Improvement of the website on OPEN CARD

### Technical assignment for the programmer: Creation of a Print-on-Demand platform based on the existing OpenCart website

#### **Project Goal**:

Create a platform for the Print-on-Demand (POD) business based on the existing OpenCart website with integration of functionality for automatic order processing, product customization, and integrations with popular marketplaces and e-commerce platforms.

#### **Main Tasks**:

1. **Update the current structure of the OpenCart website**:

   - Add a new section for POD products with customization options for customers (design, color, size selection, etc.).

   - Set up a mechanism for uploading and processing images for printing on products (shirts, t-shirts, accessories, etc.).

2. **Integration with e-commerce platforms and marketplaces**:

   - Implement automatic integration with Shopify, WooCommerce via API.

   - Integrate the site with marketplaces such as Etsy, Amazon, eBay for automatic order dispatch.

   - Set up synchronization of products and orders between platforms and OpenCart (status updates, order management, etc.).

3. **Automation of orders and logistics**:

   - Implement a system for automatic order transfer to production based on the options selected by the customer.

   - Set up automatic notifications about order status (in production, ready for dispatch, shipped, etc.).

   - Implement delivery tracking with synchronization of information with logistics companies.

4. **Product customization**:

   - Add a feature for users to customize products: upload their images, choose templates, add text.

   - Integrate a visual editor for product customization that will be compatible with the DTG printing process.

5. **Affiliate program management module**:

   - Develop or integrate a module for partners and dropshippers with the ability to automatically create and process orders.

   - Add an interface for managing affiliate orders, including sales statistics, reports, and commission calculations.

6. **Integration of accounting and analytics system**:

   - Integrate an analytics system for tracking sales, product popularity, and advertising campaign effectiveness.

   - Connect Google Analytics, CRM system for customer management and order analytics.

7. **User interface optimization**:

   - Update the UX/UI design of the site to improve navigation and interaction with the platform.

   - Optimize the mobile version of the site for working with customization and orders from mobile devices.

8. **Support for multitasking and multilingualism**:

   - Ensure support for working with multiple currencies and languages for selling products internationally.

   - Set up an automatic content translation system for different regions (configuration via OpenCart language files).

#### **Technical Requirements**:

- **Programming languages**: PHP, JavaScript (jQuery).

- **Database management system**: MySQL.

- **API integrations**: Shopify API, WooCommerce API, Etsy API, Amazon MWS, eBay API.

- **Technologies**: HTML5, CSS3 (SCSS/LESS for styling), AJAX.

- **OpenCart versions**: Ensure that the site is compatible with the latest versions of OpenCart and third-party modules.

#### **Deadlines and Budget**:

- Preliminary assessment of the implementation timelines for each task.

- Provision of stage reports on the work done.

#### **Functional tests and debugging**:

- Conduct complete testing of integrations and functionality of product customization.

- Ensure verification of all integrations with e-commerce platforms and marketplaces in real usage scenarios.

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