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Project Title Headless WooCommerce Development (Next.js Frontend + WooCommerce Backend) for High-Scale Ecommerce Project Overview We are looking for an experienced Headless WooCommerce Developer to convert an existing WooCommerce website into a high-performance headless ecommerce architecture. The current store has approximately 3,000 products, with a roadmap to scale up to 10,000+ products. The primary objective of this project is speed, scalability, and performance. The backend must remain WooCommerce (WordPress), while the entire frontend will be rebuilt using Next.js to achieve lightning-fast load times, improved SEO, and a modern user experience. This is a serious, performance-driven project. We are not looking for theme customization or page-builder work. Core Objective <ul><li>Extremely fast page load times (Core Web Vitals focused)</li><li>Scalable architecture capable of handling 10,000+ products</li><li>Clean separation of frontend and backend (true headless setup)</li><li>SEO-friendly implementation using server-side rendering or hybrid rendering</li></ul> Existing Setup <ul><li>Platform: WordPress + WooCommerce</li><li>Product Count: ~3,000 (scaling to 10,000+)</li><li>Hosting: To be discussed (open to recommendations for performance)</li><li>Payments, taxes, inventory, and order management already handled by WooCommerce</li></ul> Target Architecture <ul><li>Frontend: Next.js (React-based, headless frontend)</li><li>Backend: WooCommerce only (no migration to Shopify, Magento, etc.)</li><li>API Layer:</li><li> </li><li class="ql-indent-1">WooCommerce REST API and/or GraphQL (WPGraphQL + WooGraphQL)</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Secure authentication (JWT or equivalent)</li><li> </li><li>Hosting:</li><li> </li><li class="ql-indent-1">Frontend: Vercel / Netlify or equivalent</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Backend: Optimized WordPress hosting</li><li> </li><li>CDN &amp; Caching: Required for optimal performance</li></ul> Scope of Work 1. Headless Architecture Setup <ul><li>Configure WooCommerce as an API-first backend</li><li>Expose products, categories, attributes, customers, and orders via API</li><li>Ensure backend is optimized for large product catalogs</li></ul> 2. Next.js Frontend Development <ul><li>Custom-built frontend (no templates)</li><li>Pages required:</li><li> </li><li class="ql-indent-1">Homepage</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Category pages</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Product detail pages</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Cart</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Checkout</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Customer account pages</li><li> </li><li>Fully responsive and mobile-optimized</li><li>Clean, scalable codebase</li></ul> 3. Performance Optimization (Critical Requirement) <ul><li>Server-side rendering (SSR) or hybrid rendering</li><li>Optimized product listing and pagination</li><li>Lazy loading and image optimization</li><li>Caching strategy for large catalogs</li><li>Target: extremely fast load times even with 10,000+ products</li></ul> 4. Cart &amp; Checkout Implementation <ul><li>Headless cart logic (WooCommerce-compatible)</li><li>Smooth, reliable checkout flow</li><li>Payment gateway integration via WooCommerce</li><li>Order creation and confirmation via API</li><li>Transactional emails must work correctly</li></ul> 5. SEO &amp; Analytics <ul><li>SEO-friendly URLs and metadata</li><li>Structured data (schema) for products</li><li>Google Analytics / GA4 compatibility</li><li>Maintain or improve current SEO performance</li></ul> 6. Security &amp; Stability <ul><li>Secure API authentication</li><li>Proper handling of customer data</li><li>Error handling and logging</li><li>Stable order processing (no lost orders)</li></ul> Key Requirements <ul><li>Proven experience with Headless WooCommerce</li><li>Strong experience with Next.js and React</li><li>Experience handling large product catalogs</li><li>Deep understanding of WooCommerce APIs</li><li>Performance optimization expertise</li><li>Ability to think beyond plugins and templates</li></ul> Nice to Have <ul><li>Experience with WPGraphQL + WooGraphQL</li><li>Experience with high-traffic ecommerce stores</li><li>Knowledge of CDN, edge caching, and performance tuning</li><li>Ability to recommend best hosting and infrastructure setup</li></ul> What to Include in Your Proposal Please include: <ol><li>Examples of headless ecommerce projects you’ve worked on</li><li>Your recommended architecture for this setup</li><li>How you would handle cart and checkout headlessly</li><li>Your approach to performance optimization for 10,000+ products</li><li>Estimated timeline and milestones</li></ol> Budget &amp; Timeline <ul><li>Budget: Open for the right expertise (quality over cost)</li><li>Timeline: Flexible, but performance and stability are non-negotiable</li></ul> Important Note This project is not suitable for beginners or developers without real headless WooCommerce experience. We are building a long-term, scalable ecommerce system, not a quick workaround.

I need a headless e commerce website with Next.js as front end and Wocommerce as backend.

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