Shoply Store Overhaul

Client: Shoply (E-Commerce Retailer)
Project Duration: 4 Months
Role: Senior Frontend Developer
Tools Used: React, Tailwind CSS, Next.js, Lighthouse

Overview

Shoply, a growing e-commerce retailer, faced challenges with slow site performance, poor mobile responsiveness, and an outdated user experience that led to high bounce rates. The company needed a complete frontend overhaul to improve conversion rates, enhance user engagement, and optimize site performance.

Challenges

  • Slow page load times, leading to high abandonment rates.


  • Poor mobile experience, resulting in lost sales opportunities.


  • Outdated UI/UX that didn’t align with modern e-commerce standards.


  • Inefficient codebase, making maintenance and updates difficult.

Solution

  • Performance Optimization: Implemented Next.js for server-side rendering (SSR).


  • Mobile-First Redesign: Introduced a responsive, modern UI using Tailwind CSS.


  • Streamlined Checkout Flow: Simplified the checkout process, reducing cart abandonment.


  • Component-Based Architecture: Refactored the frontend using reusable React components for easier scalability and maintenance.

Results

  • 25% Increase in Sales: Faster performance and improved UX led to higher conversions.

  • 40% Faster Page Load Times: Implemented best practices for asset optimization and lazy loading.

  • Mobile Engagement Boost: The redesigned mobile experience reduced bounce rates by 35%.

  • Scalability & Maintainability: The new component-based architecture simplified future updates and feature additions.

The Shoply Store Overhaul significantly improved the retailer’s online presence, resulting in better user engagement, higher conversions, and a more efficient development workflow. The new frontend architecture ensures long-term scalability and sets the foundation for future enhancements.

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