WordPress - WooCommerce Marketplace and Installer Network Development

**WordPress Multi-Vendor Marketplace with Installer Network - ITBay.com.au**

Please do not send standard responses. Please go through the document in full with the budget requested, respond only if you are technically and commercially OK to deliver!

**Project Overview:**
We need an experienced WordPress developer to build a comprehensive dropshipping marketplace that connects customers with professional installers for security systems, IT equipment, audio-visual gear, and POS systems.

**Core Requirements:**

**E-commerce Foundation:**
- Multi-vendor marketplace with supplier management
- Product catalog across 4 main categories with 50+ initial products
- CSV import/export for bulk product management
- Australian GST compliance and AUD pricing
- Shopping cart, checkout, and payment processing

**Installer Marketplace:**
- Custom user roles: Customer, Installer, Supplier, Admin
- Installer registration with approval workflow
- Location-based installer matching using Australian postcodes
- Service area management and coverage mapping
- Installation service booking integrated with product purchases

**Service Management:**
- Appointment scheduling with calendar integration
- Service completion tracking and customer approval
- Commission calculation and payment tracking
- Customer review and rating system for installers

**Order & Communication:**
- Automated supplier order routing
- Australia Post tracking integration
- Support ticket system
- Email automation for order updates
- Returns management with account credits

**User Portals:**
- Customer dashboard: orders, tracking, appointments, returns
- Installer dashboard: jobs, earnings, service areas, reviews
- Admin panel: full system management

**Technical Specifications:**
- WordPress with WooCommerce foundation
- Responsive design for all devices
- Australian hosting recommended
- Performance optimization (sub-3 second load times)
- Security implementation and backup systems

**Timeline:** 30 days across 3 milestones
**Budget:** Please provide your estimate

**Required Skills:**
- Advanced WordPress/WooCommerce development
- Multi-vendor marketplace experience
- Custom user role implementation
- API integration (Australia Post)
- Australian e-commerce compliance knowledge

Note -
-Please include examples of similar marketplace projects and your proposed technical approach.
-Plugins and Customization requirements are upto the developers to suggest.
-We can buy any suggested plugin for the project if customization is not an option!