Contact person: Business Client

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Location: London, United Kingdom

Budget: Recommended by industry experts

Time to start: As soon as possible

Project description:
"Summary
Project Overview

I am looking to hire a Shopify developer or small team to build an affiliate deals website using Shopify and the Refresh theme. The domain is NewTopDeals dot com.
The site should be professional, clean, and optimized for affiliate marketing with listings of deals, offers, filters, categories, and integration of affiliate links. Shopify is preferred over WordPress for ease of management and scalability.

Key Requirements

Create a homepage with a hero section such as Top Deals Today and featured categories.
Deal listing pages showing a grid of deal cards with image, headline, short description, and a View Deal button.
Deal detail pages with full description, affiliate link, and possibly an expiry or time sensitive banner.
Category pages such as Electronics, Fashion, Home, and Travel with filters and sorting options.
A blog or content section for SEO is optional but preferred.
The design must be mobile first, fast loading, and professionally branded with consistent colors and logo placement.

Affiliate Functionality and Integration

Set up buttons such as View Deal to link externally through affiliate links instead of using Add to Cart.
Allow easy management of affiliate links, preferably through an app.
If feasible, include deal import or feed support with the ability to upload or integrate deals from CSV or API.
Enable analytics tracking for clicks, conversions, and link performance.
Add SEO setup including title tags, meta descriptions, and schema markup suitable for deals and coupons.

Theme and Platform Features

Use the Shopify OS 2 point 0 theme structure which the Refresh theme supports.
Ensure the website performs well with a fast load time under three seconds.
Set up key pages including About, Contact, Privacy, and Affiliate Disclosure.
Provide clear documentation on how to add new deals, update links, and manage categories.

Suggested Plugins and Apps for Affiliate Functionality

Below are recommended apps for evaluation. Please propose which ones you would use and why.

Outlink External Links Button allows Add to Cart buttons to become external affiliate links.

GoAffPro provides affiliate program management for recruiting affiliates and using referral links.

UpPromote is a strong affiliate and referral app for Shopify with tracking and link management.

VigLink or a similar content monetization tool can be used to convert blog and SEO links into affiliate links.

You may propose alternative apps if preferred and include pros, cons, and cost estimates.

Deliverables and Timeline

A complete Shopify site using the Refresh theme, hosted at NewTopDeals dot com.
Homepage, category pages, and deal listing and detail templates fully completed.
Affiliate link setup applied across all pages.
Basic content setup with around ten to twenty sample deals to confirm full functionality.
Documentation for the site admin explaining how to add or edit deals, manage affiliate links, and run basic reports.
Timeline should ideally be three to six weeks including revisions.

Ideal Freelancer

Experienced Shopify theme developer with knowledge of OS 2 point 0 themes.
Background in building affiliate, coupon, or deal style sites.
Strong understanding of UI, UX, and responsive design.
Good knowledge of affiliate marketing and link tracking.
Excellent communication skills in English.
Ability to recommend best practices for apps, automation, and performance.

Application Requirements

When applying, please include the following information.

Portfolio links of Shopify sites you have built, especially deal, coupon, or affiliate style websites.

Your proposed approach to configuring the Refresh theme for this project.

The affiliate apps you plan to use and why, including estimated costs.

Your estimated timeline and fixed quote for the project.

Any additional suggestions or improvements that may add value such as newsletter integration or deal alerts.

Deliverables
The selected freelancer or team will be responsible for completing the following deliverables:
Customize the Shopify Refresh theme to align with the NewTopDeals brand.
Integrate automated affiliate marketing tools and tracking apps.
Ensure responsive design across all devices and browsers.
Optimize site performance for speed and reliability.
Implement SEO best practices for pages, titles, and structured data.
Create a modern, visually appealing homepage with featured deals and categories.
Develop category pages and deal listing grids with filtering and sorting options.
Build deal detail pages that include product image, description, pricing, and affiliate link.
Set up affiliate link redirection and tracking across all deals.
Integrate Outlink, GoAffPro, or UpPromote for affiliate management.
Configure automated or manual deal feed imports where possible.
Add analytics setup with Google Analytics and Search Console.
Include at least ten to twenty example deals for testing and design demonstration.
Set up a blog section ready for SEO content or deal news.
Add all essential pages such as About, Contact, Privacy Policy, and Affiliate Disclosure.
Incorporate brand elements such as logo placement, color scheme, and consistent typography.
Test all site functionality and confirm mobile optimization.
Ensure site load times remain under three seconds.
Provide full documentation for managing content, deals, and affiliate links.
Conduct one post launch review to confirm all features are working correctly." (client-provided description)