Automotive E-Commerce Website Development- Google Merchant Center Approval

Shopify Automotive E-Commerce Website – 7-Day Delivery – GMC, Product Feed, Fitment & Dropshipping We are looking for an experienced Shopify automotive e-commerce developer/agency to build and launch Quality Absolutes Auto, a U.S.-based automotive parts and accessories e-commerce store. MAXIMUM PROJECT DEVELOPMENT TIME: 7 CALENDAR DAYS Please apply only if you have the experience and availability to begin immediately and deliver the complete agreed Shopify website within 7 calendar days of contract start. We already have: Established U.S. business Domain and branding Approved automotive supplier/dealer account Supplier product catalog/feed SKU UPC/GTIN Product categories Product names Inventory/ON_HAND MAP pricing Dealer pricing Shipping data MSRP Product/fitment information Our fulfillment model is: Customer → Shopify Store → Order → Supplier → Direct Shipment to Customer Required Scope The developer will build and configure a professional Shopify automotive parts store, including: Professional automotive website design Mobile-responsive design Homepage Product/collection pages Automotive category structure Product search and filtering Year / Make / Model vehicle fitment Product fitment/compatibility information Supplier product-feed import SKU and UPC/GTIN mapping Product images MAP/MSRP pricing configuration Inventory/ON_HAND synchronization Out-of-stock handling Dropship order workflow Customer accounts Shopify checkout Payment configuration Shipping configuration Order tracking Returns/RMA functionality Warranty information Basic fraud/security configuration Technical SEO Product structured data/schema Google Analytics 4 Google Search Console Google Merchant Center Google Shopping / Free Listings Google Ads Microsoft Merchant Center readiness Meta Pixel where applicable The architecture must allow additional automotive suppliers to be added later. Automotive Fitment — Important Customers must be able to find compatible products using: Year → Make → Model → Trim/Engine where applicable Preference will be given to developers with demonstrated automotive Shopify experience involving: Year/Make/Model, ACES/PIES, automotive catalogs, fitment databases and large supplier feeds. Do not simply propose installing an app without explaining how supplier fitment data will be mapped and maintained. Supplier Feed & Inventory We have supplier product data that must be imported into Shopify. The developer must establish an efficient method for maintaining: Product data + inventory + pricing + availability without requiring us to manually update thousands of products. Supplier dealer/wholesale pricing is confidential and must never be displayed publicly. The developer must explain how inventory synchronization will work and how frequently it can be updated. MAP Pricing Our supplier maintains a Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy. The Shopify implementation and external product feeds must respect MAP pricing. Dealer cost must remain private. Website prices, Google Merchant Center prices and applicable advertising feeds must remain consistent. GOOGLE MERCHANT CENTER — PRIMARY ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENT Google Merchant Center compliance and approval/eligibility are major requirements of this project. The developer is responsible for properly preparing and configuring: Shopify → Google Merchant Center integration Domain verification/claiming Product feed GTIN/UPC Brand Product titles/descriptions Product images Price Availability Condition Shipping Applicable tax settings Business/contact information Website/feed consistency Secure checkout Required customer-facing policies Google Free Listings Google Shopping readiness The developer must troubleshoot and correct developer-controlled issues involving: Misrepresentation, Website Needs Improvement, price mismatch, availability mismatch, feed errors, product disapprovals, broken URLs, missing website information, or technical configuration problems. Important GMC Timing Provision The complete Shopify website and Google Merchant Center configuration/submission must be completed within the 7-day project development period. We understand that Google's review/approval process may extend beyond the 7-day development period. Therefore, if Google Merchant Center review continues beyond Day 7, the developer must remain available to resolve any website-, feed-, or implementation-related GMC issues identified by Google until the agreed acceptance criteria are satisfied. The developer is not responsible for issues solely outside their control, such as our identity/business verification, supplier authorization, inaccurate information supplied by us, prohibited products, or Google's internal review timing. Required Website Pages The website must include/configure: Home Shop Brands About Us Contact Us FAQ Shipping & Delivery Returns & Refunds Warranty Cancellation Policy Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Fitment/Installation Disclaimer Authorized Dealer/Brand page Policy/legal content will be provided or finalized separately. Ownership Quality Absolutes Auto must own and control all accounts and assets, including: Shopify Domain Theme/license Apps Google Merchant Center Google Analytics Google Search Console Microsoft Merchant Center Meta/advertising accounts Product feeds Integrations Custom code Developer access should be through appropriate collaborator/user permissions. Shopify Apps Do not install paid apps without our approval. Before recommending a paid app, identify its: Purpose + price + recurring cost + reason it is necessary. We want to minimize unnecessary recurring expenses. 7-DAY DELIVERY SCHEDULE Day 1: Shopify setup, architecture, theme/design direction, collections and integration planning. Days 2–3: Website development, navigation, product templates, supplier-feed import and fitment implementation. Days 4–5: Inventory/pricing synchronization, dropship workflow, checkout, shipping, policies, SEO and integrations. Day 6: Google Merchant Center/feed configuration, Google services, testing and corrections. Day 7: Complete QA, mobile/desktop testing, checkout testing, GMC submission/readiness, bug fixes, documentation, training and handover. The website must be production-ready by the end of Day 7. Do not apply if your current workload prevents you from meeting this schedule. Required Applicant Questions Please answer the following in your proposal: Provide 2–3 automotive Shopify stores you personally developed. What exactly did you implement on those stores? Have you implemented Year/Make/Model fitment in Shopify? Have you worked with ACES/PIES? Have you integrated supplier CSV/XML/API/EDI feeds? How would you synchronize our supplier inventory with Shopify? How would you automate dropship orders and tracking? How would you maintain MAP compliance? Describe your Google Merchant Center experience. Have you resolved Misrepresentation or Website Needs Improvement issues? Which Shopify apps would you use and what are their recurring costs? Can you begin immediately and deliver the production-ready website within 7 calendar days? How many people will work on the project? What support will you provide for GMC issues discovered after Day 7? What post-launch bug-fix/warranty period is included? Generic proposals will not be considered. We are specifically looking for someone with demonstrated experience in: Shopify + Automotive E-Commerce + Vehicle Fitment + Supplier Feeds + Google Merchant Center Contract & Milestones This will be a fixed-price Upwork contract. The developer must continue addressing website/feed implementation issues identified during the initial Google Merchant Center review even if Google's review extends beyond the 7-day development period. We are looking for a developer who can complete this initial launch quickly and potentially continue working with us as we add additional automotive brands and suppliers.