Build an Online Store

RFP - MENAP Introduction We are an established company in the MENA region, with a diversified portfolio of interests across multiple industries/sectors, we are looking to build our existing portfolio of online real estate/assets through acquisitions and new build strategies. We are looking to contract a vendor/partner to develop an e-commerce site targeting high disposable income who are particular about their lifestyle choices and passionate about the way they live, high levels of social media engagement and activity, Our audience will typically include media savvy generation X,Y and Z. The new website will focus on beauty, lifestyle products, health and nutrition, the site should be have a highly intuitive UI for browsing and navigating through products, reviews, the site will provide a wide range of products for sale and the site should be fully enabled to accept payments through all the usual payment channels/merchants. The audience will be accessing the site through SEO, organic searches, internet, mobile, tablet and the site should be interface friendly across all recognised devices and platforms (no flash or non mobile friendly technology to be used). The site has existing active social media accounts which will drive traffic through posts, content and promotional activity, the site should naturally be social media friendly across the usual platforms, snap, FB, you tube, twitter, etc. The site should include an easy to use CMS, the site is targeting a very specific demographic and as such requires a developer with high levels of design, graphic and communication skills, competition exists within the space although we believe that the segments are still nascent and market share is largely untapped. User requirement / Typical users will require a site that is aesthetically appealing, with an intuitive interface with quick navigation and ease of use. Content We will provide all product data/listings and the site should have a content management system installed that is easy to update and under full control by our admin or selected awarded vendor, Website editors must be able to edit content without requiring technical knowledge - we therefore require a solution based on an open source Content Management System. Directory and user interaction requirements, the site requires a product directory function, browse products functions, etc, should also be compatible with Amazon, e-bay, Shopify platforms. Future Website Market position and growth – the website should be positioned as an authority site on its subject matter content and depth, as such it should have a well presented USP in terms of message, design and content. Budget Our budget for this project is in the range of ($1,500) and there will be an ongoing budget for maintenance, support, digital marketing, email, content and SEO which we would naturally favour to the winner of this bid. Please provide a link to your portfolio of works which would support your bid and a brief on why you feel you can deliver a masterpiece on this project, we will contact the strongest submissions for a initial call to discuss further. Project objectives: • High Google Ranking – SEO Optimized • Fully functional • Sales should be configured from day one All suitably qualified persons/organisations are kindly requested to submit a proposal.