Developing an E-commerce Store for Tao Muse: A Case Study

About Tao Muse

Driven by a passion for ethically made fashion, Tao Muse, a sustainable fashion brand, wanted to create a robust e-commerce site that would embody its true values. The client aimed to display their sustainable, handcrafted clothing and jewellery in a visually appealing way in order to establish a solid online presence while emphasizing their commitment to authenticity, sustainability, and women empowerment.

To achieve this vision, Tao Muse partnered with APPWRK, the e-commerce website development experts, to craft a visually stunning website that perfectly reflected their brand values. Our expert team designed an intuitive website by using technologies such as Shopify, HTML, and CSS and helped the client successfully deploy a high-performance Shopify store.

Industry

Fashion & Jewelry
Business Type

Retail
Services

Shopify Website Development
The Team

Project Manager and Shopify Developer
Website

Tao Muse
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Project Overview: Crafting a Visually Appealing and Highly Functional Shopify Store for Tao Muse

Tao Muse had a clear vision of how they wanted their website to look and gave specific references to our team, which gave us a well-defined path. In addition to creating a captivating UI, the client also aimed to implement a customized mega menu and dynamic content blocks to enhance user navigation and create a more engaging browsing experience.

Tao Muse Despite the complexity of integrating features that required custom coding, our team delivered a visually stunning and efficient Shopify store that served as a powerful online presence for Tao Muse in setting them up for long-term success. We also created an easy-to-use admin dashboard using Shopify Liquid code that allowed the client to easily manage their content and make efficient updates without constantly relying on developers.

Technologies Used

Shopify
HTML
CSS

Challenges Faced During the Development of the Robust, User-Friendly Shopify Store for Tao Muse

1. Designing an Intuitive Mega Menu Without Specific References

Designing a highly tailored mega menu that displayed Tao Muse’s entire range of products without any specific references was a key challenge. Our developers had to carefully group the products and structure their categories while striking the right balance between aesthetic appeal and functionality. In addition to that, we had to ensure that the large menu translated well to mobile screens and desktops while staying away from any sort of drop-down issues.

2. Developing a Flexible Admin System that is Easy-to-Use for Non-Technical Users

The client needed a simple and intuitive way to manage their website without relying too much on developer assistance after deployment. Our task was to develop a flexible admin system that allowed the client to effortlessly update content and graphics across the site. The admin system also demanded the prevention of unauthorized access and audit logs that tracked changes while keeping the dashboard intuitive and easy to navigate, even for non-technical users.

3. Creating Multiple Product Swatch Pages Optimized for Search Engines

Another significant challenge that our team faced during the e-commerce website development process was creating dedicated product swatch pages and linking them for each color variant. While this would help in increasing product visibility in search engines, our team also had to ensure the swatches worked efficiently without confusing users or breaking the site’s functionality.

What We Delivered: A Bespoke Shopify Store with Advanced Functionality for Tao Muse

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Using the references and direction provided by the client, our team designed the user interface with a Free Shopify theme and extensively customized it to align with the brand’s vision. During the E-Commerce website development process, our developers also gave ample focus on ensuring that the site remained user-friendly by integrating essential features such as advanced search functionality, intuitive product displays, well-structured information layouts, smooth navigation, and social media integration.
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Our team efficiently structured Tao Muse’s extensive product catalogue into well-defined categories in order to ensure seamless navigation and effortless access for customers. To further enhance product discoverability, we also implemented a custom-coded mega menu using programming languages like HTML and CSS. Our skilled developers also optimized the layout for clarity and integrated hover effects for intuitive interactions.
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We created distinct pages for each color variant of all the products with unique URLs, images, descriptions, and metadata, allowing search engines to recognize pages separately. Our team then dynamically linked these pages through the main product page, allowing seamless navigation between different color options without disrupting the shopping experience.
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As a part of our E-Commerce website development process, we designed and implemented brand-specific email templates that aligned with Tao Muse’s aesthetics and tone to ensure a cohesive customer experience across all touchpoints as well as to improve user engagement. Using Shopify’s in-built email automation tools, we set up automated email sequences with strategic reminders, product images, personalized recommendations, and discount offers that encouraged conversions.

The Outcome

Created a visually stunning user interface that not only aligned perfectly with Tao Muse’s brand values and identity but also improved customer engagement and overall shopping experience
Enhanced the product browsing experience of the website by implementing a custom mega menu and intuitive product categorization.
Implemented various user-friendly features throughout the site such as search functionality, product filtering, and dynamic content blocks that enhanced the shopping experience for users.
Improved product discoverability in search engines by integrating distinct product swatch pages and linking each color variant to dedicated pages.
Set up personalized cart abandonment flows and email templates that increased conversions and customer engagement.
Integrated a flexible admin dashboard that allowed the client to easily update their website, make dynamic changes and track their updates effortlessly.