Development of a Custom E-commerce Platform for Marine Equipment

In the expanding maritime industry, the demand for specialized equipment is growing. Our startup is poised to capitalize on this trend by developing an e-commerce platform dedicated to marine equipment. The project will involve building a custom solution using Shopify Plus or Magento that supports headless commerce architecture for flexibility and scalability. The platform will feature personalization capabilities to tailor recommendations based on user behavior and preferences, enhancing customer engagement. We also plan to incorporate social commerce features, enabling users to share products and reviews directly on social media platforms, thus increasing visibility and reach. A subscription model will be implemented for recurring purchase items, while AR technology will provide an immersive try-on experience for complex equipment. The solution should include integrations with payment gateways like Stripe and PayPal to facilitate seamless transactions and a robust search functionality powered by Algolia for fast and accurate product discovery. The platform must be built within a 4-6 week timeframe, with the potential for ongoing support and enhancements.