6 Questions to Ask a Fulfillment Company Before Signing Up
So, you think you’ve found “The One.” The fulfillment partner that will take you and your business to the next level. It’s no doubt an exciting time, which is why some basic groundwork is necessary to ensure a stress-free situation. From technology to pricing to service agreements, we’re taking you through the most vital questions […]
Terms You Need to Know Before Shipping Products Internationally
It’s time to expand your horizons — literally! If you’ve been at the domestic eCommerce game for a while, setting your sights further is only normal. Although international shipping can be a real game changer, it requires careful consideration and provisions before making any kind of leap across any kind of pond. In this article, […]
What’s DDP and Why Should Your eCommerce Business Implement It?
Picture this: Your customer has just ordered your awesome product. Heck, maybe they’ve ordered a bunch of your awesome products. Thing is, they’re international. Not too big of a problem, right? It might not seem like it, until your customer is hit with… dare we say it… duties. That’s right, what was once a simple […]
What’s Dimensional Weight and How Is It Calculated?
Quick! Think of every shipping carrier’s mortal enemy. Is it a pile of bricks? A pet reptile being shipped across the country? Cartons of glass perfume bottles? While all of these options can be considered shipping nuisances, we often forget about the mighty but fearsome pillow. That’s right, this sleep essential, and products like it, […]
Top 5 Factors That Affect Shipping Costs
Ah, shipping. Considering how much we talk about it, it wouldn’t be too far off to assume it was one of our favorite topics… and it is! (Just check out the shipping category on our blog!) While it seems fairly straightforward, there are so many moving parts to it (literally!) that we keep coming back […]
Air, Land, or Sea: Which Freight Option Is Right for Me?
It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s freight! We’ve covered shipping pretty extensively. But generally when we do, we’re just talking about shipping one or two items at once, B2C style. Freight, on the other hand, pertains more to bulk shipping, where products are bundled and sent together in large quantities. While freight shipping occurs […]
Everything You Need to Fulfill Orders In-House
What do you and Steve Jobs have in common? Besides the dashing good looks, Steve Jobs started Apple out of a garage. If you’re reading this article, it’s likely that this is also the approach you’re taking. Whether it’s a garage, basement, or cluttered living room, the greatest ideas always start off small. If you’ve […]
Social Media 101: The Why & How
From Facebook to TikTok, social media is all the rage. But you already knew that! It seems that, no matter where you look, you’ll find a multitude of perfectly curated pages that somehow convey a business’s entire essence in just a few glossy pictures or witty paragraphs. While other companies may make it appear effortless, […]
Understanding and Preventing Shipping Surcharges
They say there are two kinds of people: those who like surprises, and those who don’t. Of course, we’re talking about the good surprises — like finding a $20 bill on the sidewalk or being complimented for your dashing good looks. But there are also bad surprises, like the worst of them all: shipping surcharges. […]
7 Reasons Why You Should Work at ShipMonk
They say that if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. Cheesy as it may sound, we couldn’t agree more with that sentiment here at ShipMonk. We firmly believe our awesome employees are the basis of our success as a company, which is why we devote time and resources […]