What is a thermal printer, and what are the benefits?

What is a Thermal Printer?

When it comes to shipping, you may have heard the term thermal printer. You might even own one. What exactly is a thermal printer though? It may seem like a […]

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2021 FedEx, UPS, and USPS Holiday Hours

The holiday shipping season can be extremely stressful. Not only do you have to worry about getting your products to your customers but your carrier’s hours of operation as well. […]


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The SMB Checklist Webinar Recap

You don’t need us to tell you that the holiday season is one of the most stressful and busiest shipping seasons of the year. However, we can help! ShippingEasy and […]

Free USPS Priority Mail Boxes are Smaller

In an effort to make shipping easier and transportation more efficient, USPS has decreased the size of their Free Priority Mail boxes. This change varies from ⅛” to 2 ½,” […]


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How to Brand the eCommerce Shipping Experience

Your customers are visiting multiple websites a day, so how do you stand out?  Brands and businesses are moving to the eCommerce space in droves, so customers have more options […]

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Spring Email List Cleaning Tips

Springtime is the perfect time for cleaning your house — and your email list. If you use email marketing to sell products and services, your list needs an occasional refresh. […]


Fedex/UPS Rate Increases 2019, Dimensional Weight, Residential Surcharge & More

Fedex/UPS Rate Increases 2019, Dimensional Weight, Residential Surcharge & More

This article has been updated to reflect the 2019 shipping rate changes. General rate hikes now in effect from UPS & FedEx UPS & FedEx rate changes are typically very […]

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How to Boost Online Sales Year-Round

Offering a promotion can be a good way to attract new customers, but it doesn’t guarantee sales. With so many small businesses choosing eCommerce, it’s important to stand out to […]


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USPS Priority Mail® Regional Rate Boxes

Note: As of October 19, 2022, ShippingEasy now offers the lowest USPSⓇ shipping rates in the industry, and the rates reflected in this blog are prior to this change and […]

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Post-Holiday Shipping Considerations

The busy holiday season is officially over. What comes next for your business? Now, it’s time to focus on two of the most important post-holiday considerations: holiday returns and keeping […]