📜 The Ship's Log

Insights, tips, and guides for navigating the seas of BigCommerce shipping and production management

October 10, 2025

5 Ways to Improve Customer Experience with Production Times

Transparency is key in ecommerce. Learn how displaying accurate production times can reduce customer anxiety, decrease support tickets, and increase trust in your brand. We'll explore real-world examples and data-backed strategies.

Read Full Article
October 5, 2025

Why Percentage-Based Shipping Rates Make Sense

Fixed shipping rates don't scale with order value. Discover why percentage-based rates (with smart minimums) are fairer for customers and more profitable for your business. Math, examples, and best practices included.

Read Full Article
September 28, 2025

Custom Fields: Making Them Work Harder for You

Custom fields are powerful but often overlooked. Learn how proper styling and strategic placement can transform boring data into compelling selling points that actually drive conversions.

Read Full Article
September 15, 2025

BigCommerce Shipping API: What You Need to Know

Deep dive into BigCommerce's Shipping API limitations and how to work around them. Learn about rate limits, zone management, and creating complex shipping scenarios that BigCommerce doesn't natively support.

Read Full Article
September 1, 2025

Case Study: How XYZ Store Reduced Returns by 40%

Real-world case study showing how clear production time displays led to better customer expectations, fewer returns, and higher satisfaction scores. Includes actual data and implementation timeline.

Read Full Article
August 20, 2025

Best Practices for Multi-Zone Shipping Rates

Managing shipping rates across multiple countries and regions can be complex. Learn our proven strategies for setting up efficient, profitable shipping rates that work globally.

Read Full Article