I have been watching videos on YouTube from small business owners about creating and printing shipping labels, however they are mostly in the U.S. I would like to start my business from Lebanon, and I wanted to know if the process would be the same? Essentially, if anyone could explain to me how I should create / establish / start a relationship with a delivery company (DHL, UPS, FedEx) in relation to shopify. Is it a different process in Lebanon than say, U.S.? Can I still use label printers from here and have it printed from Shopify? This is particularly for international orders. We have local delivery services that I can use for Lebanese orders.
An explanation of the process would be highly appreciated
The process for creating and printing shipping labels for your Shopify store should be similar regardless of your location. Here is a general overview of how you can establish a relationship with a delivery company (such as DHL, UPS, or FedEx) in relation to Shopify:
Sign up for a Shopify account: If you don’t already have a Shopify account, you will need to sign up for one. You can do this by going to https://www.shopify.com/ and clicking on the “Start free trial” button.
Set up your shipping rates: In the Shopify admin dashboard, go to the “Settings” section and click on the “Shipping” tab. Here, you can set up your shipping rates based on the delivery company you want to use, the shipping destination, and the weight or value of the items being shipped.
Purchase shipping labels: Once you have set up your shipping rates, you can purchase shipping labels directly from Shopify. To do this, go to the “Orders” section of the Shopify admin dashboard, select the order you want to ship, and click on the “Create shipping label” button. This will take you to a page where you can select the delivery company, shipping method, and any additional options you want. You can then purchase the shipping label and print it out using a label printer.
Print the shipping label: Once you have purchased the shipping label, you can print it out using a label printer. You will need to make sure that you have the correct type of printer and label paper for the delivery company you are using. For example, DHL requires you to use a DHL-approved label printer and label paper.
In terms of establishing a relationship with the delivery company, you will typically need to create an account with them and provide them with your business information. You may also need to agree to their terms and conditions. The specific process will depend on the delivery company you are using.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.
Actually I just tried to follow your guidelines. And it seems there are no carriers visible in Lebanon. Can you advise what to do alternatively? Should I just speak directly with delivery services and ask them how to create shipping labels?
