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I run an online store and I want to turn our occasional “group buy” events into a smooth, automated experience inside WooCommerce. Customers will first pay a small deposit to reserve their spot. As more people join, the running bottle count unlocks lower price tiers—e.g. 24 bottles brings the price down to RM100 each, 100 bottles drops it to RM80. When the group-buy closes, the system must calculate each shopper’s final balance (or refund) automatically. Number of tiers can be edited. The three pillars the plugin has to nail are clear: group-buy management, a tiered-pricing engine, and rock-solid deposit handling. Around those, I also need quality-of-life touches that keep customers informed and protect my cash flow: • Countdown timer and live progress bar on the product page so shoppers see exactly how close we are to the next tier. • Instant deposit refunds through iPay88 if the minimum tier isn’t reached. • Automatic forfeiture of the deposit (also via iPay88) for anyone who “no-shows” after confirming. • WhatsApp notifications at key milestones—deposit received, next tier hit, final payment due, refund issued. Technical notes – Build as a clean WooCommerce extension that respects WordPress coding standards and uses existing hooks where possible. – Settings page in wp-admin to define bottle tiers, deposit amount, cut-off date/time, refund rules, and custom WhatsApp message templates. – Must play nicely with my current theme (Astra) and remain compatible with the latest WooCommerce releases. Deliverables & acceptance 1. Installable plugin (.zip) and source code. 2. Clear setup/usage guide. 3. Successful end-to-end test on a staging clone of current website: customers join, tiers adjust, iPay88 handles payments/refunds, and WhatsApp messages fire exactly as outlined. If this fits your wheelhouse, let’s chat so we can get the first group buy live on the store.
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Hello, I understand you want a clean WooCommerce extension to run group-buy wine events with a deposit, tiered pricing, and automatic balance updates at close. I will build a modular plugin that uses WordPress standards, hooks, and a dedicated admin page to define bottle tiers, deposit amount, cut-off, refund rules, and WhatsApp templates. The core will cover group-buy management, a flexible tiered pricing engine, and secure deposit handling with iPay88 integration for deposits and refunds. It will show a live countdown and progress bar on the product page, notify customers of milestones via WhatsApp, and ensure deposits auto-forfeit if no-show. The plugin will play nicely with Astra and be compatible with the latest WooCommerce, with end-to-end testing on staging winebros.my. Deliverables include a zip installer, source code, setup guide, and a verified workflow from deposit to final payment/refund. What is the minimum viable set of tiers you want to start with for the first test group buy (e.g., 3-5 tiers with defined bottle counts and prices) and do you have preferred WhatsApp message templates for the milestones? Thanks,
$1,500 USD in 14 days
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With over a decade of experience in full-stack architecture and high-scale systems, I understand your goal of transforming group-buy events into a seamless experience within WooCommerce. My background in scaling systems for over 1 million users and navigating high-security FinTech aligns perfectly with the complexities of your project. To ensure scalability and security for your WooCommerce Group-Buy Wine Plugin, I recommend implementing a modular architecture that can easily accommodate future feature enhancements. My past success in building and scaling Telegram Mini Apps for over 1 million users highlights my ability to handle projects of this magnitude with finesse. I invite you to reach out so we can discuss the roadmap for bringing your group-buy events to life on winebros.my. Let's collaborate to make this project a resounding success.
$1,200 USD in 20 days
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With over 18 years of experience, my team at CnELIndia has mastered the art of creating finely tailored solutions for clients, particularly in eCommerce and WordPress. Our expertise in WooCommerce aligns perfectly with your need to create a Group-Buy Wine Plugin. We've worked on similar projects before, excelling in creating smooth, automated pricing systems using tiers based on quantity bought. Our technical proficiencies include HTML, MySQL, and PHP – the perfect suite to customize your WooCommerce extension. Moreover, our skills in payment gateway integration are particularly relevant here. Building on this foundation and understanding your needs as outlined, we can create a robust system that uses iPay88 to handle deposits for group buys effectively, ensuring instant refunds for unfulfilled minimum tiers or automated forfeitures for no-shows. Finally, we guarantee compatibility with Astra theme and the latest versions of WooCommerce. That goes without mentioning the acceptance criteria you articulated clearly for an end-to-end test. At CnELIndia, we pride ourselves on not just delivering projects but delivering satisfaction and successful end-results. Partner with us and we promise you an impeccable plugin that rises above your expectations; one that will turn your occasional groups buys into a seamless transaction process enjoyed by your customers time and again!
$1,075 USD in 15 days
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You need a robust WooCommerce group-buy plugin with tiered pricing, iPay88 integration, and WhatsApp notifications. I build these systems. This is squarely in my wheelhouse, and I've delivered similar complex solutions for over 15 years. I will develop a clean, efficient extension that flawlessly handles your: • Dynamic tiered pricing and deposit/refund logic. • Seamless iPay88 integrations for deposits, refunds, and forfeitures. • Critical WhatsApp notifications and live progress updates. I can get this implemented quickly and correctly. Let's discuss it.
$1,125 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I can help you create a custom plugin that manages deposits, tracks bottle counts, and adjusts pricing as guests join seamlessly. I’ll ensure features like a countdown timer, live progress bar, and automated deposit refunds through iPay88 are perfectly integrated. I’ll also add WhatsApp notifications for key milestones to keep your customers informed and engaged. With over 9+ years of experience developing WooCommerce solutions and adhering to WordPress coding standards, I can deliver a clean, user-friendly extension that fits nicely with your Astra theme. I’ll include clear setup instructions and thoroughly test everything to ensure a smooth launch. Let’s discuss how we can make this happen for your store! Best Regards, Priyanka
$1,125 USD in 7 days
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Interesting project, I will build your WooCommerce group-buy plugin — tiered pricing engine, deposit workflow, iPay88 payment/refund integration, and WhatsApp milestone notifications — all as a clean extension using native WooCommerce hooks. One area I will handle carefully: the deposit-to-final-balance reconciliation. I will store each participant's deposit as a pending line item tied to the group-buy session, then on close, the plugin will recalculate per-bottle cost against the final tier reached and generate either a balance-due order or an automatic iPay88 refund. This prevents rounding mismatches when tier thresholds shift mid-campaign. Questions: 1) Which iPay88 integration are you using — their REST API or an existing WooCommerce gateway plugin? Looking forward to discussing further. Best regards, Kamran
$790 USD in 13 days
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Having completed over 500 projects with a prioritized focus on fixing bugs, errors, and improving website performance - I can confidently say that building an automated group-buy experience using WooCommerce is well within my wheelhouse. Not only do I have a deep understanding of WordPress, WooCommerce and iPay88, but my experience with MySQL and PHP will ensure that your pricing tiers are calculated accurately and deposits are efficiently handled. Furthermore, I understand the importance of protecting your cash flow in such endeavors, which is why I am committed to incorporating features such as instant automated refunding and automatic forfeiture for no-shows. Lastly, commitment to clear communication and a fast turnaround is central to my work ethic. My end-to-end testing before delivering the final product ensures its seamlessness as well as the compatibility with your existing theme (Astra) and latest versions of WooCommerce. Given my reliability and proven results in enhancing website speed and fixing critical issues within short timeframes, I am confident that I'll be a reliable long-term support system for this project.
$1,125 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I am an experienced WooCommerce plugin developer and can build your group-buy automation system with deposit-based booking, editable tiered pricing engine, live countdown & progress bar, iPay88 integration for payments with automatic refunds and deposit forfeiture, and WhatsApp notifications at all milestones. I will also create a wp-admin settings panel for tiers, deposit rules, cutoff time, and message templates, ensure Astra compatibility, and deliver an installable plugin (.zip), source code, setup guide, and full staging end-to-end testing. Please send a message so we can go through the details, decide on the timeline and deliverables. Best regards.
$750 USD in 7 days
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✅ WooCommerce Development | WordPress | E-Commerce | Speed & Optimization Expert ✅ Hey there, Hope you’re doing great! Thanks for posting your project. I’m a professional WooCommerce & WordPress Developer with 10+ years of experience building fast, mobile-first, high-converting online stores. I’d love to help you transform your vision into a fully-featured, optimized e-commerce platform with a smart recommendation engine and a smooth checkout experience. I’d love the opportunity to discuss the project further and collaborate on a high-performing WooCommerce build that’s clean, scalable, and ready for future features like reviews or a loyalty/rewards system. (Note: Please consider the current budget as flexible — we can finalize it once the complete scope is defined.) Thanks & Regards, Kajal
$1,125 USD in 7 days
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Hi I can build this as a custom WooCommerce plugin that handles group-buy logic, tiered pricing, and deposits cleanly. It will track bottle counts, adjust pricing tiers in real time, manage final balances/refunds via iPay88, and send WhatsApp updates. I’ll also add the progress bar, countdown, and full admin controls for tiers and rules. This will turn your group buys into a smooth, automated system without manual work. Let’s get your first campaign running properly. Thanks, Singh
$800 USD in 14 days
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Hi there, You need a custom WooCommerce extension that turns group buys into a reliable, automated sales flow — deposits, dynamic bottle tiers, final balance/refund calculations, iPay88 actions, and WhatsApp updates all working cleanly inside your existing store. I can build this as a WordPress/WooCommerce plugin that follows core coding standards, uses native hooks where possible, and includes an admin settings panel for tier rules, deposit amount, cutoff date/time, refund logic, and WhatsApp templates. On the front end, I can add the countdown timer, live progress bar, and tier-based pricing flow while keeping compatibility with Astra and current WooCommerce versions. This fits my work with WooCommerce custom plugins, payment logic, automation, and staging-based testing where reliability matters more than shortcuts. Do you already have iPay88 refund API access confirmed? Which WhatsApp gateway/API do you want used for notifications? Qasar
$750 USD in 3 days
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Hello, I’m excited to help you turn your group-buy idea into a smooth, automated WooCommerce experience. Your deposit-based bottle tiers with dynamic pricing can be built cleanly and reliably. What I’ll Deliver: • Custom WooCommerce plugin for full group-buy management • Dynamic tiered pricing (e.g., 24 bottles → RM100, 100 → RM80), editable in wp-admin • Deposit system with automatic final balance or refund calculation • iPay88 integration for secure payments, refunds, and deposit forfeiture • Live countdown timer and progress bar on product page • Automated WhatsApp notifications (deposit, tier unlocks, payment due, refunds) • Clean admin panel for tiers, cut-off time, deposits, and message templates • Astra-compatible and built using WordPress best practices Why choose me? • Strong experience in WooCommerce plugins and complex pricing logic • Expertise in payment gateways and automation workflows • Clean, scalable, and well-documented code • Reliable communication and post-launch support Quick question: will WhatsApp notifications use an API, and is iPay88 refund API already enabled? I’m ready to help you launch your first group buy seamlessly. Best regards,
$1,125 USD in 7 days
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Hi there, We’ve developed similar WooCommerce plugins that handle deposits, tiered pricing, and refunds, so we know how to build a solution that’s both effective and user-friendly. We also understand the importance of keeping customers informed and engaged throughout the process. For your project, we’d suggest using a custom product type instead of a simple product. This way, we can add features like a countdown timer, live progress bar, and WhatsApp notifications directly to the product page, ensuring a seamless experience for both customers and admins. Let’s schedule a quick 10-minute call to discuss your requirements in more detail and see if I’m the right fit for this exciting project. Best, Adil
$1,237.50 USD in 21 days
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Hello I build custom WooCommerce plugins and this group-buy system is exactly the kind of challenge I enjoy. The tiered-pricing engine combined with iPay88 integration is smart—automating deposits and refunds saves you hours of manual work. Here's how I'd approach it: Use WooCommerce's existing hooks and custom post types to store group-buy sessions—no bloated database structure. Tier logic runs server-side on checkout to ensure price accuracy even with concurrent buyers. iPay88 webhook listeners handle deposit confirmation, refunds, and forfeiture automatically—no manual intervention needed. WhatsApp API integration via Twilio or similar for reliable message delivery at each milestone. Progress bar and countdown built with WP REST API for live updates without page reloads, keeping it lightweight with Astra. I'm comfortable working with iPay88's API and have built custom WooCommerce extensions before. One question: do you want the same deposit amount across all products, or should each group-buy event allow different deposit percentages? Thanks for sharing the details—looking forward to discussing how we get your first wine group-buy running smoothly.
$750 USD in 10 days
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Hi, You’re looking to turn group-buy events into a fully automated WooCommerce workflow—this requires precise handling of pricing logic, payments, and user communication. I’ve built similar custom WooCommerce extensions focused on dynamic pricing and payment automation. I will develop a clean, modular plugin using native WooCommerce hooks to ensure compatibility with Astra and future updates. Core implementation: • Group-buy manager to track participants, quantities, and deadlines • Tiered pricing engine with real-time price adjustments • Secure deposit handling with automated balance calculation and refunds via iPay88 Features included: • Live progress bar and countdown timer (AJAX-based) • Automatic final settlement (charge remaining balance or issue refunds) • iPay88 integration for deposits, refunds, and forfeiture handling • WhatsApp notifications for key events (deposit, tier updates, payment due, refunds) • Admin settings panel for tiers, deposit rules, timing, and message templates A few quick questions: Does your iPay88 account support automated refunds and partial captures? Should remaining balances be auto-charged or paid manually? Do you need limits per customer or per order? You’ll receive a production-ready plugin (.zip), documentation, and full staging validation. Let’s connect and get your first group-buy live. Thanks....
$1,500 USD in 25 days
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Hello, I understand you want a clean, reliable WooCommerce extension to run group-buy events for wines, with deposits, tiered pricing, automatic settlements, and timely WhatsApp updates. My approach is to build a lightweight, standards-compliant plugin that manages deposits, tier calculations, and end-of-cycle settlements, while providing admins with a flexible tier editor, cut-off settings, and WhatsApp templates. I’ll implement a tiered pricing engine that recalculates as participants join, a deposit flow with automatic refunds if the minimum tier isn’t reached, and automatic forfeiture if no-shows occur. The countdown timer, live progress bar, and milestone notifications will be built as unobtrusive front-end elements that work with Astra and the latest WooCommerce. iPay88 will be integrated for deposits and refunds, with error handling and clear logs. A dedicated settings page will let you define bottle tiers, deposit amounts, cut-off date/time, refund rules, and WhatsApp templates. Deliverables include a ready-to-install plugin, source code, setup guide, and a staging test plan validating deposits, tier updates, payments, refunds, and WhatsApp triggers. What is the preferred go-live date for the first group buy and how many tiers would you like editable at launch?
$1,500 USD in 24 days
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SMART GROUP-BUY AUTOMATION FOR WOOCOMMERCE WITH DYNAMIC PRICING & DEPOSITS. With 10+ years experience in WooCommerce custom plugin development, I can build a clean, scalable extension tailored to your flow. Solution Overview: A custom plugin managing group-buy lifecycle: join → deposit → tier unlock → final settlement/refund. Core Flow: Customer pays deposit → joins group → live counter updates → pricing tier adjusts dynamically → on deadline system calculates final price → auto charge remaining OR refund difference → handle no-show forfeits. Key Features: • Tiered pricing engine (admin-configurable tiers) • Deposit + balance handling (auto calc per user) • iPay88 integration for payments/refunds/forfeits • Countdown timer + live progress bar (AJAX real-time) • WhatsApp API triggers (deposit, tier hit, payment due, refund) • Admin panel: tiers, deposit %, cutoff, rules, message templates Tech Approach: Custom WooCommerce hooks, REST/AJAX for live updates, cron jobs for cutoff processing, secure transaction logging. Deliverables: Plugin (.zip) + clean source code + setup guide + full staging test. Timeline: ~2–3 weeks MVP. I WILL PROVIDE 2 YEARS FREE ONGOING SUPPORT AND COMPLETE SOURCE CODE, WE FOLLOW AGILE METHODOLOGY WITH FULL ASSISTANCE FROM ZERO TO DEPLOYMENT. I eagerly await your response. Thanks.
$1,000 USD in 15 days
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I am an expert in Shopify, WordPress, and Web Development Technologies, ready to turn your manual group buy events into an automated experience in WooCommerce. My expertise in creating custom plugins will ensure smooth group-buy management, tiered pricing, and deposit handling. Let's start RIGHT AWAY. Regards, Pooja
$1,125 USD in 3 days
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Hi dear employer! I hope you're doing well! You're looking to provide group-buy services through your Woocommerce storefront. The plugin will have to provide the following features: group-buy management, a tiered-pricing , and deposit handling. I'm ready to design and implement a very high quality WordPress plugin that will meet your expectations by providing all the required services. I addition, unit, integration and e2e tests will be written to ensure optimal code quality. I'm looking forward to hearing from you!!
$1,117 USD in 30 days
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Hello, I’d be glad to help shape your group‑buy wine workflow into a smooth WooCommerce plugin that handles deposits, tiered bottle pricing, and iPay88 flows cleanly. I’ve built similar custom extensions, so structuring the logic around Woo hooks and clean admin settings feels very natural. Your tier engine, refund rules, and WhatsApp triggers can be kept simple on the surface while staying robust behind the scenes, making the whole buying path more reassuring for customers. I can also ensure it fits nicely with Astra and stays stable through WooCommerce updates. Thanks, Teo
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