Contact person: Business Client

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Location: Amman, Jordan

Budget: Recommended by industry experts

Time to start: As soon as possible

Project description:
"Project Overview:
Develop a simple, mobile-first WordPress multi-vendor catalog using the Astra Theme and free plugins.

The website acts as a WhatsApp-powered marketplace (not an e-commerce store):
▪︎ No buyer accounts.
▪︎ No checkout or online payments.
▪︎ No email notifications.
▪︎ All communication and ordering are done through WhatsApp messages.

The platform will be bilingual (English + Arabic), follow the brand’s logo color scheme, and remain lightweight and easy to manage. Vendors manage their own listings, while the admin ensures catalog accuracy through product expiry and follow-up through WhatsApp.

Scope of Work:

1. Theme & Layout

▪︎ Use Astra Theme (free) with one-page scrolling layout (Home, Categories, Merchants, About, optional News).
▪︎ Fully responsive, optimized for mobile.
▪︎ RTL and LTR layout support for Arabic and English.
▪︎ Color palette, typography, and button styles to match provided logo.
▪︎ Floating navigation buttons and floating WhatsApp contact icon on every page.


2. Core Features

Catalog & Products
▪︎ Built with WooCommerce in Catalog Mode (cart & checkout disabled).
▪︎ Display: image, name, short description, price, attributes (size, color, etc.), vendor name, and badges.
▪︎ Each product has a “Order via WhatsApp” button sending a dynamic message with Product, Price, Color, Size, Quantity, and Link.
▪︎ Visible product reviews (star ratings + short text, admin-approved).
▪︎ Product badges: New Arrival, Bestseller, Limited Stock, Verified Availability.

Multi-Vendor System
▪︎ Managed through Dokan Lite (free version).
▪︎ Vendors can add and edit their products, descriptions, prices, and attributes.
▪︎ Each vendor has a profile card (photo/logo, name, WhatsApp link, and product list).
▪︎ Vendor badges: Verified Seller, Top Rated, New Merchant.
▪︎ All vendor communication (reminders, verification) happens via WhatsApp, and optionally by email.

Browsing
▪︎ Two main options: Shop by Category and Shop by Merchant.
▪︎ Simple filters and sorting (category, price range, vendor).
▪︎ All visitors can browse and order without login or registration.

3. Product Availability Follow-Up

▪︎ Each listing has a set (60-day) lifecycle.
▪︎ Vendors receive a WhatsApp message to confirm product availability when nearing expiry.
▪︎ Products not confirmed are hidden or marked as Awaiting Verification.
▪︎ Display “Last Verified on [Date]” below price.

4. Admin Controls

▪︎ Approve vendors and product listings before publication.
▪︎ Manage language translations, categories, and expiry durations.
▪︎ Assign or remove vendor/product badges.
▪︎ Trigger WhatsApp reminders for vendor follow-ups.
▪︎ Moderate all product reviews before publishing.
▪︎ Maintain control through dashboard.

5. Content

▪︎ Home Section: hero image, featured categories, featured merchants.
▪︎ About Section: short text describing platform values and process.
▪︎ News Section (optional): showcase new arrivals or featured vendors.
▪︎ Bottom line disclaimer:
“All transactions occur directly between customer and vendor. Platform is not responsible for product quality or delivery.”

Deliverables

▪︎ Fully functional bilingual, single-page, multi-vendor WordPress catalog.
▪︎ Working WhatsApp order automation with prices and attributes.
▪︎ Product expiry + vendor verification system (WhatsApp-based).
▪︎ Product & vendor badges.
▪︎ Product reviews system.
▪︎ Floating WhatsApp contact button.
▪︎ Matching brand color palette and clean mobile layout.
▪︎ Admin & sample vendor accounts.
▪︎ PDF Vendor Manual — a short illustrated guide covering:
○ How to log in to vendor dashboard.
○ How to add/edit products, prices, and images.
○ How to update stock or confirm availability.
○ Platform policies and product rules.

Developer Guidelines

▪︎ Use free plugins only – no paid extensions unless approved in writing.
▪︎ Do not alter core WordPress or plugin files; all customization via child theme or plugin hooks.
▪︎ Document all credentials, plugin names, and settings in a handover note.
▪︎ Ensure consistency in font sizes, image ratios, and color use.
▪︎ Maintain performance: fewer than 10 plugins, caching active, images optimized.
Vendor Policy Popup: vendors must accept before listing new products.
▪︎ Include “Report Product” link – opens WhatsApp to admin for invalid listings.
▪︎ Currency consistency (e.g., JOD or USD unified format).
▪︎ Provide PDF Vendor Manual as part of final delivery." (client-provided description)