Expert Joomla & Phoca Cart Developer Needed for Guided Implementation/Consulting

Posted 3 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

Hello good people, I am looking for an experienced Joomla developer because I have a very specific request. I run a website where I sell my handcrafted hot sauces and specialty spicy spirits. Currently, I process orders manually via a contact form. I now want to upgrade to a proper e-commerce setup using the Phoca Cart extension. I tried implementing it myself but hit a roadblock. Technical Environment: • CMS: Joomla [5.4.6 ] • Template Framework: Gantry 5.6.2 • Page Builder/Modules: Smart Slider The Current Setup & Problem: Every product page on my site is built using multiple Smart Slider modules stacked on top of each other. I need Phoca Cart to integrate seamlessly into this specific layout. The Workflow (CRUCIAL): I am not looking for someone to log into my site and do the work directly. I need a tutor/guide. Since I built this site myself, I am very capable of following technical instructions. Your job will be to tell me exactly what to do: "turn this setting on, add this CSS/HTML/PHP snippet here, do a template override in Gantry 5." • We will communicate via a dedicated Discord server. • We will share messages and screenshots of the Joomla backend. • We will be working on the live site. • Because we are doing this step-by-step via chat, this is a Fixed Price contract. I want us both to be relaxed without tracking hours. If it takes a month to complete everything, that is perfectly fine with me. Project Milestones: To keep the work organized, the fixed budget will be divided into 5 specific milestones. We will move to the next one only after the previous one is successfully implemented and tested. • Milestone 1: Cart, Navigation & Translation Basics Display ONLY the Phoca Cart "Add to Cart" button exactly between my existing Smart Slider modules on the product pages (likely using the Phoca Cart content plugin/shortcode). Add a new "Checkout" menu item next to the main menu. Finally, guide me on the proper way to implement Language Overrides in Joomla so I can safely translate frontend buttons to my local language without losing them during updates. • Milestone 2: Guest Checkout & Legal Compliance Configure a single-page checkout strictly for guests only (no accounts). This page must include buyer details, dynamic shipping rules (e.g., free over €30, €3 for bank transfer, €5 + product price for Next Day COD), payment options, and a field for promo codes. Additionally, implement mandatory checkboxes (e.g., Terms & Conditions) and an "I am over 18" age verification checkbox (since I sell spirits), which must be required to complete the checkout. • Milestone 3: Email Notifications Properly configure the system so that once an order is placed, both the buyer and I (the seller) receive accurate, detailed confirmation emails. • Milestone 4: Scaling to All Products Ensure the exact same system and layout logic is successfully applied to all current products, and guide me on how to easily apply it to the new products I plan to add in the future. • Milestone 5: Tracking & Analytics Setup Guide me on where and how to properly place tracking codes (Meta Pixel / TikTok Pixel / Google Analytics) specifically triggering on the 'Add to Cart' button click and on the final 'Thank You / Order Success' page, so I can accurately track my social media ad conversions. If you are a true Joomla/Phoca/Gantry expert, this will be easy consulting money for you. I am available for any questions before you accept the job. Thank you for your time, and have a great day!

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 1-3 months
    Duration
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Joomla
phoca cart extenison
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:10 to 15
  • Last viewed by client:3 weeks ago
  • Interviewing:
    3
  • Invites sent:
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  • Unanswered invites:
    1
About the client
Member since May 18, 2026
  • Serbia
    8:29 AM
  • Food & Beverage
    Individual client

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