I didn't have the computer knowledge to set my own up, so I hired it done. It is in Woo Commerce and once set up does the entire sale. I had to input the container sizes and weights plus I picked the boxes I wanted to use. Then the program figures which box to use and gives the customer the price for shipping. At first there were problems when the program wanted to use a bigger box than necessary. I eventually got it right by fudging the sizes until the right one was used. Then in the website, they can use a credit card or PayPal to pay for it. When the order is placed it appears in my website on my end plus I get an email telling me I have an order.
I then pack the order, print the shipping label on my computer, then sign into USPS and schedule a pick-up at my house. I just use USPS now, but you can chose USPS, UPS or FedEx or all 3 and let the customer chose which they want.
Doing it thru Woo Commerce the postage is discounted for me because enough is shipped using Woo that the discount is earned. There may also be discounts from the others too, I 'm not sure.
While you my want to save all you can, a website can do big business, but it must be seen. Getting it seen is the hardest part. A web developer can give you ideas.
Dave Klish, I recently ordered a 2x6 wood fired evaporator from A&A Sheet Metal which I will be converting to oil fired
Now have solar, 2x6 finish pan, 5 bank 7x7 filter press, large water jacketed bottler, and tankless water heater.
Recently bought another Gingerich RO, this one was a 125, but a second membrane was added thus is a 250, like I had.
After running a 2x3, a 2x6, 3x8 tapping from 79 taps up to 1320 all woodfired, now I'm going to a 2x6 oil fired and a 200-425 taps.