batch option.

[@leroylawson8513]

Thanks Zach. I am about to my eCommerce store and was looking for way to ship my products. I am glad that I stumbled onto you video. Thank you very much.

[@iWannaYanna]

Very Good Video Man! Very informative and consistent 🎉

[@givenectar]

Great video! Thanks for sharing! Super helpful

[@RtiBengue]

Respect, i love your setup. So satisfying watching you work.

[@manuelwide6791]

NEVER never trust a company that does not allow you to post comments on your account because it is full of complaints and problems. This is the best advice.

[@TabletopUpgradesLeanJourney]

Interesting, thanks for taking the time to make this.

[@CindySeipSplashFoto]

Thanks Zach, this was great!

[@intelligencedrivenerpforfo1530]

Awesome vide Zach!

[@julianransom8431]

Thanks Zach, it's interesting to see how the process works, we are starting a new mail order co. in the UK soon inspired from travelling in the Hebrides. Also came across your story about Estonia, great stuff. Julian

[@commonvandal]

Thanks Julian! Good luck with the new business

[@zachnusbaum9313]

Great video! Just a heads up, you can get the UPS labels in fanfold. I have the rollo printer and use them no issues!

[@JordanRichterOnline]

Brother! thank you so much for this! You RULE DUDE!

[@aambersgoodiesxx4493]

Thanks so so much.. my biz is picking up and using the shopify way takes hours with hundreds of orders 😂 cant hurt to try it right lol

[@kodi_Lotto]

Thank you for this!

[@EL_Aura]

You've probably figured this out by now or moved onto a different/better method but if not, at about 5:20 where you're individually selecting all the single items, at the top where it says "item SKU" if you click that it will organize it based on those so all the (multiple) will be grouped together all the "IK-2" will be grouped and all the "FLAG" will be grouped together, I assume that's how you were seeing the items as single or multiple, would just make your selecting the items go way faster! Cheers!

[@adhdtrader5748]

Great video, really helpful. Thank you, just subscribed

[@commonvandal]

thanks for watching!

[@NicolePandora]

Very helpful! Thank you

[@lisachuck999]

Also, at about 5:07 maybe change the sort list from the ORDER # column to the ITEM SKU column then sort to exclude (multiple) then the single items will be all together (mostly) and the hold shift click to select the entire block

[@michaelwaring4907]

Hi Zach, new subscriber now. Great video! Quick question can you please tell me where you make your logo stickers?

[@israeltourlay2214]

Great video Zach, thanks for sharing! I have a question, have you shipped internationally? If so, can you share your experience? Thanks again!

[@franciscomedinav]

Good hustle. 👍

[@commonvandal]

One day at a time 😁

[@BenClason]

This epic. Would you suggest a Shopify startup or amazon?

[@billymak2610]

Perfect video. Just what a newbie like me needs to see. How the operation actually works. Are the addresses automatically populated by the program, no need to type in addresses es, correct? Thank u again🙏🏽

[@goomba478]

Awesome video and process explanation. I actually found out about your movement through this, so that's an extra bonus! My one piece of advice though: Be careful using free UPS / FedEx labels for use with USPS as that can get you into trouble with the different companies (and they will likely cut you off in the future). Just a heads up. Best of luck with your projects, your business and your life ^_^.

[@onlyagreeingsometimes]

🤔 aren't the labels blank... and how will the other companies find out where you've got them from 🤔 You could have bought them from Amazon or elsewhere.

[@herpaderpa114]

​@@onlyagreeingsometimes the labels that I get from FedEx and UPS have some text printed at the bottom of each that says UPS or FEDEX. His seem to be blank but mine aren't and yeah if they wanted to they could cut you off for using different company labels.

[@OnBrandMedia1]

the biggest flex in this video is the GH5 being used as a desktop camera

[@doroskil93]

Do you do flat rate or do you use carrier calculation? Do know if you can print flat rate labels through Shopify? How would the tracking be included if you are setting your own price? Would I have to manually add the tracking number or would it be possible to do something automatic?

[@megaPhone713]

Is there an easy way to confirm delivery, without having to individually click on each tracking number?

[@DiamondLifer]

I have a question. Can I assign specific packages to specific products so I’m not manually guessing weights? I’m using all boxes.

[@sr7sarwary]

Thanks a lot

[@putyou0ngame]

so how do you send off your orders, does UPS come and collect them or you drop them off to UPS ??

[@Arlyndonnelly]

Hey! Can you do a video on earnings of a home business of your size?

[@bstens15]

How are the shipstation rates compared to other platforms such as pirate ship??

[@Perfection219]

How do you use rollo with ship station when rollo is not compatible with ship station connect?

[@amilissaaraneta2827]

Hello Everyone, I have a question, is it possible to use shipstation for the estimated shipping?? Please let me know if it is possible. Because, until now, I haven't seen any articles/documentation or even youtube videos about it. Your response will help me a lot. Thank you so much.

[@TrippyMonkey781]

Hey, You take your packages to the usps or how does it work with shipstation?

[@JasonSmith-pc6kr]

Thanks for the video.. I started designing and 3d printing various items. I've been doing it a less than a year, so I don't ship consistently. Just looking for a cheaper way to ship items other than USPS. Mostly selling through eBay, then running to USPS to ship, luckily it's only a couple blocks away. I really want to be self employed.

[@commonvandal]

Keep going, don't stop! USPS is generally the cheapest shipping option as shipping just gets expensive in general. Around 1lbs is where it might make sense to ship using another carrier. Also depending on how much size variability you have in your designs, you can adjust for better box options that might reduce costs.

[@Ariez.]

Crazy how all these steps are online now… my brand is growing so fast and it’s so relieving to know all this start up bs is online

[@snowrider3188]

Any idea how to show (and charge) duties / taxes like VAT upfront during shopify checkout? Shipstation gives me the option to pay for these myself (bill duties and taxes to payor of shipping) but I can't figure out how to get my customers paying that themselves not on delivery

[@onlyagreeingsometimes]

This was the only full detailed video showing the most important part of selling online. So many KZbinrs fail to make their version of this video or maybe it's because of the algorithms and the keywords they've used it can't be found. But it's a shame at 10:23 volumes went silent 🤫 I hope that part was silenced because it was very important information 🔕

[@shippingdept.6428]

Im unable to print the packing slip and labels at thesame time. Any advice?

[@juddbonham5477]

Great video. My wife and I have just started our own company and are researching different ways to ship. This was good for us to see. Liked seeing the simplicity of this set up. Things within arms reach and organized for packing makes a big difference. Thanks!

[@avatarwan5780]

Hello may i ask how did you guys started making your own company?

[@seabee750]

@@avatarwan5780 there are a few things you should do when getting started. We opened a business bank account and added a small amount (like $100) to start with. We came up with a name and registered it with the state we live in. We bought equipment relevant to our business and also bought a domain name for our website. The process for us won’t necessarily be the same for everyone else but the things I listed above are pretty common to starting a business. Hope this helps.

[@adolfTitlerr]

You're awesome , you enjoy your work and try to help others

[@commonvandal]

Appreciate that! It's all part of the journey 🙌

[@Rahulsavanii]

I have a large item to sell on shopify, such as tote handbags. Could you please tell me which shipping option is the most affordable?

[@iangrove9843]

excellent primer, Zak. Many thanks!

[@BernPhilipp]

Hey Zach - thanks for posting. I will be shipping (generally) one of two items, weights and shipping packages will be consistent. Is there a way to store that in the system so I can just click that rather than enter into each field?

[@commonvandal]

Yes there are two ways to do it, both within in Shopify and Shipstation. One thing I didn't cover in this video that I didn't know at the time is how Shipstation will auto classify a package to your exact specs... this has already saved me a lot more time. I suggest getting on an intro call with Shipstation when you sign up and they'll give you more helpful tips and walk you through setting it up right the first time.

[@PECKATOP]

The point of ship station is not just to aggregate orders and print labels, it is to enable robust automations. You can set up rules in advance that classify orders for certain carriers and packages, you can also set up labels that let you filter orders based on the label. Taking 3 hours to do 67 orders is not very efficient. It does not seem that you are using an inventory system either

[@PECKATOP]

Go to settings> add automation rules

[@johnpalmarella899]

when do you think they will have godaddy available?

[@angiesosa3753]

Hey did you ever worked in aAlaska for Diamonds international

[@companiadecierresrros.a.9830]

Hello. How can I make my page offer "Shipping to be arranged with a seller". ?

[@creativegemarts]

can you link your website from shopify to ship station or is better to just use ship station?

[@nyclassic4ever130]

I have a very basic question. In Woocommerce where you enter for shipping the dimensions and weight, I was entering the info for that item in the box. In other words the dimensions of the box and weight of the box with just that one item. But is this for the product itself? just the dimensions of the item and the weight of the product not including the box? 🤦‍♀ I'm so confused because if you do live rate shipping it doesn't take into consideration the actual size of the box and weight including the box you will use to give you a rate. Someone with experience please?

[@caricatureparty]

The sound on your video completely drops out after the ad! Oh no!!

[@riazjaved7307]

Do you take any days off or any vaction?

[@Yotta_Flops]

Great explanation and subscribed, but realized channel isnt active, are you adding more videos?

[@commonvandal]

Thinking about ramping it back up! Business has been busy so got distracted. What types of videos would you be interested in seeing?

[@Yotta_Flops]

@@commonvandal thank you!! Me personally, the in's and outs of your day to day life within your business, the things you learnt on your journey and mistakes you made. Maybe talk about you equipment? Thanks again!

[@commonvandal]

@@Yotta_Flops sweet I can definitely do that but might take a little bit to ramp back up so keep a lookout. I'm about to jump into TikTok so will probably be talking about how I'm trying to grow that side of video, too

[@Yotta_Flops]

@@commonvandal make sure you share the link!

[@Ardley101]

You have a friendly face 🙂. Thanks for making this video!

[@commonvandal]

😁

[@jeremyausting7005]

Zach bro my rollo prints the correct way just way to small and I’ve made every single size say 4x6 any tips?

[@recordsgeek]

How do you have the "scale" size set? Default? Print to paper size? Sometimes the scale will default to custom in your printer settings. You may just have to check it again - sometime system updates will change them.

[@wattsobx]

so what exactly does that batch option do for you if those are all being shipped to different people and different places?

[@commonvandal]

Batching allows you to process all of the shipments easily, even with different addresses/people. It also makes it easy to track past shipments because they are all bundled together when I go back to try and find a single shipment.

[@jenetrajackson6794]

Hi Zach! Thank you for making this video, very helpful! I have a couple questions: -Let's say you are printing orders for a particular day or within a certain timeframe. Can you print an inventory list of products for those orders so you know how many of product "A," "B" and "C to pull? -In Shopify, I think you can enter the weight of individual products. I was hoping the same could be done in ShipStation so you wouldn't have to enter weights of the order components. Do you know if they've made an update for that since the time that you made this video?

[@israelibadamm]

Hi Jenetra, just thought i could help: For question 1, seems like you asking about picklist, you can select multiple orders using Shift + click or simply check marking what you need and click print->picklist this will provide you an aggregated list, and even their location if its in your product DB. For question 2, you can import/ or update already imported SKUs (Shipstation automatically saves them) and update all their weight in bulk. this will automatically calculate the weight for you on the order level. (for multiple items as well) Another tip ill give, is to create automation rules, we have for example if order weight is greater than 1lb, use priority mail, if its less use first class. You can use these rules to add tags, update fields, shipping settings, box sizes and basically almost everything

[@180upagain]

I see you are printing a packing slip and shipping label from the same printer. Can you do that straight from Shopify as well? The packing slip is 8.5 x 11 on Shopify. I don't see how to minimize the size of the packing slip. I can't use Ship Station yet, because I'm just getting started. Thank you

[@commonvandal]

You can change the packing slip size in Shopify, just google it and the shopify website has a link that will help you out. Very simple

[@180upagain]

@@commonvandal thank you!

[@onlyheevs]

Why not just have the weights inputted to your website so ShipStation pulls the weight from Shopify? Then you can have presets for shipping and bulk print. My question is though...do you use in cart delivery (ShipStation) with Shopify or how do you make sure your customers pay the same rate when getting into priority shipping?? Because Shopify has better rates and Shipstation isn't able to pull the same rates so you end up paying more in shipping.

[@onlyagreeingsometimes]

(You Need to Make a 2024 Version video ASAP) One with different platforms & methods 🤳💻🖨🏷📦 including thermal label printers. This is your most popular video for a reason. I keep asking youtubers to make videos on this side of business. After all, without a sales point and not knowing how to do the orders, receive orders, and all the other admin, what are you really doing 🙄

[@charlesspringer4709]

First 3 minutes is "what I'm going to talk about". Jump to 3.00 to sort of get started maybe. Make that 3.30

[@GatestecuIulia]

So basically the shipping labels will have on one side where to ship it and the other part will have what that person ordered?

[@commonvandal]

Yes with Shipstation you can print both the packing slip and the shipping label which makes it easy to pack and ship

[@GatestecuIulia]

@@commonvandal thank you for your reply!

[@maximilianturcar4822]

that plant under the lamp went through hell for fck sake :{

[@tonyfelices]

to skip all three intros, start at 3:00

[@ninaloveslife09]

Is it any cheaper then pirate ship?

[@commonvandal]

Though I haven't used pirate ship, I think Shipstation is much more sophisticated. There are almost infinite ways to customize order processing. As far as cost, I think Shipstation has some of the most competitive rates because all outlets can only be so cheap because they are regulated by the shipping company.

[@shittychannel4860]

Are those polybags made from recycled plastic? You should try to go more green. If polybags have a dark grey inside they are made from alot of recycled plastic. But there is also loads of bags made from sugarcanes etc.

[@commonvandal]

These bags are sadly not recycled. It's Earth Month so I've been extra aware of how much plastic I use and am working to get more eco-conscious.

[@shittychannel4860]

@@commonvandal There is loads of options, the money you save on not buying labels maybe can go towards adding 5 bucks on more eco friendly packaging

[@commonvandal]

@@shittychannel4860 thanks for the idea, will definitely look into it!

[@fulfillmentspadesoleil8565]

the plant is thristy. give some water plz.

[@commonvandal]

Sadly it died 😔

[@blaked3804]

Is your company still up and running?

[@commonvandal]

Yes! LIVE A GREAT STORY turns 10 this year liveagreatstory.com

[@blaked3804]

@@commonvandal how many boxes would you say your shipping out a month now or still around that 1000 mark?

[@commonvandal]

@@blaked3804 it fluctuates with business changes. recently have scaled back to make some adjustments but somewhere in this same range

[@remcorich2971]

Arr you a ecommerce entrepreneur or a warehouse employee? Way too much logistic work

[@lisachuck999]

WHAT A MESS !! maybe clean and organize a bit BEFORE posting ??