No Reply from Shopify Expert. Job is 2 Weeks Past Estimated Completion Date

After interviewing 4-5 candidates on Hire Shopify Expert, we hired a Shopify Expert to build our store in late Dec. Shopify Expert has 4.9 rating. We are a drop shipper using a supplier, who has integrated their live inventory feeds with Shopify. That’s why we choose both companies. I specifically asked the Shopify Expert whether they were experienced with 1) drop shipping, 2) live inventory API feeds. They said Yes.

Estimated completion was 5 weeks. We are entering Week 7 (mid Feb now), and our store is still not finished. We have even performed some of the work we PAID the Shopify Expert to do. I’ve contacted the Shopify Expert via both Shopify Expert Messages and email. Communications is well documented in Shopify Expert Messages. No replies, NOTHING.

Question to Shopify - can I close the job? We have already paid 50% and NOT looking for a refund. We just want to part ways with this Shopify Expert. Hopefully, we won’t make the same mistake twice by hiring another Shopify Expert. We already missed Valentines Day as a shopping experience.

Thank you.

I’m sorry to hear that you have been experiencing difficulties with your hired Shopify Expert. If you are looking to end the contract with the Shopify Expert, you can do so by closing the job in Hire Shopify Expert.

Before doing so, I would suggest that you try to reach out to the Shopify Expert once more, giving them a final opportunity to respond and complete the work. If they still do not respond or fail to complete the work to your satisfaction, you can then proceed to close the job.

Closing the job will prevent the Shopify Expert from making any further changes or accessing your Shopify store. If you have already paid 50% of the agreed-upon amount, you can still close the job, but keep in mind that you will not be able to recover that payment.

I would also recommend leaving an honest review of your experience with the Shopify Expert on Hire Shopify Expert, as this will help other businesses make informed decisions when hiring a Shopify Expert.

I understand your frustration with the current situation you are facing with your Shopify Expert. As an experienced Shopify developer, I would like to offer my services to help you complete your store and ensure a successful launch.

My proposal is to work with you to build your Shopify store from scratch, using my expertise in both drop shipping and live inventory API feeds. I will work closely with you to understand your business needs and goals and develop a customized solution that meets your requirements.

To give you peace of mind, I offer a payment plan that allows you to pay only after the work is done, and you are satisfied with the result. I believe this will give you the confidence you need to trust that you are in good hands and get your store up and running in no time.

With my help, you can rest assured that your store will be built to your exact specifications, within your budget and timeframe. I am confident that I can deliver a high-quality product that meets your needs and exceeds your expectations.

I look forward to hearing from you and discussing how we can work together to build the Shopify store of your dreams.

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