Project Overview We are looking for an experienced developer or development team to build an MVP cross-border e-commerce website. The platform will allow international users to browse and purchase products sourced from Chinese suppliers or marketplaces. This project focuses on building a clean, scalable MVP version that can be expanded in future phases. Core Features 1. User-facing shopping website (responsive for desktop and mobile) 2. Product listing system (manual import or supplier feed integration) 3. Product detail pages with images, pricing, and descriptions 4. Shopping cart and checkout flow 5. User account system (basic login / order history) 6. Admin dashboard for managing products, orders, and users Payment Integration - Integration with third-party payment gateways (e.g. Stripe, PayPal, or similar) - Support for international credit/debit card payments - Secure checkout and payment confirmation - Multi-currency support (USD as default, expandable later) Logistics & Shipping - Basic shipping logic based on destination country and weight - Integration with international shipping providers or logistics APIs (optional for MVP) - Order status and tracking number display for users - Admin-side order fulfillment status management Technical Requirements - Frontend: React / Vue / similar modern framework - Backend: Node.js / Python / PHP (developer recommendation acceptable) - Database: MySQL / PostgreSQL - RESTful API architecture - Clean, well-documented code Project Scope - This is an MVP project - Advanced automation, supplier optimization, or bulk order processing will be handled in later phases - No scraping or unauthorized data access is required for this project Deliverables - Fully functional MVP website - Source code and deployment instructions - Basic testing and bug fixing - Assistance with deployment to cloud hosting (AWS / Alibaba Cloud / similar) Please include in your proposal - Relevant e-commerce or cross-border project experience - Suggested technology stack - Estimated timeline and milestones - Any assumptions or limitations for the MVP