SeqCoast

Communicating API
Elementor
Unique Order Method

About The Project

Industry :

Healthcare

Sector :

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Niche :

Biotechnology

Country :

United States

Technologies:

Team Size :

Backend developer (1), Frontend developer (1), QA (1), Project manager (1)

Initial Goal

SeqCoast, a leading provider of microbial genomic insights, required a user-friendly web solution to streamline their ordering process. The objective was to design a platform that allowed scientists to configure complex orders with multiple options, quantities, and pricing details, while integrating payment systems and third-party APIs seamlessly.

Pain Area

Custom Order Process: Needed a unique order functionality where users could add multiple options (with quantity, price, and description) under a single order.
Payment Integration: Required seamless payment gateway integration to handle transactions.
Third-Party API: Needed to connect the custom order system with a third-party API for additional functionalities.
Performance and Accessibility: Ensuring the website was fast and met high accessibility standards to cater to scientists.

Development Approach

Platform Selection: Opted for Elementor with WordPress for a visually engaging yet flexible foundation, enhancing customization capabilities.
Custom Code Integration: Developed custom PHP and AJAX solutions to extend WooCommerce, enabling detailed order management and printing functionality.
User-Centric Design: Simplified visual elements to ensure ease of use for scientists, emphasizing clarity and functionality over complexity.
Iterative Development: Followed an agile approach to continuously test and refine the system during development, ensuring it met client expectations.

Deliverables Outlined

Custom Order Process: Built an innovative order configuration tool that allowed users to input multiple parameters, including quantities, pricing, and detailed options. The tool dynamically calculated prices and bundled options into a single seamless order process. This functionality was tailored specifically for scientists, ensuring it was intuitive and easy to use, while meeting the complexity of their requirements. The integration of advanced pricing rules ensured precision in every order.

WooCommerce Integration: Extended WooCommerce functionality with custom PHP and AJAX to handle complex order logic. Unlike off-the-shelf solutions, this integration ensured real-time calculations and seamless checkout processes. The solution was designed to handle a large dataset without compromising speed. The customizations were future-proofed for scalability, making them adaptable for future business needs.

Printing Functionality: Integrated a custom-built feature enabling users to print detailed order summaries directly from the platform. The printable format was designed for clarity and professionalism, ensuring it met the requirements of scientists and researchers. Special attention was given to formatting complex data sets for easy offline use. This feature added an extra layer of convenience for the client’s niche audience.

Responsive and Accessible Design: Created a responsive website layout that adapted perfectly to desktops, tablets, and mobile devices. Every component of the site was optimized for accessibility, following WCAG standards to ensure it was user-friendly for all audiences. Rigorous testing ensured flawless performance across browsers and operating systems, providing an inclusive and reliable experience.

Challenges Faced

Custom Ordering System: Developing a flexible and intuitive system capable of handling multiple options, quantities, and price calculations while integrating with WooCommerce.
Seamless Integration: Combining client-preferred tools like Elementor with custom functionalities required advanced coding techniques and thorough testing.
Accessibility for Scientists: Designing an interface that prioritized simplicity and usability for a specialized audience of scientists and researchers.
Printing Functionality: Implementing a feature that allowed users to print detailed order summaries directly from the platform, ensuring accuracy and ease of access.

Solution

Advanced WooCommerce Customization: Extended WooCommerce with custom PHP and AJAX to support complex order configurations and dynamic price calculations.
Simplified User Interface: Designed an intuitive interface with straightforward navigation and clear visual elements tailored to the scientific community.
Printing Integration: Developed a robust printing feature that generated accurate, formatted order summaries for download or print.
Performance Optimization: Focused on lightweight coding, efficient caching, and responsive design to deliver a fast and accessible platform across devices.

I started working with Mayur and his team through Upwork. From the very beginning he and his team delivered exceptional work that was up to our standards. If I ever had an issue with a deliverable I would bring it to his attention and it would get resolved quickly and with no complaints. Since then our company started a professional relationship with him and his team because we were so happy with everything they did for us. I am no longer looking for any freelancers, we have found the team we are going to work with for the next couple of years. If you want someone who will complete consistent deliverables at a very high level then Code and Core is the team you want to go with. I worked with, and released, many freelancers because of issues with attention to detail and delivering what we asked. I never have to worry about it with them.

Gabriel Ramirez

Unique or Interactive elements

Graphics Background:

Added subtle, science-themed graphical backgrounds to enhance the visual appeal without overwhelming users.

Order Section with Price Calculation:

A dynamic, user-friendly interface for adding options and calculating prices in real-time.

Mobile View of Order Page:

Optimized the order page for mobile devices, ensuring seamless functionality and usability.

Success Story

Unique cart building

Quick turn around

SeqCoast’s new website launched successfully, offering an intuitive and efficient ordering process that met the unique needs of their scientific audience. The platform’s custom order functionality and enhanced visual appeal garnered positive feedback, enabling scientists to place complex orders with ease.
The addition of printing functionality and seamless payment integration further improved user satisfaction. With fast performance and top-notch accessibility, the website has become a critical tool for SeqCoast’s operations, helping the company streamline workflows and enhance customer experience.
This project highlighted our expertise in custom e-commerce solutions and user-centric design, solidifying SeqCoast as a leader in their field and establishing a strong, long-term partnership.