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  • $15 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (1 job)
    Greetings! I'm Shah Jahan, a versatile Full-Stack Web Developer with a specialization in WordPress, E-commerce, and Web Design. With a robust skill set and [X] years of experience, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and creative flair to every project. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞: Full-Stack Prowess: As a Full-Stack Developer, I'm proficient in both front-end and back-end technologies, ensuring a comprehensive and cohesive approach to web development. WordPress Mastery: I excel in harnessing the power of WordPress to create stunning, high-performance websites. Whether you need a customized theme, plugin development, or WordPress optimization, I've got you covered. E-commerce Excellence: Specializing in E-commerce solutions, I design and develop secure and user-friendly online stores. From seamless checkout processes to robust inventory management, I ensure a top-notch shopping experience. Creative Web Design: My passion for design extends to crafting visually appealing and responsive websites. I believe in creating not just websites but digital experiences that captivate and engage users. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐞: 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝: Explore my portfolio to witness successful projects spanning diverse industries, showcasing my ability to deliver exceptional results. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡: I value open communication and collaboration. Your input is integral throughout the development process to ensure the final product aligns perfectly with your vision. 𝐒𝐄𝐎 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬: Every website I create is built with SEO best practices in mind, ensuring maximum visibility and a strong online presence. Let's collaborate to turn your web development aspirations into reality. Whether it's a WordPress site, an E-commerce platform, or a creatively designed website, I'm here to bring your ideas to life. Contact me, and let's embark on a journey of digital excellence together!
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    Page Speed Optimization
    Set Up Shopify Site
    Shopify Development
    Shopify Website Design
    Learning Management System
    JavaScript
    HTML
    CSS
    Landing Page
    Web Development
    Web Design
    Ecommerce Website
    WordPress
    Search Engine Optimization
  • $10 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (12 jobs)
    From 8 years, I am working in Data entry, MS office, E-commerce, Transcription, Web scraping and Research. I am accustomed to working with all sorts of products and services, and in a variety of industries. I have managed to scrap over 10,000 products and hundreds of products listed on different eStores. My aim is to provide excellent service, with timely, accurate, and professional results. ~ eBay, Amazon, Magento, Shopify product listing ~ Admin Assistant ~ Data Entry ~ Data Mining ~ Document Conversion ~ Internet Research ~ Typing documents (Typing speed 40 WPM) ~ Mailing List Development ~ Email marketing (finding and contacting emails) ~ Virtual Assistant ~ Word Data Entry ~ PDF to Word conversion ~ Excel Data Entry (Key punching) ~ Table/Pivot Table Creation ~ Graph Creation ~ PDF to Excel conversion ~ PowerPoint Presentations ~ Transcription
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    Bookkeeping
    Typing
    Amazon Webstore
    Online Sales Management
    eBay Listing
    Product Listings
    Sales & Inventory Entries
    Dropshipping
    Data Entry
    Intuit QuickBooks
    WooCommerce
    Inventory Management
  • $5 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (18 jobs)
    Are you looking to create an exact copy of any page or section from your competitor’s website? You’re in the right place! Feel free to Message me here. 1: Website copy & Transfer Services I will make exact copy of any website or page into Shopify I will transfer wordpress website to Shopify I will make clone of any website or store without getting login access I will migrate your website into shopify I will make same website design with different domain and market I will create similar website as your competitor website 2: Shopify One Product Website | Single Product Store Services with shopify I will create one product dropshipping store like branded website from scratch 3: Product Upload to Shopify I will upload bulk products to shopify via CSV file I will import product from Aliexpress to Shopify I will import products from cj dropshipping into shopify I will create product description with chatgpt 4: Shopify Store & Theme Customization I will customize your shopify theme or Store from scratch. 5: Bug Fixing & Adding any Custom Section into theme without App I will remove errors from your shopify store & will fix bugs. I will add any section into your store by shopify liquid coding mean wihtout any app 6: Shopify Virtual Assistant | Store Manager I will be your shopify Virtual Assistant (VA) & will manage your shopify store A to Z Greetings! 👋 I'm Ghafar Hussain, a Shopify Partner and certified E-commerce Website Designer. With over 500 completed Shopify websites under my belt, all rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, I'm here to assist you. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions about your store. 💼 Are you ready to skyrocket your e-commerce business to success? Look no further! As a seasoned Shopify expert with a proven track record of success, I specialize in delivering top-notch Shopify solutions tailored to your unique needs. 🤝 Let's Get Started!: Ready to take your e-commerce business to new heights? Contact me today to discuss your project requirements and goals. Together, we'll create a Shopify solution that exceeds your expectations and drives tangible results for your business. Why you Hire me? ✔️ Over 4 years of dedicated experience as a Shopify partner. ✔️ Successfully collaborated on 500+ global store projects. ✔️ Established reputation for reliability and trustworthiness. ✔️ Focus on user-friendly designs and functionalities. ✔️ Available round-the-clock 🕒 for post-project support. ✔️Committed to ensuring 100% customer satisfaction.😊 ✔️Offering unlimited revisions to guarantee your vision is realized. ✔️Backed by a 100% money-back guarantee if the work doesn't meet your expectations. 🤝Let's connect for some amazing deals. Drop me a message and let's talk! 📩 shopify website designers | shopify store design | shopify website design services | shopify designers | dropshipping shopify stores | shopify dropshipping stores |create a shopify account | shopify printify | shopify one product store | cjdropshipping | cj drop shipping com | dser 🚀Shopify | Shopify Website | Shopify Stores | Shopify dropshipping | Shopify Website Builder | Shopify Themes | Shopify Experts | Shopify Website Design | Create Shopify Store | Build Shopify Store | Shopify Web | CJ Dropshipping | Aliexpress | Dsers | Clone shopify webstore | Shopify Store Cloning Expert Needed | shopify clone | clone shopify store | clone a shopify store | clone shopify | clone shopify website | clone shopify site | clone store shopify | shopify clone site | duplicate | copy shopify | copy shopify store | duplicate shopify store | copy shopify store to new store | copy a shopify store | copy shopify website | shopify copy | shopify store copy | copy paste shopify store | duplicate shopify store free | copy store shopify | duplicate a shopify store | duplicate shopify site | duplicate store shopify | duplicate your store shopify | shopify duplicate | shopify duplicate site | Build webshop like attached | Build Shopify Website | Design Shopify Store and upload products | Shopify Clone Webiste | Need to copy this website design | Shopify store | Migration to Shopify | Duplicate Shopify product page template as regular page template | Shopify theme designer (copy paste from a competitor) | Shopify Developer needed to replicate a 🛍️ #buildmyshopifystore #openshopifystoreshopifylandingpagebuilder #shopifyecommercestore #shopifystorecreator #bestdropshippingappsforshopify #Oneproductstore #oneproductshopifystore #cjdropshipping #oneproductdropshippingstore #oneproductecommercestore #1productdropshippingstore #oneproductdropshipping #dropshipping1product #oneitemdropshippingstore #oneproductecommercewebsite #singleitemdropshippingstore #singleproductdropshipping #oneproductecommerce #cjdropshippingshopify #cjdropshippinglogin #connectshopifytoaliexpress #importfromaliexpresstshopify #integratealiexpresswithshopify #linkingaliexpresstoshopify #dsershopify #wordpress #woocommerce #Cloneshopifywebstore #ShopifyStoreCloningExpertNeeded
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    Ecommerce Backup & Migration
    Website Copy
    Store Migration
    Ecommerce Storefront Design
    Shopify Website Design
    Shopify Website Redesign
    Shopify Dropshipping
    Set Up Shopify Site
    Web Design
    Website Migration
    Website Customization
    Website Redesign
    Ecommerce Website
    Theme Customization
  • $22 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (19 jobs)
    ✅ Senior Full Stack Developer ✅ Rest API's Expert ✅ 7-year+ experience in different organizations ✅ Woocommerce full customization ✅ Shopify ✅ Lightspeed eCom ✅ React js ✅ More than 12-page builders (Elemontor Pro, Divi, Wp Bakery, behavior builders, etc.) ✅ Plugin customization in WordPress ✅ Theme customization I am a Professional Web Designer and Developer having 8 years of experience with different types of projects. I specialize in(PHP, WordPress, Shopify, Lightspeed eCom, HTML5 CSS3, BootStrap3/4, tailwind, vue js and JQuery/javascript) . I have good communication skills when dealing with clients. My focus is on CMS systems, business solutions, and e-commerce systems. I can also create and customize WordPress sites in all aspects. Also, good experience in customizing/developing WordPress plugins, and I can convert all kinds of PSDs to HTML with a responsive layout.
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    Ecommerce Website
    Web Application
    WordPress Theme
    WordPress Plugin
    MySQL
    Shopify Templates
    React
    Lightspeed Retail
    PSD to HTML
    Website
    Web Development
    JavaScript
    Squarespace
    PHP
  • $5 hourly

    • 3.0/5
    • (2 jobs)
    Welcome to my profile, now that you are here let me give you a short intro about myself. I believe that a client's trust is very valuable. I serve because i want to help and I want to be a part of my clients' milestones. I have team of Professional Web developers expertise in wordpress, shopify and wix, Graphics designers, SEO, Google my business listing and optimizations, Social media Marketers and Data Entry operators with technical skills. I will fit in with your aspirations and works with the sole objective of empowering you and your business by providing state-of-the-art website design & development services, corporate branding services, graphic design, print design, and marketing services. I develops creative solutions that build brands and connect with real people. I understands that the only constant is change. Your satisfaction is my Success and your few good words is happiness of my life. !!! Ready to start right now !!! Just Contact me and discuss your project scope. I will be my pleasure to work for you and help you making your business great!
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    Google My Business
    Google My Business Listing
    WordPress Website
    On-Page SEO
    Article Writing
    WordPress e-Commerce
    WordPress Development
    Ecommerce
    Website Customization
    Elementor
    WordPress
    Wix
    Ecommerce Website
    Landing Page
  • $5 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (1 job)
    This is muzdalfa khan. I am associated with E-commerce for over 2 years. Wholesale FBA is my strongest skill. I have a thorough understanding of the conventional Wholesale Model. I have helped many Wholesale FBA sellers Start, Manage & Scale their Wholesale FBA businesses.
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    Amazon PPC
    Amazon FBA
    Wholesale
    Amazon Listing
    Amazon Listing Optimization
    Amazon
    Amazon Webstore
  • $5 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Hello! I'm a seasoned Shopify Expert with a strong passion for creating captivating and functional online Ecommerce websites and stores. With a blend of technical expertise and creativity, I specialize in crafting custom Shopify STore that elevate businesses and engage users. Here's what you need to know about my skills and the work I excel at: Modern Ecommerce Store Plugin Integration Responsive Design SEO Optimization Website Maintenance Theme Customization Mobile Friendly Website/Store I take pride in delivering high-quality work, meeting deadlines, and providing exceptional customer service. I believe in clear and open communication throughout the entire project lifecycle to ensure that your needs and expectations are met. Let's collaborate to create a remarkable online presence that represents your brand and drives results. Get in touch today, and let's discuss how I can help you achieve your Shopify goals.
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    Shopify Website Redesign
    Shopify Website Design
    Shopify Marketing
    Set Up Shopify Site
    Shopify Dropshipping
    Shopify Theme
    Shopify SEO
    Expert
    Theme Customization
    Shopify Templates
  • $10 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Professional Web Designer with 3 Years of experience on WordPress Design & Development: Can build any kind of WordPress website. "I believe Good Communication & Experience is key to Success" ⚡EXPERTISE: ✅ Fully Functional WordPress Websites. ✅ Theme Customization & Website Customization. ✅ Plugin Customization. ✅ Landing Pages. ✅ E-commerce Websites (Woocommerce and different payment method integration). ✅ Shopify Store Setup. Theme Customizations & Premium Theme Available For Professional Look. ✅ Contact Form. ✅ Different platforms and existing websites migrate into WordPress manually. ✅ PSD to WordPress. ✅ Figma to WordPress. ✅ 100% responsive website for different devices screens. ⚡Why me: You Will Get Following Services!! ✅ Premium services With 1-Month Free Support. ✅ Provide Premium Themes and Plugins Without Charging Extra Amount. ✅ Provide technical support to clients. ✅ Customize themes to meet clients' requirements. ✅ Manage a user guide to help clients understand site features and management of the website to increase visitor satisfaction. Are you ready to elevate your project to new heights? Let's collaborate and turn your vision into reality. Let's embark on this journey together. I'm excited to bring my expertise to your project and deliver outstanding results. P.S. Your satisfaction is our priority. In the rare event that you are not completely delighted with our service, rest assured that our refund policy has got you covered. We believe in fair and transparent transactions. If for any reason you're not happy with the results, You will get a 100% Refund of your payment. Your peace of mind matters to us!
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    WordPress Plugin
    Ecommerce
    WordPress Migration
    WordPress Development
    PSD to WordPress
    PSD to HTML
    WordPress Theme
    Figma
    Website Customization
    Web Design
    Responsive Design
    Divi
    Elementor
    WordPress
  • $5 hourly

    • 4.7/5
    • (160 jobs)
    Hello i am Highly skills Web developer & web Designer. I’m full-stack developer with 12+ years of experience, specializing in PHP,WordPress,Shopify, Code-igniter and La-ravel .I have designed/developed a wide range of websites and apps using my core skills including sites for startups and small businesses. I am seeking opportunities to build websites and apps from the ground up for you or your business. - Proficient in PHP, MYSQL, Codeigniter, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, WordPress -Great experienced in WordPress plugin development 1. I am a Customer Obsessed. I would go to any extent to make sure that my client is 100% Satisfied. 2. I believe in regular communication with my clients. I make sure that all my clients are updated daily of their Project Status. 3. I provide a 24-hour Turn Around Time. My efforts would be to make sure that you get the concepts within 24 hours of your request. 4. I am Innovation hungry: I would always keep on growing with the latest technology thus giving my clients an edge over their competitors. 💎 Website Builders & CMS Platforms | Frameworks - WordPress, Shopify, Squarespace, Wix, Webflow, Weebly, Hubspot, OpenCart, PrestaShop, Magento, Framer, Drupal, GoDaddy, Google Sites, Joomla, Kajabi, Sitebuilder, Codeigniter, Laravel, Yii, CakePHP, Zend 💎 Databases - SQLite, Realm Database, MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle Database, Firebase Real-time Database 💎 Web Design Deliverables - Prototyping, Mockup, Style Guide, User Flow, Landing Page, Website, Website Redesign, Mobile App Redesign, Email Design, High Fidelity Design, Icon Design, Mobile Design, Sketching, Web Component Design, Wireframing, Website Redesign, App Redesign & Website Revamp. 💎 UX/UI Design Software - Adobe Illustrator, Adobe XD, Adobe Photoshop, Balsamiq, Figma, Sketch, InVision 💎 Front-End Development Skills - Adobe Photoshop, Google Analytics, .NET Framework, Angular, AngularJS, Bootstrap, Git, jQuery, React, Vue.js, WordPress, Node.js, SaaS, AJAX, AWS Amplify, Backbone.js, Bitbucket, BootstrapVue, Docker, Kubernetes, Next.js, Prototyping, Web Design, Animation, Landing Page, Template Markup, Web Application, Website, Website Redesign, Blog, Browser Extension, Ecommerce Website, Front-End Development, Google Chrome Extension, Responsive Design, Visualization, Web Development, WordPress Development 💎 E-commerce Platforms - Magento, Squarespace, Wix, WordPress, Shopify, Woo-Commerce, Big-commerce, Elementor, Weebly **ECommerce Development Deliverables Web Design, Landing Page, API Integration, App Development, Bug Fix, Design Enhancement, E-commerce Website, Platform Plugin, Responsive Design, Shopify Templates, Software Maintenance, Templates, Theme Customization, Theme Development, Website Customization, Website Migration, Website Optimization, WordPress Plugin 💎 Back-End Development Skills: API, Database, Database Architecture, Database Design, Database Maintenance, Software Architecture & Design, Web Service, Business Logic Layer, Data Access Layer, RESTful API, Automated Deployment Pipeline, Back-End Development, Infrastructure as Code, PHP Script, Python Script, Requirements Specification 💎 Mobile Platforms: Native App Development, Hybrid App Development, iOS, Android, Microsoft Windows, FlutterFlow, Flutter, React Native, iPadOS, tvOS, watchOS 💎Technologies: PHP, CakePHP, iOS, Android, jQuery, JavaScript, Excel VBA, Algorithms, Back-end Development, Mobile App Development, Full-stack, Back-end Architecture, MySQL, SQL, CSS, Mobile Development, Objective-C, REST APIs, Python, Security, Linux, Django, iOS SDK, Android SDK, Docker, Swift, Java, Xcode, Authentication, HTML, IT Security, Terminal, Python 2, APIs, REST, HTML5, Back-end, Containers, Task Analysis. 💎 SEO Services - On-Page SEO, Off-Page SEO, Technical SEO, Content SEO, Competitive Analysis, SEO Audit, SEO Keyword Research, SEO Performance, SEO Setup & Configuration, SEO Strategy, Link Wheel, Local SEO, SEO, SEO Backlinking, SEO Writing, Shopify SEO **Design Skills I possess: - Communicating ideas through sketches, wireframes, and mock-ups, all the way down to pixel-perfect design as needed. - Creating pixel-perfect mock-ups that give direction and guidance on the final execution. - Great user interface design skills, a sense of clean visual design, and pixel-perfect attention to detail. - Strong ability in typography, layout, and color with comfort in a broad range of styles. - Strong Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator skills, with a strong inclination for user interaction. - Prototyping Design: Canva, Axure, Pencil, and Visio. Payment Systems ---------------------- PayPal, Stripe, Braintree, WePay, Worldpay, Authorize.Net, 2Checkout, Opayo, Payoneer I have consistently delivered projects on time and under budget, which has earned me the team lead role on several recent projects, as you'll see in my work history. I believe my skills would be ideal for your project. Thank you, Yasir Tayyab khayyam
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    Magento
    OpenCart
    Web Design
    AJAX
    SQL
    CSS
    HTML5
    JavaScript
    MySQL
    Laravel
    CodeIgniter
    WordPress
    PHP
    Web Development
  • $3 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Hi, I'm Abdul Mateen, a dedicated Shopify expert with a passion for creating and optimizing e-commerce solutions. With hands-on experience at Oneclick E-commerce, I specialize in store setup, customization, and performance enhancement to boost online sales. My expertise extends to team management, making me a versatile professional in the e-commerce industry. Alongside my technical skills, I hold a Master's degree in Islamic Studies and bring a disciplined, detail-oriented approach to every project. I'm committed to delivering high-quality work and helping businesses achieve their goals effectively. Let’s work together to bring your vision to life.
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    Shopify Apps
    Set Up Shopify Site
    Shopify Marketing
    Shopify Theme
    Shopify Website Design
    Shopify Website Redesign
    Shopify SEO
    Ecommerce
    Shopify Dropshipping
    Ecommerce Website
    Shopify Development
  • $10 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (1 job)
    It's me, Arsalan; I have been a freelance Full Stack Web Developer for 4+ years. I have all the necessary skills WordPress / Shopify Web Development and Designs, while working with different companies developing high-quality websites to grow their business. I've excellent experience in creating Pixel perfect, Fast loading, Responsive and Cross browser compatible sites with 100% client satisfaction. My Services includes ✔ WordPress ✔ WooCommerce ✔ WordPress Premium Themes Customizations ✔ Error Handling and Debugging ( Server Errors, CMS Conflicts, PHP core) ✔ Shopify store design from scratch (PSD to .Liquid) ✔ Liquid coding ✔ PSD To Real Website. ✔ Theme Customization ✔ 100% responsive design ✔ Inventory uploading ✔ Custom Coding ✔ Fully responsive Design ✔Apps integration and development ✔ Admin Dashboard handling And Many More... I am also expert to work with following supporting technical skills too ✸ Bootstrap 4/5 ✸ HTML5, CSS3, Responsive design ✸ TailwindCSS ✸ PHP ✸ Jquery ✸ Clickfunnels 🌟 Apart from design and development of your Online store, I can provide service of its ongoing maintenance 🌟 ⏩ LET'S CREATE A WEBSITE TOGETHER! Thanks!
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    Shopify Templates
    WordPress Landing Page
    Tailwind CSS
    Bootstrap
    Shopify Apps
    Shopify Plus
    Shopify Theme
    WordPress e-Commerce
    WordPress Website
    WordPress SEO Plugin
    WordPress Bug Fix
    HTML5
    WordPress Theme
    WordPress
    CSS 3
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