PrestaShop
What is PrestaShop?
PrestaShop is an ecommerce website builder you can use to create and manage your own online store. The platform makes it easy to set up online payments, shopping carts, product listings, and more. It also has a marketplace full of custom add-ons and themes you can use to add features to your ecommerce site.
How do you hire a PrestaShop developer?
You can source PrestaShop talent on Upwork by following these three steps:
- Write a project description. You’ll want to determine your scope of work and the skills and requirements you are looking for in a PrestaShop developer.
- Post it on Upwork. Once you’ve written a project description, post it to Upwork. Simply follow the prompts to help you input the information you collected to scope out your project.
- Shortlist and interview PrestaShop developers. Once the proposals start coming in, create a shortlist of the professionals you want to interview.
Of these three steps, your project description is where you will determine your scope of work and the specific type of PrestaShop developer you need to complete your project.
How much does it cost to hire a PrestaShop developer?
Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.
- An experienced PrestaShop developer may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
- A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their PrestaShop services more competitively.
Rates typically charged by PrestaShop developers on Upwork are:
- Beginner: $14 per hour
- Intermediate: $27 per hour
- Advanced: $105 per hour
Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.
How do you write a PrestaShop developer job post?
Your job post is your chance to describe your project scope, budget, and talent needs. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.
Job post title
Create a simple title that describes exactly what you’re looking for. The idea is to target the keywords that your ideal candidate is likely to type into a job search bar to find your project. Here are some sample PrestaShop job post titles:
- PrestaShop web designer needed for an online supplement store
- Need a PrestaShop developer to build a custom add-on for my ecommerce website
- Need help setting up an online retail store with PrestaShop
Project description
An effective PrestaShop job post should include:
- Scope of work: From custom PrestaShop add-ons to themes, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
- Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
- Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries or developer tools, mention this here.
- Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.
PrestaShop developer job responsibilities
Here are some examples of PrestaShop developer job responsibilities:
- Build an online store with PrestaShop
- Design the site layout and user experience
- Write custom code as necessary to implement custom store features
- Keep themes and add-ons up- to- date
PrestaShop developer job requirements and qualifications
Be sure to include any requirements and qualifications you’re looking for in a PrestaShop developer. Here are some examples:
- PrestaShop
- Web design and development
- PrestaShop technologies (e.g., JavaScript, HTML, CSS, MySQL)