Contact person: Business Client

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Location: Chicago, United States

Budget: Recommended by industry experts

Time to start: As soon as possible

Project description:
"Summary
We need a skilled WordPress/WooCommerce developer to update our live e-commerce store, [login to view URL], by integrating the premium XStore Elementor Grocery Mega Market theme. The goal is to modernize the site with enhanced e-commerce features, including filters, a smart menu system optimized for pet lovers to find pet accessories easily, and dynamic functionalities inspired by popular pet sites like [login to view URL], [login to view URL], and PetSmart.com. We have the frontend already created for the updated content, which can be incorporated to speed up delivery. Screenshots of the frontend will be provided for reference. All development must occur on our SiteGround servers, and current URLs must be preserved to maintain SEO value. The project will be executed in four equally balanced milestones for structured progress, with ASAP delivery (target 1-2 weeks from 07:04 PM CDT, October 9, 2025).
Steps for the Developer
The project is divided into four milestones, each representing ~25% of the total effort, with deliverables due approximately every 3-4 days. All work must be conducted on our SiteGround servers.
Milestone 1: Setup and Theme Integration (3-4 Days)

Tasks:

Set up a staging site (e.g., [login to view URL]) on our SiteGround server.
Install XStore Elementor Grocery Mega Market theme and required plugins (Elementor, WooCommerce) per 8theme documentation.
Export and import the live database from [login to view URL] via phpMyAdmin (SQL dump), preserving current URLs with Better Search Replace.


Deliverables: Functional staging site with theme activated and database synced.
Duration: October 10-13, 2025.
Why: Establishes the foundation, allowing early verification of URL integrity.

Milestone 2: Frontend Incorporation and Basic Customization (3-4 Days)

Tasks:

Integrate the provided frontend content (using screenshots as a guide) into Elementor pages.
Adapt the grocery demo layout to a pet-focused design (e.g., swap icons, adjust colors) while retaining current category URLs (e.g., /pet-accessories/).


Deliverables: Updated staging site with new frontend content and pet-themed layout, preserving SEO links.
Duration: October 14-17, 2025.
Why: Leverages your existing frontend to accelerate design, enabling layout review.

Milestone 3: E-Commerce Feature Development (3-4 Days)

Tasks:

Add product filters (price range, category, attributes like size/brand) inspired by [login to view URL], ensuring filter URLs (e.g., /?filter=price) align with existing structure.
Implement a smart menu system (collapsible dropdowns for subcategories like Collars, Toys) per [login to view URL], preserving current menu URLs.
Introduce dynamic features: “Recommended for You” (PetSmart.com-style upsells) using WooCommerce plugins, and a quick-view product modal.


Deliverables: Fully functional e-commerce features on staging, tested with live data, maintaining SEO URLs.
Duration: October 18-21, 2025.
Why: Adds value for pet lovers, with testing to ensure no URL conflicts.

Milestone 4: Testing, Polish, and Deployment (3-4 Days)

Tasks:

Test cart, promotions (e.g., SAVE10 coupon), filters, menus, and mobile responsiveness, ensuring no URL changes.
Optimize SEO with updated permalinks and meta tags from the live site.
Migrate staging to live on our SiteGround server, provide backup (e.g., with UpdraftPlus), and document the process.


Deliverables: Live site updated with all features, SEO intact, plus documentation and backup.
Duration: October 22-25, 2025.
Why: Finalizes the project with minimal live risk, meeting the ASAP goal.

Additional Notes

The frontend is already created using the same theme with new content (e.g., updated layouts, pet accessory focus), speeding up development. Refer to provided screenshots for design direction.
The live database contains ~50-100 pet products and user data—use WooCommerce CSV importers if bulk adjustments are needed, ensuring URL consistency.
Technical requirements: PHP 7.4+, MySQL 5.7+, WordPress 5.8+, supported by SiteGround. All development must occur on our servers.
Ideal candidate: Mid-level WP/WooCommerce dev with Elementor/XStore experience, familiar with pet e-commerce trends and SEO preservation.

Timeline

Delivery: ASAP (1-2 weeks from October 9, 2025; target October 25, 2025).
Milestones are equally balanced, with deliverables due every 3-4 days.

Please submit proposals with estimated hours per milestone, experience with XStore/Elementor, examples of pet-related e-commerce work, and expertise in maintaining SEO URLs. Screenshots will be shared with selected candidates. Looking forward to a fast and efficient collaboration!" (client-provided description)