Guide
Shipping Labels Taking Forever? Automate Rates, Labels and Tracking
Copying addresses into carrier websites one order at a time? Here is how to print every label in a batch, get the best rate automatically and send tracking without lifting a finger.
Short answer: Connect your store and other order sources to shipping software that pulls every order in, picks the carrier and service by your rules, prints labels in one batch and sends tracking automatically. Label time drops from minutes per order to seconds.
Where the time goes
- Copying addresses from emails, spreadsheets or the store.
- Comparing rates across carrier websites.
- Typing tracking numbers back into the store.
- Answering “where’s my order?” emails.
How to automate it
- Pull orders in from every channel automatically.
- Set rules: weight, size, destination and speed choose the carrier and service.
- Batch print labels and packing slips.
- Send tracking to the customer and back to the store automatically.
- Get discounted rates through your carrier accounts or the shipping platform.
We set up shipping label automation and ShipStation integration, including rules for perishables and freight.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need ShipStation?
Not always. Some stores need only their platform’s built-in shipping; others need ShipStation or a custom integration for several channels and rules.
Can it handle cold packs and ship days for perishables?
Yes. Rules can hold perishable orders for specific ship days and choose faster services by destination.