Protect the profit on every sale
For independent shops, shipping can take a noticeable share of each order. Comparing carrier options and checking package dimensions helps you make more informed choices without compromising delivery expectations.
Big Cartel integration
Big Cartel shipping software built for independent shops. Free to connect.
Running a creative business takes enough time without making shipping another full-time job. Connect your Big Cartel shop with Lift Commerce to organize orders, compare available carrier services, print labels and make everyday fulfillment easier to manage.
One order, start to finish
Big Cartel order
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Order received from Big Cartel Shop orders enter your shipping workspaceIN
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Available shipping rates reviewedRATES
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Shipping label prepared Print and get the package ready to dispatchPRINT
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Shipment details organized Tracking follows your configured store workflowOUT
- Platform fee
- $0 per month, no per-seat charge
- Order handling
- Manage orders in one workspace
- Shipping options
- Compare available carrier services
- Store growth
- Connect additional sales channels
What the connection does
How Big Cartel orders move into shipping
Keep Big Cartel as the place where customers discover and buy your products. Lift Commerce helps with the next part, giving you one organized shipping workspace for preparing packages and managing dispatch.
| Data | Direction | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Shop orders | Big Cartel → Lift | Eligible orders appear in the shipping workspace |
| Delivery details | Big Cartel → Lift | Customer addresses support shipment preparation |
| Product information | Big Cartel → Lift | Order items help identify the right packaging |
| Tracking information | Lift → Big Cartel | Updates depend on the connected store configuration |
| Customer updates | Big Cartel | Notifications follow available storefront settings |
How to connect
Set up Big Cartel shipping in four steps
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Review your Big Cartel connection
Start by sharing your store details and shipping requirements. Your Lift Commerce account manager will confirm the supported integration steps and help you understand how eligible orders can enter your shipping workflow.
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Choose your everyday packaging
Record the box sizes, mailers and protective packaging you commonly use. Accurate weights and dimensions make rate comparisons more useful, especially when your shop sells products of different shapes.
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Review carriers and delivery options
Compare available shipping services for your typical destinations and order sizes. Decide which options suit your budget, delivery expectations and the products customers purchase most often.
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Prepare labels and send your orders
Organize your daily shipments, print labels and get packages ready for collection or drop-off. Keep shipment details together rather than rebuilding the same shipping process for every order.
Automation
Shipping rules that save you time every day
When you sell products with different sizes, weights and delivery needs, shipping quickly becomes repetitive. Simple rules help you narrow down suitable services and spend more time running your shop.
Examples of shipping rules for Big Cartel sellers:
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If A small product fits in a padded mailerThen Compare suitable economical parcel services
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If A buyer requests faster deliveryThen Review services that meet the requested timeline
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If A product needs a larger protective boxThen Check dimensional weight before selecting a carrier
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If A customer purchases a valuable itemThen Review signature and shipment coverage options
Why Big Cartel sellers choose us
Spend more time creating, less time shipping
No extra monthly software bill
Lift Commerce has no monthly platform fee and no per-seat licensing charge. That makes it easier to manage shipping expenses without adding another recurring software subscription to your business.
Personal support when you need it
Speak with an account manager who can discuss invoices, carrier questions and shipment concerns. Get practical guidance without spending your day searching through support articles.
Shipping prints, artwork or oversized products from Big Cartel?
Protective packaging can increase a parcel's dimensions, even when the product inside is light. Reviewing box sizes, dimensional weight and carrier handling charges can help keep those extra costs under control.
Questions
Big Cartel shipping integration FAQ
Does Lift Commerce charge for Big Cartel integration?
Lift Commerce does not charge a monthly platform subscription or per-seat licensing fee. You pay the applicable cost of shipping your orders, without an additional software subscription.
Can I ship orders from my Big Cartel shop?
Lift Commerce supports Big Cartel as an integration. Your account manager can confirm the available order import, shipping and tracking workflows for your particular store setup.
Can I compare shipping rates for Big Cartel orders?
Available carrier services can be compared using package weight, dimensions and delivery destination. Your account setup determines which shipping options are available.
Can I manage several online stores together?
Yes. Lift Commerce supports multiple ecommerce integrations, allowing sellers to organize shipments from different online channels through a more consistent shipping workflow.
How are Big Cartel tracking updates handled?
Tracking updates depend on the configured Big Cartel connection. Our team can explain supported order status changes and customer notification options before you begin shipping.
Selling beyond Big Cartel?
Keep shipping organized across your stores
Big Cartel is one of 31 integrations available through Lift Commerce, with no monthly software fee.
Want to spend less shipping your Big Cartel orders?
Share a recent carrier invoice and rate agreement. Our team can review your shipping expenses and identify opportunities to improve your costs.