Shipping Basics

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How to Ship Frozen Food
Packing your items properly and getting the quickest delivery possible are key when it comes to shipping frozen food.
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Choosing the Right USPS Mail Class
USPS offers a wide variety of services, or "mail classes." Learn how to choose which mail class is right for your small business and what you're sending!
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How Can I Save Money on Shipping?
Make no mistake: shipping costs add up! Check out some of our tips and tricks to maximize your savings on shipping packages.
Hazardous Materials
Shipping Hazardous Materials: A Guide How to Properly Package & Send Packages with Hazardous Materials
Items with hazardous materials may pose risks to health, safety, or property, and they require certain shipping processes you'll need to follow. Learn what you need to do to ship them properly!
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Shipping With USPS: A Beginner’s Guide to Sending Packages with the US Postal Service
With the best mix of affordability and quick delivery times, USPS is the premier shipping carrier for eCommerce businesses. Here's everything you need to know to get started!
Preparing your package for shipment
Preparing Your Package for Shipment: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Package Ready to Ship
Properly preparing your package for shipment saves you time and money. Follow this step-by-step guide to get started!
Schedule a pickup
How to Schedule a Pickup for Your Package
Don't want to leave the house? Follow this step-by-step guide to schedule a pickup with all three major shipping carriers in the US!
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Outsourcing Fulfillment: The Pros and Cons
Outsourcing fulfillment as your E-commerce business grows has its positives and negatives. Learn more about them today!
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The Cheapest Ways to Ship with USPS
Did someone say, "Discounts?" Check out Shipping School's cheat sheet on the cheapest ways to ship with USPS!
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Dimensional Weight: A Complete Guide to DIM Charges & How to Avoid Them
Understanding dimensional weight is crucial if you're running an eCommerce business. Learn about how the major carriers calculate dimensional weight charges and how to avoid them!
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Why Package Dimensions Can Make or Break Your Small Business
Being smart about package dimensions can drastically lower your shipping costs, especially when it comes to the dimension-based service USPS Priority Mail Cubic. Read more about the importance of package dimensions!
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Choosing the Best Shipping Software
Shipping software is the best way to buy discounted USPS postage. Learn about some different shipping software options and which ones we recommend!