Display Australia Post MyPost Business Rates on WooCommerce Checkout
This guide will help you display Australia Post MyPost Business Shipping Rates on WooCommerce checkout by integrating your Australia Post MyPost Business account with your WooCommerce store.
Shipping Rates and Its Benefits
The Shipping Rates are dynamically generated based on several factors, including — product weight, dimensions, packaging methods, shipping service, and origin/destination.
Displaying Shipping Rates ensures:
- Accuracy: Ensures precise shipping costs.
- Transparency: Customers see exact shipping costs before purchase.
- Flexibility: Offers multiple shipping options.
- Cost Efficiency: Optimises shipping expenses.
- Improved Conversion: Reduces cart abandonment.
Why Australia Post MyPost Business?
Australia Post MyPost Business is a top choice for Australian businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises, looking to simplify their shipping processes. Offering flexible shipping options, volume-based discounts, and a reliable domestic and international network, MyPost Business ensures cost-effective and efficient deliveries. With over 200 years of service, Australia Post remains a trusted partner for eCommerce businesses, providing dependable shipping solutions both locally and globally.
Learn more — MyPost Rates and Savings Guide
Various Services offered by Australia Post MyPost Business
Domestic Shipping Services:
- Express Post: Fast, next-business-day delivery within Australia
- Parcel Post: Cost-effective shipping for larger items
International Shipping Services:
- International Post Express: Expedited delivery for urgent shipments.
- International Post Standard: Budget-friendly international shipping.
Special Services Offered:
- Signature on Delivery: This service provides an added layer of security, ensuring that the parcel is only delivered when a signature is obtained from the recipient. It’s an excellent option for businesses shipping high-value or sensitive items, offering peace of mind that the package has reached the right hands.
- Extra Cover: With Extra Cover, businesses can safeguard their shipments by purchasing additional insurance to cover the value of goods in case of loss or damage during transit. This service allows you to claim up to the full value of the contents, providing essential protection for valuable or fragile items.
Things to keep in mind before displaying Shipping Rates on WooCommerce
Install, Activate, and Configure the Plugin
- Download the Pluginhive’s WooCommerce Shipping Services plugin(A 14-day free trial is available for you to test its features).
- Upload and activate the plugin through your WordPress plugins page.
- Register the plugin and begin the setup process. For detailed instructions, refer to PluginHive’s comprehensive setup guide.
Australia Post MyPost Business Account
- Login to the MyPost Business using your account credentials and connect to the platform partner PluginHive. Use the merchant token to integrate Australia Post MyPost Business within the app. To know more, refer to How to get the Australia Post MyPost Business account details.
How to display Australia Post MyPost Business rates on the WooCommerce checkout?
- Integrate your MyPost Business Account
Add your Australia Post MyPost Business account details to connect it to the plugin, as shown below.
- Select your preferred Australia Post MyPost Business shipping services to display on the checkout page
In the WooCommerce dashboard, find the Rate Automation under the Shipping Rates section and enable the service that you prefer.
- Display the Shipping Rates on the WooCommerce checkout:
Visit the store and add a product to the cart. Enter a shipping address, the plugin will automatically calculate & display Australia Post MyPost Business shipping rates at WooCommerce checkout, as shown below.
Conclusion
Integrating Australia Post MyPost Business with your WooCommerce store allows you to offer accurate shipping rates at checkout, improving transparency, customer trust, and conversion rates. By leveraging the flexibility of Australia Post’s domestic and international shipping services, along with special features like Signature on Delivery and Extra Cover, you can provide your customers with reliable, secure, and cost-effective shipping options. With the right setup, your WooCommerce store can streamline the shipping process, optimize costs, and enhance the overall customer experience.
