What is an eCommerce shipping integration?

What is a shipping integration?  

Also known as a plugin, extension or an app, a shipping integration is software that integrates into your eCommerce site to automatically import orders, select the best delivery service for the job, print shipping labels and report on shipping activity. An Integration helps to streamline your eCommerce workflow and remove manual processes.

Australia Post have a number of platform partners who provide integration tools for different eCommerce platforms and applications for both eParcel and MyPost Business.

Why should I use a shipping integration?

By connecting your shipping partners with your eCommerce site, you can:

• Save time – Automate your order and label printing processes and stop switching between platforms. With an integration, data flows seamlessly between your systems.
• Improve the delivery experience – Offer your customers more choice and control over their deliveries.

Who are Australia Post’s eCommerce shipping integration partners?

Australia Post has over 200 eCommerce shipping integration partners. By integrating with your shipping partner, it means you can generate, print and pay for shipping labels straight from your shipping platform.If you sell on eBay, you can also integrate MyPost Business with eBay.

How does a shipping integration work?  

1. Customers place an order on your website. 
2. Send all your online orders to your shipping platform with just a few clicks to see all the different shipping partners you can use for each order, and how much they cost. 
3. Create your shipping labels straight from your shipping platform, so everything is done in the one place.  
4. Your shipping tracking numbers can then be automatically sent from your shipping platform to your online store.