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I'm looking for a skilled individual who can manage our TIKTOK account to increase brand awareness. please start with checking Key Responsibilities: - Creating entertaining content on a daily basis - Monitoring and engaging with the audience - Ensuring brand consistency in all posts Ideal Skills and Experience: - Proven experience in managing TIKTOK accounts - Strong understanding of social media and content creation - Creative mindset with a knack for entertaining content - Ability to analyze and interpret data to optimize content strategy - Excellent communication and engagement skills to interact with our audience. Please share your relevant experience and the strategies you'd utilize to boost our brand's presence on TIKTOK.
I'm in need of an experienced Google Ads specialist to help manage my Google Ads account for wellness ecommerce site. Requirements: - Proven track record in managing Google Ads for ecommerce sites - Familiarity with the Shopify platform - Ability to generate sales and increase website traffic - Expertise in optimizing campaigns to maximize ROI and conversions The ideal freelancer for this project will have experience in working with ecommerce sites, particularly Shopify, and a deep understanding of Google Ads. Please include past experience and outcomes in your proposal.
...room in our home. Design Style: The preferred design style is modern. Clean lines, functional layouts, and up-to-date design elements are key features that should be taken into account when approaching this project. Color Scheme: We prefer neutral colors for this project. A palette made up of whites, grays, and blacks should be implemented in all rooms. This will create the elegant, calming and chic atmosphere we love. Study Room Features: The study must be designed with multifunctionality at its core. It should include: - Reliable, practical home office setup - Comfortable lounge area for relaxation - Well-organized bookshelves for comprehensive home library - Include a bed to be used as a guest room when needed Skills and Experience: I prefer a candi...
...Ek tarah se CSC (common service center) Mere pass kuch employees hai, jo yai sab kaam karte hai. Aab mujhe yai chahiye ke- 1. Customer register karega. 2. Uske baad uska jo requirement hai, (for example usko GST file karna hai) toh wo aapna name, address, pan card, adhaar card, yai sab ek form ke jariye submit karega. 3. Aur wo submission ek post ki tarah publish hoga website main, aur user ke account main bhi show hoga. (iss se yai pata chalega ke user ne kya kya service hame order kiya hai) 4. Jab customer post submit karega, toh usme ek dropdown option hoga, usme sare employee ka list aayega drop down main. User ne jis employee ko choose kiya hai, uss employee ko wo post assign ho jayega, aur uss employee ke dashboard main show karega. 5. Iss se yai pata chalega ke employee k...
I'm in need of an expert who can seamlessly manage our LinkedIn account. Your primary task will be to create engaging posts twice a week that showcases our company and our core technology. You'll also need to create compelling graphics or images using Canva to boost engagement. The content should sufficiently convey our value propositions, amplifying our presence and creating awareness within our industry sector. Here's what I envision for a perfect candidate for this project: - Proficient in Canva or similar design tools (we have many posts already in Canva) - Familiar with LinkedIn best practices - Ability to translate tech jargon into engaging and digestible content - Capable of conducting industry-specific research for more tar...
I am in need of an E-commerce website that can process payments for goods and have them delivered. Key Requirements: - The website should be an E-commerce platform, allowing users to select and purchase items. - Payment gateway integration: The website must be equipped to accept Credit Card and PayPal payments. - Guest Checkout: Users should be able to make purchases without having to create an account. Ideal Skills: - Strong experience in E-commerce website development. - Proficiency in integrating payment gateways. - Understanding of user-friendly design for guest checkout process. Please include past examples of E-commerce websites you've developed and any relevant experience with integrating payment gateways in your proposal.
...on "login" 2. A POST API call is made to "" with returns set-cookies in the response header. It contains the "APPSESSID" cookie. This cookie will be used in the next API call. Step 2 On the web page, Once you've landed on the homepage, Click on "Competitions" in the navigation tabs on the Left: 1. This would make a POST API call to "" which uses the "APPSESSID" cookie mentioned above. 2. The response of this API call should return "idToken" as one of the field Here are the Acceptance Criteria's (AC) that need to be met for this project to be considered successful: AC1: Script should be written in python AC2: Script should automate the steps mentioned above to reach the outcome o...
I'm looking for a graphic designer to help me create my company's logo and brand and improve my website. The price is negotiable, depending on your experience. If you are interested, write me a private message. Thank you!
Instructions: 1. Create Video Card a) Change your video editing software Resolution settings to 576x896 before you start b) You may chop up the video, reverse it, loop it, or my favorite thing to do: Let it play, duplicate it, reverse the duplicate, so the video is double the length. c) Ask CHAT#$% for a list of scary/demonic/terrifying/spooky/weird names, try a few different names 2. Animate the writing and Dice.... if you think it looks good, possibly add cool effects/Ai tools/Ai animation/Video enhancement. Do whatever you think is best 3. Add sound (****Please use ONLY 100% Vector copyright free sounds and FX (full commercial use only)(No Attribution required) (Same with the Ai) 4. Try to seal Entries so nobody can see your work 5. Upload final work as .mp4 Dice: https...
I'm looking for a skilled designer to create a bold and colorful sales web page. The page should be visually striking and engaging, as the design will play a significant role in attracting and maintaining visitors' interest. Key requirements: - Design Style: Bold and colorful - Mobile Responsive: The page must be mobile responsive, ensuring a seamless user experience across different devices - Elements: Your primary focus will be incorporating customer testimonials into the design. Ideal Skills and Experience: - Proven experience in designing sales-focused web pages that are bold and colorful - Proficiency in creating designs that are both visually appealing and user-friendly - Strong understanding of mobile responsive design principles - Experienc...
Currently struggling with finding my linked Facebook page from Instagram. While there are no visible error messages popping up, the inability to retrieve the linked page continues to be an issue. Furthermore, this isn't my first attempt at linking. In fact, I had a previous Instagram account linked to the Facebook page, but decided to unlink it at some point. Seeking an individual with: - Extensive knowledge in social media interconnections - Prior experiences in resolving related issues - The ability to efficiently fix this problem. The aim is not just to successfully link both accounts, but to also ensure seamless integration for future uses. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Have you ever done a webinar before? If yes, please show me I am starting a new business and need some webinars. I, myself, am not good at doing webinars. So I meed someone to do them for me
...looking for a skilled app developer to create a mobile application that allows bank to bank money transfer in Somalia, similar to the functionality and user experience of the American app, Zelle. Key Project Details: - Multi-Platform Development: The application should be developed for both iOS and Android platforms to reach a wide audience and ensure wide accessibility. - Design Preference: I would like the app to have a minimalistic design aesthetic, focusing on simplicity and user-friendly interface. - Target Audience: The primary users of this app will be everybody with a bank account in Somalia, so it is important that the app caters to their needs and requirements. Ideal Freelancer: - Proven experience in developing secure financial ap...
I need to archive around 100-500 photos on my Instagram profile. The main aim is to get rid of these photos without deleting them - essentially creating a backup. Key Requirements: - Archiving 100-500 photos on my Instagram account - Ensuring the photos are still accessible, but not visible on the main profile Ideal Skills: - Experience with Instagram and its archiving features is a huge plus - Attention to detail to ensure none of the photos are lost during the archiving process - Good organizational skills to manage the archiving process efficiently Please reach out with your relevant experience and any questions you may have.
The name will be 'Bendita', it will have barley degraded in the background, a detail in the letter i and 2 glasses of beer and above a crown water optional at the point of the letter i add a small detail optional to add the Saint Patrick's clover (small) or use the color green in some of the details
My firm has a few website to get designed. We're looking for a skilled WordPress developer to create a new look and feel to the existing websites. We have more than one project to get done so will likely award more than one Freelancer. The redesign(s)s are under 10 pages. You'll use content from the client's existing site, social media and online listing such as Google My Business. I will upload WordPress with a Divi onto a temporary domain in my hosting account and provide you with WP admin access. I like using the Avanti theme, but that will be the designer's choice. The end result will be an improved layout, aesthetics, and call to actions. I prefer to pay $100 per project and expect to get the sites completed within 3-4 days. If y...
I'm in search of someone with extensive experience in TikTok monetization, able to maximize revenues via the TikTok Creator Fund. My main content focus will be on lifestyle and fitness, hence knowledge in this area will be important. Furthermore, I intend to incorporate video ads into my content. Key requirements for this project include: - Deep understanding of TikTok Creator Fund policies. - Ability to strategize and implement video ads effectively. - Experience with monetizing lifestyle and fitness content. - Solid knowledge of content creation that appeals both users' engagement and ad revenue generation. Your proposal will greatly be considered if you've successfully monetized a TikTok account with similar content before. I believe your e...
I need a professional to scrape ...month starting from 1/1/2014 till the current date on the Chartmill website. You will need to register for a free account. The filter for 2/5/2024 is ,ind_22,date_2024-05-02&v=1&s=p6m. Key Requirements: - Extract the stock code and all fields that are available on the website for the first 6 stocks. - Ensure data is accurate and up to date. Timeframe: I'm looking to have this completed as soon as possible. Ideal Skills and Experience: - Comprehensive experience in web scraping, particularly from financial websites. - Familiarity with stock market data and terminology. - Ability to deliver a high level of accuracy in data extraction. - Excellent time management skills to complete the task quickly.
...critical project. We are in the process of integrating Salesforce Sales Cloud with our ERP, Finnegans. **Project Details:** - The integration is already in development but needs completion. - We have detailed documentation outlining all the requirements for the integration. **Requirements for the Freelancer:** - Proficient in Salesforce Sales Cloud and Finnegans ERP. - Expertise in REST APIs, especially within the context of Salesforce. - Proven experience in completing complex integrations. - Ability to pick up from where the previous developer left off, address any challenges, and ensure a smooth and successful integration. **Current Status of the Project** We have developed Apex Classes and Integration triggers that allows: * Get Authent...
I'm looking for a skilled graphic designer to create a unique, attractive Instagram icon that reflects the essence of my brand. Ideal skills would include: - Expertise in graphic design - Experience creating social media icons - A creative mind and eye for design details As this icon will be used for branding purposes, it must be highly professional, engaging and align with my brand's image. While I'm open to stylistic suggestions, I didn't specify a particular style or color scheme, so the chosen designer will have flexibility to create an original interpretation of my brand. This is for my special effects makeup account on Instagram. The only idea i got for the icon was to match with my last name which is sparks so maybe a play with tha...
I'm seeking a graphic designer to help craft a bold and vibrant label for my Liquid vitamin product. To take existing artwork and examples of art direction and create labels using requested art direction and existing logos. Key Responsibilities: - Create a distinct, DELICIOUS looking label - Reflect our unique brand and identity (logo) Ideal Skills: - Proficiency in graphic design software - Experience with food and beverage industry branding - Strong sense of color, style and typography - Ability to design vibrant, attention-catching labels
I'm seeking a professional who can handle the creation and warm-up of 10 Eventbrite accounts. Key Responsibilities: - Create 10 Eventbrite accounts - Warm up the accounts for at least 7 days Essential Activities for Warming up the Accounts: - Regular logins and browsing - Creating and managing events This project requires someone with a solid understanding of event marketing and audience engagement on platforms like Eventbrite. The warming up process must foster trust and credibility within the platform and ideally reach potential attendees. A successful candidate will also need to ensure the accounts are not flagged by Eventbrite's security systems. If this is within your expertise, I look forward to hearing from you.
Please read the entire project before bidding. We have an account in bluehost that has several projects, 50 web pages to be exact, lately it has had page loading problems and even down websites, in support they gave us information regarding these aspects and told us that it is due to possible malware and that a cleanup is necessary, they did a scan of the files and basically this is what the results showed: ----------- SCAN SUMMARY ----------- Known viruses: 2258625 Engine version: Directories scanned: 49588 Scanned files: 709774 Infected files: 7037 Scanned data: 27816.82 MB Read data: 59493.79 MB (0.47:1 ratio) Time: 21588.024 seconds (359 m 48 s) This is part of what we were told and need: In File Manager, in the home directory, you will see a file &#...
This project involves looking into the current structure of a patio and calculating the maximum load it can withstand....function of this patio is to serve as an outdoor dining area, so its design should prioritize durability and safety. - **Material**: The structure is made out of 16x16cm glulam beams. - **Connection**: The patio is connected to the main house. The engineer should take this into account when calculating the maximum load. Ideal Candidates will have: - **Attention to Safety**: A strong commitment to ensuring the patio is safe for its intended use. - **Good Communication Skills**: The ability to explain technical details in a clear and understandable way. Please provide examples of similar projects you've worked on, and any relevant certifications or qu...
YOU MUST HAVE TG!!! I'm in need of a Virtual Assistant who can assist me daily with a few tasks. This role will account for more than two hours of work each day, and the preferred candidate should be proficient in English. The scope of work includes: - Data Entry: I have some routine data input tasks that need to be handled effectively. Attention to detail is a must. - Social Media Management: I have several social media accounts that need regular updating and management. Good communication skills and experience handling corporate social media platforms would be highly beneficial. Ideal Skills: Proficiency in English, Organizational skills, Attention to detail, Social Media Management capabilities, Prior experience in administrative tasks is prefe...
**PLEASE SEE AND READ THE ATTACHED PDF WEB DEMO ACCOUNT A report is required with the following information: Report where it marks the maximum fuel level value (load) in this case it is 20,000 liters The report must have the condition to take the load point if it was kept at a high level for more than 10 minutes, it has not moved and the value did not change, let's say 5000,10000,15000,20000lts, it will mark it as load, when it is stopped for 10 minutes and begins to detect discharge movement of more than 2000 liters, it will take the last largest value as the discharge. • The report must be generated in the same place where they are currently generated (image 1). The PDF, HTML and XLS format is required, such
...Positions: After successfully purchasing tokens, users can manage their positions by accessing the "Manage Positions" menu. The platform offers curated data to assist traders in making informed decisions, including recent price history to understand trends. Key metrics displayed include current profit (both percentage and absolute), current value in USD and Sol, market cap of the token, price changes in various timeframes, net profit after deducting fees, initial value, token balance, profit with slippage, and wallet balance. Selling Tokens: Selling tokens is as fast and straightforward as buying them. Users can view their account on Solscan and the token's chart on Birdeye from the "Manage Positions" menu. If users hold multiple p...
I've been experiencing issues with email deliverability when sending to Gmail addresses via my Outlook account. I receive an "SMTP error from remote mail server" each time I attempt a delivery. I handle my SPF and DKIM records directly through my DNS provider. This task requires a skilled professional who can: - Efficiently analyze and diagnose the SMTP error - Assess and adjust SPF and DKIM records if necessary - Rectify email delivery to Gmail addresses from Outlook The optimal freelancer would have significant experience in DNS management, troubleshooting SMTP errors and, fluency with SPF and DKIM configurations. Knowledge of Outlook operations will also be an asset to this project.
We are seeking a highly skilled Python developer with expertise in Microsoft 365, Azure, and Selenium automation to develop a sophisticated account management and reporting system. This project involves integrating Microsoft 365 with Bitwarden or a secure credential management system, automating user account management, and implementing Selenium scripts for login verification and automated reporting from web portals. Responsibilities: Integrate Microsoft 365 and Bitwarden APIs to automate the creation and management of user accounts and secure credentials. Develop and maintain Selenium automation scripts to validate logins and pull reports from web portals. Implement robust error handling and reporting mechanisms for failed logins and other issues. Sc...
...need of a professional with exceptional experience in creating and optimizing Amazon accounts for the U.S., Germany, and Spain marketplaces. Your role: - Establish and optimize , , and accounts from scratch. - Execute a profit-driven promotion of our healthcare supplements on the said platforms. Ideal Skills: - In-depth knowledge of Amazon’s account setup and management. - Proficiency in promoting products in the healthcare industry, preferably supplements. - Proven track record of optimizing Amazon accounts for profitability. - Practical experience with U.S, German and Spanish Amazon marketplaces is a MUST. We successfully sell these premium (well-known brand) products in physical stores in multiple countries in Europe ...
I'm in need of a highly skilled data entry operator to assist with my Tally entries and MS Excel billing work. The ideal candidate should be well-versed in both Tally and MS Excel, as well as have a strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Key responsibilities include: - Data entry: You will be responsible for entering a wide variety of data into Tally, including processing of invoices, bank statements, and other financial records. - Account reconciliation: Regular reconciliation of Tally entries against bank statements and other financial records is crucial to ensure accuracy in our financial data. - Inventory management: Tracking and updating inventory records in Tally is another essential task that needs to be performed regular...
As a client, I'm eager to earn rewards through completion of specific daily tasks. I want to receive assistance in understanding this process. - Tasks: I'm interested in all types of tasks including surveys, watching videos, and online offers. It’s important that the freelancer can guide me on how to go about this. - Frequency: I wish to engage in these tasks daily. The freelancer should provide a clear, easy-to-follow daily plan. - Rewards: I am particularly interested in earning free bids, gift cards, and freelancer tools as rewards. Details of how to maximize these kinds of rewards should be the freelancer's focus. Skills and Experience: - Solid understanding of freelancer.com's reward system - Able to clearl...
I am in urgent need of a skilled freelancer who can manage my seller account on various major e-commerce platforms. Key Responsibilities: - Handling my products on Amazon, Flipkart, Ajio, Myntra, Snapdeal, and Shopclues. - Optimizing product listings, pricing, and promotions. - Managing inventory and sales on a day-to-day basis. - Handling customer queries and ensuring timely responses. - Implementing SEO and marketing strategies to boost sales. - Generating reports and offering insights for growth. Ideal Skills and Experience: - Prior experience in managing seller accounts on Amazon, Flipkart, Ajio, Myntra, Snapdeal, and Shopclues. - Proficiency in e-commerce tools and platforms. - Strong understanding of SEO, digital marketing, and customer engagemen...
I'm in need of a creative, professional designer with a knack for social media to create compelling visual content for my Instagram account. This project specifically focuses on product promotion through image posts. Key Requirements: - Proficient in Instagram design and posting - Proven experience in creating effective product promotion posts - Excellent understanding of visual hierarchy and effective design principles - Ability to align designs with the brand identity - Strong understanding of Instagram's image post requirements and best practices The successful candidate will be able to come up with visually appealing, engaging images that will drive interest in my products and increase sales.
I am looking for Zohobooks expert to analyze the bookkeeping done by another accountant. He has migrated data from GNUCash to Zoho Books, I want you to analyze the data, chart of accounts and way of accounting used to confirm that proper bookkeeping has been done. This should be a quick job for an experienced accountant, you will need to come on a call and analyze the records.
Hello! I am looking for a freelancer to help me with my digital project. Specifically, I am searching for a talented individual who can provide graphic design services that fit my needs. Creativity is key: I want to see what an inspired freelancer can come up with without any particular direction from me. I am thinking that this project may take more than two weeks, so I am open to working with someone who can commit to my timeline. If this sounds like something you are interested in, please get in touch! Let's explore together how we can bring my digital project to life.
I seek a talented individual to handle various tasks across graphic design, content writing, and programming and software development. Key Objectives: - Graphic Design: Specific Focus on Logo Design and Branding Tasks: - Create a modern and minimalist logo that resonates with the brand's essence - Develop a comprehensive branding strategy that aligns with the logo Ideal Candidate: - Proficient in graphic design software - Strong portfolio in creating logos and branding - Creative with a good eye for modern, minimalist design Additionally, the project entails content writing and programming. The successful candidate will need to connect the design and content elements with the software development aspect, ensuring a cohesive brand experience across various dig...
I urgently require a freelancer to create a logistics management system for my business. The system must address the issues I'm currently facing with tracking shipments and managing inventory. Key Points: - The system should be able to efficiently track shipments and provide real-time updates. This is crucial to improve our customer service and overall business operations. - The inventory management module should be effective and user-friendly. As a business with 18 warehouses, we need to ensure all stock levels are accurately and efficiently maintained across all locations. Skills and Experience: - Proficiency in logistics software development - Strong understanding of inventory management systems - Prior experience with large warehouse networks - Ability to de...
...e-commerce store for my physical goods. Key Requirements: - **Shopify Account**: I currently don't have one, so assistance with this is appreciated. - **Product Listing**: You should have experience with handling a large amount of products on Shopify. I plan to start with over 200 products. - **Design & Functionality**: I need the store to be visually appealing and easy to navigate for users. Skills & Experience: - **Shopify Expertise**: Proven experience in setting up and customizing Shopify stores. - **E-commerce Proficiency**: Understanding of e-commerce best practices and how to optimize for conversions. - **Large Inventory Management**: Experience with handling a website with over 200 products. If you're confident in your ability to delive...
...leaving that decision to your expert judgement. I am looking for a freelancer with experience in WordPress, Elementor and responsive design, as well as a keen eye for detail to ensure the website is a true representation of my Figma design. Website is subscription based so you should have good experience to WordPress to develop subscription based website where user can pay for subscription we are offering. Please send me any subscription based website where I can see user login/signup and there subscription account management so that they may change OR cancel there subscription. I will only consider those proposals who will provide there elementor based website demonstration as well as subscription based. I have already design in figma so figma expertise i...
HI Hasib, I will need to get your help to design a framework and template for our Observata whitepapers. I would like them to have their look and feel as the datasheet designs you made prevously. I will send a whitepaper for you to start working with. I have hired a marketing manager, his name is Rasmus, and he will be using my account to start communicating with you. We will need to have that finalised be the end of next week.
I just need a list of employees from Linkedin Recruiter.. I will get in a google-meet or zoom meet with you, and I give instructions. _We need to find the list of 'Open to Work' People from a particular Company in India. The reason for doing that is, We want to look for employees, who are considering Job switch from this company. _we will together log into your Linkedin Recruiter account _We will look for 'open to work' candidates _we will export the list (around 313 people) in CSV or Excel or PDF format. _If exporting the list is costly, in that case, I will simply take screenshots of the List (of candidates), and will later convert that into excel sheet. **The Task will take maximum of 10-15 minute time. Regards, Kashish Bhasin
1. Develop a function that copies specific fields from Account records into corresponding Ticket fields automatically. 2. Develop a function that auto-fills multiple Ticket fields based on the input from a manually entered field. This function should dynamically pull data from the account database and populate the ticket fields according to the values entered. If your work meets our expectations, we may be interested in an ongoing collaboration for future projects across various Zoho applications (Desk, CRM, Campaigns, Projects)
I'm in need of a skilled video editor, highly conversant with the latest trends and transitions, to produce engaging videos for my Instagram account. The primary aim of these videos is to market my product or service. Key Requirements: • Proven experience in editing social media videos, preferably Instagram. • Strong understanding of latest video editing techniques and trends. • Possess creativity and a strong keen eye for aesthetics and details. • Familiarity with Instagram's algorithm and viewer engagement strategies. • Must be able to deliver on tight deadlines. Your main task will be transforming raw video footage into a final product ready for Instagram. Successful freelancers will need to use their skills to trim footage se...
Hello, We are looking for a Creative Designer to reproduce 3 kit of editable resume (CV) + cover letter templates. It’s to say 3 resume and 3 cover letter in Word and Mac Pages. We will give you 3 design to copy and just add small adaptation, because these creations/designs will be used for business purposes (resume website). • Each resume must be accompanied by a cover letter with the same style than the CV • Each resume and cover letter must be designed and delivered: o in 2 differents format (Word (.docx) and Mac Pages (Mac OS), o in A4 o in 4 colors Variations (we will give you the 4 colors variations). • For each resume create a variation of 1-page and another variation of 2-pages • Then we will need for each kit of &ldquo...
I'm on the lookout for a proficient google discovery option enable
I'm looking for a skilled individual who can manage our TIKTOK account to increase brand awareness. please start with checking Key Responsibilities: - Creating entertaining content on a daily basis - Monitoring and engaging with the audience - Ensuring brand consistency in all posts Ideal Skills and Experience: - Proven experience in managing TIKTOK accounts - Strong understanding of social media and content creation - Creative mindset with a knack for entertaining content - Ability to analyze and interpret data to optimize content strategy - Excellent communication and engagement skills to interact with our audience. Please share your relevant experience and the strategies you'd utilize to boost our brand's presence on TIKTOK.
I am seeking an experienced Account Executive to join our team in the finance industry. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience: - Proven Sales and Negotiation Skills: The candidate should have a track record of successful sales and a strong ability to negotiate effectively. - Customer Relationship Management: Adept at cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with clients. - Client Account Management: Ability to oversee and manage client accounts. - Sales and Revenue Growth: Proficient in developing strategies to drive sales and revenue growth. - Market Analysis and Strategy: Experience in conducting market analysis and devising effective strategies based on the findings. If you have a solid background ...
I’m in need of a Shopify expert to assist me in setting up my online store. All details by message. I have 7 small changements in design and function that need to be done very fast so we can finish the project today. Have more projects in future so looking for long time support and good price. Quality and price are important, you need a developer account for shopify so i can invite you. Deadline is today! Project must be started now and finished today!
