We are seeking an experienced web developer to migrate our existing WordPress website to a new OpenCart platform, following a server outage that necessitated a rebuild of the site. The project includes replicating all current content and functionality, restoring specific archived content (e.g., customer reviews) from the Internet Archive (Wayback Machine), and ensuring proper SEO setup with a pre-selected OpenCart theme. Below is the detailed scope of work: Project Scope Content Migration: Transfer all current products, including: Product names, descriptions, and images. Product attributes, variations, and pricing. Categories and subcategories. Setup one page checkout and verify the credit card payments work Delete all Spam customer signups and then migrate customer data, including: User accounts (usernames, emails, and passwords, ensuring secure transfer compliant with data protection standards). Order history and customer reviews. Copy all static content, including: Pages (e.g., About Us, Contact, Terms & Conditions). Setup Blog Restoration of Archived Content: Retrieve and integrate specific content from the Internet Archive (Wayback Machine), including: Customer reviews and ratings from the previous version of the website. Any additional relevant content (e.g., product descriptions or pages) that was lost during the server outage. Verify the accuracy and relevance of archived content before integration. SEO Optimization: Preserve existing SEO rankings by: Maintaining URL structures or setting up proper 301 redirects for changed URLs. Transferring meta titles, descriptions, and keywords for all products, categories, and pages, including restored archived content. Ensuring OpenCart SEO extensions (e.g., SEO URLs) are configured correctly. Implement sitemap generation and submission to search engines. Verify mobile responsiveness and page load speed optimization. Theme Integration: Implement a pre-selected OpenCart theme (details to be provided upon hiring). Ensure the theme is fully customized to match the current website’s branding and functionality. Test theme compatibility with all migrated and restored content and features. Functionality and Testing: Configure OpenCart to support all existing features, including: Shopping cart, checkout process, and payment gateways. Search functionality and filters. There will need to be products Perform thorough testing to ensure: All links, images, and functionalities (including restored reviews) work correctly. Cross-browser and device compatibility. Secure data handling and site performance. Additional Requirements: Security and Privacy of customer information is top priority. Ensure compliance with GDPR and other relevant data protection regulations during data migration. Provide a backup of the current WordPress site before migration begins. Set up a staging environment for testing before the new site goes live. Provide documentation or a brief guide on managing the new OpenCart site. Qualifications Proven experience with WordPress and OpenCart migrations. Familiarity with retrieving and integrating content from the Internet Archive (Wayback Machine). Strong knowledge of PHP, MySQL, and OpenCart’s architecture. Expertise in SEO best practices and e-commerce website optimization. Familiarity with OpenCart theme customization and extension integration. Excellent communication skills and ability to meet deadlines. Deliverables A fully functional OpenCart website with all current and specified archived content migrated. SEO configurations completed and verified. Customized theme implemented and tested. Post-migration support for 2 weeks to address any issues. Timeline Expected project completion within 1 week Regular progress updates required. Please submit your proposal with relevant experience, estimated timeline, and cost. Include examples of similar WordPress-to-OpenCart migrations and any experience with restoring archived content from the Internet Archive. We look forward to working with a skilled professional to ensure a seamless transition and restoration of our website.