Dalia's Collection

The Challenge

Build an online store from scratch — product catalog, inventory management, customer reviews, and secure authentication. The client needed full control over their products without paying monthly SaaS fees for a shop platform.

The Solution

• Custom PHP/MySQL e-commerce system with product catalog, category browsing, and photo upload support
• Admin dashboard for inventory management — add products, update stock, view customer feedback
• Review and rating system that builds social proof for each product
• Secure login and session management protecting both admin and customer accounts

Key Decisions

• Custom-built e-commerce over Shopify/WooCommerce — no recurring platform fees, full control over the shopping experience

Results

• Client manages inventory independently through the admin panel
• Product pages with customer reviews — builds trust with new shoppers
• No monthly platform fees — the site runs on their own hosting