E-Commerce Developer
The days of in-store shopping aren’t yet gone, but the rise of Amazon, Shopify and other popular e-commerce platforms are giving them a run for their money. Today, any product-selling business that wants to stay afloat MUST sell online to remain competitive in today’s increasingly
digital landscape. Businesses hire e-commerce developers to design and develop websites and web applications that cater to online sales. If you have experience in web design, creating a niche for yourself as an E-Commerce Developer VBO can help you greatly increase your business!
DESCRIPTION
E-commerce developers are web developers who specialize in e-commerce sites. Their role is to design, code, and modify existing code according to client specifications. E-commerce developers must be adept at integrating shopping cart software and shipping APIs. They may also work with Web Designer VBOs to code pre-designed websites. In addition to coding new websites, they may also be required to update websites as clients introduce new products and promotions to their online stores.
E-commerce developers should have knowledge of HTML, C++, Javascript, SQL, and other programming languages depending on the specific client necessities. E-commerce developers may also need to be familiar with Google Analytics and SEO to track site performance and make improvements. While developers may or may not work on the design portion of the website, it’s still important to be able to provide input on design concepts and functionality.
Here are just a few reasons you should consider becoming an E-Commerce Developer VBO:
Here is an example of a VBO Niche for an E-Commerce Developer
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Primary Niche
E-Commerce Developer
SUB Niche
E-Commerce Developer For Small Businesses
VBO Niche
E-Commerce Developer For Small Businesses That Sell Handmade Fashions
We provide some great resources to help you get up and running as an E-Commerce Developer. If you have questions about becoming an E-Commerce Developer, feel free to head over to our Groups and ask there!
TASKS
PAY
Our research shows the hourly rate charged by VBOs ranges from $40.00 to $100.00. However, the majority seemed to land in the $45.00 to $75.00 per hour range. Factors affecting this variance include geographic location, experience, and level of expertise.
BLOGS
SitePoint
SitePoint's blog draws on the expertise of several web development experts, and it’s updated several times a day. Topics range from tutorials to industry standards, and everything in between.
Shopify Blog
Shopify is a huge name in the e-commerce world, and their blog should be on any E-Commerce Developer's list. While development isn’t the primary focus of this blog, it’s still a good read for gaining insights on marketing and industry standards.
David Walsh
David Walsh provides demos and examples for new developers to practice and refine their skills. Walsh is a Senior Developer at Mozilla, making him a qualified and knowledgeable resource.
COURSES
Udemy
Udemy is a great site for VBOs to sharpen their skills. Their classes typically range from $10.00 - $200.00. However, they are known to have frequent sales where with virtually all lessons as low as $10.00.
Skillshare
Skillshare is an online learning community with classes in that are often helpful for VBOs focused design, business, tech, and more.
Lynda
Lynda has been around a long time and might just be one of the granddaddies of online training. Pretty much all courses are well-vetted and professionally done. While their courses may be a little more expensive, they are top quality. Since they were recently acquired by LinkedIn, some premium accounts get access to Lynda at no additional charge, which is a great deal.
