Case Study: BookzCart
Izzadhin Al Qassam - BookzCart
Web Design & Development
Ecommerce Website - Physical Goods
1. Project Overview
Title:
How We Helped BookzCart Build a Professional Ecommerce Website
Client:
Izzahin Al Qassam – BookzCart
Objective:
The client Sought an easy-to-navigate, mobile-responsive e-commerce website to make books easily accessible online. Their mission was to provide a single platform where readers could access a wide range of books seamlessly.
2. Challenges
Custom Taxonomies:
The client required extra taxonomies for books, such as Author, Translator, Publisher, Special, Language, Published On, Category, and Subject. Each taxonomy had to be well-organized and accessible for the site’s users.Displaying Large Taxonomies:
With a large number of books, it was crucial to display key taxonomies like Author, Translator, Publisher, Category, and Subject on separate dedicated pages, allowing users to filter books more effectively.Custom Watermark Integration:
The client requested custom functionality to automatically add a watermark logo to book images, enhancing branding while protecting the visual content.Special Taxonomy Badges:
Specific categories under the “Special” taxonomy, such as Best-Sellers, Children’s Books, Offer Zone, and New Releases, needed to be highlighted with a badge on the book images to draw customer attention.Enhanced Product Filters:
Key taxonomies like Author, Translator, and Publisher were to be featured at the top of the product filter with images, helping users identify and select books by these criteria more easily.Unique URL and Breadcrumb Structure:
To prevent potential URL conflicts (e.g., the same title published by different publishers), both the URL and breadcrumb structure were adjusted to include the publisher in the URL format (site-url/publisher/title). This ensured that each book had a unique and clear path.
3. Solutions Provided
Design:
We developed a clean, modern, and user-friendly design that aligned with the client’s goal of easy navigation. Custom graphics and consistent branding elements were incorporated throughout the website, ensuring a cohesive look and feel. The layout prioritized mobile responsiveness to ensure a seamless browsing experience across devices. Additionally, user-friendly navigation and a sticky header were included to allow smooth access to categories and products.
Development:
The technical solution involved a robust setup to handle the unique challenges posed by BookzCart’s large inventory and diverse taxonomy requirements. We used the following key plugins and custom code to build the website:
- Razorpay for secure payment gateways.
- Ajax Search Lite to enable fast, accurate search functionality.
- Elementor as the page builder for intuitive customization.
- Flexible Shipping to manage various shipping options.
- Google for WooCommerce for integration with Google services.
- Product Slider and Carousel with Category for WooCommerce to display featured books and offers.
- Rank Math SEO for search engine optimization.
- Schema & Structured Data for WP & AMP for advanced SEO features.
- WPForms Lite for simple contact forms and inquiries.
Custom Development Highlights:
- Created a custom code to integrate the watermark on book images automatically.
- Implemented the “Special” taxonomy with badges on book images for categories like Best-Sellers, Offer Zone, and New Releases.
- Developed a taxonomy filter system that displayed Author, Translator, and Publisher taxonomies at the top of the filter section, each with relevant images for better user experience.
- Updated the URL and breadcrumb structure to include the publisher in the URL, ensuring unique product pages.
- Ensured full responsiveness and optimized the site for speed using caching and minification techniques.
- Implemented SEO best practices, including structured data and meta descriptions, to improve search engine rankings.
Features:
- E-commerce Integration: Full integration of WooCommerce to handle product listings, sales, and inventory management.
- Payment Gateways: Secure payment options using Razorpay.
- Shipment Tracking: Integration of shipping plugins to offer flexible delivery options and tracking.
- Custom Taxonomies: Support for multiple custom taxonomies and filters to enhance user search experience.
- SEO and Speed Optimization: Implemented strategies for SEO, including structured data and fast loading times.
4. Results & Impact
The result was a fully functional, mobile-responsive e-commerce platform that made it easy for users to discover and purchase books from various authors, translators, and publishers. With the custom taxonomies and product filter enhancements, users could quickly find books that met their specific preferences. The special badge feature improved user engagement, highlighting offers and new releases prominently.
5. Client Testimonial
“Working with Alqa Tech on our BookzCart project was a seamless experience. They understood our vision and delivered a site that exceeded our expectations. The custom features they implemented, from taxonomy filters to watermark logos, have transformed the way we present our catalog online. The team’s attention to detail and commitment to quality made all the difference. Highly recommended!”
– Izzahin Al Qassam, BookzCart
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