I am seeking an experienced freelancer to build a fully functional e-commerce store specializing in automotive car parts, starting from scratch. The freelancer must be proficient in backend development, programming, and coding to ensure the website is robust, scalable, and error-free. Additionally, they must conduct research to identify the best-selling automotive products and provide recommendations on the ideal number of products and categories to include. Key requirements include: - Supplier Sourcing: Identify reliable suppliers offering hot-selling automotive car parts with fast shipping options (e.g., dropshipping or other efficient methods). The freelancer must research and recommend high-demand products. - Website Development: Build the website from scratch with a focus on backend functionality. Ensure it is user-friendly, visually appealing, and globally compatible. - Automation Features: Implement automated inventory updates to manage stock levels dynamically, ensuring products are marked as "out of stock" when unavailable. Include auto email responses and newsletter integration for customer engagement. - Product Listings: Source products, write engaging descriptions, add high-quality images, and optimize listings for SEO to maximize visibility. The website should support a scalable product range (e.g., up to 25,000 products or fewer based on expert recommendations). - Payment Gateway Integration: Set up secure payment options for international transactions. - Global Compatibility: Enable worldwide shipping with efficient logistics management for fast delivery times. Address VAT concerns by ensuring customers are informed about VAT charges (if applicable) during checkout, even if I am not VAT registered. - Technical Expertise: Handle all aspects of website hosting setup (using details I will provide), server management, troubleshooting errors during development, and ensuring smooth functionality post-launch. - Expert Guidance: Provide professional advice on recommended features, tools, product range size, or strategies to make the automotive e-commerce store competitive in global markets. The website must support multiple categories and subcategories of products, provide seamless navigation, and include features like customer accounts, wishlists, promotional banners, error-free automation processes for stock management, and clear communication about VAT or customs charges for international customers.