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 anywhere

Preference: Individual Shopify developer or small experienced e-commerce development team

We are looking for a long-term technical partner who can continue supporting and developing the store as the e-commerce business expands.