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Automate WooCommerce Shipping Configuration with AI Assistant in Flexible Shipping PRO

New Feature FS PRO AI Assistant
Author Natalia Sowa
Updated:
2025-05-20
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5 minutes read
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Configuring WooCommerce shipping can be a challenging task, especially when dealing with multiple shipping rules and scenarios. But what if this process could be simplified and streamlined with just a few clicks? With the latest AI Assistant feature in Flexible Shipping PRO, you can automate your WooCommerce shipping configuration effortlessly.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how the new AI Assistant works and demonstrate real-life scenarios where it can significantly simplify your shipping setup.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Automate your WooCommerce shipping configuration quickly using AI Assistant
  • Set up a new shipping scenario for your store
  • Identify and fix common shipping configuration issues automatically
  • Adjust shipping costs efficiently using AI-driven recommendations
  • Reduce cart abandonment rate through optimized WooCommerce shipping set up

Introducing WooCommerce Shipping Configuration AI Assistant

At Octolize, we strive to simplify WooCommerce shipping configuration while providing powerful tools to scale your e-commerce business. That’s why we’re excited to announce the new AI Assistant feature, now available directly within Flexible Shipping PRO plugin. This intelligent assistant makes WooCommerce shipping configuration easier, quicker, and more efficient. It is available directly in your Flexible Shipping method settings.

Note that the AI Assistant is exclusive to users with an active Flexible Shipping PRO subscription. Users with inactive licenses will receive a prompt to renew when attempting to use the feature, while free plugin users will continue to have access to external chat support.

To activate it, simply go to your shipping rules table – the AI Assistant is launched via a button ‘Save time with AI’ located at the bottom right of the shipping rules table.

screen 1 - shipping rules table with ai assistant flexible shipping pro configuration

How the WooCommerce Shipping Configuration AI Assistant Works

With the new AI Assistant you can:

  • Create new shipping scenarios from scratch
  • Update existing scenarios (e.g., increase shipping costs by a specific percentage)
  • Verify and optimize current setups (e.g., detect configuration gaps or errors)

In WooCommerce settings, the shipping tab is a key area where users can manage various shipping-related tasks, such as adding shipping classes, choosing shipping zones, and setting costs for shipping options within their e-commerce store setup.

Now, we will walk you through each use case and show how it works in practice.

Creating a new shipping scenario

screen 2 - new shipping scenario configuration with ai assistant in fs pro

Creating a new shipping scenario is straightforward:

  1. Open the AI Assistant panel.
  2. Describe your shipping requirements clearly (e.g., “Free shipping for orders over $50, standard shipping $10 otherwise.”).
  3. Click Send, and within seconds, the AI Assistant generates a detailed and optimized shipping scenario tailored to your needs together with a detailed explanation of all the edge cases.
  4. Review the suggested scenario and click “Use this configuration” to apply it instantly to your shipping rules table.

And just like that – it’s ready to use in your store!

Identifying and fixing configuration issues

We all make mistakes and sometimes it’s good to let another person, or in this case, an artificial intelligence, check your current shipping configuration to make sure it’s flawless and fix any problems if present.

screen 3 - check my shipping configuration with ai assitant in fs pro

Here’s how to verify and correct your shipping configuration:

  1. Open the AI Assistant.
  2. Enter “Check my current configuration and fix any issues.”
  3. Specify particular issues if you’re experiencing any.
  4. Receive a refined shipping scenario with explanations and suggested improvements.
  5. That’s it! You can add this revised configuration by clicking on ‘Use this configuration’ button.screen 4- revised shipping configuration example

Updating shipping prices efficiently

If you want to update your prices, it can be very time-consuming to adjust your shipping configuration manually. AI Assistant streamlines this task effectively:

  1. Open the AI Assistant.
  2. Type your request clearly (e.g., “Increase all shipping rates by 20%”).
  3. Let the AI Assistant instantly generate an updated and precise shipping configuration, considering currency and rounding.
  4. Click “Use this configuration” to finalize changes.

screen 5 - updating shipping prices in flexible shipping pro

Benefits of Using the AI Assistant for WooCommerce Shipping Configuration

According to Statista 2025 Report, cart abandonment rates are steadily climbing since 2014, reaching 70% in 2023. Meanwhile, as we explained in the article on reasons of cart abandonment, properly configuring your WooCommerce shipping scenarios can significantly reduce cart abandonment and improve customer satisfaction.

So, how to reduce this number of abandoned carts and increase customer satisfaction with the checkout process? A well configured shipping scenario can be a key to display the shipping methods with transparent and clear shipping cost to your customers.

With help from our AI assistant, you can create a shipping scenario tailored precisely to your business needs, without the need to go through complicated documentation, trying to understand what all these conditions really mean. With a quick conversation on the chat, you can achieve the same result in just a few seconds and re ceive a detailed description and a ready-to-import configuration tailored to your store. This configuration can be imported into the rules table with a single click.

Using the AI Assistant, you benefit from:

  • Simplified configuration – no need to navigate complex documentation.
  • Speed and efficiency – quickly test and implement different shipping configurations.
  • Immediate validation – Instantly detects and fixes issues in your current shipping setup.
  • Error-free configurations – eliminate common mistakes like gaps in shipping ranges.

Smarter WooCommerce shipping configuration starts today

In this article, we establish how crucial it is to have the right shipping strategy in your e-commerce store and how it can help delight your customers and let your business grow. Whether you decide to create a video from scratch, or just run your current one to find and resolve any issues, our AI Assistant is there to help you.

If you have not installed Flexible Shipping PRO yet, you can give it a try! We have a 30-day money-back guarantee, making your trial risk-free.

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Let AI Assistant help streamline your WooCommerce shipping configuration today. Enjoy increased efficiency, fewer errors, and satisfied customers. Need assistance? Our support team is always ready to help!

FAQ – WooCommerce Shipping Configuration with AI Assistant

1. What is WooCommerce shipping configuration AI Assistant?
The AI Assistant is a new feature in Flexible Shipping PRO designed to simplify the WooCommerce shipping configuration process. It helps users quickly set up, verify, and modify shipping scenarios without the need for extensive documentation or manual configurations.

2. Who can use the AI Assistant feature?
The AI Assistant feature is exclusively available for users with an active Flexible Shipping PRO subscription. Free users continue to have access to standard chat support.

3. How do I activate the AI Assistant in Flexible Shipping PRO?
To activate the AI Assistant, navigate to your shipping method settings and click the ‘Save time with AI’ button located at the bottom right of the shipping rules table.

4. Can the AI Assistant fix existing shipping configuration issues?
Yes, the AI Assistant can automatically verify your current WooCommerce shipping configuration, identify issues, and suggest corrections or improvements to ensure accuracy and optimal performance.

5. How long does it take the AI Assistant to configure shipping scenarios?
Typically, the AI Assistant generates a ready-to-use shipping scenario within seconds, significantly reducing the time usually spent on manual setup.

6. Does the AI Assistant support price adjustments for shipping costs?
Absolutely! You can easily instruct the AI Assistant to increase or decrease your current shipping rates by a specific percentage or amount, streamlining bulk pricing updates.

7. Can using the AI Assistant help reduce shopping cart abandonment?
Yes, by simplifying shipping cost configuration, the AI Assistant contributes to clear, transparent shipping pricing. This transparency can significantly lower cart abandonment rates associated with unexpected shipping costs.

8. Is the AI Assistant safe to use for sensitive shipping configurations?
Absolutely. The AI Assistant securely analyzes your input and provides tailored, reliable suggestions. You maintain complete control and can review recommended changes before applying them.

9. What should I do if I encounter issues or need further help?
Our dedicated support team is always ready to assist. If you have questions or face any issues, simply contact us by filling out the form on our support page.

Head of Marketing at Octolize

Natalia Sowa is a marketing expert with over 11 years of experience in developing and scaling marketing strategies, with a strong background in both analytical and creative areas of digital marketing. She has worked across various industries, supporting the growth of innovative tech companies through data-driven campaigns, brand development, and performance-focused initiatives.

At Octolize, she leads the company’s marketing strategy and brand development. Her areas of specialization include SEO, performance marketing, and designing high-impact campaigns, visual assets, and communication that drive real business results. On the blog, she shares actionable insights based on data, hands-on experience, and an in-depth understanding of e-commerce market trends.

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