--- title: Using Rule Presets description: "Rule presets help you create common delivery rules faster. Instead of starting with an empty rule, you can choose a preset such as Same-day dispatch, Standard shipping, Express shipping, Backorder products, Made-to-order products, or International shipping. After choosing a preset,…" url: "https://wpruby.com/knowledgebase/using-rule-presets/" updated: "2026-07-01" category: Delivery Promise for WooCommerce --- # Using Rule Presets Rule presets help you create common delivery rules faster. Instead of starting with an empty rule, you can choose a preset such as Same-day dispatch, Standard shipping, Express shipping, Backorder products, Made-to-order products, or International shipping. After choosing a preset, you can review and edit the rule before saving it. Table of Contents [Toggle](#) - [What are rule presets?](#What_are_rule_presets) - [Where to find rule presets](#Where_to_find_rule_presets) - [Available presets](#Available_presets) - [Same-day dispatch](#Same-day_dispatch) - [Standard shipping](#Standard_shipping) - [Express shipping](#Express_shipping) - [Backorder products](#Backorder_products) - [Made-to-order products](#Made-to-order_products) - [Bulky or freight items](#Bulky_or_freight_items) - [International shipping](#International_shipping) - [Warehouse closed on weekends](#Warehouse_closed_on_weekends) - [Presets are editable](#Presets_are_editable) - [Recommended first presets](#Recommended_first_presets) - [Example setup](#Example_setup) - [Testing preset rules](#Testing_preset_rules) - [Troubleshooting](#Troubleshooting) - [The preset rule is not applying](#The_preset_rule_is_not_applying) - [The preset estimate looks wrong](#The_preset_estimate_looks_wrong) - [I selected a preset but nothing changed on the frontend](#I_selected_a_preset_but_nothing_changed_on_the_frontend) ## What are rule presets? Rule presets are ready-made rule templates. They include suggested values for: - processing time - delivery time after dispatch - cutoff time - working days - stock status - message template - common rule conditions Presets do not change your store until you save the rule. ## Where to find rule presets To use a rule preset: 1. Go to **WooCommerce → Delivery Promise**. 2. Open the **Rules** tab. 3. Click **Create from Preset**. 4. Choose a preset. 5. Review the prefilled rule. 6. Adjust the conditions if needed. 7. Save the rule. ## Available presets ### Same-day dispatch Use this when in-stock products can dispatch today if the customer orders before your cutoff time. Typical setup: ```php Processing time: 0–0 days Delivery time after dispatch: 1–3 days Cutoff time: 14:00 Working days: Monday–Friday Stock status: In stock ``` Best for: - stocked products - fast warehouse processing - stores with a daily dispatch cutoff ### Standard shipping Use this for your normal shipping method. Typical setup: ```php Processing time: 1–2 days Delivery time after dispatch: 3–5 days Working days: Monday–Friday ``` Best for: - economy shipping - standard delivery - default store-wide estimates ### Express shipping Use this for faster shipping methods. Typical setup: ```php Processing time: 0–1 days Delivery time after dispatch: 1–2 days Cutoff time: 14:00 Working days: Monday–Friday Stock status: In stock ``` Best for: - next-day shipping - tracked express services - priority delivery methods After selecting this preset, choose the shipping method it should apply to. ### Backorder products Use this when products on backorder need extra processing time. Typical setup: ```php Processing time: 7–14 days Delivery time after dispatch: 2–5 days Stock status: On backorder ``` Best for: - products waiting for restock - preordered products - items not ready for immediate dispatch ### Made-to-order products Use this when products need preparation or production before dispatch. Typical setup: ```php Processing time: 5–10 days Delivery time after dispatch: 2–5 days Working days: Monday–Friday ``` Best for: - handmade items - printed products - customized products - prepared-to-order items ### Bulky or freight items Use this when large or heavy products need longer handling and transit time. Typical setup: ```php Processing time: 2–4 days Delivery time after dispatch: 5–10 days Working days: Monday–Friday ``` Best for: - freight items - oversized products - heavy products - products requiring special handling ### International shipping Use this for cross-border orders. Typical setup: ```php Processing time: 1–3 days Delivery time after dispatch: 7–14 days Working days: Monday–Friday ``` Best for: - international shipping zones - cross-border orders - longer transit windows After selecting this preset, choose the country or shipping zone it should apply to. ### Warehouse closed on weekends Use this when your store does not process orders on Saturday or Sunday. Typical setup: ```php Processing time: 1–2 days Delivery time after dispatch: 2–4 days Working days: Monday–Friday ``` Best for: - Monday–Friday warehouses - stores with weekend closures - businesses that only dispatch on working days ## Presets are editable A preset is only a starting point. After selecting a preset, you can edit: - rule name - priority - product conditions - category conditions - shipping method - country - processing time - transit time - cutoff time - message override The rule is not saved until you click save. ## Recommended first presets For a typical store, start with: 1. **Standard shipping** 2. **Express shipping** 3. **Backorder products** 4. **International shipping**, if you sell internationally This gives you a good base for most delivery scenarios. ## Example setup You can create these rules: ```php Standard Shipping Processing: 1–2 days Transit: 3–5 days ``` ```php Express Shipping Processing: 0–1 days Transit: 1–2 days Cutoff: 14:00 ``` ```php Backorder Products Processing: 7–14 days Transit: 2–5 days ``` This allows customers to see more accurate delivery estimates depending on the product and shipping method. ## Testing preset rules After saving a preset rule: 1. Open the **Tester** tab. 2. Select a product. 3. Choose the relevant shipping method or stock status. 4. Run the preview. 5. Confirm the expected rule matched. ## Troubleshooting ### The preset rule is not applying Check: - the rule was saved - the rule is enabled - the shipping method condition is selected - the product/category condition is correct - the stock status matches - another rule has higher priority ### The preset estimate looks wrong Presets are only suggested starting points. Edit the rule timing to match your real store workflow. ### I selected a preset but nothing changed on the frontend Selecting a preset does not change the frontend until the rule is saved. Open the rule editor, review the settings, and save the rule.