Before you launch your online store, decide how customers will get their orders and what they’ll pay for delivery. You can connect a courier like ODeliver, manage deliveries yourself, offer pickup, or combine those options. The checkout should show the available options and the delivery charge before the customer pays.
Connect ODeliver to your online store
If you use WooCommerce, ODeliver offers a plugin that connects to your merchant account and works with WooCommerce shipping zones. ODeliver says its plugin can display shipping rates at checkout based on package size, weight and destination, sync orders for delivery, and display tracking information. Before launch, test the rates with your own products and delivery addresses. ODeliver’s WooCommerce integration
For a custom store, ODeliver’s REST API lets your website request a shipping estimate, create a shipment, retrieve a label and check tracking. For example, your checkout could request an estimate when the customer enters their address, then create the shipment after payment clears or your team marks the order ready. ODeliver provides a sandbox with separate test credentials, so you can test the flow before booking live deliveries. ODeliver’s API documentation
Manage deliveries yourself or offer pickup
If you already have a driver or use your own courier, set up delivery zones based on where you actually deliver. You can charge one flat rate, set a different rate by area, or offer free delivery above an order minimum. If you serve both islands, check whether orders going to Tobago need a separate rate or delivery window.
For pickup, show the collection address, available hours and when the order will be ready. You can offer pickup alongside courier delivery at checkout.
Test the checkout before you launch
Run a test order with a nearby address, a Tobago address if you serve Tobago, and an address outside your delivery area. Try a larger parcel and a pickup order too. Check that the delivery charge appears before payment, the order confirmation shows the right option, and a failed or cancelled payment doesn’t accidentally book a courier.
Get a quote for your online store
Kreation e-commerce websites start at TT$9,000. We set up your store, upload your products, build your checkout and connect your chosen payment provider. We can integrate ODeliver or configure shipping for deliveries you manage yourself. Your quote confirms the delivery setup and final price. See what’s included in an e-commerce website build or request a quote.
