The Client
Doha Sooq is the first and largest online marketplace in Qatar. Their website, which has been in operation since 2008, caters to multiple product categories including fashion & accessories, electronics, home appliances, beauty & healthcare products, groceries, cakes and flowers. The Client is owned and sponsored by a multinational bank adjudged as the ‘Best Regional Commercial Bank’ by a leading banking & finance publication of the region
To briefly summarise the high-level goals of the project,
The client wanted to:
1. Expand their network of registered merchants
2. Increase the number of registered & active users
3. Enhance the website UX & UI
4. Hike up the online conversion rate
The New Web App, iOS & Android Mobile App And A Delivery App
After thoroughly assessing the requirements, we upgraded the web application with three different systems for specific functions: the Admin Panel, the Merchant Panel and the E-Commerce Store. In addition to this, we built Android and iOS mobile apps for the online store.
We also created a delivery app to streamline the order shipping & delivery process.
Main features of the e-commerce store include:
- The Admin Panel
- The Merchant Panel
- The E-Commerce Store
- Multiple payment gateways and shipping methods
- Integrated help desk
- Shipping charges details
- Customer loyalty extension program
- Mobile apps for both IOS and Android Users
- Coupon/Discount Management
- Inventory management
- Payment Commissions
- SMS Integration
- Delivery App available for both iOS and Android
Technology
- Android Native
- iOS Native App
- Backend – CakePHP
- AWS Cloud Platform
- Secure 3 Tier Architecture
- AWS S3 Storage