OVERVIEW We are migrating our business website away from a digital agency that previously managed backend access. We own our domain and all content. We need an experienced WordPress developer to scrape our live site, rebuild it on new hosting, and preserve our Google rankings. SITE SPECS • ~15-25 pages (primarily informational/educational) • Booking system via Bookeo (external embed - keep as-is) • Contact forms (will need rebuilding) • Tech stack: WordPress (theme/plugins unknown - no backend access) • Current SEO: Ranking organically for multiple keywords - MUST preserve SCOPE OF WORK 1. AUDIT & INVENTORY • Crawl live site using Screaming Frog or similar • Export complete URL list, page titles, meta descriptions, H1s, canonical tags • Document all front-end functionality (forms, embeds, scripts) 2. FRONT-END SCRAPE & ASSET DOWNLOAD • Download all visible content (text, images, PDFs, videos) • Capture CSS/styling for visual replication • Note: You will NOT have WordPress admin or cPanel access 3. REBUILD ON NEW HOSTING • Build on fresh WordPress install (hosting details provided upon hire) • Use lightweight page builder (Elementor, Beaver Builder, or Gutenberg) • Match current site appearance and functionality exactly • Rebuild contact forms using WPForms or Contact Form 7 • Re-embed Bookeo booking widgets • Implement SSL certificate 4. SEO PRESERVATION • Replicate exact URL permalink structure on new site • If any URLs must change, create strict 301 redirect map • Implement redirects via .htaccess or Redirection plugin • Verify all redirects working (no 404s) • Submit updated sitemap to Google Search Console 5. DNS MIGRATION SUPPORT • Document nameserver settings for new hosting • Provide clear instructions for pointing Crazy Domains DNS • Assist during go-live to minimize downtime TIMELINE • Must be completed within 48-72 hours from start • We have operational urgency (bookings come via website daily) BUDGET • Milestone 1 (40%): After scrape/inventory complete • Milestone 2 (40%): After rebuild approval (before DNS change) • Milestone 3 (20%): After successful go-live REQUIREMENTS • Proven experience in front-end scraping and WordPress cloning • Strong technical SEO knowledge (301 redirects, URL mapping, canonicals) • Availability to start immediately and work with urgency • Clear communication (we need regular progress updates) TO APPLY Provide your proposal including confirmation you've read this brief. Then include: 1. Your specific approach to scraping without backend access 2. What tool(s) you'll use for the crawl/scrape 3. Your 301 redirect implementation strategy 4. Link to 1-2 similar migrations you've completed 5. Confirmation you can start within 24 hours We will review proposals quickly and hire immediately for the right candidate.