When to use a backend only shipping method?
If a shipping method is available only on backend, then only your store’s administrators can assign it to an order. Some examples of cases where you might want to use a backend-only shipping method: You sell handmade wind chimes. You want to offer a “Pick-up in Store” option, but only to certain customers.
Why do I get No shipping methods available?
More often than not, the “no shipping methods available error” is caused due to incorrect city names and ZIP/postcode. The best way to handle customers entering incorrect shipping address details is by using an address validation service or address autocomplete.
What does no shipping methods were found mean on WooCommerce?
No shipping method added for the shipping zone WooCommerce won’t show shipping methods on the checkout page if the shipping address falls into a shipping zone that doesn’t have any shipping method assigned. Configuring the shipping zones correctly is one of the first things you need to do when you start an ecommerce store with WooCommerce.
How are shipping methods chosen in Spree Commerce?
Shipping methods that are displayed on the frontend can be chosen by your store’s customers at checkout time, as long as the products in the order can be shipped by that carrier and the shipping address is one the carrier serves. If a shipping method is available only on backend, then only your store’s administrators can assign it to an order.
How to add a new shipping method to your store?
To add a new shipping method to your store, go to the Admin Interface and click “Configuration”, then “Shipping Methods”. Click the “New Shipping Method” button to open the New Shipping Method form. Enter a name for the shipping method. This is the exact wording that the customer will see at the checkout.
How can I restrict free shipping on Magento?
Preset your Magento to restrict shipping by a postcode. For instance, you can specify that a restriction should be applied to all zip codes starting from ‘123’ or ending with ‘XYZ’. Let’s say you would like to limit free shipping for orders with subtotal under 100. A customer can add products worth 110 to cart and then apply a 20% coupon.