Scaling an Ecommerce Platform for Performance & Conversions

A full redesign and rebuild focused on improving speed, navigation, and checkout efficiency.

Duration
4 Weeks
Role
UI/UX Design & Full-stack Development
Year
2025
Ecommerce
Ecommerce

Project Case Study

Overview

We rebuilt a high-traffic ecommerce platform to improve performance bottlenecks, simplify product discovery, and reduce friction in the checkout flow.

The Challenge

Slow initial load times affecting bounce rate
Complex navigation structure reducing product discovery
High cart abandonment during checkout flow
Poor mobile responsiveness across key pages
Outdated UI reducing perceived trust

Constraints

Existing Shopify backend had to remain partially intact

No downtime allowed during migration

Mobile traffic accounted for majority of users

Decisions & Tradeoffs

Deferred wishlist feature to prioritize checkout optimization

Reduced homepage animation complexity to improve performance

The Results

1.9% → 2.6% (+37%)

Conversion rate

6.2s → 3.1s (-50%)

Page load time

68% → 49%

Cart abandonment

Our Solution

UX Restructuring

Rebuilt navigation and product categorization to improve discoverability and reduce cognitive load.

Performance Optimization

Implemented code splitting, image optimization, and caching strategies to reduce load times.

Checkout Simplification

Reduced checkout steps and optimized form flows for faster completion.

Inventory Synchronization

Introduced real-time stock syncing across channels to prevent overselling.

Stack

Next.jsNode.jsPostgreSQLPaystack

Feedback Snapshot

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The new platform transformed our business. Sales increased and our customers love the experience.

Sarah Johnson

CEO

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