- Shop Sphere
- Web Development (E-Comm)
- 1,500 USD
- Nov 23, 2021
ShopSphere
Business Context
A mid-sized retail business wanted to transition to an online marketplace to reach a broader audience. Their goal was to create a scalable e-commerce platform that delivers a seamless shopping experience and integrates advanced features like AI based product recommendations and multiple payment options.
Key Challenges
- Scalability: Designing a platform that could handle high traffic during sales.
- User Experience: Ensuring a simple and intuitive interface for customers of all age groups.
- Integration: Incorporating third-party payment gateways, inventory
management, and AI-based recommendations. - Security: Protecting user data and transactions against cyber threats.
Work Approach
- Requirement Analysis: Conducted detailed sessions with stakeholders to gather requirements.
- Design Phase: Created wireframes and prototypes to ensure user-centric design.
- Development Phase: Used agile methodology for iterative development, allowing feedback at every stage.
- Testing: Performed rigorous testing, including load, security, and usability tests.
- Deployment and Support: Deployed on a cloud platform and offered ongoing support for maintenance and upgrades.
Technology
- Frontend: React.js, Bootstrap
- Backend: Node.js, Express.js
- Database: MongoDB
- Cloud Hosting: AWS
- Payment Integration: Stripe, PayPal
- AI Recommendations: TensorFlow
Process
- Phase 1: Requirement Gathering and Planning
- Phase 2: UI/UX Design Creation
- Phase 3: Frontend and Backend Development
- Phase 4: Integration of Payment Gateways and AI Recommendations
- Phase 5: Testing (Unit, Integration, System, and User Acceptance Testing)
- Phase 6: Deployment and Live Monitoring.
Features
- Product Catalog: Dynamic product listing with filtering and sorting options.
- Search and Recommendations: AI-driven search bar with personalized product suggestions.
- User Accounts: Secure user registration, login, and profile management.
- Cart and Checkout: User-friendly cart and seamless checkout process with multiple payment options.
- Order Tracking: Real-time order tracking and notifications.
- Admin Dashboard: Inventory management, sales tracking, and reporting tools.
- Mobile Responsiveness: Optimized for all screen sizes for a better mobile shopping experience.
Result
Traffic Increase: The platform attracted 50,000+ monthly visitors within the first six months.
Sales Growth: Achieved a 35% increase in overall sales post-launch.
Customer Satisfaction: Positive feedback from users citing ease of use and seamless shopping experience.
Scalability: The platform handled peak traffic during festive sales without any downtime.