The Shipping system in the GolfGuiders Store gives vendors full control over how delivery costs are calculated and displayed to customers. It supports both simple and advanced setups, using custom zones and real-time carrier rates to ensure accurate pricing at checkout.
Configuration Overview
The shipping engine is designed to be flexible, letting vendors define exactly how shipping works for their products. They can configure zone-based pricing, flat rates, weight-based rules, and even connect live carriers to fetch real-time costs.
Customers will see clear, transparent shipping charges in the cart and checkout based on the vendor’s configuration.
Key Capabilities
1. Create Custom Shipping Zones
Vendors can group specific locations (countries, states, regions, postal ranges) into custom shipping zones. Each zone can have its own pricing rules. Examples:
- “United States – East Coast”
- “California Only”
- “International Shipping”
Note:
Zones help vendors control costs for different distances and regions, making their pricing more accurate and fair.
2. Set Flat, Tiered, or Live Carrier Rates
Vendors can choose exactly how shipping prices are calculated:
- Flat Rate
A single, fixed delivery price per order. Ideal for simple, predictable pricing.
- Tiered Pricing (Value or Weight-Based)
Different rates based on:- Order value (example: orders above $100 = cheaper shipping)
- Order weight (heavier orders = higher cost)
Note: Item quantity-based tiering is not supported.
- Live Carrier Rate Calculation
Real-time shipping cost pulled directly from supported carriers such as:- USPS
- FedEx
- UPS
Note: DHL is not supported.
Customers see accurate live shipping costs during checkout.
Note:
Live rates reduce guesswork and ensure pricing is always accurate and competitive.
3. Free Shipping Thresholds
Vendors can set a minimum order amount that automatically unlocks free shipping.
This helps encourage larger purchases and improves conversion rates.
Example:
“Free shipping on orders above $99.”
Note:
This feature helps vendors boost sales and encourages customers to add more items to their cart.
Delivery & Tracking in GolfGuiders
There are no in-app couriers, drivers, or logistics in GolfGuiders.
How Shipping Works
- Shipping cost is calculated using third-party carriers.
- The vendor is 100% responsible for packaging, shipping, and delivery.
- GolfGuiders only displays the shipping cost and tracking information (if verdor has added).
Order Tracking
Once the vendor ships the order, they can:
- Add the tracking number
- Update the order status
This tracking information is displayed to the customer in their Order Details page.
Note:
GolfGuiders does not interfere with the shipping process. All logistics, delays, or delivery updates come from the vendor and/or the carrier.
Best Practices for Vendors
To ensure smooth and reliable shipping experiences for customers, vendors should follow these guidelines:
- Set up zones carefully so customers always see correct rates.
- Use live carrier rates if your delivery cost varies often.
- Enter accurate weight and dimensions for products.
- Add tracking numbers immediately after dispatching the order.
- Keep shipping rules simple to avoid miscalculations.
- Update order statuses promptly so buyers always know what’s happening.
Summary
The Golf Guiders shipping system gives vendors a flexible and accurate way to manage delivery costs—whether they prefer simple flat rates or real-time carrier pricing. With transparent tracking and customizable zones, customers stay informed while vendors maintain full control over their logistics.