Plan to Develop an E-commerce Website

# Daily Plan to Develop an E-commerce Website for a Garment Factory

## **Objective:**
Develop a fully functional e-commerce website for a garment factory using WordPress.

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## **Today’s Plan**

### **1. Initial Setup and Planning (1-2 Hours)**
– **Understand Requirements:**
– Define product categories (e.g., Men, Women, Kids, etc.).
– Note the required features (e.g., payment gateways, filters, customizations).
– **Choose the Platform:**
– Ensure WordPress and WooCommerce are installed.
– **Select a Suitable Theme:**
– Pick a responsive and visually appealing e-commerce theme (e.g., Astra, Flatsome, OceanWP).

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### **2. Install Necessary Plugins (1 Hour)**
– **Essential Plugins:**
– WooCommerce: For e-commerce functionalities.
– Elementor/Divi Builder: For easy page customization.
– Yoast SEO: For SEO optimization.
– WP Super Cache: To improve loading speed.
– WooCommerce Stripe/PayPal Gateway: For payment integration.
– RankMath: For SEO enhancements.

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### **3. Customize Theme and Layout (2-3 Hours)**
– Customize the header, footer, and homepage using the theme options or page builder.
– Create navigation menus for categories like:
– Men, Women, Kids
– Offers, New Arrivals, About Us, Contact Us
– Add a slider or banner for showcasing top products/offers on the homepage.

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### **4. Add Products (2 Hours)**
– Create categories for the products (e.g., T-shirts, Jeans, Sarees).
– Add at least 10 sample products with:
– High-quality images
– Product descriptions
– Pricing and SKU codes
– Stock availability

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### **5. Set Up Payment and Shipping Options (1 Hour)**
– Configure payment gateways (e.g., PayPal, Stripe).
– Set up shipping zones and rates.
– Enable Cash on Delivery (if required).

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### **6. Optimize Website for Speed and SEO (1 Hour)**
– Optimize images using a plugin like Smush.
– Test website speed using GTMetrix or PageSpeed Insights.
– Ensure all meta titles, descriptions, and tags are set for products and pages.

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### **7. Final Testing and Adjustments (1-2 Hours)**
– Test the entire purchase flow: Add to Cart → Checkout → Payment.
– Ensure mobile responsiveness and cross-browser compatibility.
– Fix any design or functionality issues.

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### **8. Backup and Go Live (30 Minutes)**
– Install a backup plugin like UpdraftPlus.
– Save a backup of the website.
– Launch the website.

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## **Notes:**
– Keep regular breaks to maintain productivity.
– Use placeholder content for any missing information and update later.
– Communicate with the client for feedback at the end of the day.

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### **End Goal for Today:**
A functional, client-ready e-commerce website with basic features and design in place.