Project:
Ecommerce website Design
Role:
WordPress Developer
Duration:
4 months
Project Vision
DecentCrowd aims to create a transparent, secure, and user-friendly crowdfunding platform that empowers communities. By leveraging blockchain technology, we prioritize privacy, real-time tracking, and ease of use to help individuals support causes they care about with confidence and clarity.
Challenges
- User Education
- Trust and Security
- User Experience Optimization
Kickoff
An ecommerce website for a fashion enthusiast in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria.
- Hosting and Domain
- WordPress Installation
- SSL Certification
- Themes and Plugins
Meet the Team
Ahmed
Executive Assistant | Startup Grower Enthusiast | Cybersecurity Awareness Volunteer | Remote Work Advocator.
Hauwa
Certified Lawyer | Fashion Entrepreneur | Creative Director | Fashion Content Creator focus on entrepreneur development.
Sanni
UX Designer with a focus on user-friendly design • Recently designed DecentCrowd.
Competitive Analysis
During the competitive analysis, I reviewed several e-commerce sites within the fashion industry to understand prevailing trends and best practices. High-quality imagery and mobile-responsive designs emerged as essential elements, as competitors leaned on these features to enhance visual appeal and attract buyers.
Additionally, intuitive navigation and robust search options were key factors in providing a seamless shopping experience. Observing these, I prioritized SSL certification for user trust and flexible customization to align with unique brand identities, ensuring these features were fully supported by WordPress themes and plugins.
Preparing the Journey
In preparing this project, I prioritized setting up foundational elements essential to a successful e-commerce website. This began with configuring hosting and domain services, ensuring a stable online presence, and securing the site with an SSL certificate to build customer trust. After installing WordPress, I carefully selected themes and plugins that best matched the brand’s aesthetic and functionality goals. Customization was key to reflecting the unique identity of the fashion design company, tailoring each page to be visually engaging and user-friendly.
Product Successes
The product was a success, achieving significant sales growth and receiving positive feedback from customers for its quality and design. It also helped increase brand visibility and customer engagement through effective email marketing automation and retargeting campaigns.
What I learned
My experiences enhanced my technical skills in web design through tasks like hosting setup, SSL configuration, and WordPress customization. Simultaneously, managing influencer outreach and project coordination improved my project management abilities, emphasizing customer engagement and problem-solving. This integrated approach equipped me with a comprehensive toolkit to excel in both web design and project management, fostering efficiency, creativity, and successful project outcomes.