Ecommerce Website Developer Needed (WordPress/WooCommerce or Shopify)

We are looking for an experienced ecommerce developer or agency to build a modern, high-performance ecommerce website. Project Overview * Platform: WordPress/WooCommerce or Shopify (please recommend the best option) * Products: Approximately 500 products * Pages: Around 20 custom pages * Mobile-friendly and fully responsive design * Fast loading speed and SEO-friendly structure * Secure and scalable architecture Required Features * Product catalog with categories and filters * Product search functionality * Wishlist functionality * Customer accounts and order tracking * Discount coupons and promotions * Blog section * Contact forms * Product reviews and ratings * Email notification system * Analytics and conversion tracking Payment Gateways * Stripe * PayPal * Square * Apple Pay * Google Pay (if supported) Shipping & Tax Setup Please recommend and implement the most suitable shipping and tax solution based on best practices. We are open to suggestions regarding: * Shipping calculation plugins/apps * Tax automation tools * Multi-region shipping support AI Features (Suggestions Welcome) We are interested in incorporating AI features where they provide value. Please include recommendations and pricing for: * AI product recommendations * AI-powered search * Image search / visual product search * AI chatbot for customer support * AI-generated product descriptions * Personalized shopping experiences SEO Requirements * Technical SEO setup * Optimized URL structure * Schema markup * XML sitemap * Meta tags setup * Performance optimization Deliverables * Fully functional ecommerce website * Testing and QA * Documentation * Deployment to production * Post-launch support period Proposal Requirements Please include: 1. Recommended platform (WooCommerce or Shopify) and why. 2. Examples of similar ecommerce websites you have built. 3. Estimated timeline. 4. Estimated budget. 5. Recommended plugins/apps and third-party services. 6. Team size and project management process. We are looking for a long-term partner for ongoing maintenance and future enhancements.