Squarespace Shipping Options: Setup & Best Practices

Squarespace offers straightforward shipping setup for creators and small businesses. Here's how to configure shipping for your store.

Squarespace Commerce Shipping

Shipping Features

Plan Comparison

Setting Up Shipping

Shipping Zones

Create zones for different regions:

Commerce → Shipping

Add Shipping Zone

Define countries/regions

Set rates for zone

Zone Examples

Rate Types

Flat Rate Shipping

Simplest option:

• Single price for zone
• Easy for customers
• Predictable revenue

Weight-Based Rates

Calculated Rates

Real-time carrier rates (Advanced plan):

• UPS rates at checkout
• USPS rates at checkout
• Customer sees actual cost

Free Shipping

Configuration Options

Threshold Free Shipping

Commerce → Shipping
Edit shipping zone
Add rate: Free Shipping
Condition: Minimum order total
Amount: $50.00

Shipping Labels

USPS Labels (Basic+)

Print USPS labels from Squarespace:

• Discounted rates
• Tracking included
• Easy printing
• Order status update

Steps to Print

Go to order

Click "Create Shipping Label"

Enter package details

Purchase and print

Label Discounts

Third-Party Integration

Why Use Third-Party

atoship for Squarespace

Connect: Link your store

Import orders: Automatic sync

Compare rates: All carriers

Print labels: Batch or single

Update tracking: Automatic

Product Shipping Settings

Per-Product Configuration

Product Weight

Always set accurate weights:

• Include packaging weight
• Round up slightly
• Test with actual shipments

Fulfillment Workflow

Order Processing

New Order
    ↓
Payment Confirmed (status: Pending)
    ↓
Prepare Order (pick and pack)
    ↓
Create Shipping Label (Squarespace or atoship)
    ↓
Ship Package
    ↓
Mark as Fulfilled (tracking auto-added)
    ↓
Customer Notification Sent

Batch Fulfillment

With atoship:

Export pending orders

Import to atoship

Generate all labels

Print batch

Ship and update

Customer Communication

Automated Emails

Squarespace sends:

• Order confirmation
• Shipping confirmation (with tracking)
• Delivery updates (if carrier supports)

Custom Messages

Customize in: Commerce → Customer Notifications

International Shipping

Zone Setup

Create international zones:

• Neighboring countries (Canada, Mexico)
• Major markets (UK, EU, Australia)
• Rest of world

Considerations

Restricting Countries

If you don't ship somewhere:

• Exclude from all zones
• Orders blocked at checkout
• Clear messaging

Handling and Processing

Handling Time

Set realistic handling:

Processing Fees

Add handling fee to rates:

• Cover packaging cost
• Buffer for weight variance
• Labor time

Optimization Tips

Reduce Cart Abandonment

Simplify Rates

Common Issues

Issue: High Shipping Costs

Solutions:

• Use atoship for better rates
• Offer flat rate options
• Free shipping threshold

Issue: Weight Errors

Solutions:

• Accurate product weights
• Include packaging
• Test actual shipments

Issue: Limited Carriers

Solutions:

• Use third-party integration
• atoship for all carriers
• Print labels externally

Scaling with Squarespace

When to Consider Third-Party

Integration Benefits

With atoship:

• Process orders faster
• Access all carriers
• Save on shipping costs
• Better reporting

atoship Squarespace Integration

Upgrade your shipping:

All carriers: USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL

Best rates: Up to 89% off

Easy workflow: Order sync and labels

Tracking: Automatic updates

Analytics: Cost insights

Conclusion

Squarespace shipping is simple to set up but may limit growing stores. Use native features for simplicity, add atoship when you need more carriers, better rates, or advanced features. The right setup creates great customer experiences while managing costs.