Easy Auspost Shipping Rates for Shopify

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Types of Shipping Rates in Shopify
3. Third-Party Carrier Rates
4. Adding Australia Post Rates to Shopify
5. Installing the Australia Post Shipping App
6. Activating Australia Post Rates
7. Adding Rates to Shopify
8. Customizing Rates
9. Refreshing Rates on Checkout
10. Fulfilling Orders with Australia Post

Adding Live Australia Post Rates to Your Shopify Checkout

Are you looking to provide your Shopify checkout with live Australia Post rates? Look no further! In this article, we'll walk you through the process of adding Australia Post rates to your Shopify store.

Introduction

Shipping rates are an essential part of any e-commerce store. They can make or break a sale, and customers expect to see accurate rates at checkout. In this article, we'll show you how to add live Australia Post rates to your Shopify checkout, so your customers can see accurate shipping costs before they complete their purchase.

Types of Shipping Rates in Shopify

Before we dive into adding Australia Post rates to your Shopify store, let's take a quick look at the different types of shipping rates available in Shopify.

1. Shipping rates based on weight
2. Shipping rates based on the total price of the order
3. Third-party carrier rates (only available to Shopify Plus and Advanced)

Third-Party Carrier Rates

Third-party carrier rates are a powerful feature available to Shopify Plus and Advanced users. With this feature, you can provide your customers with real-time shipping rates from carriers like UPS, FedEx, and DHL. However, if you're on a Shopify Basic or Trial plan, you can still get this feature added to your store by contacting Shopify support.

Adding Australia Post Rates to Shopify

Now that we've covered the basics let's get started with adding Australia Post rates to your Shopify store.

Installing the Australia Post Shipping App

The first step is to install the Australia Post Shipping app. This app is free and available in the Shopify App Store. Alternatively, you can install it directly from this URL.

Activating Australia Post Rates

Once you've installed the app, you'll need to activate the Australia Post rates. To do this, go to your Shopify admin settings, then click on Shipping and Delivery. Clear out any existing rates, then click on Add Rate. Select "Use a carrier or app to calculate rates," then select Australia Post Shipping. Click on "Express Post" and "Parcel Post," then click "Done" and "Save."

Adding Rates to Shopify

With the Australia Post rates activated, you can now add them to your Shopify store. Go to your Shopify admin settings, then click on Shipping and Delivery. Click on Add Rate, then select "Use a carrier or app to calculate rates." Select Australia Post Shipping, then select the shipping options you want to offer. You can also add handling fees and mark up or mark down the rates. Click "Done" and "Save."

Customizing Rates

If you want to customize your rates further, you can do so by going to your Shopify admin settings, then clicking on Shipping and Delivery. Click on the Australia Post Shipping app, then click on "Customize Rates." Here, you can adjust the rates based on weight, price, and destination.

Refreshing Rates on Checkout

Once you've added the Australia Post rates to your Shopify store, you'll need to refresh the rates on checkout. To do this, go to your Shopify checkout and refresh the page. The rates will now be updated to reflect the Australia Post rates you've added.

Fulfilling Orders with Australia Post

Now that you've added Australia Post rates to your Shopify store, you'll need to fulfill orders using Australia Post. To do this, go to your Shopify admin settings, then click on Orders. Select the order you want to fulfill, then click on "Create shipping label." Select Australia Post as the carrier, then enter the shipping details. Once you've created the label, you can print it out and attach it to the package.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Accurate shipping rates for customers
• Easy to install and activate
• Customizable rates

Cons:

• Only available to Shopify Plus and Advanced users by default
• Limited carrier options

Highlights

• Adding live Australia Post rates to your Shopify checkout is easy and straightforward.
• You can install the Australia Post Shipping app for free from the Shopify App Store.
• You can customize your rates based on weight, price, and destination.
• Fulfilling orders with Australia Post is simple and can be done directly from your Shopify admin settings.

FAQ

Q: Can I add Australia Post rates to my Shopify store if I'm on a Basic or Trial plan? A: Yes, you can contact Shopify support to have third-party carrier rates added to your store.

Q: Are there any additional fees for using the Australia Post Shipping app? A: No, the app is free to use.

Q: Can I customize the rates based on weight, price, and destination? A: Yes, you can customize the rates by going to your Shopify admin settings and clicking on the Australia Post Shipping app.

Q: How do I fulfill orders using Australia Post? A: Go to your Shopify admin settings, then click on Orders. Select the order you want to fulfill, then click on "Create shipping label." Select Australia Post as the carrier, then enter the shipping details.