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PROJECT: Ecwid Checkout Fix (Stripe + PayPal Flow) ⸻ About me I am an Australian artist selling original paintings online via my Ecwid-based website: [login to view URL] I am refining the checkout experience for high-value original artworks and need a developer to implement a clean, reliable, and professional purchase flow. This is a focused technical job, not a redesign and not a platform rebuild. ⸻ What I am looking for I am looking for a highly experienced and practical developer who: * Understands checkout/payment workflows * Has worked extensively with Ecwid * Can quickly understand and implement a clearly defined brief —I am not looking for someone who is learning on the job. I need someone who can recognise the issues immediately and implement the solution efficiently. ⸻ What I need done * Work within Ecwid (Lightspeed) * Implement Stripe or Square for card payments (on-site) * Ensure PayPal is optional only * Fix PayPal return behaviour * Improve the checkout flow and wording * Use JavaScript (not just CSS) where required ⸻ Important constraints * Do NOT suggest rebuilding the site * Do NOT suggest WordPress / Shopify * The existing structure must remain ⸻ Budget This is a clearly defined job. Expected cost: around $300 USD for an experienced developer Some flexibility up to $400 USD for the right person who can complete it quickly and cleanly. I am not looking for the cheapest option — I am looking for someone efficient and experienced. ⸻ Key requirement (READ CAREFULLY) To be considered, you must do the following: —Look at my product page: “The Pink Lake” on my site —Based on that, write a short response (maximum one page) explaining: 1. What the current checkout problem is 2. How you would fix the payment flow (Stripe/Square + PayPal separation) 3. Any limitations of Ecwid and how you would work around them 4. Your estimated time (hours) ⸻ Important * Do NOT send a generic proposal * Do NOT send long introductions * Do NOT send portfolios without addressing this job If your response does not directly address the above points, it will not be considered. ⸻ Future work If this job is completed well, I will likely require: * Further improvements to the site * Structural updates * Off-page SEO support ⸻ Timeline / working style I am travelling and working from mobile, so I need: * Clear, concise communication * Minimal back-and-forth * Someone who can understand the brief quickly and execute
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⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ecwid Checkout Fix (Stripe/Square + PayPal Flow Optimization) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hello, I checked your JD and you want someone who can understand and fulfill your requirement with quality, so am here You need to fix and streamline your Ecwid checkout flow for high-value artwork purchases, ensuring card payments are primary and PayPal is optional. The goal is a clean, trustworthy, and frictionless checkout experience without changing your existing setup. 1. Current Checkout Problem • PayPal is likely interrupting or confusing the checkout flow by appearing too early or as a primary option • Return flow from PayPal may not correctly redirect users back to a clear confirmation state • Lack of clear payment hierarchy reduces trust for high-value purchases 2. Fix Approach (Stripe/Square + PayPal Separation) • Set Stripe/Square as the default primary payment method (on-site card flow) • Move PayPal to a secondary/optional position • Customize checkout UI text to guide users clearly (“Pay securely with card” vs “Other options”) • Fix PayPal return URL to ensure proper redirect to order confirmation 3. Ecwid Limitations & Workarounds • Limited native checkout customization → use Ecwid JS API for behavior control • Restricted layout control → override via JS + minimal CSS enhancements • Payment ordering constraints → dynamically reorder or highlight methods using script Let’s chat… Thanks
$580 AUD in 12 days
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Hello Kate, I’ve reviewed The Pink Lake checkout on your Ecwid store. The current issue is a fragile on-site card flow that mixes PayPal as a secondary option, causing inconsistent return behavior and confusing wording for high-value purchases. The fix focuses on a clean, reliable flow: clearly separate Stripe/Square on-site payments from PayPal, tighten the checkout messaging, and ensure a smooth, fast path for original artworks while keeping Ecwid’s structure intact. Approach: I’ll implement on-site Stripe/Square payments with a clear PayPal opt-in, adjust PayPal return handling to avoid stale redirects, and rewrite checkout copy for clarity and confidence. I’ll use JavaScript where needed to address dynamic behaviors, without touching the core markup or rebuilding Ecwid. I’ll test end-to-end with the Pink Lake page, verify success/failure states, and document the changes for quick iteration. 8-10 important questions will follow to ensure alignment: 1. Do you want Stripe and Square available together or is Stripe preferred for all cards? 2. Should PayPal be shown only on desktop or also on mobile as an optional path? 3. Are there any tax/shipping rules that must be honored at the checkout step? 4. Do you require a specific warranty or return messaging at checkout? 5. What currency and locale settings should be enforced for Australia buyers? 6. Any existing custom JavaScript that must stay untouched besides the new flows? 7. Is there a preferred testing window (sandbox vs
$750 AUD in 14 days
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Hello, I will fix your checkout flow — integrating Stripe for on-site card payments, isolating PayPal as an optional method, and correcting the PayPal return behavior so buyers land on a proper confirmation page instead of a broken or confusing redirect. Looking at "The Pink Lake" listing, the core issue is that Ecwid pushes buyers toward PayPal too aggressively, and the post-payment return does not confirm the order clearly. I will use Ecwid's JavaScript API to customize payment method ordering and inject clear wording at each checkout step — ensuring high-value art buyers feel confident completing payment. Estimated time: 6–8 hours. Questions: 1) Do you have a Stripe account already, or do you prefer Square — and is there a reason for one over the other? 2) Is your Ecwid on the Business plan or higher? Looking forward to discussing further. Best regards, Kamran
$392 AUD in 10 days
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Hi, To improve your checkout flow, I'll implement Stripe or Square for card payments and ensure PayPal is optional while fixing its return behavior. This will include: - Working within Ecwid to enhance the checkout experience. - Implementing the required payment options efficiently. - Improving the wording and flow of the checkout process. I will handle this by reviewing the existing checkout setup, identifying the issues, and applying the necessary changes using JavaScript where needed. Ready to start once you provide access to the Ecwid setup. Thanks!
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Hi, This is Elias from Miami. I checked your project description and understand you’re looking to overhaul the Ecwid checkout process to improve the payment flow for your art store using Stripe and PayPal. I have experience in eCommerce development, particularly with payment processing systems, which helps in addressing the technical challenges involved in this project. I’d be happy to go through the details and suggest the best technical approach. I have a few questions to get a better understanding: Q1 – Are there specific issues you’re currently facing with the checkout process? Q2 – Do you have any existing integrations that need to be maintained or updated? Q3 – What user roles do you envision for managing the checkout experience? Looking forward to hearing from you.
$500 AUD in 3 days
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An Ecwid checkout overhaul requires a precise hand to ensure the payment flow is seamless for your art customers. I have experience working with eCommerce platforms and customizing checkout experiences to reduce friction and improve conversion rates. My background in PHP, HTML, and web development allows me to dive into the backend logic of your store to fix checkout bottlenecks or integrate PayPal configurations properly. Whether it is troubleshooting existing code or refining the user interface, I can ensure the store functions exactly as intended without the usual trial and error. I can complete this work for $442.98 within 3 days, ensuring your store is fully optimized for sales. Let me know if you are ready to get started or if you have specific details about the issues you are currently facing.
$442.98 AUD in 3 days
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As an experienced developer with comprehensive knowledge of WordPress, Magento, and Shopify, I understand the value of a seamless checkout workflow. Having worked extensively with eCommerce platforms like Ecwid, implementing Stripe and Square for card payments is well within my capabilities, while ensuring PayPal remains optional only. By enhancing the checkout flow's clarity and language, I can amplify the professional image of your high-value artwork store—precisely what you need for an efficient purchase journey. In regards to Ecwid limitations, I understand that precise understanding of the platform is critical to implement effective workarounds. And that's where my expertise lies; understanding your checkout problem deeply and coming up with pragmatic solutions quickly. I plan to use JavaScript, aligning it effectively with CSS when needed to guarantee a top-notch implementation. Given my proficiency in eCommerce backend processes involving Ecwid (Lightspeed), an accurate estimation would be 8-10 hours maximal for completion. My proposal not only addresses the tasks but also focuses on your unique need—an astute steer clear from site rebuilds & Wordpress/Shopify suggestions—while maintaining efficiency & experience as my guiding principles. Hope to hear from you soon!
$500 AUD in 7 days
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HI! I am an expert web programmer. I have a lot of work experience in Laravel, Codeigniter, PHP, Wordpress, JavaScript, HTML, Vuejs, Reactjs, React Native, and MySQL. I can start right away. I want to discuss this project in detail. Please contact me to discuss more regarding this project. For more details Chat with me
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Hi there, I reviewed your “The Pink Lake” product page and the current checkout flow and found the core issue—PayPal is appearing too prominently in the checkout, which interrupts the buying flow, especially for high-value artwork. It pushes users off-site too early, and the return behaviour can break the experience. Also, the lack of a strong on-site card payment option affects trust and smooth completion. My approach would be to make Stripe (or Square) the primary on-site payment method so users can complete the purchase without leaving your site, while keeping PayPal as an optional secondary option. Using JavaScript within Ecwid, I’ll adjust the checkout behaviour, improve wording, and fix the PayPal return flow so the experience feels seamless and professional. For Ecwid, it has limited direct checkout customization, but this can be handled through JS-based enhancements, payment prioritization, and UI adjustments without changing your existing setup. This can be completed in around 6–8 hours. I would request to connect once so I can quickly align and start implementing this. Thanks, Rahul A.
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Hi Kate, I’ve reviewed The Pink Lake checkout on your Ecwid site and understand you want a clean, reliable on-site Stripe or Square card flow with PayPal optional and improved wording, without rebuilding or changing platforms. My approach is to quickly map the current checkout steps, identify where PayPal returns misbehave or stalls, and implement a robust card flow using Ecwid’s on-site options plus careful JS tweaks to ensure smooth state, clear error messaging, and consistent labels. I’ll keep the existing structure intact, avoid CSS-only fixes for core issues, and ensure the solution works well on mobile too. What I will do: - Confirm Stripe/Square integration with on-site cards, keep PayPal optional, and fix PayPal return behavior to land on the confirmation reliably. - Improve checkout flow wording to reduce friction on high-value art purchases and provide clear, trustworthy cues. - Use JavaScript where needed to handle edge cases Ecwid’s default script may miss, while keeping PHP/HTML changes minimal and safe. - Test with The Pink Lake page and provide a concise, working patch you can deploy quickly. What is the single most critical pain point in the current checkout experience on The Pink Lake product page and its PayPal integration? Best regards, Shamshad
$750 AUD in 25 days
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Good afternoon! I'll configure Stripe as the primary on-site card processor within your Ecwid store, demote PayPal to an optional secondary method, fix the PayPal return redirect behaviour using Ecwid's storefront JavaScript API, and tighten the checkout copy throughout. Ecwid's native customisation limits mean some flow adjustments require injected JS rather than dashboard settings, which I handle routinely. Any specific deadline I should work around?
$550 AUD in 5 days
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As an experienced full-stack developer, I have a strong understanding of various eCommerce platforms, including Ecwid. Having developed numerous payment workflows over the past 12+ years, I am confident in my capacity to optimize your checkout process to align with your business goals. Looking at your product page, "The Pink Lake," the current issue seems to be an abundance of intricate details and distractions along the checkout path that may be hindering the user's ability to complete their purchase process quickly. To fix this, I would first prioritize implementing Stripe or Square for card payments. By ensuring PayPal is optional and controlling its return behavior, we can streamline the overall workflow and make it more user-friendly. However, as Ecwid has some limitations regarding customization, I propose leveraging JavaScript to overcome these constraints while maintaining the existing site structure, giving a fresh and compelling shopping experience without the need for any significant platform rebuild.
$250 AUD in 10 days
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Hi, The Pink Lake product currently triggers Ecwid’s hosted PayPal redirect and leaves the cart uncleared—likely due to PayPal IPN/return URL misconfiguration and Ecwid payment method priority. Details I’ll address: Stripe (or Square) on-site card tokenization via Ecwid’s checkout JS, make PayPal an opt-in button only, and correct PayPal return/IPN handling so orders finalize and carts clear. First debugging steps: - Inspect Ecwid payment settings, return URLs, and console/network during checkout - Test tokenized Stripe flow and PayPal return with sandbox to confirm order state I’ll avoid platform changes, respect Ecwid limits (no backend hooks), and use client-safe JS and Webhooks to ensure reliability and no duplicate charges. Estimated 4–8 hours. Ready to start once you confirm sandbox access and the product link works for testing. — Smith
$500 AUD in 7 days
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Greetings, I'm a full stack developer with 10+ years of experience, I can fix your Ecwid checkout by implementing Stripe (or Square) for direct card payments and properly isolating PayPal as an optional route, while correcting the PayPal return flow using JavaScript-based checkout adjustments. Let’s schedule a quick chat to discuss your preferred tech stack, timelines, and launch goals. I’m confident I can bring your vision to life. Best regards, Samar H.
$300 AUD in 7 days
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Hi, I can fix your Ecwid checkout so Stripe/Square works smoothly on-site while PayPal is cleanly separated and no longer disrupts the post-payment flow. I’ll streamline payment method priority, correct return behavior issues, and use targeted JavaScript adjustments within Ecwid’s limits for a stable high-value checkout experience. Do you want PayPal to remain visible but secondary, or fully optional only for specific regions? I’m available to start immediately and can complete this quickly with minimal back-and-forth. Let’s get this working cleanly and reliably for your customers. Best Regards, Fizza Nadeem Khan
$500 AUD in 7 days
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... Hello! I am a Florida-based senior software engineer with over 15 years of extensive experience in eCommerce, backend, and web development. I carefully read your project description for the Ecwid Checkout overhaul and understand the importance of a smooth checkout process for your art store. I would love to help you enhance your Stripe and PayPal flow. To ensure I fully align with your goals, could you please clarify the following questions to help me better understand the project? 1. Are there any specific issues or pain points with the current checkout flow that you’d like me to address? 2. Do you have any design preferences or existing branding guidelines that should be integrated? 3. What timeline do you envision for the completion of this project? With a solid background in PHP and payment processing, I've successfully tackled similar projects, including an art platform and a boutique eCommerce site. My approach includes breaking down the project into clear phases, starting with a thorough analysis of your current setup, followed by implementation, testing, and adjustments based on your feedback. I am committed to delivering a reliable solution that not only meets your technical requirements but also enhances your customers' experience. Let’s connect and discuss how we can elevate your checkout system! -James
$600 AUD in 3 days
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Hi, I am an eCommerce developer with 8 years of rich experience with a background in checkout optimization. I am familiar with Ecwid, JavaScript, Stripe, PayPal, HTML. For this project, the most important part is fixing the mixed payment flow that creates confusion during checkout. I will separate Stripe/Square as the primary on-site method and keep PayPal optional, while correcting the return behavior after payment. I will also adjust the checkout logic and wording using JavaScript to make the flow clear and smooth within Ecwid limits. I'm an individual freelancer and can work on any time zone you want. Please contact me with the best time for you to have a quick chat. Looking forward to discussing more details. Thanks. Emile.
$250 AUD in 7 days
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Hello, I see that your current checkout process on “The Pink Lake” product page may be causing friction for customers, particularly with the integration of PayPal and the return behavior. Ensuring a seamless experience is crucial, especially for high-value original artworks where trust and ease of payment can significantly impact conversion rates. To address these issues, I would first implement Stripe or Square as the primary payment method, ensuring that PayPal remains an optional choice. This separation will reduce confusion during checkout. I would also adjust the wording throughout the flow to make it clear and straightforward for buyers. Understanding that Ecwid has certain limitations, I’d utilize JavaScript effectively to enhance functionality without compromising your existing structure. I estimate about 10-12 hours to complete this work efficiently, depending on how quickly we can identify and resolve any unforeseen issues. Do you already have a preferred payment processor between Stripe and Square, or are you open to recommendations based on transaction fees?
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**DO NOT PAY ME UNTIL I COMPLETE! :)** Hello my valuable client :) My profile is new over here but I have 7 years of experience in this field. I have completely understood about your project. Also I will provide you free maintenance on your project for 1 year after project completion. I can definitely complete this in your timeframe. Give me one chance to prove myself. Hit the chat button to get started. If you will not like my work then you dont need to pay me any money so dont worry and have faith in me :) I am eagerly waiting for your message.
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I can fix your Ecwid checkout flow by properly configuring Stripe for on-site card payments, separating PayPal as an optional method, and resolving PayPal return issues to ensure a smooth purchase experience for high-value artworks. I will implement the required adjustments using JavaScript and Ecwid settings while keeping your existing site structure intact and improving overall checkout reliability. Best regards, Shawana
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