Hello @jhutson323
Setting up shipping rules can indeed be a bit complex, especially when you’re just starting out. The best way to set up your shipping rules largely depends on your business model, product types, and shipping carriers.
For example, if you’re selling items of similar size and weight, a flat rate shipping might be the most straightforward approach. If your products vary greatly in size and weight, you might consider setting up weight-based or dimension-based shipping rates.
If you offer international shipping, you’ll need to set up different zones and rates for each zone. You can also offer free shipping for certain conditions, like if a customer spends a certain amount or buys a certain number of items.
As for WooCommerce Product Vendors, it is indeed a powerful tool that covers a lot of ground for a multi-vendor store. However, you might need to look into additional plugins for more specific needs like advanced shipping rules.
For example, the Table Rate Shipping extension allows you to set up complex rules based on various conditions, including product weight, number of items, shipping class, etc.
Another option is the WooCommerce Advanced Shipping plugin, which lets you create your own conditions, such as “if user is from location X and cart contains product Y, then shipping cost is Z”.
Remember, the goal is to find the balance between covering your shipping costs and providing a good customer experience. You don’t want to set your shipping fees too high that they deter potential customers, but you also don’t want to set them too low that you end up losing money on each sale.
Additionally, If you have a valid license for the Product Vendors extension with us, feel free to open a support request for additional help. Rest assured, our Happiness Engineers stand ready to assist you there.
I hope this gives you a bit more clarity. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Thanks!
