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DesktopShipper is dedicated to providing high-quality services to e-commerce shippers all over the world. Whether you are just starting a business or are an established enterprise, we have compiled loads of resources to help you succeed.

Check out our learning guides below.

Shipping Strategy 101

Shipping is a crucial part of an e-commerce company. With the retail industry shifting to almost solely online in 2020 (and continuing into 2021), don't be a company that fails to adapt to customer expectations. This guide aims to help you understand the importance of developing and implementing a shipping strategy, assessing your supply chain methods, learning market share, and understanding what your consumer wants.

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Sep 9
4 min

Reverse Logistics Best Practices for 3PLs

Returns are a necessary pain for any e-commerce fulfillment company.

Sep 9
5 min

Warehouse Management Tips for 3PLs

If you are a 3PL then you know how stressful managing a warehouse can be. Learn how to be the most efficient 3PL out there!

Sep 9
5 min

How to be an Environmentally Sustainable Fulfillment Warehouse

Sustainability is important for the environment but also important to your consumers!

Sep 9
4 min

Multi-Channel vs. Omni-Channel Retailing

Multi-channel and Omni-channel retailing are both beneficial ways to conduct an online business.

Sep 9
2 min

What is a 3PL and Why Is It Beneficial to Your E-commerce Business?

3PL's or Third Party Logistics companies are experts in the e-commerce and logistic space.

Jul 13
2 min

Shipping Labels and Packing Slips

Packing Slips and Shipping Labels are two critical elements of an e-commerce business.

Jul 13
5 min

Should your Business Invest in Drop-Shipping?

Many successful e-commerce companies will utilize drop-shipping to fulfill their online orders quickly.

Jul 13
3 min

The Secret to Breaking Buyer Silence in the Sales Cycle

If you are experiencing many potential clients dropping out or your win rate is low, here is how you start closing the gap.

Jul 13
3 min

How to Know Which Carrier(s) are Best for Your Company

When you own an e-commerce company, your logistics are absolutely a central component of your business...

Jul 13
3 min

Focusing on Customer Service

Since the beginning of modern retail, companies have relied on excellent customer service stories to help promote their business.

Jul 7
2 min

How to Get the Best Pricing on Shipping

How to get the best shipping price might be the most common question plaguing all e-commerce companies.

Jul 7
3 min

What are Shipping Zones?

Understanding shipping zones can help your business understand the cost of shipping and help determine the best places from which to ship.

Jul 7
4 min

Why Consumers Are Abandoning Their Carts

Cart abandonment is one of the many things keeping e-commerce business owners up at night. Why are consumers so indecisive?

Jul 7
3 min

Don't Forget About Returns

The best overarching tip of returns is to keep them simple and easy. Your customers are sure to return and sing your praises.

Jul 7
4 min

How Much Does Free Shipping Actually Cost?

Free shipping always sounds appealing, but are covering the costs for consumers worth added value? Let's look at the facts!

Jul 7
5 min

Reducing your Company's Carbon Footprint

We want to help you boost your sustainability and make your company more efficient.

Jul 7
3 min

Tools For a Successful E-commerce Site

Most e-commerce companies think about infrastructure on the backend. Here are 6 tips for running a successful e-commerce site.