Description I’m hiring an expert WordPress + WooCommerce developer to build a modern, premium e-commerce store with a user experience comparable to Shopify/Wix — but built on WooCommerce for full ownership and control. This is not a basic theme setup. The store must be mobile-first, fast, optimized for conversions, and built so I have zero dependency on the developer after delivery. Hosting Store will be hosted on Hostinger Developer must configure and optimize the site for Hostinger Core Requirements WordPress + WooCommerce Premium design and smooth UX Mobile-first responsive layout High performance (Core Web Vitals focus) Clean build with minimal plugin bloat Secure setup + SSL Must-Have Features Store + UX Modern homepage + collections layout Advanced product filtering Fast product search (autocomplete preferred) Premium product pages (Shopify-level) Wishlist + recently viewed (preferred) Reviews + trust badges + FAQ sections Cart + Checkout Optimized checkout flow Guest checkout Abandoned cart recovery setup Upsells/cross-sells Payments + Shipping Stripe + PayPal (Apple Pay / Google Pay preferred) Shipping zones (Canada + USA minimum) Flat rate + free shipping threshold Tax configuration Multi-Currency (Required) CAD + USD minimum Currency switcher visible in header/menu Works correctly in cart/checkout (no broken totals) Social + Marketing Integration Instagram + Facebook integration TikTok integration (if applicable) Email marketing integration (Mailchimp/Klaviyo) Newsletter signup + basic automations AI Enabled (Required) AI chatbot/shopping assistant trained on: product catalog shipping/returns policies FAQs Must include fallback messaging and escalation to contact form/email Code-Free + Zero Dependency (Critical) After delivery, I must manage the store without coding, including: Products, variants, pricing, inventory Pages and homepage sections via visual editor Discounts/coupons, shipping rules, taxes Basic SEO and blog posts Developer must provide: Admin training walkthrough (video or call) Simple documentation for key tasks Deliverables Fully working WooCommerce store Hosted and optimized on Hostinger Payment, shipping, and multi-currency fully tested AI assistant installed + trained Speed optimization complete Training + documentation delivered To Apply Please include: 2–4 WooCommerce stores you built (live links) Your preferred theme/builder stack and why Your approach to performance optimization Your approach to multi-currency setup Estimated timeline and budget range