Guides
Best Shopify Apps for 2026
Shopify has an app for almost everything. That is a huge advantage, but it can also become a mess fast.
Posts by Caleb Bruski
ecommerce
USPS Rate Increases: What Ecommerce Merchants Need to Know
If USPS is part of your shipping mix, the rate you paid a year ago probably isn't the rate you're paying now.
ecommerce
UPS General Rate Increase: History, Surcharges, and Ecommerce Strategy
In the fast-paced world of ecommerce, shipping strategies have to evolve constantly. And just like clockwork, so do carrier rates.
Restrictive Shipping 101: The Tools You Need to Succeed
Shipping restricted items can turn a straightforward ecommerce operation into a compliance challenge fast. Products like hazardous materials, ...
Dimensional Packing Rules: Here’s How They Can Improve Your Shipping Strategy
Dimensional Packing and Packing Rules are ShipperHQ tools that help you calculate more accurate shipping rates. Used together, they form Dimensional ...
Guides
Multi-Origin Shipping: Show Accurate Rates from Multiple Warehouses
Shipping is pretty straightforward when every order leaves from one warehouse. The customer checks out, the package ships, and everyone gets on with ...
Checkout Experience
Delivery Transparency: 4 Ways to Show Delivery Dates Customers Trust
Did you know that 82% of customers prefer to shop from a retailer that shows delivery date and time information at checkout?
Guides
How Does Free Shipping Work: 6 Clever Ways to Offer it
More and more, online buyers have come to expect perks like free shipping. And many will shop around if your store doesn’t offer it.
Guides
How to Ship Alcohol and Beer: A Quick Guide from ShipperHQ
Shipping alcohol is possible, but it is not simple.
Guides
Free Shipping Strategy for Ecommerce: How to Offer It Profitably
Free shipping is no longer just a nice-to-have. It is one of the biggest levers in ecommerce conversion.
Checkout Experience
Shipping Date Meaning: Shipping Dates vs. Delivery Dates
Shipping dates and delivery dates can make or break checkout confidence. Baymard research shows that 39% of users abandon checkout because extra ...
Guides
The Dos and Don’ts of a Shipping Surcharge Strategy
Ecommerce shippers often rely on surcharges to cover the cost of shipping in specific circumstances. Some retailers even use them as a revenue ...