Creating Multiple Delivery Zones

Modified on Sat, 22 Jun at 2:26 PM

What are Delivery Zones?

Delivery zones are specific geographical areas defined by your store to manage delivery services effectively.

By setting up delivery zones in your Buddi menu, you can tailor delivery rates, minimum order requirements, and delivery times based on customer locations. This strategy allows for differentiated pricing, such as offering lower or free delivery fees for customers nearby and higher fees for those further away.

Additionally, delivery zones ensure that only orders placed within certain boundaries are eligible for delivery, which enhances operational efficiency and provides greater flexibility to both the business and its customers.

How do I set Delivery Zones?

Create a KML file in Google Maps by Drawing Boundaries (PART I) - see instructions below
Upload the KML File + Complete Configuration in Buddi (PART II)

How to Create a KML File in Google Maps (PART I)

Video tutorial (with full details): Creating Delivery Zones with Buddi

Access Google Maps:
- Go to Google Maps and navigate to 'Your Places' by clicking on the menu button and selecting 'Saved' followed by the 'Maps' tab.
Create a New Map:
- Click on 'Create Map' at the bottom of the screen to start defining your delivery zones.
Draw Zones:
- Use the 'Draw a line' tool, found just under the search bar, to outline your delivery zones. Ensure each zone is named uniquely to avoid confusion and to facilitate easy management.
Customize Zones:
- Adjust the transparency and border width of each zone to make them distinct. You can also differentiate zones with colors and names that reflect delivery rates or regions.
Export as KML:
- Once your zones are set, go to the map settings by clicking on the menu icon and select 'Export to KML/KMZ'. Make sure to download the KML format and choose to export the entire map to capture all details.

That's it! PART II is to Upload the KML File and finish entering your delivery parameters in Buddi.