Shopify Expert for Complete Store Development

I am looking to hire a highly experienced Shopify Expert who can guide me from zero to a fully functional, revenue-ready Shopify store. I am completely new to Shopify and want someone who can explain everything clearly, handle all technical tasks, and build the entire store end-to-end.

The ideal freelancer must have strong expertise in Shopify development, store setup, product integration, apps, UI/UX, payment gateways, SEO, and conversion-focused design.

Project Requirements
1. Consultation & Guidance
Explain Shopify basics, pricing, plans, and features in simple terms
Recommend the right theme, apps, and store structure
Guide me on product selection, branding, and store strategy
Teach me operational aspects: dashboard, orders, analytics, settings, etc.

2. Store Setup (Full End-to-End Development)

Shopify account setup & configuration
Theme installation, customization & branding
Homepage design, banners, navigation setup
Creation of all core pages:
Home
Product Pages
Collection Pages
About Us
Contact
FAQ
Shipping & Return Policies
Privacy Policy / Terms & Conditions
Product uploads (with descriptions, variants, pricing, images)

Collections setup & filtering
Responsive mobile-friendly design
Conversion-optimized layout & UI/UX
SEO-optimized meta tags, alt tags, URLs, schema

Integration of email marketing tools (optional)

3. App Integrations

Payment gateway setup (Razorpay / Stripe / PayPal etc.)
Shipping setup (Shiprocket / Pickrr or equivalent)
WhatsApp chat integration
Trust badges, reviews, upsell/cross-sell apps
Abandoned cart recovery
Basic automation setup

4. Testing & Launch

Test payments, checkout flow, speed optimization
Fix bugs, improve performance
Ensure the store is fully functional and ready for sales
Guide me through launch strategies

5. Post-Launch Support

Basic training session (video call) on store operations
7–14 days of support for minor fixes/queries
Required Experience
Proven track record of building Shopify stores from scratch
Strong knowledge of Shopify Liquid, theme customization, apps, SEO
Portfolio of at least 3–5 live Shopify websites
Excellent communication & ability to explain technical concepts simply
Strong understanding of e-commerce best practices & conversions

Deliverables

A fully built, branded, optimized Shopify store
Complete guidance and training sessions
All logins, assets, and documentation handed over at the end

How to Apply

Please apply only if you meet the above requirements.
Include the following in your proposal:
Brief introduction
Experience with Shopify
Links to your best Shopify stores
Why you are the best fit for this project