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Introduction
Hey, EasyParcel fam! This article will explain how to set up live rates at checkout for your WooCommerce store using EasyParcel. The destination address and the total weight of the parcels are used to calculate your shipping rate. So, your customer can choose their preferred shipping method based on the type of courier services and the order will be processed accordingly.
About live rates at checkout
Your shipping rate is calculated electronically by using the destination address and the total weight of the cart. Hence, your customer can select their preferred shipping method and the order will be imported using this shipping method.
Guide to add live rates at checkout page for WooCommerce
Step 1: Go to your WooCommerce settings, click the 'Shipping' tab, then click 'EasyParcel Shipping'. Fill in your details and click 'Save changes'.
Note: After filling out your address details, you may want to recheck it again to confirm the information, as quote rates will be based on the address you provided here.
Step 2: Under the same 'Shipping' tab, click 'Shipping zones' then click 'Add zone'.
Note: You can enjoy multiple zone setups where you can easily classify your customers based on their locations, whether international or domestic. This will help cater to your different online store audience and streamline your checkout process.
Step 3: Give your zone a name, choose zone regions and click 'Add shipping method'.
Step 4: Choose EasyParcel shipping and click 'Continue'.
Step 5: Ensure the 'Enable' button is turned on, then click 'Save changes'.
Step 6: Under the same 'Shipping' tab, click 'EasyParcel Courier Setting', then click 'Add Courier Setting'.
Note: This step allows EasyParcel to integrate seamlessly, where it'll unlock access to courier availability, preferred shipping rate options, real-time tracking and more. Please note that it's important that the zones you set in this step match Step 2 above.
Step 7: Fill in Zone Name, Destination and click 'Add courier service'.
Step 8: Choose your preferred courier service in the drop-down.
i) All couriers or
Note: Any couriers that fit and are available for the destinations during the checkout process will appear for your customers to choose.
How your checkout page would look like:
ii) Specific courier or
Note: You can choose a specific courier that you prefer. Then, in the 'Courier Display Name', you may choose what name you'd like your customers to see at the checkout.
How your checkout page would look like:
iii) Cheapest Courier
Note: This will streamline your process of choosing couriers one by one. By choosing this option, the system will automatically find the cheapest courier to deliver to the customer's destination during checkout.
How your checkout page would look like:
Step 9: Choose your preferred shipping rate setting, then click 'Save changes'.
i) EasyParcel Member Rate or
Note: You may choose this option if you would like your customers to view and pay the shipping rate based on your EasyParcel membership rate only.
ii) Add on EasyParcel Member Rate or
Note: You may choose this option if you would like your customers to view and pay the shipping rate of your EasyParcel membership rate plus an amount that you can set up. You may choose 'Add On By Amount' or 'Add On By Percentage' and state the value in the space provided.
iii) Flat Rate
Note: You may choose this option if you would like to simply set up a fixed amount for the shipping fee that your customers can pay at the checkout.
And there you have it! You've just mastered integrating EasyParcel with WooCommerce. We're really excited for you! We hope this guide was helpful but if you still have questions, don't worry – we've got you covered. Check out our other articles or reach out to our friendly support team. We're happy to help you every step of the way!