Note: Budget is strictly $250. Apply only if you are 100% comfortable with the budget and after fully understanding the project description below. I am looking for a highly skilled and experienced WordPress e-commerce developer to design and build a sophisticated, high-performance online store dedicated to selling premium perfumes globally. The platform must be extremely lightweight, fully SEO-optimized, and engineered for high-volume sales and superior user experience (UX). We require a modern, attractive UI/UX to reflect the luxury nature of the product. The successful candidate will deliver a solution that is robust, flexible for easy self-management, and adheres to the highest standards of speed and search engine performance. A portfolio demonstrating measurable results in site speed (Core Web Vitals) and high-conversion e-commerce design is mandatory. Core Requirements & Technical Deliverables: Performance, Speed, & SEO (Non-Negotiable) The site must be built for maximum speed and search visibility across all device types. I want the websit to be strictly build on legit legal free wordpress themes, I dont want any nulled or cracked themes. Extreme Lightweight Architecture: Implementation must prioritize minimal code, efficient CSS/JS loading, and optimized assets (using modern formats like WebP) to achieve excellent Core Web Vitals scores (LCP, FID, CLS). Caching Strategy: Implementation and configuration of a robust caching system (e.g., LiteSpeed Cache, WP Rocket) and CDN (e.g., Cloudflare) to ensure global, instant loading speeds. Full On-Page SEO Implementation: Setup of an advanced SEO plugin (e.g., Rank Math or Yoast SEO Premium). Proper implementation of Product Schema Markup for rich results. Optimized URL structure, title tags, and meta descriptions across all pages and products. Hosting Recommendation: Provide expert advice on a scalable, high-performance hosting environment capable of handling global e-commerce traffic. 2. E-commerce & Backend Management The solution must use WooCommerce and provide the owner with 100% intuitive control over all business functions. Global Sales Capability: Full setup for international sales, including: Multi-currency support and accurate dynamic conversion display. Flexible, detailed shipping zone and carrier rate configurations. Compliance with global e-commerce regulations (GDPR/CCPA privacy). Seamless Payment Processing: Integration with secure, international payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay) and any region-specific processors required. Comprehensive Backend Flexibility: Effortless product lifecycle management (create, edit, duplicate, activate/disable, manage product variations). Real-time inventory management with low-stock threshold alerts. Robust sales analytics and reporting functionality (by product, date range, customer segment). Flexible system for creating and managing discount codes, coupons, and cart rules. Efficient management of product tags, categories, and attributes for filtering. 3. User Experience (UX), Design, & Shopping Experience The site must offer a modern, highly attractive, and friction-free shopping journey. Modern UI/UX: A clean, elegant, and premium aesthetic that enhances the perception of a luxury perfume product. Mobile-First Design: Flawless and highly optimized responsiveness on all mobile devices. Instant Search & Filters: Implementation of an instant, predictive, and typo-tolerant search solution (e.g., using Algolia, ElasticSearch, or a premium plugin). Extensive, fast filtering options on the shop and category pages (e.g., filter by scent notes, price, concentration, brand, size). Dedicated Product Landing Pages: Each product must have a high-conversion landing page designed to effectively present the product details, imagery, reviews, and secure the sale. Simplified Checkout: A single-page, high-conversion checkout process with clear progress indicators and minimal steps. Ideal Candidate Profile 5+ years of verifiable professional experience developing and optimizing WordPress/WooCommerce sites for speed and scale. Expert knowledge of Wordpress PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript standards. Proven ability to integrate third-party APIs (payment processors, search solutions). Strong understanding of security best practices in e-commerce. Excellent communication skills and commitment to meeting project deadlines.