Miniature Reserve
E-commerce platform for miniature collectibles
Technologies Used
Overview
Miniature Reserve is a specialized e-commerce platform catering to collectors of miniature figures and models. The platform provides advanced search and filtering capabilities, detailed product catalogs, and secure payment processing.
The system includes inventory management tools, order tracking, and customer relationship management features designed specifically for small to medium-sized collectible businesses.
Built with a focus on visual presentation and user experience, the platform showcases high-quality product imagery and provides detailed specifications for each item.
The Challenge
Create a niche e-commerce platform that could handle complex inventory with multiple variants, high-resolution imagery, and integrate with various shipping providers while maintaining fast page loads.
The Solution
Developed a React-based SPA with Express backend, implementing image optimization pipelines, Redis caching for frequently accessed products, and a flexible product variant system with MongoDB for schema flexibility.
Impact
Increased conversion rate by 35% compared to previous platform. Reduced page load times by 50% and successfully processed over $500K in transactions in the first year.