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Speedy shipping, cost savings, customer satisfaction... all of these and more can be affected by the way products are shipped to your customers. Here at Vervante, we make sure that you have total control of this important part of your product sales process by offering the ability to choose the best shipping method for each of your products.

Our shipping system will automatically default to the least expensive shipping method (excluding Media Mail) based on the weight and ship to postal code. However, if you want to set a specific shipping method for a product, you can do this from your Author Dashboard.
 
Remember, you don’t have to do anything unless:

• You want any of your products to ship via Media Mail.  
• You want any of your products to always ship a specific method. 

If you want to make a change, here's how to set it up

1. Log into your Vervante Author Dashboard and select the link that says "Select Specific Shipping Methods."

2. You will see a list of your products, their estimated weights, and the default shipping methods. Initially the shipping methods are set to default "Best Way." This means that we will use the least expensive shipping method (excluding Media Mail) based on the weight and ship to postal/zip code. (For insight into what's best for varying weights, see our CEO's note below.)

NOTE: Media Mail is NOT the default shipping method. If you want to use Media Mail, you must select it as the shipping method on that page. Media Mail is often the least expensive postage option for most products, but it is also slower than other methods such as First Class or Priority, therefore we do not use it as default. 

3. If you are shipping internationally, please click on the link at the top of the page for International Shipping Methods.

4. To set default shipping methods for each of your products, select the desired method you prefer in the right hand column, then click on the "Update Ship Methods" button at the bottom of the page to save your preferences. (VERY IMPORTANT TIP: Don't forget to save your changes)

Not sure which method is best? If an order weighs less than 6 pounds then USPS is generally the least expensive shipping option. We have created a USPS postage calculator so you can view your different USPS shipping options.

• From the author dashboard, scroll down to Support > Calculate Postage
• You will see a list of your products at the top of the page with the estimated shipping weight.
• In the USPS Postage Calculator enter our zip code (84042) and your ship to zip code.
• Most products ship as a package unless you select one of the Priority Mail Flat Rate options.

REMEMBER, you don’t need to do anything unless you specifically want to select a shipping method for any of your products.  
 

More Shipping Tips

We offer a lot of unique products, which means that shipping options can sometimes seem tricky to figure out. Here's a quick guide that will help you to choose which method is best for each of your products.

> U.S. 1st Class Mail is for packages less than 13 ounces
> U.S. Priority Mail is for 14+ ounces
> International 1st Class Mail is for packages up to 4 pounds
> International Priority Mail is for 4+ pounds
> Media Mail is available only in the U.S.

One of the most frequent compliments we get are from clients praising how we don’t mark up postage costs or charge handling or set-up fees for the products we produce. Did you know that many other publishing companies have up to a 33% mark-up on postage? Just think how this can really add up over time. We charge exact postage fees and no mark-ups. And we don’t hassle you for handling and setup either.

 

One of the most common questions we get is from customers planning ahead for big sales—whether it’s an upcoming launch, holiday season, or a steady stream of orders throughout the year. Our best advice? Bulk printing is the way to go.

SAVE MONEY >> Bulk orders reduce your cost per unit, helping you maximize profit while getting beautiful, high-quality products ready to ship.

STORE WITH US >> We can store your printed products in our secure warehouse until they're sold and ready to ship. No need to fill your garage or spare room—we’ve got you covered. And since printing and fulfillment happen under one roof here, it’s easy, fast, and efficient.

FAST FULFILLMENT >> When your product is in stock with us, we ship within 24 hours of receiving an order. You get all the benefits of print-on-demand speed with the lower cost of bulk printing.

We print a wide range of custom products in bulk—books, planners, journals, card decks, welcome boxes, kits, and more. If you're gearing up for a product launch or want to get ahead of the holiday rush, now is the perfect time.

Please email us at [email protected] to get started. Planning pays off—and we’re here to help every step of the way.

If you are ready to offer your book, ebook or information product to a worldwide audience to create greater impact, influence and income, then Amazon is the place to be. No matter if you've waited because you don't know how, or just don't have the time, we'll help you get it done!

Here's what to do:

1. Log into your Vervante Author Account. Select the link "List Physical Product for Retail Distribution" under the Support section.

2. Scroll down and familiarize yourself with the Amazon Marketplace information. If this is the first time you've listed your book or product on Amazon, we offer a etail calculator to figure your profit for each transaction. 

3. Continue to scroll down the page and fill out the form, be sure to select the box for listing your product on Amazon Marketplace. We automatically waive the $50 fee per product for any Amazon Marketplace submission received from our Vervante authors. You are welcome to add other retail venues, but normal fees will apply.

• Listing your book or info product on Amazon Marketplace is free.
• If you select any other retail listing, a $50 fee will apply.
• You will be asked to check a box stating acceptance of the $50 fee per listing when you submit your form. Go ahead and check the box, but don't worry. As a Vervante client, all fees for Amazon Marketplace submissions will be waived on your final invoice.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to our Amazon Marketplace experts at [email protected].

And don't forget, we offer a vast collection of expert guides and useful information to help you plan and execute a powerful sales strategy once your book is listed on Amazon. For instance, check out: 

"How to Plan a Successful Amazon Book Launch"
"Helpful Hints for Retail Distribution"
and "Fast Track Publishing"