How to set up local pickup for any product in WooCommerce
Set up local pickup for all or specific products in your WooCommerce store. This feature allows customers to collect their purchases directly from your physical locations instead of paying for shipping.
💰 Real revenue impact: what you lose without this rule
Offering local pickup helps you save on shipping costs and attract nearby customers who prefer fast, in-person order collection.
| 🚫 Without rules | ✅ With rules |
|---|---|
| Customers leave due to high shipping fees | Enabling local pickup increased order conversions by 18% |
| Shipping costs cut into your margins | Stores saved up to $1,000/month by switching local customers to pickups |
In The Article
How to use local pickup for any product
Use this feature to allow pickup for any or all products in your WooCommerce store. You can also fine-tune pickup options by product type or category using the Filter for Locations settings.
Benefits of local pickup for any product
- Offer pickup for all or selected products
- Save on shipping and packaging costs
- Attract nearby and repeat customers
- Give buyers instant access to their orders
- Combine with appointment and fee-based pickups for flexibility
How to configure — step guide
- Go to Dashboard → Dotstore → local pickup → pickup locations
Click edit next to an existing pickup location or add a new location
Scroll down to the Filter for Locations section
Under Products, select the products eligible for local pickup
- You can choose one or multiple products from the list
- Or leave it blank to allow all products for pickup
Click Save changes
Local pickup display on products
When customers add those products to their cart, they’ll automatically see the Local Pickup option during checkout.
Real examples
Example 1
A clothing brand enables local pickup for all items at its New York store.
Result: saved $500/month on packaging and shipping.
Example 2
A furniture store allows pickup only for chairs and tables, excluding fragile items like glass décor.
Result: reduced product damage by 30% and improved in-store visits.
Expected outcome
Your customers will see the local pickup option for all eligible products during checkout, allowing them to skip shipping and collect their orders directly from your store.
FAQs
1. Can I apply local pickup to all products at once?
Yes, simply leave the product filter blank to make pickup available storewide.
2. Can I restrict pickup for fragile or large products?
Yes, use the product selector in the Filter for Locations section to exclude certain products.
3. Can I enable pickup for digital or virtual items?
No, pickup only applies to physical products.
4. Can I set product-specific pickup fees?
Yes, combine this setting with the Fee Adjustment option for per-location fees.