Creating a website on Shopify for the DE market

Looking for a developer:

* With real experience creating Shopify websites for the German market or EU markets.

* With understanding of legal requirements for websites in Germany.

* With attention to detail, a meticulous approach, and the ability to adapt ready-made templates.

* With examples of completed projects (preferably for DE/AT/CH).

1. Platform and structure

* Development on Shopify (using a free template — for example, Dawn or Refresh, or a paid one if selected and approved).

* Customization of the theme according to design mockups (to be provided in Figma or as visual references).

* Connecting and configuring a .de domain through a German registrar (IONOS, STRATO, etc.).

* Ensuring high loading speed, responsiveness, and stable operation on all devices.

2. Legal and regional requirements (DE)

The developer must understand and implement the following elements:

1. Mandatory pages (in German):

* Impressum (including details according to §5 TMG),

* Datenschutzerklärung (in accordance with GDPR),

* Cookie-Richtlinie,

* AGB (Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen),

* Widerrufsrecht (with Widerrufsformular),

* Contact page (with form and opt-in consent).

2. Cookie banner:

* Support for CMP (e.g., Cookiebot or Usercentrics),

* Active consent management,

* Full compliance with ePrivacy and GDPR.

* SSL certificate and https access.

* Storage of user data within the EU (compliance with GDPR requirements).

3. Content and language

* Main interface language: German (texts will be provided or approved).

* Second language: English (if possible — implement multilingualism via Shopify Translate or third-party App).

* All interface elements (buttons, emails, notifications) — in accordance with German localization.

4. Store functionality

* Product catalog with a custom card structure (photos, videos, descriptions, variations, sizes).

* Optional: a page-builder where users assemble their product configuration (to be implemented if technically feasible).

* Cart, checkout, email confirmation (in German).

* Store created based on a registered Gewerbe in Germany.

* Integration of the following payment systems:

  * Stripe (Visa, Mastercard, SEPA, Giropay, Sofort, Apple Pay),

  * PayPal Business,

  * If possible — Klarna (Buy Now Pay Later).

* Setup of automatic invoice sending via third-party Shopify Apps.

* Logistics integration — initially in a basic format: setting fixed rates and manual addition of tracking numbers.

* Support for promo codes and discounts.

* "About us" page and blog.

5. Design and visual style

* Design will be provided as mockups (Figma) or visual references.

* Full adaptation for mobile devices.

* Color palette, fonts, and graphic elements — provided.

* Visual style: modern minimalism focused on building trust with the German audience.

6. SEO and analytics

* Clean URL structure, proper H1–H3 headings, meta tags, and ALT tags for images.

* Connection to Google Search Console.

* Integration of Google Analytics via cookie consent (GDPR-friendly).

7. Communication and stages

* Communication language: Ukrainian, Russian, (German not required).

* Stages:

  1. Agreement on template and technical logic.

  2. Implementation on a test domain.

  3. Legal and functional testing.

  4. Transfer to the main domain and launch.

  5. Handing over administration instructions (how to edit products, pages, promotions, etc.).

8. Technical preferences

* Use of official Shopify Apps (avoid unstable third-party solutions).

* Avoid hard-code to maintain theme updatability.

* Documentation after project completion: minimal management instructions for content, catalog, and discounts.