Customize Delivery Fees Based on Delivery Date

In the realm of e-commerce, swift and efficient delivery is a priority for modern consumers. To meet this growing demand, online store owners need flexible tools that allow them to adjust delivery fees according to desired timelines. The Order Delivery & Pickup plugin, with its feature of setting extra fees based on the selected delivery date, offers a tailored solution for this need.

How the Delivery Fee Customization by Date Feature Works

The Order Delivery date & Pickup provides online store administrators with the ability to configure extra delivery fees based on desired delivery timelines. This functionality allows exceptional flexibility in managing delivery costs while offering customers a simplified and transparent shopping experience.

Example Configuration:

Suppose an electronics online store wishes to implement variable delivery fees based on the delivery date selected by customers. To do this, the administrator configures the following fees:

• Same-day Delivery: Extra fee of $20.00
• Next-day Delivery: Extra fee of $15.00
• Delivery in Two Days: Extra fee of $10.00
• Delivery in Three Days or More: No extra fee

For this example, in the plugin settings, navigate to the “Delivery Settings” tab, then click on “Limits & Fees”.

Set the value “0” in the “Default additional delivery fee” field. This will ensure that no delivery fees are charged by default, in addition to those you define below.

In the “Urgency delivery fee settings” section, enable the “Enable delivery charge” option to allow for customized charges.

Click on “Add new” to include a new configuration. Choose a label, the name of the fee that will appear at checkout, the number of days from the order date, and the fee amount. To set a fee for same-day delivery, set the number of days as “0” as shown below

Practical Example

Let’s consider a hypothetical scenario to better understand how this functionality operates in practice.

Use Case: Purchasing a Smartphone

Imagine a customer is purchasing a smartphone from an online store. Upon selecting the desired product and proceeding to the checkout page, they are presented with the option to choose the delivery date.

Suppose it is March 19, 2024, and the customer wishes to receive the smartphone the following day, March 20, 2024.

By selecting the delivery date as March 20, the system automatically recognizes that the delivery will occur in one day and applies the configured extra fee for “Next-day Delivery“. Therefore, upon viewing the order summary, the customer will see the corresponding extra fee.

Benefits for Customers and Store Owners

• Enhanced Shopping Experience: Customers can choose the desired delivery date in a simple and intuitive manner, without worrying about hidden additional fees.
• Total Transparency: Additional delivery fees are clearly communicated to customers, ensuring transparency and trust throughout the purchasing process.
• Configuration Flexibility: Store administrators have complete control over delivery fees, allowing dynamic adjustments according to market demands and business objectives.

In summary, the “Delivery Charge according to number of days” feature offers an effective and convenient way for online stores to personalize their delivery policies, providing a superior shopping experience for customers and driving business success.