Goal
Project was to migrate the client's online store from VirtueMart to HikaShop and build a modern, high performance eCommerce platform. The new solution focused on improving flexibility, enhancing the user experience, and supporting a unique inquiry based purchasing process instead of traditional online checkout.
Scope of Work
- VirtueMart to HikaShop migration
- Joomla eCommerce development
- HikaShop configuration and customization
- Figma to Joomla implementation
- Custom component and plugin development
- Custom module development
- Third party integrations
- Checkout and tax configuration
- Performance optimization and testing
Key Challenges
- Migrating the complete product catalog from VirtueMart to HikaShop while preserving data integrity.
- Replacing the standard Add to Cart purchasing process with a custom inquiry based workflow.
- Matching the client's Figma designs with pixel accurate product listing and product detail pages.
- Building advanced product filtering with custom business logic.
- Managing complex product configurations using HikaShop characteristics and custom fields.
- Securing restricted pages using one time access codes.
- Integrating multiple third party services without affecting website performance.
- Customizing pricing, taxes, shipping, and checkout workflows for regional business requirements.
Work Done
- Successfully migrated the complete eCommerce platform from VirtueMart to HikaShop.
- Customized HikaShop product listing and product pages to match the approved Figma designs.
- Removed quantity selection and Add to Cart functionality.
- Added a custom "Contact Us About This Item" inquiry system.
- Developed custom product labels and advanced filtering functionality.
- Configured products using both HikaShop characteristics and custom fields.
- Built custom Joomla modules for Featured Timepieces, Sold Timepieces, Featured Blogs, and FAQs.
- Developed a custom Joomla component for one time access code management.
- Created a custom Joomla system plugin to protect restricted pages.
- Integrated Tawk.to live chat.
- Configured RSForm Pro and connected it with Mailchimp for automated lead generation.
- Customized product pricing display.
- Configured HikaShop tax rules, shipping, and checkout settings.
- Implemented custom product tag filtering.
- Added newsletter signup and breadcrumb navigation.
- Performed comprehensive testing across the entire shopping and inquiry workflow.
Result
Modern, fully customized Joomla eCommerce website that provides a faster and more intuitive user experience. The new HikaShop platform offers advanced product filtering, secure access control, seamless third party integrations, and a custom inquiry based purchasing workflow tailored to the client's business model. The project gives the client a scalable foundation that is easier to manage while delivering a significantly improved experience for their customers.
