WordPress Development for Delivery Service Website

Overview We are seeking a skilled and experienced WordPress Developer to finalize, optimize, and troubleshoot our delivery service website. The website is functional but requires enhancements to ensure seamless operations for our delivery business. This includes integrating essential plugins, addressing technical issues, and optimizing performance for both customers and back-end operations. A crucial task is resolving technical issues related to a recent .com domain name change, assisting with sitemap creation, and submitting the updated sitemap to Google Search Console. Custom coding should be avoided unless absolutely necessary, as our goal is to rely on existing plugins and tools. Integration with Shipday software is mandatory unless you can recommend a better alternative. Responsibilities Plugin Installation and Configuration Install and configure plugins for the following features: Order Placement Form: Customers should input pick-up/drop-off locations, package details, and preferred delivery times. Pricing Calculator: Set up distance-based or flat-rate pricing using the Google Maps API. Driver Management: Integrate with Shipday software or an equivalent tool to manage drivers, track deliveries, and streamline dispatch. Real-Time Tracking: Enable live tracking of orders for customers using Shipday or comparable software. Payment Gateway: Configure Stripe and PayPal for secure transactions. Email and SMS Notifications: Automate updates for order confirmations, dispatch, and delivery completions. Shipday Software Integration Establish seamless integration between the WordPress website and Shipday to handle: Order management. Driver assignment and tracking. Customer tracking links for real-time updates. Provide recommendations for optimizing Shipday’s functionality or suggest and integrate a superior alternative if applicable. Technical Issue Resolution Fix issues related to the recent .com domain name change, ensuring all website functionality is intact. Assist with creating a sitemap and submitting it to Google Search Console to ensure search engine visibility. Address and resolve any other technical errors impacting website performance or user experience. Custom Functionality (Only If Necessary) Avoid custom coding unless it is required to ensure plugin compatibility or extend functionality beyond existing tools. UI/UX Enhancements Optimize the layout of the order form for ease of use on both desktop and mobile devices. Ensure the website is fully responsive, visually appealing, and user-friendly. Testing and Debugging Conduct end-to-end testing of the order workflow, from placement to delivery completion. Identify and resolve issues related to plugin conflicts, API integrations, or performance bottlenecks. Documentation and Handover Provide comprehensive documentation for managing the website, plugins, and workflows. Offer a brief tutorial on updating and maintaining the website. Required Skills Proven experience in WordPress development and plugin configuration. Expertise in: WooCommerce for e-commerce functionality. WooCommerce Bookings or Orderable for scheduling deliveries. Distance Rate Shipping or equivalent plugins for pricing calculations. Shipday software integration or equivalent delivery management tools. Google Maps API for distance-based pricing and real-time tracking. Payment gateway setup (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). Strong understanding of responsive design and UI/UX principles. Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills. Preferred Skills Familiarity with delivery-specific plugins like Onfleet or TrackShip. Experience configuring SMS notification tools (e.g., Twilio). Ability to recommend and integrate third-party tools to enhance functionality. Familiarity with sitemap management and SEO optimization tools. Deliverables A fully configured and operational delivery service website. Seamless integration with Shipday or an equivalent system for order management and tracking. A resolved sitemap issue, with successful submission to Google Search Console. Clear documentation for ongoing website management and updates. A responsive and user-friendly interface optimized for customer engagement. This description is not exhaustive. Flexibility will be required to review and adjust deliverables as the project progresses. Your collaboration and ability to adapt to changes will be crucial to ensuring the website meets business needs and customer expectations.