Woocommerce Shipping Guide: Everything You Need to Know

[@FahadArale]

Thank you for this video! It was clear, straight to the point, and you covered the topic perfectly without wasting any time

[@darrelwilson]

hey thanks Enjoy :) if you need help feel free to drop your questions in the comments below .

[@DigitalMediaCanada]

Thanks very much for this video Darrel. It is so thorough and helped me tremendously!

[@darrelwilson]

Enjoy :)

[@thewebadvertiser9591]

Thank you for the valuable information Darrel...

[@darrelwilson]

anytime :) if you need help feel free to ask .

[@blueinarts_]

Thanks, this video is super instructive

[@darrelwilson]

anytime :) if you need help feel free to ask .

[@WissamLeBoss]

good job, Thank you!

[@darrelwilson]

hey thanks Enjoy :) if you need help feel free to drop your questions in the comments below .

[@martinbartlome136]

Hello Darell, This is exactly what I was looking for : Having a way to calculate shipping costs using specific formulas. In my case I am trying to do following: Calculate the costs of a product + shipping costs = products cost + shipping cost per each single kilometer * total distance in kilometers from starting point to destination. The idea is to provide a shipping costs for a truck carrying loads in tonnes (Let's say grain) from Point A to Point B. This means a tonne of grain carried over 1 kilometer will costs 1 USD and over 1000 kilimeters will costs 1000 USD. And if this truck carries 10 tonnes of grain the total shipping costs will be 10000 USD. This is what I am trying to achieve. Could you help with that please? Cheers. Martin.

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! You can use a plugin like WooCommerce Distance Rate Shipping or hire a developer to customize the shipping formula for your specific needs. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.

[@backyardfireworks]

Is there a way to automate the shipping rate based off the weights/volume of the products purchased, where the purchaser is located, to get an EXACT shipping rate, instead of flat rates?

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! Yes, you can automate shipping rates based on weight, volume, and the customer's location by using shipping plugins like WooCommerce Table Rate Shipping or integrating with services like UPS, FedEx, or USPS. These tools calculate exact shipping costs in real-time during checkout. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below!

[@RaduErtz]

Hi Darrel. I want to add a fee when a customer selects payment COD and remove the fee when the payment is made by card. I was searching the internet for this and I can't find any suggestion. Do you have any? Thank you so much for your videos, I have learned a lot.

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! To add a fee for COD payments and remove it for card payments in WooCommerce, you can use a plugin like "Conditional Payment Methods For WooCommerce" or "WooCommerce Conditional Shipping and Payments." These plugins allow you to set up conditional fees based on the payment method chosen. Thanks for your support, and feel free to drop your questions in the comments!

[@WalkerDigitalStudio]

@darrellwilson Hey Darrell, I am working on a shopping cart in woocommerce. We have some items set at a flat rate of $10.80. We want customers to be able to purchase some of these items individually. So, I made a flat rate of $4.99 with the option of only being able to buy one of those items. When I add these items to the cart, the $10.80 rate and the $4.99 displays, but the $4.99 is doubled, and the customer has the option to choose the lesser shipping cost. It appears as though its making up the difference in shipping if they select the lesser shipping option yet I don't know if it will be enough to ship all the items. I know I did something wrong, and I know it will confuse shoppers. Any help is much appreciated. Thx

[@izykowebsites7696]

a few things - Hey boss - as always on point - I just wanted to add, notifications sometimes not sending can be an issue and wondering if you had a video about that or a way around that, especially if someone orders through paypal, will a new order email go to the customer as well. But managed to follow through and now have a way better understanding of it thankyou

[@darrelwilson]

Hey , thanks for the kind words! Notifications sometimes not sending can definitely be a hassle. I recommend checking your email settings in WooCommerce and ensuring that your hosting provider isn't blocking the emails. Also, consider using an SMTP plugin like WP Mail SMTP to improve email deliverability. As for PayPal orders, new order emails should automatically be sent to customers if everything is set up correctly. Glad to hear you’re getting a better understanding of it! Feel free to drop more questions in the comments below.

[@AK-me5gi]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. It's very informative. However, I do have one question. When creating shipping based on product category/weight. What if a person orders 2 different products that are completely different weights. How would I combine that shipping?

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! Glad you found the tutorial helpful! For combined shipping based on different product weights, you can set up shipping classes for each category or weight group, then enable WooCommerce to calculate shipping per total order weight. Use a shipping plugin like "Table Rate Shipping for WooCommerce" to create more advanced rules that calculate costs by adding up the weights and then applying a combined rate at checkout. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below!

[@AK-me5gi]

@@darrelwilson Ok thank you very much. I appreciate the help. Can I do the same with the “WooCommerce Shipping Weight Based Shipping” plugin?

[@RoxanneBohman]

Excellent Video! I am a store that currently has products only for local delivery and pickup. I am adding gifts to the store and I want to be able to have three options: ship them Nationwide USA, local delivery and pickup, while restricting the local products (flowers, plants) to only local delivery and pickup. is this even possible?

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! Yes, it's possible to set different shipping options for different products in WooCommerce. You can use plugins like WooCommerce Conditional Shipping & Payments to restrict certain products, like flowers and plants, to only local delivery and pickup, while enabling nationwide shipping for your gifts. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.

[@RabbaniKhan-x8o]

Hi, What about variable products? For example 1 product sells 1/2 gallon, 1 gallon and 5 gallon? Help! Thx in advance.

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! For variable products, go to Products > Add New in WooCommerce, then select Variable Product in the product data dropdown. Under the Attributes tab, add size options like 1/2 gallon, 1 gallon, and 5 gallon. Then, in the Variations tab, set individual prices and stock for each variation. This will let customers choose the size they want! Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.

[@MeIsYoU-YoUiSmE]

Hi Darrel, is it exactly same for wocommers dropshipping? is this needed if im usin CJ dropshipping? if so do i just check shipping rate to countries i want to sell, in cj then just write an higher price in my store?

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! Yes, it works similarly for WooCommerce dropshipping with CJ Dropshipping. You'll just need to check the shipping rates for your target countries on CJ, then set your product prices higher on your store to cover costs and ensure profit. Hope that helps! Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.

[@MeIsYoU-YoUiSmE]

@@darrelwilson Ok, so I only include the shipping price in the total price in my store? so if I am going to ship one product to America, UK and Germany, do I just write the one with the highest shipping price in the product into my store? and when customers write their address, CJ will automatically choose the right shipping method for their country? im really really stuck in this part bro.. would appreciate any help. or an video that explains this maybe?

[@LuxLegit]

Where is the woocommerce shipment tracking plugin for free download? I dont see it in the description?

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! You can find the WooCommerce Shipment Tracking plugin for free in the WordPress plugin repository. Just search for it directly in your WordPress dashboard. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.

[@darlishopFashion]

​@@darrelwilsonhi Darrel i jus create my websitr on wordpress with your tutorial im new at all this stuff i want to change my default theme Astra to blocksy theme without break the website. Can you help me pls? And also i wanna know how to have visitors on it

[@n0lle1]

Great video Darrel! Please, where can we get free Woocommerce Shipment Tracking plugin? I can't find the link?

[@darrelwilson]

hey ! You can find a free WooCommerce Shipment Tracking plugin in the WordPress plugin repository. Just search for "WooCommerce Shipment Tracking" directly in your WordPress dashboard under Plugins > Add New.

[@mohdFayyazuddin]

Hi I’m unable to see the local pickup option in my WooCommerce settings as of 4:06. Could you please assist me with solving this issue or guide me on how to add shipping costs and enable store pickup? Thank you

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! To enable local pickup in WooCommerce, go to WooCommerce > Settings > Shipping > Shipping Zones, then click Add Shipping Method and select Local Pickup. For shipping costs, set them under each shipping method in the same area. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.

[@kayta6550]

Can't find the WooCommerce Shipment Tracking on the dashboard, would be able to check and direct me please. Or can you provide the free download as mentioned in your video? Thanks

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! If you can’t find the WooCommerce Shipment Tracking option in your dashboard, make sure the plugin is installed and activated. Go to Plugins > Installed Plugins and look for it there. If it’s not installed, you can download it from the WordPress plugin repository directly in your dashboard by searching for “WooCommerce Shipment Tracking.” If you still need help, let me know! Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below!

[@Zii73]

what theme are you using?

[@darrelwilson]

hey , its blocksy , here is the full tutorial : kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpbXn62EpcyqidUsi=L05Us3ZroY-MRz9f

[@Zii73]

@@darrelwilson thank you!

[@arteest208]

Great info, Darrel. I have a shipping class set up for a lot of products at $9.99 shipping each and I would like for the shipping total to add up for each item at checkout rather than just $9.99 total for shipping all items. Example, 2 items with shipping at $9.99 each and I'd like the total shipping to be $19.98 or 3 items at $9.99 shipping I'd like the total shipping at $29.97. Would I create the formula as 9.99 * (qty) for that specific class? Thanks!

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! Great question. Yes, you’re on the right track. To achieve this, you can create a shipping class specifically for those items and then set up a flat rate shipping method for that class. In the "Cost" field, use the formula `9.99 * [qty]`, which will multiply the shipping cost by the quantity of items in the cart. This way, the shipping total will add up as you described. Thanks for reaching out, and feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.

[@gufran-ansari]

Hey Darrel, Can you please make a detailed video on Jetpack? I've heard people saying it's good but I don't get why people say this as I don't find it useful. I hope I'm not asking too much. Thank you.

[@darrelwilson]

hey , maybe soon:)

[@gufran-ansari]

@@darrelwilson Thank you. I'll be waiting for this one.

[@alanross2876]

I have not selected alaska or hawaii as a shipping option but it still shows up in checkout. Do you know how to remove certain states from shipping?

[@darrelwilson]

To remove specific states like Alaska or Hawaii from the shipping options in WooCommerce, go to WooCommerce > Settings > Shipping, and click on the shipping zone you're using. Under the "Shipping Zone Regions" section, remove Alaska and Hawaii by selecting only the states you want to ship to.

[@alanross2876]

@@darrelwilsonthank you!

[@meddieahmed5806]

Darrel, after activating woocommerce shipping and tax, it doesn’t show connect to Wordpress, how can I connect without the connect button showing up

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! If the "Connect" button isn't showing up after activating WooCommerce Shipping and Tax, try these steps: 1. Ensure your WooCommerce plugin is up to date. 2. Check for any plugin conflicts by deactivating other plugins temporarily. 3. Clear your browser cache and cookies. 4. Reinstall the WooCommerce Shipping and Tax plugin. If the issue persists, you may need to contact WooCommerce support for further assistance.

[@erikaknollenberg4558]

What do you recommend for stickers and magnetic bookmarks? For example, if it's a sticker then it's $1.95 for shipping, but if they also want a magnetic bookmark, then that has to be $4.95. It could include the sticker for no extra shipping charge. Then, if there are too many to fit into an envelope for first-class and need to use a larger shipping box, then how is that done? Shipping has really got me stuck in progressing with launching my business.

[@darrelwilson]

To handle shipping costs for stickers and bookmarks, use a shipping plugin that allows tiered rates based on weight and dimensions. Set up rules for different shipping costs depending on the order size and type. For larger packages, ensure your system calculates shipping based on the dimensions and weight.

[@erikaknollenberg4558]

@@darrelwilson I had tried that and it became super confusing because it's a flat sticker with no height. After playing with the classes, if I have a base cost of $1.95 (which is first-class mail for one single sticker and I can get 33 stickers to weight 1 ounce but I have to take an example to the usps to see if they'll consider it lumpy or not). I use that base cost and then have a class for Magnetic bookmarks. They are not first class material (looking at a competitor's website). It's 4.95 for one, according to places like PirateShip (4.19). So, I created the following formula for this item: 2.50 + (.50 * [qty] ). If I run into issues with the sticker's being too lumpy for the usps, then I'll create a similar formula for that class. Thoughts?

[@NorthernCAT]

What plug-in gave you the local pickup settings? I was trying to follow your information you were providing but noticed I don’t have an option for local pickup

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! The local pickup settings in WooCommerce are built into the core WooCommerce plugin. You can enable it by going to WooCommerce > Settings > Shipping > Shipping Zones and adding "Local Pickup" as a shipping method for your zone. If you don't see it, ensure your WooCommerce plugin is up to date. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below!

[@NorthernCAT]

@@darrelwilson okay, cool! I already had a local zone, but mine doesn’t display like yours. Do you know of any reason why a pre-order wouldn’t have shipping options? My site lets customers select products and it’ll provide a shipping quote, but when they try to do a pre-order it won’t.

[@AbdulWadoodDRX]

Hope you're doing well! I have a question for you. I run a business offering services such as website development, SEO, SMM, graphic design, and other digital marketing services. My business and LLC are based in Florida, but my Stripe account is in the UK. I'm setting up WooCommerce Stripe on my website to sell my services directly, thanks to your previous videos, which have been super helpful! As one of your longtime Party People, I could really use your help. Do I need to charge tax for my services? If so, how should I handle it? Since my services are not physical products, what are the tax implications? Please explain in the simplest way possible. Thanks a lot!

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! For services like website development, SEO, and digital marketing, tax rules can vary depending on where your client is located. In Florida, some services are taxable while others are not, so you may need to charge sales tax depending on the type of service and client location. You should consult with a local tax professional to understand specific tax obligations for your business. To handle tax in WooCommerce, use a tax calculation plugin to automate the process based on client location. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.

[@AbdulWadoodDRX]

@@darrelwilson Thank you Darrel Bro... I was hopeful to get a reply back... Yep I'll ask if I have any questions...

[@jtown2040]

Homie ur the best SUPER HELPFUL WOO TIPS where u been? Probably, since ur rich ur in Sweden hanging with the Swedish House Mafia? hahaha Tax Jar plugin I'll check out. I'm based in California but wanna offer local pickup thru other stores in GA, TX and of course, Florida. Any advice? OR COULD YOU JUST MAKE A VIDEO ABOUT WOO/MULTIPLE LOCATIONS? Thanks 😃

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! Thanks for the kind words! 😄 For offering local pickup from multiple locations, you can use plugins like "WooCommerce Multi Locations Inventory Management" or "WooCommerce Local Pickup Plus." These plugins let you manage inventory and pickup options across different locations. I'll definitely consider making a video about WooCommerce and multiple locations. Stay tuned!

[@ilovelinkinpark5]

How do you get it so that when the free shipping threshold is met the option of chargeable shipping doesn't appear. And do that without using discount codes. For example, if a customer has a basket of £200 they get free shipping, but the flat fee of £4.95 is still an option, which can be confusing for the user. I don't want the flat fee to appear if free shipping threshold is met. Hope you can help!

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! To hide the chargeable shipping option when the free shipping threshold is met, you can use a code snippet.

[@martinbartlome136]

Hello Darrel, I came accross one probleme this afternoon after trying to configure the Woocommerce Shipping but I am not quite sure that this have something to do with that. I noticied that now, when I try to edit/modify a page or product whith the default block editor I receve a critical error saying "A critical error has occurred on this site. Please check the inbox of your site's administration email for more information.". So I tried to setup the debug mode of my WP but couldn't finde the debug.log file to determine what is wrong there. Any clue on how to get arround the would be appreciated.

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! The "critical error" might be due to a plugin, theme conflict, or recent update. Disable plugins one by one, switch to a default theme, and ensure WP_DEBUG is properly enabled in `wp-config.php`. If the issue persists, contact your hosting support for further assistance.

[@martinbartlome136]

@@darrelwilson Hello Darrel, Thanks for your kind reply. Finally I got ride of this by doing this (kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXPNgXlmpMqHr5o).

[@tammieoneal1296]

I followed the instructions and got the same results as yours at 20:57. When I tested it, the customer could select Free Shipping. I wouldn't want them to be able to have the option for Free Shipping at that point. Only if they are picking up. Am I missing something?

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! It sounds like you might need to adjust the shipping conditions for Free Shipping in WooCommerce. Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Shipping > Shipping Zones and edit the zone where Free Shipping is enabled. Check the Free Shipping method's settings and ensure that it's configured correctly with the appropriate conditions, like a minimum order amount or specific shipping classes. You might also need to review your shipping zone and method setup to ensure Free Shipping only appears under the desired conditions, such as local pickup. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.

[@GreggPrescottMS]

so, this is not for USPS shipping calculations, correct?

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! Correct, this tutorial isn't specifically for USPS shipping calculations. It covers a broad overview of WooCommerce shipping options. If you're looking for USPS-specific shipping calculations, you'll need to use a plugin like "WooCommerce USPS Shipping" that integrates directly with USPS to provide real-time rates. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.

[@rlmusti9327]

When i have typed the tracking number and filled in all the detailes and then click order complete. it still does not send a mail. What should i do?

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! If emails aren’t sent after completing an order in WooCommerce, check that email notifications are enabled in WooCommerce > Settings > Emails, and use an SMTP plugin like WP Mail SMTP to ensure email delivery. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below!

[@cliffcard8526]

Darrel, for some reason no matter what I do it won't give me the local pickup option when I try to add that shipping method. It prompts me to setup a pickup location which I've done but it will not add local pickup to the list of shipping methods. Any advice or maybe I'm missing something?

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! Make sure your shipping zones are properly configured and that the local pickup option is enabled within those zones. Double-check your settings to ensure everything is correctly set up. If the issue persists, try disabling and re-enabling the shipping method.

[@Ahsan10376]

#offTopic Hi Darrel, in your WP dashboard i saw rankmath overview it shows all elements zero. i thought if only i am seeing it on my website but it is on yours too can you please explain it?

[@darrelwilson]

Hi! The RankMath overview showing all elements as zero can be due to recent setup, sync issues, permissions, or configuration problems. Try re-syncing data and checking settings. If the issue persists, contact RankMath support.

[@clearpointcreatives1683]

What about T-shirts and Hoodies?

[@darrelwilson]

Hey , it’s the same process ! If you need help feel free to drop your questions below .

[@clearpointcreatives1683]

@@darrelwilson Thank you Darrel, I have difficulties in setting shipping for T-shirts and Hoodies. How can I use "Flat Rate" to calculate shipping for one t-shirt or hoodie, or a mixture of the two. What would be the formula? I don't want to scare off potential sales because expensive shipping fees. Thank you.

[@natalyastaehr]

cool with free shipping

[@darrelwilson]

enjoy it ! feel free to drop your question in the comments :)

[@innocentboy02]

4:13 not showing local pickup option

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! If the local pickup option isn't showing, double-check your WooCommerce shipping settings. Make sure you've added the local pickup method to your shipping zones and that it's enabled. If it's still not appearing, try refreshing your settings or checking for plugin conflicts. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.

[@RK-xv9rp]

A good video, but not everything. What about Live rates?

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! Thanks for watching! For live shipping rates, you'll need to integrate with carriers like USPS, FedEx, or DHL using plugins like WooCommerce Shipping or Table Rate Shipping Pro. These fetch real-time rates directly at checkout. Let me know if you’d like me to cover this in more detail!

[@HumblePrince-b3b]

I don't understand pliz

[@darrelwilson]

hey , feel free to drop your questions in the comments below .

[@marekdvorak9353]

With the TRACKING-If a business has 4 million visitors and 400,000 (-ish) purchases per day, how do we manage such volumes with a process that forces you to publish a Tracking Number for your custumers as a "Manual Input" ? ? ? That does not make any sense there . . .

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! For high volumes like that, consider automating the tracking number process using plugins that integrate with shipping carriers. This way, tracking info is sent automatically without manual input, ensuring efficiency even with large order numbers. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.

[@bridgetkracik5655]

How much do all these plugins cost

[@marekdvorak9353]

@ Average £50 (-ish) packages around £150 approx.

[@marekdvorak9353]

@ Depending on supplier and necessary solution brought to the table based on what you need…

[@marekdvorak9353]

@@bridgetkracik5655 Some carrier plugins are free supplied by the respective carrier, but might be buggy at times…

[@Elizabeth-mb7in]

Spanish please 🙏

[@darrelwilson]

sure soon :)

[@VincentKhumalo-zp3sl]

🎉 I watched your tutorial for building an online shop which lead me to build this shop IW TECH SHOP could you please review it and share your views on what I should change as well as how it is when it comes to user experience

[@darrelwilson]

hey , Keep up the good work , if you need help feel free to ask .

[@me.mypet.travel]

Please make the same content in Arabic🤍🌸🤍thanks

[@darrelwilson]

hey welcome back :) sure soon .