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Scalable eCommerce CMS Software Boosts Load Times by 75%

Team Size

6 Members

Duration

7 Months

Features

Client’s Website

  • User Registration and Login: Customers and vendors can register and log in using their email, Google, or Facebook accounts, ensuring a seamless onboarding process.
  • Product Browsing and Search: Advanced search functionality and intuitive product categorization make it easy for users to find what they are looking for.
  • Multiple Payment Options: Integration with popular payment gateways like PayPal, Stripe, Razorpay, Flutterwave, and Iyzico provide flexibility for customers.
  • Flash Sales and Bundle Deals: Time-sensitive flash sales and quantity-based discounts encouraged higher purchase volumes.
  • Order Tracking and History: Customers can track their orders in real-time and access their purchase history for better convenience.
  • Vendor-Specific Features: Vendors can withdraw earnings directly to their bank accounts, making the platform more attractive to sellers.
  • Personalized Account Settings: Users can manage their preferences, update personal information, and review purchased products.

Admin CMS

  • Performance Optimization: Tools to optimize website speed and improve SEO rankings ensured the platform remained competitive.
  • Vendor Management: Admins can add, manage, and set permissions for vendors, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Flash Sale Campaigns: The ability to create and schedule multiple flash sale campaigns helped drive sales and engagement.
  • Order and Sales Management: Comprehensive tools for tracking orders, monitoring sales, and generating reports provide valuable insights.
  • Payment Gateway Integration: Seamless integration with multiple payment options streamlines transactions.
  • Customizable Settings: Admins can customize website layouts, user access controls, and other settings to meet specific business needs.

Challenges

The primary challenge was managing high traffic and ensuring optimal performance. As a multivendor eCommerce platform, the system had to handle real-time transactions, vendor activities, and customer interactions simultaneously. This often led to:

  • Slow Loading Times: Inefficient database queries and high server load caused delays in page loading, frustrating users.
  • Server Overload: During peak traffic hours, the server struggled to handle the volume of requests, leading to downtime.
  • Poor User Experience: Delayed order processing, slow notifications, and sluggish performance threatened customer retention and vendor satisfaction.

These issues not only impacted the platform’s usability but also hindered its ability to scale and compete in the crowded eCommerce market.

AgileTech’s Solutions

To address these challenges, we implemented the following solutions:

  • We used indexing and caching to speed up data retrieval, ensuring that frequently accessed information was readily available.
  • A content delivery network (CDN) was implemented to reduce server load and improve content delivery speed.

Incoming traffic was distributed across multiple servers to prevent downtime and ensure consistent performance, even during peak hours.

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Resource-intensive tasks like order processing and notifications were handled using Laravel Queues, which allowed these processes to run in the background without affecting the user experience.

Images, product lists, and other resources were loaded dynamically as users scrolled, reducing initial page load times and improving overall speed.

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We utilized Redis to cache frequently accessed data, significantly reducing the load on the database and improving response times.

The application was deployed on AWS, a cloud-based hosting service that allowed for flexible scaling as traffic grew. This ensured that the platform could handle sudden spikes in user activity without compromising performance.

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Project Outcomes

The project was completed on time, delivering a high-performance eCommerce CMS platform that met all client requirements. Key outcomes included:

  • A fully responsive and customizable platform for both customers and vendors.
  • Seamless integration of multiple payment gateways.
  • Advanced admin CMS features for efficient management of vendors, sales, and campaigns.
  • Improved user experience, leading to higher customer retention and satisfaction.

The Impact

The new eCommerce CMS software had a transformative impact on the client’s business:

  • 75% Faster Load Times: Optimized database queries and caching mechanisms significantly improved website performance.
  • 40% Increase in Revenue: Enhanced user experience and faster transaction processing led to higher customer retention and sales.
  • 30% Reduction in Server Costs: Scalable hosting and load balancing reduced infrastructure expenses.
  • 20% Growth in Vendor Sign-ups: Improved vendor management tools attracted more sellers to the platform.

75%

Faster Load Times

40%

Increase in Revenue

30%

Reduction in Server Costs

Technologies Used

  • Frontend: Nuxt.js for a dynamic and responsive user interface.
  • Backend:
    • Framework: PHP Laravel framework for robust API development and seamless integration with the front end.
    • Database: MySQL for efficient data storage and retrieval.

Post-launch Support

To ensure the platform’s continued success, we provided comprehensive post-launch support, including:

  • Regular performance monitoring and optimization.
  • Timely updates to address security vulnerabilities.
  • Technical assistance for vendor and customer queries.
  • Scalability enhancements to accommodate growing traffic.

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