{"id":1123,"date":"2019-10-22T09:52:55","date_gmt":"2019-10-22T09:52:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/appstore.mageworx.com\/blog\/?p=1123"},"modified":"2022-06-21T13:52:33","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T13:52:33","slug":"how-to-set-up-and-configure-the-delivery-date-time-suite-on-shopify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mageworx.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-local-pickup-delivery-date-on-shopify","title":{"rendered":"How to Set up and Configure the Local Pickup &#038; Delivery Date on Shopify"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate (http:\/\/www.seodesignsolutions.com\/wordpress-seo\/) - Code Inserter module -->\n<!-- Google Tag Manager (noscript) -->\r\n<noscript><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.googletagmanager.com\/ns.html?id=GTM-5DTCW7B8\"\r\nheight=\"0\" width=\"0\" style=\"display:none;visibility:hidden\"><\/iframe><\/noscript>\r\n<!-- End Google Tag Manager (noscript) -->\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate -->\n\n<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p>For a retail store to run smoothly and profitably online, the ultimate mission is not only to get shoppers to push the Add to cart button but also to leave them with a sense of satisfaction. Arranging proper delivery is essential to make shopping an enjoyable journey, with no undesirable stops or inadvertencies. With orders managed in a straight manner and brought to recipients on time, you keep customers happy, while strengthening your business reputation.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/delivery-date-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Local Pickup &amp; Delivery Date<\/a>, available as a Shopify plugin, enables eCommerce stores to integrate seamlessly and manage the functionality for scheduling shipments. From this article, you will learn how to set the app running and how to configure its features and capabilities up to current merchandising needs and order administration rules.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview of Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Delivery Date &amp; Time Suite boasts a user-friendly design and proven compatibility with ten free-of-charge Shopify themes. The app lets online store owners create a unique experience, for delivery management personnel and consumers alike, by empowering them with the following capabilities:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Easy-as-pie installation<\/strong> with required code snippets embedded automatically; or you can use the advanced manual process as an alternative for custom setup.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Guided onboarding<\/strong> to teach you how to best tailor its features to your workflow.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tracking order and payment status<\/strong> all through the request management flow.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Specifying shipment rules<\/strong>, such as estimated delivery or idle dates (e.g., holidays or days off), or same-date shipment hours, or order processing limitations.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Setting<\/strong> <strong>front-end user experience, <\/strong>including disabling or enabling interface elements, as well as editing the way the functionality is represented on your Shopify page.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For a person on the other side of a shop window\u2014a customer, the value of the app translates into a simplified flow of scheduling the delivery date and time.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get Started with the Suite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes just the two easy steps to set the app up and running for the benefit of your business:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/delivery-date-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shopify page<\/a> and click <strong>Add app<\/strong>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The suite comes with a free trial period of five days, subsequently available on a subscription basis at the monthly rate of 9.99$.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> Complete the automatic installation and enjoy the effortless delivery administration flow.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The app functionality is integrated into your Shopify page code with no interference on your part, allowing customers to choose a convenient shipment date and time. For advanced manual installation instructions, look through the <a href=\"https:\/\/appstore.mageworx.com\/docs\/deliverydate\/#shipping-configuration\">web guide<\/a>. Alternatively, you can contact the Mageworx support service by emailing to <a href=\"mailto:apps@mageworx.com\">apps@mageworx.com<\/a>. Its specialists will have the installation completed for you free-of-charge.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To start working with the plugin, go to your Shopify admin page, select <strong>Apps \u2192 Delivery Date &amp; Time Suite<\/strong>. On the displayed Orders screen, you will see a summary overview of current requests, together with their completion and payment statuses, delivery dates, and customer comments.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/Peu89iZCAZHZ5VnArO1R9ze2wY-cLZCLNvMj4jRGdyJZUmlcq-Hrq4J0dmsFebWmqpBJ9ijWuF27itGFnOW_FFz13EgURdu1WcNC5AQ_fndr3NW0yuROZgsoS1fdoq9pkLWE6y7i\" alt=\"How to Set up and Configure the Delivery Date &amp; Time Suite on Shopify | MageWorx Shopify Blog\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Manage Orders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To look through and edit the details of a particular order, click any item in the Order column. The app will navigate you to a page featuring the following areas:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Sold product info. <\/strong>The section informs about the state of a customer request (fulfilled\/unfulfilled), quantity, and the price of the merchandise. In addition, it includes buttons to change the order status and to create a shipping label.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-31W6KUxHqD4VGDZEb6XD3YRFs4Sr0JYflmRZYY8UhAySsDB8IRa5Tq9QaugwqYj3CDudzx_ufGDrVBWzj6HKaTZOkQpKQlw3oomAuu4RRJ9vR5Vq4zvc72CxS_TPEFvX1qSvXd6\" alt=\"How to Set up and Configure the Delivery Date &amp; Time Suite on Shopify | MageWorx Shopify Blog\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Payment particulars. <\/strong>Apart from the settlement status, the area contains delivery terms and total amount charged. Clicking the <strong>Mark as paid<\/strong> button updates an order as paid.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/1O1v2q398BP3_e7z_M7wyup9ZQ6E8hxp_50DR7YYDZCQjfw3-LDYMF8skpbnUB4rXhRQkaEJ6YSTBUzQUVYRlPTDr6KfikIIWebwlTvjcMccloupxz_9toUWo9yMbH3TjmHS3RR1\" alt=\"How to Set up and Configure the Delivery Date &amp; Time Suite on Shopify | MageWorx Shopify Blog\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Request processing timeline. <\/strong>The section highlights major actions within a delivery flow from order placement, together with date and time. Store administrators can also add comments to accompany specific records.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/F6nJYdMDE71KA0iSg93Q0QDpM4antbFO3xNHreZPaSrAJPbMhyZLcPGZH7uu5N1cg5P9qSRTMJm46LKp9vw44E59z2mq36lPytTSKGzIiRe5KBei9NKiUqgS4Q0QdzM--IjEA_FJ\" alt=\"How to Set up and Configure the Delivery Date &amp; Time Suite on Shopify | MageWorx Shopify Blog\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>From this page, managers can also view and edit customer order-related notes and contact information, additional details (e.g., delivery date), shipping and billing addresses. It also provides access to conversion and fraud analysis data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/R0gQsoGKfc41kNhpEbB9sCS8NdQjtClvpO6Vt-RVDTZ_vJeO7903S6pKFJ7nWZ-zkG16Oddm_sov8NAkWkLERolDCJwyeB-CFA725iCep0xp2jihNfk02T_SCv8M5YGCeDDEXeIm\" alt=\"How to Set up and Configure the Delivery Date &amp; Time Suite on Shopify | MageWorx Shopify Blog\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Configure the App<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To set the Delivery Date &amp; Time Suite to your current business needs, click the <strong>Settings <\/strong>button on the <strong>Orders<\/strong> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/An6E4q4gzev0cvSgKNi8UbEUN7YF1UiItaJyK9tPLvK0vr2VmxQw_zh5p-nVSeotvl-sH9l_h0uiFjZzJyuGJQnAzOX1CeRKepmRy3lgACIW8oez6NgornOhb8DBdnzzepsAbYoP\" alt=\"How to Set up and Configure the Delivery Date &amp; Time Suite on Shopify | MageWorx Shopify Blog\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the available interface elements (e.g., buttons, checkboxes) to choose what\u2019s best suited to manage your in-store delivery process. Quitting the <strong>Settings<\/strong> page, always confirm the choice by clicking <strong>Save<\/strong>. Also, read on for detailed configuration instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/mq2HFkPyGmPn_hvW5JvXwdnKqqBsl18rr2Wkm2Cyzvhl4sW0RBiYiC6Q5CJzr23V0EnA7VIWNzVd07jaQK6Fe3Z1S7Omxc6XPJfTKXuy182xE5vCIQcVimf4_mA41s886y_ylRDU\" alt=\"How to Set up and Configure the Delivery Date &amp; Time Suite on Shopify | MageWorx Shopify Blog\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enabling\/Disabling the Suite<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To make the code-embedded functionality for planning a delivery schedule available on your Shopify page, navigate to the <strong>General<\/strong> section of the app settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/7hJqoHC624pFScU7f1J2Q37AK7pAVDqcKWaJrtt8twjKVCZBhxii46N2VDlAYSfHNLBQAgjhSdVLITGW7n8Wjsmfxobs5cf2GZ5NXzrq5weHP-WLQU-rBiKUpjZkTKPDnXWMUsgG\" alt=\"How to Set up and Configure the Delivery Date &amp; Time Suite on Shopify | MageWorx Shopify Blog\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cenabled\u201d status is on by default. To disable the feature in your cart, click the <strong>Disable <\/strong>button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Configuring the User Interface<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The suite features <strong>two groups of settings<\/strong> to configure the delivery planning functionality on the shop visitors\u2019 side. One allows choosing to display or hide specific information fields and enable or disable certain features on the store\u2019s Shopify page. The other is intended for localizing the app and beautifying its appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/D975YwH_XmengaS9Xpw631NeK2OjZmWrfAe2_lBfBlkYPSDSWBMo0O6gV0v3LGI17XMNxOYy3pnp11GiMWR9cHsv8CGJwu6HtT5lHo1u5-7xiwkdaWffiXAdFCyfI-GvVbECjdF-\" alt=\"How to Set up and Configure the Delivery Date &amp; Time Suite on Shopify | MageWorx Shopify Blog\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Front-end experience<\/strong> configuration area (on the screenshot above) represents the first group of settings. Work it through to achieve the following effects:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>To make scheduling shipment date and time obligatory or optional to proceed with the purchasing flow, check or uncheck <strong>Delivery date required<\/strong> accordingly.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For users to be able to post comments to requests, select <strong>Display comment field<\/strong>. If the box is not checked, no such commentary input section appears on your site cart page.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>When your store\u2019s policy is to deliver within specific time spans, check <strong>Enable time intervals<\/strong> for customers to know their options.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>To let in shoppers on the next available shipment day, add it to your Shopify site calendar by checking<strong> Preselect delivery date<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you want to provide consumers with extra delivery particulars, make sure to add a description in the <strong>Additional notes<\/strong> field.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Use <strong>Translations <\/strong>settings of the first group to localize fields related to the app-enabled functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-Cb7KxB4CwurrVliL7u-DOOlk5dg40ie0p0m3V9T5hG12e6DZ5SEJx6BYEoWV0f-JeeADt4OzdgZzBv96KYfLJpBDZwkMl1TG_fFL54PPDgSjSEa35KGFUEb7nCOyS4PTx1VDMNq\" alt=\"How to Set up and Configure the Delivery Date &amp; Time Suite on Shopify | MageWorx Shopify Blog\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/M4Rnhr1VO2dXGa14D2aetvRYOt6fVT0sI8NYPFmT8qNqy24K8tp7ZNNM1h5d2mSfCji5B0oTpIk4fkFH3GrMlMDeTr0S8GTQJ8D0ctR2OMx2u1a082j2yk9wm-okQTQThzS14ii6\" alt=\"How to Set up and Configure the Delivery Date &amp; Time Suite on Shopify | MageWorx Shopify Blog\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>Styling<\/strong> area, edit the color and the mode to choose or edit delivery date and time on a product page at Shopify\u2014a dropdown calendar or buttons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Managing Shipment Rules and Restrictions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Checking the fields in the <strong>Shipping configuration <\/strong>and <strong>Shipping restrictions<\/strong> areas allows establishing rules for online outlets to process requests and arrange delivery via the suite.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/A0ipkxBZ_qV9x6dgX2SywIuuclVlGyVDB1rCJtx8wab7WiXAhZ-oexK3eU9BPAQ3qlcB_FThdC2OYv0zNiadnxRkNj4ctEvmefSjgz5aQvuVFETpPbIzP6DJHAnabUcEVf8qCTBd\" alt=\"How to Set up and Configure the Delivery Date &amp; Time Suite on Shopify | MageWorx Shopify Blog\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/cDrI5WRFIx6LMx74r0jUP9UTfpY-7I8fU1Kst7y0Au2UQtdtPZCwq5IHkVbsJD7R_nNfdmjcq2PcPDB4twEWW6xM2tUGPU9P1EOxWWTKqHrfKi8xgIWnyMftLyc08LGmzcF1P2OB\" alt=\"How to Set up and Configure the Delivery Date &amp; Time Suite on Shopify | MageWorx Shopify Blog\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To complete the configuration, follow the instructions below:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In the <strong>Day<\/strong> column, check the weekdays when you have the resources and \u0441apacity to deliver.<\/li><li>In the <strong>Time Format<\/strong> field, specify the style to display estimated delivery time\u2014either the 12- or 24-hour count.<\/li><li>Fill in the <strong>SDD end time<\/strong> column to define when the store is going to accept no more orders to be shipped on the same day. Pay attention to use the format as preset in Step 2.<\/li><li>Set the maximum quantity of orders your outlet is capable to process on a specific day in the <strong>Orders limit<\/strong> boxes.<\/li><li>Click <strong>Manage periods<\/strong>&nbsp;to set or edit delivery intervals, if you are using those at your Shopify site.<\/li><li>Set the minimum number of days to handle a customer request in the <strong>Processing order period<\/strong> field.<\/li><li>Proceed to the Shipping restrictions block.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/4LxSIh07IOyoF5vO6fGRJA5A3bl49Gdr0-Q3vjBnTpDbQ5HvW-Tn9Vee3FbZFfjvESpEozTJrDd55JUdDA8HbIvhPa3u6Twv7MC4Zapahcn_tFTKiW9TtuaFzEdzc_MvN3YmJNPZ\" alt=\"How to Set up and Configure the Delivery Date &amp; Time Suite on Shopify | MageWorx Shopify Blog\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In the <strong>Maximum delivery period<\/strong> field, type in a span in days available for order reservation by customers.<\/li><li>Add dates when your store is closed for delivery requests in the <strong>Blackout dates<\/strong> box.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>When you need to disable the scheduling functionality for specific products (e.g., available for pre-ordering only) on your Shopify cart page, set the <strong>Product tags<\/strong> field accordingly.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have gone through all the above settings, you can rightfully rely on the Delivery Date &amp; Time Suite to facilitate managing shipment flows related to your Shopify page. When you need more details about the settings, take the time to read the <a href=\"https:\/\/appstore.mageworx.com\/docs\/deliverydate\/#general\">complete user guide<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>For a retail store to run smoothly and profitably online, the ultimate mission is not only to get shoppers to push the Add to cart button but also to leave them with a sense of satisfaction\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":45,"featured_media":1125,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[481],"tags":[419],"class_list":{"0":"post-1123","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-shopify","8":"tag-delivery-date"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mageworx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1123","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mageworx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mageworx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mageworx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/45"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mageworx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1123"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.mageworx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1123\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16247,"href":"https:\/\/www.mageworx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1123\/revisions\/16247"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mageworx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1125"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mageworx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1123"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mageworx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1123"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mageworx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1123"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}