WooCommerce Firearms Storefront Build with FFL Cockpit (Multiple Distributors)

Less than 1 month, Less than 30 hrs/week We're launching a firearms e-commerce subdomain running WooCommerce with FFL Cockpit for automated drop-shipping through two primary firearms distributors. We need a skilled WooCommerce developer to build and configure the entire storefront, including plugin setup, front-end design, and compliance-ready checkout flow. Completed within: 2-3 weeks Scope: Full WooCommerce build, plugin configuration, front-end design, end-to-end testing What We're Building A fully functional firearms e-commerce storefront that: Pulls real-time inventory from primary distributors via plug in FFL Cockpit Routes serialized firearms through compliant FFL dealer selection at checkout Handles drop-ship order fulfillment automation Enforces state-level ammunition and firearm restrictions Accepts payment via Authorize.net Integrates with a separate existing Shopify store The storefront will be built and designed BEFORE FFL Cockpit loads products—meaning all infrastructure, design, checkout flow, and menus are ready to go once the distributor feeds activate. Technical Stack Platform: WooCommerce (self-hosted on Hostinger Unlimited) Core Plugin: FFL Cockpit (distributor feeds, inventory sync, drop-ship automation) Compliance Plugin: Automatic FFL (FFL dealer selection, state restrictions, ATF dealer database) Payment Gateway: Authorize.net Hosting: Hostinger Unlimited plan (user-provided) Domain: Subdomain of existing Shopify store (provided by client) What FFL Cockpit Handles Providing getting-started instructions and API documentation Conducting an onboarding call to review your configuration Creating product categories automatically when feeds import Syncing inventory updates every 20 minutes Automating drop-ship order routing to distributors Handling serialized firearm compliance Generating tracking notifications to customers You'll install the plugin and get it configured; FFL Cockpit does the heavy lifting after that. Your Deliverables 1. WooCommerce Installation & Setup Install WooCommerce on firearms subdomain (we provide Hostinger login) Configure basic WooCommerce settings (currency, shipping zones, tax settings) Set up staging environment for safe testing 2. Plugin Installation & Configuration Install FFL Cockpit plugin Configure primary distributor connections (we provide API/dealer credentials for each) Set up margin rules and pricing logic Configure product restrictions (what should/shouldn't list) Test inventory feed sync (should pull every 20 minutes) Install Automatic FFL plugin Configure ATF dealer database Set up state-level ammunition/firearm restrictions Configure FFL dealer selector for checkout Install Authorize.net payment gateway plugin Connect to merchant account (we provide credentials) Test payment processing 3. Front-End Design & User Experience Choose or customize a professional WooCommerce theme optimized for firearms retail Design and build: Homepage (hero section, category browse, trust signals) Navigation menu (Handguns, Rifles, Shotguns, Ammo, Accessories—categories will be populated by FFL Cockpit) Product page templates (ready for products; include caliber/action/barrel length filters) Checkout flow (FFL dealer selector, age verification prompts, payment form) Footer (contact, policies, compliance links) Ensure mobile responsiveness Implement clear FFL compliance messaging (what products require FFL transfer, shipping restrictions, etc.) 4. Product Category Structure Build category hierarchy that will align with FFL Cockpit's auto-generated categories Create placeholder category pages (ready for products to populate) Set up filtering/sorting by brand, caliber, action, barrel length, etc. 5. Compliance & Security Enable HTTPS/SSL (Hostinger provides free) Set up age-gate verification for firearms/ammo products Configure WooCommerce security best practices Ensure checkout messaging complies with firearms regulations 6. Testing & Documentation Perform end-to-end testing: Test distributor feed pull (should show a few sample products) Test checkout flow (FFL dealer selection, payment processing) Test state restriction rules (verify ammo blocks in restricted states) Test product categorization Provide setup documentation for future reference Conduct a handoff call to review configuration and answer questions What You'll Receive From Us Hostinger Unlimited hosting login (subdomain already configured) Primary distributor account numbers and API credentials (for each) Authorize.net merchant account credentials FFL Cockpit license key Automatic FFL license key Access to FFL Cockpit's getting-started docs and onboarding support Any brand/content preferences for the site design Requirements Must Have: Proven experience building WooCommerce stores (portfolio required) Experience with WooCommerce plugin development/configuration Familiarity with firearms e-commerce compliance (FFL transfers, state restrictions, serialized item handling) Experience with payment gateway integration (Authorize.net or similar) Strong front-end design skills (responsive, accessible, user-friendly) Ability to work independently with clear communication Nice to Have: Prior experience with FFL Cockpit or similar firearms distributor plugins Experience with Automatic FFL or comparable compliance plugins Knowledge of ATF regulations (27 CFR Part 478) Experience migrating/managing distributor feeds WooCommerce SEO optimization experience Timeline & Milestones Week 1: WooCommerce installation and basic setup Plugin installation (FFL Cockpit, Automatic FFL, Authorize.net) Initial distributor feed configuration Homepage & navigation design started Week 2: Front-end design completion (checkout, product pages, categories) Merchant account & payment gateway testing FFL Cockpit configuration finalized Testing & bug fixes Week 3: Final end-to-end testing Documentation handoff Onboarding call with FFL Cockpit support (optional attendance) Post-Launch Support After the initial build is complete, we'll need ongoing support on a pay-as-needed basis for the life of the website. This includes: Bug fixes and troubleshooting Plugin updates and compatibility checks Distributor feed issues and integration adjustments Minor design/UX updates Payment gateway and compliance-related support Performance optimization and debugging WooCommerce and hosting-related support No retainer required. We only pay for time actually worked and billed hourly. You'll invoice us for hours spent on support requests, and we'll pay based on actual billable time. We are familiar with how much time things require and appreciate your honesty when billing. Please provide your hourly rate for post-launch support hours in your application. Notes: This is NOT a Shopify build. The main store stays on Shopify; this is a separate WooCommerce subdomain for firearms only. You will not load the full product inventory during this engagement—FFL Cockpit handles that automatically after handoff. Hosting is on Hostinger Unlimited; you do not manage billing or infrastructure. We're starting with two primary distributors but may add others later (you're not responsible for future integrations). How to Apply Please submit: Your WooCommerce portfolio (links to 2-3 completed stores) Experience with firearms e-commerce or FFL compliance (if any) Your hourly rate for post-launch support (pay-as-needed, no retainer) Estimated timeline for this project Any questions about the scope Project Expectations This is a self-directed engagement. We expect you to: Work independently and make sound decisions about design, configuration, and implementation Own the project timeline and deliver on schedule without requiring frequent approval cycles from us Communicate proactively if blockers arise, but solve problems without waiting for us to weigh in on every decision Manage your own project workflow and testing—we're not doing daily check-ins We will be available for critical decisions only and will provide information/credentials promptly when requested, but we won't be involved in day-to-day development. Timeline is firm: 2-3 weeks. We need someone who can commit and execute independently. more about "WooCommerce Firearms Storefront Build with FFL Cockpit (Multiple Distributors)" Skills Skip skills Previous skills. Update list Payment Gateway IntegrationEcommerce Storefront DesignEcommerce WebsiteAPI IntegrationWordPress PluginJavaScriptAuthorize.NetCSS 3WooCommercePHP Next skills. 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