Zigarren Puro

Overview

Zigarren Puro is a premium e-commerce platform specializing in cigars, cigarillos, spirits, and smoking accessories. Built with SvelteKit and modern web technologies, the platform offers a sophisticated shopping experience with multilingual support (German, English, Chinese, Russian, Arabic) and comprehensive product management capabilities.

The platform caters to cigar enthusiasts and connoisseurs, providing detailed product information including cigar specifications (length, ring gauge, strength, wrapper type), aging details, and expert tasting notes. It features age verification for compliance with tobacco regulations and supports various payment methods including traditional and cryptocurrency options.

Features

🛍️ E-Commerce Core

• Product Catalog: Comprehensive inventory management for cigars, cigarillos, spirits, and accessories
• Advanced Product Details: Specialized schemas for different product types with detailed specifications
• Shopping Cart & Checkout: Full e-commerce workflow with order management
• Payment Processing: Multiple payment methods (Credit Card, PayPal, Bank Transfer, Crypto)
• Order Tracking: Complete order lifecycle management from pending to delivered

🌍 Internationalization

• Multi-language Support: German, English, Chinese, Russian, and Arabic
• Localized Content: Product descriptions, UI elements, and marketing messages
• Regional Compliance: Age verification and regulatory compliance features

👤 User Management

• Customer Accounts: Registration, login, and profile management
• Age Verification: Mandatory birth date collection for tobacco product compliance
• Address Management: Multiple shipping and billing addresses
• Marketing Preferences: Consent management for communications

📱 Modern UI/UX

• Responsive Design: Mobile-first approach with adaptive layouts
• Premium Aesthetics: Tailored for luxury tobacco and spirits market
• Search & Filtering: Advanced product discovery capabilities
• Social Integration: Facebook and Instagram connectivity

🔐 Security & Authentication

• Session Management: Secure token-based authentication with Lucia
• Password Security: Argon2 hashing with recommended parameters
• Data Protection: Comprehensive user data handling and privacy features

📊 Business Intelligence

• Analytics Integration: PostHog for user behavior tracking
• Inventory Management: Real-time stock tracking and management
• Customer Insights: Purchase history and preference tracking

Roadmap

🚀 Phase 1: Core Platform (Current)

• ✅ Database schema and product management
• ✅ User authentication and session management
• ✅ Multilingual support infrastructure
• 🔄 Shopping cart and checkout flow
• 🔄 Payment gateway integration

📈 Phase 2: Enhanced Features

• Advanced Search: Elasticsearch integration for sophisticated product discovery
• Recommendation Engine: AI-powered product suggestions based on user preferences
• Inventory Alerts: Automated stock notifications and reorder management
• Customer Reviews: Product rating and review system
• Wishlist Functionality: Save and share favorite products

🎯 Phase 3: Premium Experience

• Subscription Service: Monthly cigar and spirits delivery boxes
• Expert Content: Tasting guides, pairing recommendations, and educational content
• Virtual Humidor: Digital collection tracking for customers
• Loyalty Program: Points-based rewards and exclusive member benefits
• Live Chat Support: Real-time customer service integration

🌟 Phase 4: Advanced Commerce

• B2B Portal: Wholesale ordering for retailers and distributors
• Mobile App: Native iOS and Android applications
• AR Features: Virtual product visualization and sizing
• Social Commerce: Integration with social media platforms for direct selling
• Advanced Analytics: Business intelligence dashboard for sales insights