Shopify App Developer (Node/React) – Build “Search & Conversion Optimizer” MVP
Job Description:I’m looking for an experienced Shopify app developer to build an MVP of a new app called:FrictionFix – Search & Conversion OptimizerGoal of the app:Help Shopify store owners see which on-site search terms are losing them money (no results / low conversion) and give them a simple dashboard + workflow to fix those issues. This is a paid, fixed-price project with potential for ongoing work. Speed, reliability, and clean code matter. What the app should do (MVP)Install via Shopify OAuthStandard public appUses Shopify Partner app listingStores shop and access tokenTrack search queries & behaviorCapture on-site search termsFor each query, store:How often it’s searchedWhether it returned products (no results vs results)Whether it led to product views / orders (basic conversion signal)Store data in a database (Postgres/Supabase/etc.)Dashboard inside ShopifyShow:Top “No Result” search queries (last 30 days)Low-conversion queriesEstimated “revenue lost” based on:Average order valueBaseline conversion rateAllow merchant to:Mark a query as “Fixed”Add notes about what they changedBilling & PlansUse Shopify Billing API for recurring chargesPlans:Free: see top 10 broken queriesPro ($19/mo): full analytics + unlimited queries7-day free trial for new installsBasic Admin View (nice to have)Simple internal page for me:List of installed shopsCurrent planLast activeTech Stack (preferred)Backend: Node.js (Express) or Shopify Node app templateFrontend: React (Polaris UI is a plus)Database: Supabase, PostgreSQL, or similarHosting: Vercel/Netlify for frontend, Render/Railway/Heroku for backendIf you have a different standard stack for Shopify apps, I’m open to your recommendation.DeliverablesFully working app connected to my Shopify Partner accountInstallable via test storeFunctioning dashboard with real dataBilling & plan logic workingClean, commented code in a GitHub repoREADME with setup instructionsShort Loom video walking through:Local setupApp structureApp behaviorBonus if you can assist with Shopify App Store submission and make sure we pass their review. Ideal CandidateStrong experience building Shopify apps (please share examples)Comfortable with Shopify OAuth + Billing + webhooksSolid Node.js & React experienceFamiliarity with database design and hosted DBsGood communicator, can suggest best practices and move quicklyProject Timelinebolthires: 2–3 weeks from start to working MVPPlease include:Your rough implementation planEstimated timeline by milestoneExamples of similar apps or dashboards you’ve builtPlease answer these in your proposal (short & clear):Share 2 Shopify apps you’ve built (public store links or screenshots).Briefly explain how you would track search queries on a Shopify store in the MVP. Confirm your preferred stack & hosting for Shopify apps. Your estimated fixed price for this MVP and availability. Apply tot his job