work project
Al-Star — Furniture & Interior Online Store

Services
- →OpenCart store setup and configuration
- →Theme customisation matching brand identity
- →Product catalog structure — 6 categories, 90+ SKUs
- →Admin onboarding — screen-recorded video guide
- →Search, cart, and order management configuration
Deliverables
- ✓Production-ready OpenCart store with full catalog
- ✓Branded theme: "Al-Star / We Create Comfort" identity
- ✓Admin video guide — staff operate the store independently
- ✓Searchable product database with photos and pricing
- ✓Order management workflow for showroom staff
Client Journey
Buyer
- Discovery. A customer searches for wardrobes, office furniture, or windows online. The store appears in local results — branded with the "Al-Star / We Create Comfort" identity they already recognise from signage.
- Category navigation. Six clearly named sections — entrance doors, kindergarten furniture, home furniture, windows & partitions, office furniture, commercial equipment — let visitors drill straight to the relevant range without guessing.
- Product research. Each listing shows images, a description, and pricing. The header search bar lets returning visitors jump directly to a product name without browsing.
- Purchase or inquiry. The buyer adds items to the cart or contacts the showroom directly. Order history and status are tracked inside the OpenCart account.
- Post-sale confidence. The brand consistency between the physical store and the website — same logo, same slogan — reinforces trust and encourages repeat visits.
Store Administrator
- Onboarding in minutes. A dedicated video guide (linked below) walks staff through every admin task: adding products, editing categories, managing orders — no developer required.
- Catalog management. Products are added via a familiar form: title, description, price, photos, category. Changes go live instantly.
- Order processing. Incoming orders appear in the admin panel with customer details and status controls. Staff mark orders as processed, packed, or delivered without leaving the backend.
- Content updates. Banners, promotions, and homepage sliders can be updated without touching code — OpenCart's CMS handles it all through point-and-click.
Before & After
| Before | After |
|---|---|
| ✗ Zero online presence — no way to reach customers searching for furniture on the web | ✓ Discoverable in local search across all 6 product categories |
| ✗ Orders taken by phone only — missed inquiries outside business hours | ✓ Catalog available 24/7; visitors can browse and place orders independently |
| ✗ No product catalog — customers had to visit the showroom to see what was available | ✓ Full searchable catalog with photos, descriptions, and pricing online |
| ✗ Every content update required developer involvement | ✓ Staff update products, prices, and banners through the admin panel — no dev needed |
| ✗ No structured order tracking — all coordination happened through phone and notes | ✓ Order management with status workflow inside the OpenCart backend |
Metrics
6
product categories live at launch
15+
SKUs per category on average
1 video
admin guide — staff onboarded without developer
0
developer calls needed to update catalog or process orders
24/7
catalog available online vs. showroom hours before
OpenCart
battle-tested platform — no custom backend to maintain
Admin Guide
A screen-recorded walkthrough covering the full admin workflow — adding products, managing categories, processing orders, and updating banners — so the store operates independently from day one.
Open for contract collaboration
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