Build an e-commerce marketplace within the trades industry for Tool Tradez

Prepared for

Ashley Hanson

,

Director

,

October 18, 2024
1011
By Chris Allen
Why this project

Overview

Project brief

Having identified a niche within the trades industry to provide a C2C marketplace, the outline of the project is to allow users to sell and purchase trading material through a marketplace. The MVP will use the core functionality and design principles from marketplaces such as Depop and Etsy.

Objectives

The goal of this project is to create a simple but on trend marketplace that allows it’s user to sell and buy products from within the trades industry. The front-end will provide the essential tools for users to buy products, create a store and manage listing. The admin area will provide you a place to manage the the user’s listings, buying process and payment processes whilst keeping the look and feel consistant.

By the end of this project

Key Details

Notes : This website development will adhere to the following requirements:

Note: This website development will adhere to the following requirements:

Research & Discovery

  • Complete list of functional requirements for the service.
  • Provide a list of applications and digital requirements with the associated cost.
  • The client provides branding material or direction to build the basic style guide.

Design

  • A maximum of 3 revisions will be accepted before we finalise the development.

Webflow Development

  • The Webflow framework will be developed within the Webflow hosting environment and include e-commerce, SEO, security and content delivery.
  • The content management system will provide the data structure, page templates and the framework for the third-party applications.
  • The vital third-party applications that will be required for the marketplace include:
    • Data storage
    • Data Filtering
    • User accounts and permissions
    • Data Automation
    • Communication
    • Review and Ratings
    • Transactional emails
    • Payments

Development

  • The maximum number of static pages that will be allowed is 8 .
  • The maximum number of marketplace pages that will be allowed is 10.
  • The maximum number of e-commerce pages that will be allowed is 10.
  • The maximum number of account pages that will be allowed is 10.
  • The content for this project will be provided by client.
  • Basic SEO will be applied in co-operation with the client's input.

Testing

  • The third-party integration will include marketplace, e-commerce and. account applications. Google sitemaps, analytics and search console. Also chatbots and tracking codes.
  • Once you are ready to go live, we will walk you through the setup and functionaity with a 6 hour training session.
  • After your site is live, we will provide you with another 8 hours of free aftercare to ensure a smooth transition.

This proposal does not currently include:

  • Ongoing content population beyond agreed pages
  • Copywriting beyond light refinement
  • Third-party integrations unless specified
  • Ongoing support beyond launch
Research & Discovery

Functionality specification

Digital requirements

Competitor analysis

Key assets

Style guide

Design

Branding

Sitemap

Wireframes

Revisions

Webflow Development

Framework

Content editor

Third-party applications

Design style

Desktop layout

Tablet layout

Mobile layout

Content

SEO

Testing

Layouts

Integrations

Review

Support

Training

Hosting

Aftercare

Process

1. Research & discovery

— Est. time 1 week

We’ll align on goals, requirements, and priorities to set a clear direction for the project.

2. Design

— Est. time 2 week

We’ll define the site structure and layout through a clear sitemap and wireframes.

3. Development

— Est. time 6 week

We’ll build the website using reusable sections and styles based on the approved design.

4. Testing

— Est. time 2 week

We’ll test, refine, and prepare the site for launch, ensuring everything works as expected.

About me

Creating clean, maintainable Webflow sites that balance design quality with long-term usability.

"We worked with Chris to create a website to sit along side our new app ttagz. Chris was great to work with, always available and produce great work. Would for sure work with him again!"

CMO

Jame Laden

Creating clean, maintainable Webflow sites that balance design quality with long-term usability.

"Chris is super responsive, reliable, friendly and really efficient. With any website updates needed Chris was always professional and ready to take on the task."

Co-Founder

Adi Hristov

Package and Pricing

Research & discovery
£
899
31.8.24
>
18.9.24
Branding
£
7.7.25 > 25.7.25
Sitemap/Wireframes
£
1500
11.9.24
>
1.10.24
Development
£
6000
13.10.24
>
18.10.24
Testing
£
3000
30.10.24
>
14.11.24
Migration
£0
Jan 11, 2050
SEO Strategy
£0
Jan 11, 2050
SEO Audit
£0
Jan 11, 2050
SEO Audit Resolution
£0
Jan 11, 2050
Component Development
£

Total cost:

£

23,961

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Finer details

Project scope

Any additional features or other changes to requirements may affect the timeline and costs laid out in the tables above, and will require a separate change order document.

Ownership

All works produced as a result of the above will become the sole intellectual property of Tool Tradez. I reserve the right to use visual representations of part of my portfolio.

Payment

Payment may be made by bank transfer or credit card. Credit card payments are subject to an additional 2.5% convenience fee.