1. Project Objectives - Move Forceusa.co.za from php to Shopify • Migrate from custom PHP to Shopify • Preserve SEO rankings and URLs • Improve site speed, UX, and conversion • Simplify backend operations • Enable easy product, pricing, and promotion management • Support large fitness equipment products and accessories ⸻ 2. Scope of Work (Mandatory) 2.1 Shopify Setup • Create Shopify store (client-owned) • Configure: • ZAR currency • South African VAT • Business information • Recommend appropriate Shopify plan ⸻ 2.2 Theme & UX • Recommend and implement a Shopify theme suitable for large, high-value products • Customise theme to match Force USA branding • Responsive (mobile-first) • UX focus on: • Product comparison • Clear specs & dimensions • Trust indicators (warranty, delivery, support) ⸻ 2.3 Product Migration • Migrate: • Products • Variants • SKUs • Prices • Product images • Categories → Collections • Exclude obsolete products • Ensure clean product data (no duplicates) Developer to confirm max product & variant count supported ⸻ 2.4 Custom Logic Replacement Replace PHP functionality with Shopify-native features or apps:No custom checkout hacks allowed. Existing Function Shopify Solution Required Bundled products Bundles app Dealer / trade pricing B2B or wholesale pricing app Shipping logic Shopify shipping + courier rules Quote requests Custom form / app Promotions Shopify discount ⸻ 2.5 Payments & Shipping (SA) • Integrate: • PayFast / Yoco / Peach Payments • Shipping: • Weight-based rules • Flat-rate / courier-based rules • Manual quote option for oversized items • Test checkout thoroughly ⸻ 3. SEO & Redirects (CRITICAL) This section is non-negotiable • Export all existing URLs • Create 301 redirects from PHP URLs → Shopify URLs • Preserve: • Meta titles • Meta descriptions • Image alt text • Ensure no traffic loss on launch Developer must describe how redirects will be implemented and tested. ⸻ 4. Customers & Orders • Migrate customers (email, addresses) • Historical orders: • Last 1–2 years (read-only) • Account activation emails to customers • Passwords not migrated (Shopify limitation) ⸻ 5. Testing & QA Developer must test: • Checkout & payments • Shipping calculations • VAT correctness • Mobile UX • Emails & notifications • Error handling Provide a testing checklist. ⸻ 6. Launch & Post-Launch • DNS switch to Shopify • SSL verification • Monitor 404 errors • Fix launch bugs • 30-day post-launch support included ⸻ 7. Timeline Expected: • Build & migration: 4–6 weeks • Developer to provide a milestone plan ⸻ 8. Budget Guidance Please quote within: R45,000 – R100,000 (once-off) Quote must break down: • Build • Migration • SEO • Apps • Ongoing costs ⸻ 9. Deliverables • Fully functional Shopify store • Admin access & handover • Staff training session • Documentation • App list & monthly costs ⸻ 10. Required in Your Proposal Developers must include: 1. Similar Shopify migration examples 2. Shopify certifications (if any) 3. Detailed cost breakdown 4. Timeline with milestones 5. Risks & assumptions 6. Post-launch support terms ⸻ 11. Explicit Exclusions • No custom checkout modifications • No proprietary lock-in • No incomplete SEO migration • No vague “phase 2” items without cost