{"id":11583,"date":"2022-06-18T19:44:30","date_gmt":"2022-06-18T19:44:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/?p=11583"},"modified":"2025-09-03T14:52:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T14:52:40","slug":"improve-your-in-home-furniture-delivery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/industry-trends\/improve-your-in-home-furniture-delivery\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things You Can Do Right Now To Improve Your In-Home Furniture Delivery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For online furniture retailers, there\u2019s never been a more lucrative time to be in the business. More than ever, shoppers are confident enough to buy large items online, with full faith that their purchase will arrive in-time and in good shape. <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.uship.com\/oversized-ecommerce-delivery-realities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">In fact, the $19.2 billion online furniture industry is one of online retail\u2019s fastest-growing segment, with eMarketer predicting a value of $42 billion this year.<\/a> If you&#8217;re one of the millions of furniture sellers looking to improve your in-home furniture delivery, we&#8217;ve got five tips you can deploy right now.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11587\" src=\"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Screen-Shot-2019-06-14-at-2.28.01-PM.png\" alt=\"improve your in-home furniture delivery to meet the needs of the $19B market \" width=\"365\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Screen-Shot-2019-06-14-at-2.28.01-PM.png 365w, https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Screen-Shot-2019-06-14-at-2.28.01-PM-300x187.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 365px) 100vw, 365px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Of course, this leaves online furniture retailers with a massive challenge: shipping large products. It\u2019s a notoriously cumbersome sector of the logistics industry, but one that\u2019s being met with smart solutions every day that can make going online a reality for more retailers than ever.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11588\" src=\"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Screen-Shot-2019-06-14-at-2.28.06-PM.png\" alt=\"challenges in improving in-home furniture delivery\" width=\"732\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Screen-Shot-2019-06-14-at-2.28.06-PM.png 732w, https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Screen-Shot-2019-06-14-at-2.28.06-PM-300x103.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve got five tips you can implement right now to improve your in-home furniture delivery offering. You might be surprised how accessible they are.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/business-shipping\/delivery-pricing-strategy-online-furniture-business\/\">Establish Your Shipping Price Strategy<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>This might seem obvious to the seasoned retailer, but it\u2019s a crucial step, no matter the size of your business. There are a few aspects to consider before deciding on your strategy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Average Sale Price<\/strong><br \/>\nYour customers\u2019 willingness to pay for shipping may depend on the amount they\u2019re spending on their purchase. A small item will not warrant the same shipping cost as a major piece of furniture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Product Uniqueness<\/strong><br \/>\nIf your products are hard to find or one-of-a-kind high-end antiques, you might price shipping higher than if your product is mass produced and easily purchased elsewhere. The exclusivity or antique characteristics of an item may mean customers are willing to pay significantly more to put them inside their home.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Target Buyer<\/strong><br \/>\nWho is your target demographic? Be sure to think about their general willingness and ability to pay for shipping. Although it may not actually affect the price they\u2019re paying, consider whether to roll in shipping costs to promote \u201cfree shipping,\u201d or offer paid shipping to the buyer of a high-value item, or something in between.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Business goals<\/strong><br \/>\nDepending on how you approach delivery pricing, you may be able to move the needle on business performance indicators such as conversion and cart abandonment rates. Customers with transparent shipping prices at hand are more likely to convert.Almost half of consumers say they\u2019ll leave and look for an item elsewhere if shipping costs are too high. You\u2019ve already gotten customers to the checkout phase \u2013 losing them to high shipping costs is an expensive and solvable mistake.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11589 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Screen-Shot-2019-06-14-at-2.28.17-PM.png\" alt=\"half of consumers abandon a furniture purchase if shipping costs are too high\" width=\"732\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Screen-Shot-2019-06-14-at-2.28.17-PM.png 732w, https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Screen-Shot-2019-06-14-at-2.28.17-PM-300x100.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong>Display real-time shipping costs at checkout<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Customers don\u2019t want to wait for or call to get shipping estimates. Forcing them to do so can cost you. Integrating a shipping pricing tool that instantly displays a shipping fee will make checkout faster, better streamlined, and more enticing.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11590 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Screen-Shot-2019-06-14-at-2.28.32-PM.png\" alt=\"display dynamic prices to improve your in-home furniture delivery\" width=\"351\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Screen-Shot-2019-06-14-at-2.28.32-PM.png 351w, https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Screen-Shot-2019-06-14-at-2.28.32-PM-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong>Automate Furniture Shipping Rates via ShipperHQ<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Want to take your solution even further? Using ShipperHQ\u2019s integration with uShip\u2019s pricing API, you can offer real-time furniture shipping rates, built right into your checkout process, no matter which e-commerce platform you use.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong>Expand with Nationwide Room-of-Choice Delivery<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We talk to a lot of online furniture companies who operate a strong regional business using a couple of their own vans or trucks driven by employees. But those businesses also have a desire to expand nationally through e-commerce sales. Naturally, one of the first friction points they encounter is logistics and getting deliveries to all of those new, out of area buyers. Fortunately, there are carrier networks that support these aspirations.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11591 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Screen-Shot-2019-06-14-at-2.28.42-PM.png\" alt=\"room of choice delivery\" width=\"684\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Screen-Shot-2019-06-14-at-2.28.42-PM.png 684w, https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Screen-Shot-2019-06-14-at-2.28.42-PM-300x162.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><br \/>\nAnd when it comes to service levels of those deliveries, no one wants their brand new sofa left on the curb. That\u2019s the experience when those furniture sellers use a less-than-truckload service. Adding full-service delivery to your offering is appealing to any consumer, and can be wrapped into your pricing strategy. Not only will room-of-choice delivery draw in exacting customers, knowing the debris removal and arrangement is taken care of will elevate your brand to the next level.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong>Embrace First-to-Final Mile vs. Final-Mile Delivery<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Final-mile delivery tends to get all the headlines as delivery companies work to optimize the delivery experience for customers. But there\u2019s another way to get large items delivered, a method that dramatically reduces the number of times a piece of furniture changes hands in the delivery process. That\u2019s first-to-final mile delivery.The driver that picks up your item is the same driver who delivers your item. This not only speeds up the delivery process, but it minimizes the number of times that furniture changes hands. From 6 to 8 touches to just 1 or 2. And this reduces claim rates as well. While final-mile delivery is the talk of the industry, first-to-final mile delivery is the future, creating a more efficient satisfying experience, while cutting down damage claims and delays.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Every step toward improving your in-home furniture delivery has one thing in common: the uShip In-Home Furniture Delivery solution. With our fully managed network shipping solution for furniture, you\u2019ll have powerful pricing insights and tools, integrated checkout options, a network of thousands of transporters to choose from, and a more reliable delivery solution overall. Ready to get started?<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.uship.com\/ecommerce-furniture-delivery\/?r=6727742\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn about In-Home Delivery<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For online furniture retailers, there\u2019s never been a more lucrative time to be in the business. More than ever, shoppers are confident enough to buy large items online, with full faith that their purchase will arrive in-time and in good shape. In fact, the $19.2 billion online furniture industry is one of online retail\u2019s fastest-growing&#8230;<a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/industry-trends\/improve-your-in-home-furniture-delivery\/\"> Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42,"featured_media":11595,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[294],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11583","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-industry-trends"],"acf":{"blog_post_content":null},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11583","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/42"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11583"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11583\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11595"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11583"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11583"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11583"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}