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Sifsaf  is a dynamic e-commerce company dedicated to transforming online shopping in the Middle East. With a strong focus on convenience, innovation, and customer satisfaction, Sifsaf.com offers an extensive range of products, from skin and body care, supplements and food, hair care, orthopedic and medical Devices and more. The company’s mission is to provide a seamless shopping experience that combines a user-friendly interface, secure payment methods, and fast delivery services.

Describe the project (goals, requirements and outcome)

Goal

The primary goal of developing the Sifsaf.com portal was to create a seamless, scalable, and user-friendly e-commerce platform that effectively showcases a diverse range of products, from skin and body care to medical devices. The platform needed to support complex product management, secure payment integration, and a streamlined shopping experience while catering to the specific needs of customers.

Outcomes 

  • Product Management: The platform supports an unlimited number of products, making it adaptable to Sifsaf’s diverse offerings, including beauty, medical, and orthopedic devices. Products are organized using a multi-level categorization system, ensuring that users can easily browse the store. Additionally, each product can have multiple attributes that influence its price, allowing flexible and dynamic pricing based on variations like size, color, or material.
  • Cart Management and Checkout: To enhance customer convenience, the platform allows users to hold items in their cart while they browse, facilitating easier comparisons and purchase decisions. The streamlined checkout process ensures customers can complete transactions quickly and effortlessly. Features like cart review before purchase and the option to save cart contents further enhance the shopping experience by providing flexibility and control over purchases.
  • Shipping: An integrated shipping rate calculator provides both flat-rate and location-based shipping options. Additionally, the system offers the flexibility to customize free shipping or discounts based on the total order value.
  • Payment Integration: Sifsaf.com is equipped with secure payment integration, supporting regional payment gateways like Hybrid Pay. This allows customers to make secure online payments directly through the platform. The ability to process payments through trusted systems increases customer confidence and ensures a smooth transaction process, ultimately boosting sales and reducing cart abandonment rates.
  • Advanced E-commerce Features:
    • Offers and Packages: The platform allows customers to purchase customizable packages at discounted prices.
    • Promo Codes: Customers can apply promo codes for discounts on their orders.
    • Tax and VAT Support: The system includes tax calculations, , including VAT, which ensures that all transactions comply with local tax regulations. 
    • Wishlist: Customers can save their favorite items for future purchases, enhancing their shopping experience.
    • Customer Accounts: The platform allows users to create accounts, track their orders, and manage their preferences.
       
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Why Drupal was chosen
  • Product Management
    Drupal’s flexible architecture allows for the seamless management of a vast array of products. The platform enables the creation of complex product categories and subcategories, ensuring that Sifsaf can efficiently organize its diverse offerings.
  • Enhanced User Experience
    Drupal’s ability to create custom layouts and user interfaces ensures that the shopping experience is intuitive and user-friendly. The responsive design capabilities mean that Sifsaf will function seamlessly across devices.This is critical in a market where mobile commerce is increasingly prevalent.
  • Advanced Cart Functionality
    The checkout process can be customized to streamline transactions, reducing cart abandonment and enhancing overall customer satisfaction. These features are essential for maintaining high conversion rates in e-commerce.
  • Flexible Shipping and Payment Integration
    Drupal supports customizable shipping options that cater to different customer needs, integrating multiple payment gateways.
  • Strong Community Support and Security:
    As an open-source platform, Drupal benefits from a large and active community that continuously contributes to its development and security. This ensures that Sifsaf.com remains protected against potential vulnerabilities. Regular updates and a robust permission system help maintain a secure environment, which is especially important in e-commerce.
  • SEO-Friendly Architecture:
    Drupal is designed with search engine optimization in mind. The ability to customize metadata, create clean URLs, and manage SEO-friendly content helps improve the visibility of Sifsaf in search engine results. This is crucial for driving traffic and attracting new customers to the platform.

Technical Specifications

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