Making e-commerce website

Trello Task List for Creating an E-Commerce Website from Scratch

Trello Board Name: E-Commerce Website Development SOP

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⿡ List: Planning & Strategy

Tasks:
✅ Define business model (B2B, B2C, Dropshipping, Print-on-Demand, etc.)
✅ Choose niche & target audience
✅ Conduct market research & competitor analysis
✅ Decide on business name & domain name
✅ Register domain name (Namecheap, GoDaddy, etc.)
✅ Choose web hosting provider (SiteGround, Bluehost, Cloudways, etc.)
✅ Select e-commerce platform (Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Magento, etc.)
✅ Plan product categories & site structure

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⿢ List: Website Setup & Development

Tasks:
✅ Install CMS (WordPress with WooCommerce, Shopify, etc.)
✅ Set up SSL certificate for security
✅ Choose & install a theme/template
✅ Customize homepage, product pages, and category pages
✅ Set up navigation menus & footer links
✅ Install necessary plugins & extensions (SEO, speed optimization, etc.)
✅ Create a responsive design (mobile & desktop-friendly)

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⿣ List: Product Listings & Inventory Management

Tasks:
✅ Define product categories & tags
✅ Create product pages with descriptions, images, and pricing
✅ Add stock management system
✅ Set up SKU codes & barcode scanning (if applicable)
✅ Configure product variations (size, color, etc.)
✅ Implement product filters & search functionality

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⿤ List: Payment, Checkout & Security

Tasks:
✅ Set up payment gateways (PayPal, Stripe, Square, etc.)
✅ Enable multi-currency support (if needed)
✅ Configure shipping & tax settings
✅ Implement cart abandonment recovery system
✅ Enable guest checkout & account creation options
✅ Add security features (firewall, anti-malware, reCAPTCHA)
✅ Test checkout process for smooth transaction flow

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⿥ List: SEO & Marketing Setup

Tasks:
✅ Install SEO plugins/tools (Yoast SEO, Rank Math, All in One SEO)
✅ Optimize meta titles, descriptions, and URLs
✅ Set up Google Analytics & Google Search Console
✅ Create & submit XML sitemap
✅ Optimize site speed (compress images, enable caching, use CDN)
✅ Integrate social media platforms
✅ Set up email marketing (MailChimp, ConvertKit, Klaviyo)

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⿦ List: Content Creation & Blogging

Tasks:
✅ Create About Us, Contact, and FAQ pages
✅ Write product descriptions with SEO-friendly content
✅ Publish blog posts related to products & industry trends
✅ Add customer testimonials & reviews section
✅ Optimize content for internal linking

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⿧ List: Automation & Integrations

Tasks:
✅ Integrate CRM (HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.)
✅ Set up chatbot & live chat (Tidio, Drift, Zendesk)
✅ Enable automated order confirmation & tracking emails
✅ Automate social media posts & ads (Hootsuite, Buffer, etc.)

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⿨ List: Launch & Testing

Tasks:
✅ Perform website speed test (GTmetrix, PageSpeed Insights)
✅ Test mobile responsiveness
✅ Check browser compatibility (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge)
✅ Run end-to-end test on checkout process
✅ Conduct usability testing with real users
✅ Fix broken links & missing images

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⿩ List: Post-Launch & Maintenance

Tasks:
✅ Monitor website performance & sales analytics
✅ Update plugins, themes, and security patches
✅ Perform regular backups (ManageWP, UpdraftPlus)
✅ Track customer behavior & conversion rates
✅ Launch email campaigns & remarketing ads
✅ Optimize site for continuous improvements

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Trello Board Benefits:
•Tracks progress for each stage of e-commerce development
•Ensures nothing is overlooked
•Improves team collaboration & efficiency