Development of an online store

Technical assignment for the development of an online store

1. General project description

Goal: Development of an online store while maintaining current SEO positions, existing pages, and transitioning to a custom-built site without using templates. The new site should be similar in design and functionality to the site https://www.atbmarket.com. The primary language of the site is Ukrainian, and the secondary language is Russian. Provide a convenient and functional admin panel for managing the store. 

2. Current requirements

• Current site: Joomla
• Current SEO positions: Maintain current positions in search engines (Google).
• Existing pages: All current pages must be preserved with the retention of URLs and metadata.

3. Requirements for the new site

3.1. Technological requirements

• Programming language: PHP, the use of modern frameworks is encouraged. The code should be as clean as possible without unnecessary load, responsive, and easily readable.
• Database: MySQL or PostgreSQL. 
• No use of templates: The design must be unique, created from scratch, without using ready-made templates. 
• Responsiveness: The site must display correctly on mobile devices, tablets, and computers. 

3.2. SEO

• URL preservation: URLs of all pages must remain unchanged to avoid loss of positions. 
• Meta-data: Preserve all meta titles, meta descriptions, and keywords.
• Loading speed: Optimize the site for high page loading speed.
• Integration with Google Analytics and other analytical tools.
• Image optimization: Automatic compression of images without loss of quality to improve SEO.

3.3. Language support

• Primary language: Ukrainian. 
• Secondary language: Russian.
• Language switching: A convenient mechanism for switching between languages, with the ability to select a default language for new visitors.

3.4. Functional requirements

3.4.1. Site structure and functionality

- Home page: Responsive design with the ability to place banners and promotions. Executed in accordance with the theme of the site. 

- Product catalog:

• The ability to create and manage categories and subcategories of products.
• Filtering by categories, subcategories, price range, and other parameters. 
• Site search supporting Ukrainian and Russian languages.

- Product card:

• Support for multiple images for each product. 
• The ability to assign discounts (fixed amount or percentage).
• Product description, specifications, reviews, and rating. 
• Related products and similar products at the bottom of the page.

Cart: 

• Support for adding multiple products with the ability to edit quantities and remove products.
• Display of the total order amount considering discounts and shipping.

Checkout:

• The ability to choose a delivery and payment method.
• Support for payment of one product or several at once. 
• Automatic invoice generation for payment.

3.4.2.  Admin panel

Product management:

• Adding, editing, and deleting products.
• Mass assignment of discounts and price adjustments. 
• Import/export of products via CSV or Excel.

Category management:

• Creating, editing, and deleting categories and subcategories. 
• Linking products to categories.

Orders:

• Viewing, processing, and managing orders.
• Order statuses: «New», «Processed», «Shipped», «Completed», «Canceled». 
• The ability to print invoices and accompanying documents.

Users:

• Managing users and their roles (administrators, managers, customers).
• Order history and user activity.

Reports:

• Sales reports, by categories, by products.
• Filtering reports by dates, categories, discounts. 

3.5. Security

Protection against attacks:

• SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, and other common attacks. 

Authorization and authentication:

• Reliable authorization system with support for 2FA (two-factor authentication). 

Backup:

• Automatic backup of the database and site files.

3.6. Performance

• Caching: Setting up caching of pages and elements to speed up site performance.

3.7. Cookie management and access rights 

3.7.1. Cookie setup and management

Cookie usage policy: The site must implement the ability to inform users about the use of cookies with the option to consent to their use or refuse them.

Cookie settings: The user must have the ability to configure which cookies are saved on their device (for example, functional, analytical, advertising).

Cookie management interface: A simple and clear interface for configuring cookies with indications of cookie types and their purposes.

4. Design and usability

- Similarity to https://www.atbmarket.com:

• Focus on the design and functional elements of the ATB Market site. 
• Use of similar schemes and interface elements. 

-UI/UX: Development of a convenient and intuitive interface for users with different levels of training.

5. Testing and debugging

- Unit testing: Checking all main modules for correctness.

- Cross-browser testing: Checking the site's functionality in major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).

- Performance testing: Checking page loading speed and stability under high load. 

6. Support and documentation

- Documentation:

• Technical documentation on the code and architecture of the site (if possible).
• User manual for site administrators (if possible).

 - Support:

• Warranty service for the site for 3 months after launch.
• The possibility of concluding a contract for further maintenance and support. 

7. Deadlines and budget

 - Development time: * 3-4 months.

 - Budget: Discussed individually.

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