by Sean Weeks | 7.01.2025 | Blog
What Are Shipping Zones? Shipping zones are distance-based regions that carriers (like UPS, FedEx, and USPS) use to price and schedule deliveries. In the U.S., domestic zones typically run from Zone 1 (local deliveries) up to Zone 8 (coast-to-coast). For example,...
by Sean Weeks | 6.27.2025 | Blog
You know the feeling. You’re eagerly checking the tracking for a package, maybe it’s that birthday gift you ordered last minute, and suddenly you see a weird status update: “Shipment Exception.” Did your package get lost? Stolen? Is it stuck in some shipping black...
by Sean Weeks | 6.25.2025 | Blog
Heavy shipping can quickly become a headache for eCommerce sellers. Once package weights climb into the “heavy” range (around 5–75 lbs), both shipping costs and handling challenges start to mount. Whether you’re shipping auto parts, home décor, or fitness equipment,...
by Sean Weeks | 6.18.2025 | Blog
Shipping heavy auto parts and tools can be expensive, whether you run an ecommerce store or just need to send a spare car part occasionally. Items like brake assemblies and power tools often weigh dozens of pounds, which drives up shipping costs. Luckily, there are...
by Angela Davenport | 6.13.2025 | Blog
Launching a product on Kickstarter, starting from brainstorming your idea, building buzz, reaching your funding goal, and finally delivering the product to your backers, is thrilling. But what happens after the backer orders are filled? For many creators, the...
