This project is a Shopify-based online marketplace built to connect breeders, hobbyists, and buyers in a specialized niche. The platform enables users to list, discover, and purchase live animals, accessories, and related supplies, all within a secure, user-friendly environment. With advanced filters, detailed profiles, and intuitive navigation, it delivers a smooth marketplace experience while maintaining compliance and trust across the ecosystem.

Industry:

• E-Commerce / Specialty Marketplace

Problems Solved:

• Created a Shopify-powered marketplace capable of managing complex product data such as species, breeds, and attributes.
• Simplified the listing and management process for high-volume sellers through an intuitive Shopify backend.
• Designed a powerful search and filter system to help users quickly find specific animals or accessories.
• Ensured secure transactions and transparency through structured profiles, reviews, and messaging tools.
• Built a responsive, SEO-friendly layout that performs seamlessly across devices and supports marketplace scalability.

Features:

• Advanced listing and attribute system enabling sellers to define species, morphs, traits, and inventory details.

• Buyer-centric filters and search to enable discovery by species, breed, location and price.

• User profiles, seller ratings/reviews and secure transaction facilitation to build marketplace credibility.

• Administrative tools for backend management: listing approval, category hierarchy, inventory management and performance analytics.

• Responsive design for seamless mobile and desktop shopping experiences.

• SEO and SEM best practices implemented to enhance visibility in a specialized niche market.

Impact:

• Delivered a professional, credible online marketplace for a niche hobby-industry where trust and specificity matter.
• Improved buyer-seller engagement and conversion potential through better usability and listing transparency.
• Empowered the site operator with tools to manage large catalogues and diverse inventory without heavy development overhead.
• Set the foundation for growth into new listings, categories and geographies with minimal friction.

Tech Stack:

• Platform: Shopify, Python (Multiple Integration)