VD Website Builder | Shipping and Pickup

This article explains how to configure shipping and pickup options for your online store in Vodien Website Builder. It covers adding shipping methods, setting shipping rates, configuring delivery regions, and enabling in-store pickup for customer orders.

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Step 1: Access shipping settings

1. Open your Website Builder Editor. 
2. On the side menu, click on the Store (cart) icon. The ONLINE STORE panel will open. 
3. Click on Settings. 
4. Select Shipping.

Step 2: Setting up shipping origin

Under SHIPPING ORIGIN, click ADDRESS to enter your warehouse or store location. This address will appear on invoices and will also be used for shipping rate calculations.

Step 3: Setting up a shipping method

In SHIPPING OPTIONS, click ADD or select an existing shipping or delivery method. You will then be directed to the Shipping & Pickup tab, where you can choose from the available delivery methods below:

• Shipping
  
  Ship within your country or internationally. Enable automatic shipping rates from carriers or use your own custom rates if your product requires special shipping fees.
   
• Local Delivery
  
  Deliver orders yourself in city and suburbs or outsource delivery to the services you trust. Set when, where, and under which conditions you deliver.
   
• Self Pickup
  
  Add a curbside, drive-through, or in-store pickup. Specify your business hours, the pickup location, and add a brief instruction on how the pickup works for customers.

Step 4: Setting up delivery rates

To set up a delivery rates, select any of the following options:

• Free Delivery. Offer delivery at no cost to customers. Ideal if delivery expenses are already included in your product pricing. Helps increase conversion, as customers are more likely to order with free delivery.
   
• Conditional Free. Delivery Offer free delivery when a minimum order amount is met. Apply a delivery fee for orders below the set threshold. Flexible option to encourage higher order values.
   
• Flat Rate. Charge a fixed delivery fee regardless of order size or quantity. Simple and predictable pricing for both you and your customers.
   
• Custom Rates. Create advanced delivery pricing rules. Set rates based on: Order amount Number of items Total weight

Step 5: Setting up handling fees

This is a fixed per-order fee used to cover packing and order preparation costs. The handling fee is applied separately from shipping charges during checkout. To configure this feature, click Set Up Handling Fee.