Articles & Guides
Expert insights, detailed comparisons, and practical tips for choosing and using shipping software.
Your Tracking Page Is a Marketing Channel — Start Treating It Like One
Customers check tracking an average of 4.6 times per order. That's 4.6 chances to build your brand instead of sending people to a carrier's ugly tracking page.
Shipping Insurance: When It's Worth It and When It's a Waste
Insuring every package is expensive. Never insuring is risky. Here's how to figure out which shipments actually need insurance — and how to file claims when things go wrong.
Dropshipping Delivery Times: Setting Expectations That Keep Customers Happy
Long delivery times are the Achilles heel of dropshipping. You can't always speed up shipping, but you can manage expectations — and that makes all the difference.
Shipping on Walmart Marketplace: What Sellers Need to Know
Walmart Marketplace is growing fast, but their shipping requirements are different from Amazon and eBay. Here's what you need to set up before your first order.
From Kitchen Table to Label Printer: A Seller's Printing Setup Guide
Still printing labels on regular paper and taping them to boxes? A proper label printing setup pays for itself within a month. Here's what you need at every volume level.
USPS vs UPS vs FedEx vs DHL: An Honest Comparison for Online Sellers
Every carrier has strengths and blind spots. Here's a no-nonsense breakdown of when to use USPS, UPS, FedEx, or DHL based on what you're actually shipping.
Holiday Shipping: What to Prepare Before the Rush Hits
Peak season can make or break your year. The sellers who win aren't the ones who hustle harder in December — they're the ones who prepare in September.
Should You Offer Free Shipping? A Data-Driven Answer
79% of consumers say free shipping makes them more likely to buy. But free shipping isn't actually free — someone's paying. Here's how to make the math work.
The Honest Guide to International E-commerce Shipping
International shipping sounds great until you deal with customs forms, duties, and lost packages. Here's what actually works — and what to watch out for.
Keeping Shopify and Amazon Inventory in Sync Without Overselling
Nothing kills your seller metrics faster than overselling. When you sell on both Shopify and Amazon, real-time inventory sync isn't optional — it's survival.
Packaging That Sells: How Your Box Affects Reviews and Repeat Purchases
Your package is the first physical thing a customer touches. Get it wrong, and you lose them forever. Get it right, and they post about you on social media.
12 Proven Ways to Cut Your Shipping Costs This Quarter
Shipping is probably your second-biggest expense after product costs. These 12 strategies can cut 15-40% off your shipping bill starting this month.
Returns Are Part of the Business — Here's How to Handle Them Right
E-commerce return rates average 20-30%. Fighting it is pointless. Instead, build a returns process that protects your margins and keeps customers coming back.
Seller Fulfilled Prime: Is the Prime Badge Worth the Effort?
The Prime badge can double your conversion rate on Amazon. But qualifying for Seller Fulfilled Prime means meeting Amazon's strict shipping standards. Here's what it takes.
WooCommerce Shipping: The Plugins and Settings That Actually Matter
WooCommerce gives you total control over shipping — which also means total responsibility. Here's how to configure it right and which plugins are worth installing.
ShipStation vs Shippo: Which Shipping Software Is Right for You?
A detailed head-to-head comparison of ShipStation and Shippo covering pricing, features, integrations, and ease of use to help you decide.
Etsy Shipping Fees Explained: What Every Seller Should Know
Etsy's shipping costs and policies confuse a lot of new sellers. We break down shipping labels, calculated rates, free shipping guarantees, and how to price it all without losing money.
Selling on Shopify, Amazon, and eBay? Here's How to Ship Without the Chaos
Multi-channel selling means multi-channel headaches — especially when it comes to shipping. Here's how to centralize your shipping workflow and stop juggling tabs.
Best Shipping Software for Small Business in 2026
Discover the top shipping software platforms that can save your small business time and money. We compare pricing, features, and ease of use.
8 eBay Shipping Mistakes That Are Costing You Money
Selling on eBay but barely breaking even after shipping? These eight common mistakes might be eating your profits — and most sellers don't even realize it.
Amazon FBA vs FBM: The Real Cost of Each Fulfillment Method
FBA fees keep climbing. FBM means more work. We break down the true costs of each Amazon fulfillment method so you can make the right call for your products.
How to Set Up Shipping on Shopify (Without Overpaying)
Most Shopify store owners leave money on the table with their shipping setup. Here's how to configure rates, choose carriers, and connect the right tools from day one.