Hello, Magento Buddies!
How good would it be if the shipping costs that are to be charged are shown on the product page itself rather than at the checkout? Quite helpful, right? So, today I have come up with the next Magento solution, and this time I’m going to brief you all about How to Add a Shipping Calculator in Magento 2. Also, check out Shipping and Payment Method per Customer Group Extension which allows the store owner to manage shipping and payment method for the specific customer groups.
Let’s get straight in with the introduction to adding a shipping calculator in Magento 2 and then its comprehensive process.
Introduction to Shipping Calculator Extension for Magento 2
What Does the Extension Do?
The Magento 2 Shipping Calculator Extension enables the admin to present the shipping calculator block on the product page, either under the product description or at an additional tab, as per convenience. This feature helps customers make the purchasing decision immediately, thus, reducing the abandoned cart rates.
Feature-set Of Shipping Calculator in Magento 2 Extension
- The shipping cost that is to be charged is displayed well in advance on the product page.
- Display the Shipping charges at your preferred position.
- Opportunity to calculate the shipping charges before reaching the checkout.
- Shipping charges are estimated based on the country, state, and zip code provided by the customers.
- With the popup option, the customer can change the shipping address at any time.
How to Add Shipping Calculator in Magento 2?
Configuration of Shipping Calculator in Magento 2
Once the extension s installed, go to Stores -> Configuration to make the extension working.
Shipping Calculator: Enable this field to activate the Shipping Calculator Extension for use.
Title: Set a customized title for your shipping calculator.
Description: Set a customized description for your shipping calculator.
Show Shipping Calculator: In this field, you can select your preferred location to display the shipping calculator. There are two available options: One, under the product page, and two, inside an additional tab.
Display Address Fields: Here, you can specify the address fields options to be displayed along with the shipping calculator.
Frontend View of the Shipping Calculator in Magento 2
Frontend demo of the shipping cost calculator under the product page with description.
Option to change the shipping address via a popup option with the country name, State name, and Zipcode.
Frontend demo of the shipping cost calculator at the additional tab on the product page.
Watch this video tutorial to get a more clear understanding of How to Add a Shipping Calculator in Magento 2.
Wrapping It Up!
The module informs the customers of the exact shipping charges beforehand reaching the checkout. Thus, it reduces the unexpected abandoned cart rates, increasing the sales rates. The module is very easy to configure with some of the customer-friendly adjustments to be made by the admin to enhance the look and feel of the web pages.
Integrate MageComp’s Magento 2 Shipping Calculator Extension and get acquainted with all the aforementioned benefits.
Happy Reading!