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More and more ecommerce shops are turning to Squarespace<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to set up shipping configurations on Squarespace<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose how you are shipping out your packages<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why dropshipping and self-fulfilment aren\u2019t efficient ways to ship Squarespace orders<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does a 3PL solution bring to Squarespace shipping that others can\u2019t?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 4 best Squarespace shipping integrations for ecommerce shops<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Integrate ShipBob and Squarespace easily<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

What do you want to learn?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Way to Handle Squarespace Fulfilment<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Best Squarespace Shipping Integrations<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Request Squarespace Fulfilment Pricing from ShipBob<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Key Takeaways<\/h2><\/span><\/div>
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Squarespace offers three main shipping options for ecommerce shops: flat rate shipping, shipping based on weight, and carrier-calculated shipping, each catering to different business needs and product types.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Self-fulfilment and dropshipping can limit scalability and control, often resulting in higher operational burdens, less efficient shipping, and reduced customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Partnering with a fulfilment provider like ShipBob enables Squarespace merchants to automate fulfilment, access distributed inventory, and benefit from discounted shipping rates.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Integrating Squarespace with shipping platforms such as Shippo, ShipStation, or ShipBob streamlines order management, with ShipBob uniquely offering end-to-end fulfilment and inventory management directly connected to Squarespace stores.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Squarespace<\/a> is a leading ecommerce platform that offers easy-to-use \u2018drag and drop\u2019 elements to create a customisable website in just minutes. With everything else that goes into starting an ecommerce business, being able to simplify the web design and development process of your online store is a no brainer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there\u2019s more that goes into building a great-looking website for your online brand. Once you start receiving orders through your website, you also have to consider the post-purchase experience. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Squarespace offers ecommerce features and integrations that help make shipping orders that come in through your online store a breeze. Here\u2019s what you need to know about setting up shipping options for your Squarespace store, plus how to further integrate your store with the right order fulfilment<\/a> solution. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More and more ecommerce shops are turning to Squarespace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Choosing Squarespace as your ecommerce platform offers several key benefits. For one, you have the option to choose from a wide range of high-quality website templates with \u2018drag and drop\u2019 elements. This allows you to easily create a customisable online store that is also user-friendly. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

High-quality templates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Squarespace\u2019s website templates cater to different kinds of businesses, including online stores that sell physical products. Squarespace store owners can use templates with built-in product pages that showcase products in the best light. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Squarespace also offers its users advanced customisable features, such as fonts and colours, to represent your unique brand. Additionally, different styles, such as Classic, Advanced, or Unique, come with their own set of helpful tools. The templates you have to choose from are always evolving based on current design trends.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easy ecommerce setup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Squarespace is certainly one the most intuitive and easy platforms to get started on, and it is one of the top three ecommerce website builders for customer satisfaction. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes Squarespace unique from other ecommerce platforms is it thrives to make the entire process of building a website easy without compromising design and functionality.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For ecommerce merchants, Squarespace offers thorough help guides along with visual aids to help users throughout the online store setup process. Squarespace only charges business owners a 3% sales transaction fee, and you can have the store itself set up for a fixed-fee order.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A smooth back-end experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Given how easy Squarespace is to set up, it\u2019s no wonder that users remain loyal to the service. The platform not only provides functionality and design flexibility, but it\u2019s also easy to customise without the need to hire a developer. Ecommerce retailers can easily add, remove, organise, and showcase their products anytime and change the page layout options. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You also don\u2019t have to work with a developer to ensure your website is fully optimised for SEO. You can easily update title tags and meta descriptions without needing to touch a single line of code. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To top it off, the website builder has its own active help centre and live support team to help Squarespace users navigate the website development process.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to set up shipping configurations on Squarespace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve created your website and added your products, it\u2019s time to set up your ecommerce shipping<\/a> options. The first step is to compare shipping methods that make sense for your business (e.g., are you selling small items like jewelleryor shipping oversized items<\/a> like dog beds?). <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Factors such as where your customers are located and the weight and dimensions of your products play a role in the shipping options you decide to offer your customers. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: Before you start shipping orders that come through your Squarespace store, you will need to create tax rules for the countries, states, and provinces where your customers are located. For US state sales law, <\/span>refer to this resource<\/span><\/a> for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the steps to get started with Squarespace shipping. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Choose and add shipping options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In order to choose the right shipping options for your business, navigate to the home menu of your Squarespace account, and click \u2018Commerce\u2019 and then \u2018Shipping.\u2019 From there, you\u2019ll have the option to choose from three different shipping options: Flat rate shipping, depending on weight, and carrier calculated.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flat rate shipping<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Flat rate shipping\u2019 applies a per order fee for every order. This shipping option is ideal for stores that sell products similar in weight and size. Many customers prefer this option as it is easy to understand and remains consistent with different products. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this flat rate shipping<\/a>, you have the option to offer customers with free shipping by creating a free shipping rate. To do so, enter \u2018Free Shipping\u2019 as the option name, then set the \u2018per order\u2019 fee and the \u2018fee per item\u2019 to $0.00. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn how to offer free shipping<\/a> to local customers only, <\/span>click here<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Depending on weight<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The \u2018depending on weight\u2019 Squarespace shipping option charges shipping fees based on the weight of each product within a single order. This shipping option is recommended for ecommerce businesses with products that are all around the same size. One downfall of weight-dependent shipping is it doesn\u2019t account for volume dimensions or shipping distance. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carrier calculated shipping<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The \u2018carrier calculated shipping\u2019 option is only available on the Commerce Advanced Plan. Also known as real-time rate shipping<\/a>, this Squarespace shipping option is only available in the United States and is better suited for businesses whose shipping costs contribute significantly to the product\u2019s price. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It calculates shipping costs<\/a> based on FedEx, UPS, and USPS rates, and it takes location, weight, and dimensions into account. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although it provides the most accurate shipping rates, it might be difficult to communicate exact shipping costs to customers ahead of time.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. View or edit shipping options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once you choose your Squarespace shipping options, you\u2019ll be able to view them in the \u2018Commerce\u2019 panel. The shipping options you choose will display in the order in which you add them. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can edit a Squarespace shipping option by visiting the \u2018Shipping\u2019 page found by clicking \u2018Home\u2019 then \u2018Commerce.\u2019 Then, click the shipping option you want to edit. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Save and go live!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n


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Once you\u2019re done making updates, click \u2018Save\u2019 to push your shipping options live. Once live, customers will be able to see shipping options on the checkout page. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose how you are shipping out your packages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Squarespace shipping method you choose will also be based on how you decide to fulfil and ship the orders that come through your Squarespace store. Retail order fulfilment<\/a> is a critical part of the post-purchase experience and should never be overlooked. Here are some of the most common ways ecommerce brands fulfil and ship their products. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Self-fulfilment<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Are you packing orders at your home or place of business? If so, you are following a <\/span>self-fulfilment<\/span><\/a> model. This model is ideal for startups or smaller businesses that have an in-house team that can keep up with their current volume of orders. Fulfilling orders in-house makes it easy to offer personal touches, such as a custom thank you note. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dropshipping<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the dropshipping model, after a customer places an order from your store, you arrange for it to be delivered directly from the manufacturer to the consumer\u2019s address. While dropshipping is the most economical method for business owners with little seed capital, it offers the least control and longest transit times. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Third-party logistics (3PL)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once ecommerce brands reach a certain level of growth, it\u2019s not uncommon to partner with a professional fulfilment company and outsource fulfilment<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Third-party logistics<\/span> (3PL) companies like ShipBob take on the entire fulfilment process for you, from managing your inventory<\/a> to shipping orders in the most cost-effective way. This model takes a more hands-off approach with the 3PL taking care of the order fulfilment process for you while speeding up Squarespace shipping.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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