E-Commerce Developer & SEO Specialist Needed for Website Enhancement (API Integration, Plugins & Visibility) **Project Overview:** I am looking for an experienced Full-Stack Developer or E-Commerce Specialist to upgrade my current online store. The primary goal of this project is to significantly improve the website’s search engine visibility (SEO), integrate necessary third-party APIs for smoother operations, and manage/optimize plugins for better performance and user experience. **Key Responsibilities:** * **SEO & Visibility Enhancement:** * Conduct a full technical SEO audit and fix broken links, slow loading speeds, and crawl errors. * Optimize meta tags, product descriptions, and images for relevant keywords. * Implement schema markup (rich snippets) to improve visibility in search results. * Ensure the site is fully mobile-responsive and passes Core Web Vitals assessments. * **API Integration:** * Integrate third-party APIs (e.g., Payment Gateways, Shipping Providers, Inventory Management, or CRM tools) into the existing platform. * Ensure data flows seamlessly between the website and external systems without errors. * Troubleshoot and fix any existing API connection issues. * **Plugin Management & Development:** * Install, configure, and update necessary plugins/extensions to add new features. * Remove or replace outdated/bloated plugins that are slowing down the site. * Customise existing plugin functionality to better fit specific business needs if required. * **General Website Maintenance:** * Fix any UI/UX bugs that hinder the customer journey. * Ensure security protocols (SSL, firewalls) are up to date. **Required Skills & Experience:** * Proven experience with [Insert Your Platform here, e.g., WordPress/WooCommerce, Shopify, Magento, Custom PHP]. * Strong knowledge of Technical and On-Page SEO (Google Search Console, Analytics, SEMrush/Ahrefs). * Experience with RESTful/SOAP API integration and documentation. * Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and PHP (or relevant backend language). * Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and improve site speed. Deliverables: 1. A fully optimized e-commerce site with improved PageSpeed scores. 2. Successful integration and testing of required APIs. 3. A documented SEO strategy report and implementation. 4. A bug-free, streamlined plugin environment. To Apply: Please share: 1. Examples of e-commerce sites you have optimized or developed. 2. A brief explanation of your approach to SEO for e-commerce. 3. Your availability to start.