Shopify Developer – Construction Chemicals E-Commerce Store

Project Overview We are looking for an experienced Shopify Developer / E-Commerce Specialist to develop, configure, and launch a professional e-commerce website for a business dealing in construction chemicals, waterproofing products, building materials and related products. The objective is to create a modern, fast, mobile-friendly and easy-to-use Shopify store with a structure suitable for a growing construction-chemicals e-commerce business. Scope of Work The freelancer will be responsible for the complete Shopify store development, configuration, launch and handover, including: 1. Shopify Store Development * Set up and configure the Shopify store. * Select and customize a suitable Shopify theme. * Develop a professional and trustworthy UI suitable for the construction industry. * Ensure responsive design for mobile, tablet and desktop. * Create an easy navigation structure for customers. * Configure header, footer, menus, banners, collections and product pages. * Create necessary pages such as: * Home * About Us * Contact Us * Products * Brands * Waterproofing Solutions * Construction Chemicals * Paints / Building Materials * FAQ * Shipping & Delivery * Returns / Refunds * Privacy Policy * Terms & Conditions 2. Product & Category Structure Develop a logical product catalogue that allows customers to browse by: * Product category * Application / work category * Brand * Product type * Waterproofing requirement * Construction/repair requirement The store should support a large and expanding catalogue of construction chemicals. 3. Product Page Development Create professional product pages with: * Product images * Product description * Technical specifications * Applications * Coverage / consumption where applicable * Packaging / size options * Brand information * Related products * Downloadable technical documents, if required * Enquiry / contact option * Add-to-cart and checkout functionality 4. Payment Gateway & Shipping * Configure Shopify payment gateway. * Integrate the required payment gateway such as Razorpay or other suitable gateway. * Configure shipping zones and delivery charges. * Configure tax/GST settings appropriately. * Assist with testing successful and failed transactions. * Configure order notifications and customer communication. 5. Domain, Hosting & Launch The freelancer should be able to: * Connect the existing domain to Shopify. * Configure DNS/domain settings as required. * Set up the Shopify hosting environment. * Configure SSL/security. * Make the website live. * Ensure all pages, links, menus and checkout functions work correctly before launch. Important: The freelancer should clearly explain the Shopify hosting/domain setup and any recurring Shopify or third-party costs involved. 6. SEO & Performance Basic on-page SEO configuration is required: * SEO-friendly URLs * Page titles and meta descriptions * Product SEO * Image optimization * Sitemap/indexing configuration * Google Search Console setup/assistance * Google Analytics integration * Mobile optimization * Page-speed optimization 7. Integrations The freelancer should have experience integrating Shopify with relevant third-party tools, including: * Payment gateways * WhatsApp * Google Analytics * Google Search Console * Meta/Facebook Pixel where required * Email marketing tools * Shipping/logistics applications * Product enquiry tools * Other APIs/apps as required Design Requirements The website should have a premium, clean and professional e-commerce appearance, inspired by leading e-commerce platforms but with its own unique branding. The design should communicate: Trust + Technical Expertise + Product Availability + Easy Purchasing It should be suitable for: * Contractors * Builders * Architects * Waterproofing applicators * Engineers * Facility managers * Apartment associations * Homeowners * Retail customers Freelancer Requirements We are looking for someone with proven experience in: * Shopify development * Shopify theme customization * Shopify app integration * E-commerce development * Payment gateway integration * Domain/DNS configuration * Shopify launch and deployment * Product catalogue management * SEO * API integration * Website performance optimization Construction materials / hardware / paints / construction chemicals / industrial products e-commerce experience will be an advantage. Expected Deliverables The freelancer must provide: 1. Fully functional Shopify e-commerce store 2. Professional responsive design 3. Complete category and collection structure 4. Product page template 5. Payment gateway integration 6. Shipping configuration 7. Domain connection 8. SSL/live website configuration 9. Basic SEO setup 10. Google Analytics/Search Console integration 11. Required Shopify app integrations 12. Mobile and desktop testing 13. Checkout testing 14. Bug fixing before launch 15. Basic training for managing products, orders and customers 16. Complete admin access and ownership handover 17. Documentation/video explaining store management Important Project Requirement We are not looking only for a website designer. We need a freelancer who can take responsibility for the complete Shopify development process from setup → design → development → integrations → domain/hosting configuration → testing → launch → handover. The store should also be structured so that we can continuously add new products, brands and categories as the business grows. Proposal Requirements When applying, please provide: * Your Shopify portfolio / previous Shopify stores * 2–3 relevant e-commerce projects * Experience with payment gateway integration * Experience with domain/DNS and Shopify launch * Experience with API/app integrations * Estimated project duration * Fixed project cost * Any recurring costs involved * Shopify plan you recommend and why * Details of post-launch support * Whether you will provide complete admin ownership and source/theme access Engagement Freelance / Project Based Location: Remote / Work from any