Overview
The best way to get started with Starshipit is to start printing labels by following the steps in our getting started guide – but there’s a whole lot more you can do to optimise and streamline your shipping. Below, we’ve listed some of our top features.
Validate incorrect shipping addresses
Starshipit can automatically detect invalid addresses, enabling you to fix them instantly. Even if a customer has entered the wrong details, the order will be delivered to the right place.
Choose write-back options
Starshipit automatically sends the order status, tracking number and courier name to your eCommerce platform or marketplace when a label is generated. This is known as write-back.
Your account settings default to write-back performing when a label is printed, however you can change this so write-back is performed on manifest or dispatch instead.
Set up boxes and import weights
When orders are imported you can configure default packages for your couriers. You can configure this in your Starshipit account: Settings > Package setup.
Create shipping rules
Starshipit can apply business rules when you import your orders. A rule can include multiple conditions and one action, and an infinite number of rules can be created.
Here are three of the most popular rules:
- Assigning Shipping Methods Based on Destination
This rule allows you to automatically assign different shipping methods based on the destination of the order. For example, you might want to use a specific courier for all orders going to a certain country or region. - Setting Up a Default HS Code
If most of your products fall under the same HS Code, setting up a rule to assign a default HS Code can save you time. This rule will automatically apply the default HS Code to any items where the HS Code field is blank. - Assigning Shipping Methods Based on Weight or Order Value
These rules can help you automatically select the most cost-effective shipping method based on the weight of the order or the total order value. For example, you might want to use a cheaper shipping method for lighter packages or offer free shipping for orders over a certain value.
Print your packing slips
You can choose to print your packing slips in Starshipit or in your integrated platform, e.g. from within the Shopify dashboard. Choose whether to batch-print packing slips or print packing slips and labels together. You can set this up in the Getting Started wizard or go to your Starshipit account: Settings > Packing slip.
Set up branded tracking and shipping notifications
Use Starshipit to create a branded tracking page so you can engage with customers post-purchase and keep your brand front of mind. Then, set up and customise shipping notifications so you can send automated emails or texts at all five stages of the delivery process. You can do this in your Starshipit account: Settings > Customer Notifications.
Configure additional options for international shipping
If you are shipping internationally, you can configure additional options in your Starshipit account.
- Navigate to Settings > Options. You’ll then be able to configure:
- Currency
- Timezone
- Default item description
- HS Code
- Country of manufacture
- Set Imperial or Metric for measurements
Add users to your Starshipit account
Invite users to your Starshipit account and assign them specific permissions, allowing you to streamline your shipping operations across your team and maintain data security.
Set up: Multi-location, 3PL and WMS
Starshipit can be configured to support complex business processes including multi-location, multi-brand and drop shipping. To set this up you can add child accounts that are attached to your parent account.
For more information, see the support articles linked below:
- Multi-location, multi-brand, dropshipping
- 3PL
- Child accounts
- Warehouse or Inventory Management System
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