GOAL
The objective of this project was to migrate the client's online store from VirtueMart to HikaShop and build a modern, high performance eCommerce platform. The new solution focused on improving flexibility, enhancing the user experience, and supporting a unique inquiry based purchasing process instead of traditional online checkout.
Scope of Work
- Joomla eCommerce development
- HikaShop configuration and customization
- Figma to Joomla implementation
- Custom component and plugin development
- Custom module development
- Third party integrations
- Checkout and tax configuration
- Performance optimization and testing
Key Challenges
- Replacing the standard Add to Cart purchasing process with a custom inquiry based workflow.
- Matching the client's Figma designs with pixel accurate product listing and product detail pages.
- Building advanced product filtering with custom business logic.
- Managing complex product configurations using HikaShop characteristics and custom fields.
- Securing restricted pages using one time access codes.
- Integrating multiple third party services without affecting website performance.
- Customizing pricing, taxes, shipping, and checkout workflows for regional business requirements.
What We Delivered
Joomla Extensions & Technologies Used
This project was developed using several Joomla extensions and custom solutions to deliver a flexible and scalable eCommerce platform.

Beat Brain has been nothing short of incredible. Always responsive, fully understands our needs, and great in providing custom programming for our website.
Would highly recommend!
Results
The migration resulted in a modern, fully customized Joomla eCommerce website that provides a faster and more intuitive user experience. The new HikaShop platform offers advanced product filtering, secure access control, seamless third party integrations, and a custom inquiry based purchasing workflow tailored to the client's business model. The project gives the client a scalable foundation that is easier to manage while delivering a significantly improved experience for their customers.




