Shipping Setup
Learn how to configure shipping rates and profiles in your Shopify store
Shipping Profile Basics
Proper shipping configuration ensures your customers can complete their orders and that you're charging appropriate shipping rates for your products.
Shipping profiles in Shopify allow you to set different shipping rates based on product weight, price, and location. This guide will help you set up shipping for your coffee products in your Roastify-integrated Shopify store.
Creating Shipping Profiles
Navigate to your Shopify admin panel, then go to Settings > Shipping and delivery
Click "Add profile" to create a new shipping profile for your coffee products
Name your profile and assign the appropriate products to this shipping profile
Within each zone, add your shipping rates based on weight or price
Weight-Based Shipping Rates
Make sure your products have accurate weights assigned in Shopify. For coffee products, this is typically set per product based on package weight.
Standard Rates
For most coffee shipments, setting up weight-based rates is recommended:
Define weight ranges (e.g., 0-1 pound, 1-2 pounds) and assign appropriate shipping costs
For example, you might charge $4.50 for packages up to 1 pound, then add $1.25 for each additional pound
Flat Rates
If all your products ship at a similar cost:
Conditional Shipping Rates
Conditional rates allow you to offer special shipping options based on order value or weight
For example, you might offer:
- Free shipping on orders over $50
- Express shipping options for premium customers
- Discounted rates for bulk orders
Multiple Products in Order
Testing Your Shipping Setup
After setting up your shipping profiles, test your configuration by:
- Adding products to your cart
- Proceeding to checkout
- Verifying that the correct shipping options and rates appear
If products are not assigned to a shipping profile, customers may be unable to complete checkout. Always ensure all products are assigned to appropriate shipping profiles.
Shipping Estimate Display
You can include estimated delivery times with your shipping rates to set clear expectations for customers:
Set an estimated delivery window (e.g., 3-4 business days)
If you have questions about setting up shipping for your coffee products, feel free to reach out to our support team at support@roastify.app.