Dark Door Imaging
Creative & Web Design Studio
August 2026
Project Proposal

Boutik Paw
Creator Marketplace

A complete multi-vendor marketplace platform — from build to launch. Built for independent creators. Designed to grow.

Prepared for
Boutik Paw
Marketplace Platform Project
Project Investment
$5,000

What we're building

A fully operational multi-vendor marketplace where independent creators open their own shops, list handmade and custom products, and get paid automatically — with a clean admin panel for managing it all.

01

Marketplace Platform Build

WordPress + WooCommerce + Dokan Pro configuration. Multi-vendor architecture with seller registration, vendor approval workflow, commission engine, and order management.

02

Custom Design & Brand Application

Homepage, shop pages, seller storefronts, and product pages designed around the Boutik Paw identity — golden, modern, and clean. No template look.

03

Payments & Split Payouts

Stripe Connect integration — buyers pay once, the platform keeps its commission, and sellers receive their share automatically. Fully tested end to end.

04

Seller Onboarding & Custom Orders

Frictionless creator signup flow with shop setup guidance, plus custom-order forms so buyers can request personalization (sizing, colors, text) on made-to-order pieces.

05

Merchant Setup — Up to 5 Creators

Hands-on onboarding of the first five sellers — shop profiles created, products listed, payout accounts connected, and each creator walked through their dashboard so the marketplace launches with live inventory.

06

Mobile Optimization & SEO Foundation

Responsive across all devices, fast load times, and on-page SEO structure so creator shops and products can rank in search from day one.

Project pricing

One transparent number, itemized. No hidden costs — third-party licenses and hosting are listed separately so you know exactly what runs the platform.

Marketplace platform buildWooCommerce + Dokan Pro setup, vendor system, commission engine, admin configuration
$1,800
Custom design & homepage buildBoutik Paw brand applied across homepage, shop, seller, and product pages
$1,000
Stripe Connect split-payment setupAutomated commission & seller payouts, tested end to end
$500
Seller onboarding flow + custom order formsCreator signup experience and made-to-order request system
$500
Merchant setup — up to 5 creatorsFirst five sellers fully onboarded: shops configured, products listed, payouts connected, dashboard training
$900
Mobile optimization + SEO foundationResponsive build, performance pass, on-page SEO structure
$300
Total Project Investment $5,000

Recurring Costs — Paid Directly by Client

Hosting (managed WordPress)~$25 / month
Dokan Pro license$149 / year
Domain registration~$15 / year

Optional maintenance retainer available after launch — updates, plugin management, and support from $150/month.

Six weeks to launch

A structured build with review checkpoints at every phase — you see progress weekly, and nothing moves forward without your sign-off.

Week 1

Foundation & Setup

Hosting environment, WordPress + WooCommerce + Dokan installation, brand assets finalized, sitemap approved.

Weeks 2–3

Design & Build

Homepage and core page design, seller storefront templates, product page layouts. First review checkpoint at end of week 3.

Week 4

Payments & Seller Flow

Stripe Connect configuration, commission structure, seller onboarding flow, custom order forms. Second review checkpoint.

Week 5

Testing & Refinement

Full transaction testing, mobile QA, speed optimization, SEO pass, revisions from review feedback.

Week 6

Launch & Handoff

Go live with the first five creators onboarded, admin training session, documentation delivery, and 2 weeks of post-launch support included.

How payment works

Three milestones tied to real progress — you never pay for work you haven't seen.

50%
To Begin
$2,500
25%
At Design Approval
$1,250
25%
At Launch
$1,250

Terms & Notes

  • Proposal valid for 30 days from the date above.
  • Includes two rounds of revisions per design phase; additional rounds billed at $75/hour.
  • Third-party costs (hosting, licenses, domain) are paid directly by the client and are not included in the project fee.
  • Content (product photos, seller copy, policies) to be provided by client; content creation available as an add-on.
  • Two weeks of post-launch support included; ongoing maintenance available via monthly retainer.
  • Timeline begins upon receipt of deposit and required brand/content assets.
Prepared by
Jean Daudier
Founder & Creative Director, Dark Door Imaging
Accepted by
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