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WordPress to Shopify Migration - Full Site Build

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  • #4490099
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David O.Huzaifa M.Testimony B.Muhammad Y.Awais A. + 71 others have already sent a proposal.
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Description

Experience Level: Expert
We’re looking for an experienced Shopify developer to migrate an existing WordPress eCommerce site to Shopify using the Ignite Theme (Benchmark Themes).

The current site is outdated and needs a modern, high-performing rebuild while preserving SEO, URLs, products, and content. The site must also be optimized for AEO (Answer Engine Optimization).

⚠️ Important: We will only consider applications from:

Official Shopify Partners
UK-based developers/agencies only
Providers with 100+ verified 5-star reviews

Key Requirements
Full migration from WordPress to Shopify
Maintain existing URL structure (or replicate exactly)
SEO-safe migration (metadata, alt text, internal linking, blogs)
No loss of rankings
AEO-optimized content structure
Improved speed, UX, and mobile performance
Conversion-focused design for DIY customers
Abandoned checkout setup + email capture

Catalogue
~25 DIY kits
~15 individual products
~15 accessories

Clear structure required for:

Kit applications
Individual products
Accessories

Navigation must be simple and intuitive for non-trade users.

Custom Functionality (Important)

We need custom product calculators that:

Take user inputs (e.g. dimensions)
Calculate required quantities
Recommend correct products/kits
Add results directly to cart

Must be fast, mobile-friendly, and editable.

Product Page Requirements

Each product page must include:

Image + carousel
Description
Technical specs
Installation instructions
Embedded YouTube videos
Downloadable PDFs
FAQs (for AEO)
Ex. & Inc. VAT pricing

Layout should balance education and conversion.

Checkout & Payments
Shopify Payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay)
Abandoned checkout flows
Email capture

You must configure payments, emails, and ensure a smooth, compliant checkout (GDPR where applicable).

Design & UX

Target audience: DIY (non-trade) customers

The site must:

Be clean, simple, and instructional
Reduce friction in choosing products
Clearly communicate quantities
Build trust (Truspilot Intergration, certifications, technical info)
Be mobile-first
Migration Scope
Products (incl. variants & images)
Blog/content
Media (videos, PDFs)
SEO metadata
URL preservation
Staging/testing before launch
Performance
Fast load times
Lightweight build
Minimal reliance on apps
Deliverables
Fully functional Shopify store (Ignite Theme)
Custom calculators
SEO-safe migration
Editable product templates
Configured checkout (incl. delivery date selector + email flows)
3 months post-launch support

To Apply, Please Include

Shopify Partner status confirmation
Examples of Shopify stores you’ve built
Experience with Ignite Theme (preferred)
Experience with SEO-sensitive migrations
Experience building bespoke product calculators
Timeline estimate
Cost breakdown
Post-launch support details

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Clarification Board Ask a Question

  • Volxom Private Limited

    Hi Mark, Moving from WordPress to Shopify with a lot done for your website's SEO, AEO, GSO will be a big mistake. The URL structure won't stay same unless you add 301 redirect, which somehow going to affect the overall SEO score.

    However, I provide free Website Audit and 1-on-1 Consultation for the improvements. With this budget, you can easily get a custom eCommerce solution must robust than Shopify or even hook your WordPress with S3.
    Thanks!
    Faheem

  • Asad C.

    - What exact inputs should the calculator support for each product type, and how flexible should the logic be for future product additions or rule changes?

    - How should users ideally move between kits, individual products, and accessories, should we guide them via bundles, recommendations, or manual browsing?

    - What specific types of search or AI-driven queries are you targeting (e.g., “how much do I need”, “how to install”, “best kit for X area”)?

  • Divyanshu S.

    Disadvantages of WordPress / WooCommerce
    ✖ Heavy reliance on multiple plugins (performance issues)
    ✖ Slower loading speeds affecting SEO & conversions
    ✖ Frequent security vulnerabilities due to third-party plugins
    ✖ Limited scalability for complex product logic (calculators, variants)
    ✖ High maintenance & dependency on developers for changes
    ✖ Plugin conflicts leading to unexpected bugs
    Our Approach: Custom-Built eCommerce Platform
    Instead of using a plugin-based system, we propose a fully custom-coded website with a dedicated CMS dashboard tailored specifically to your business.
    Why Custom Development is More Efficient
    ✔ Faster performance (optimized code, no unnecessary plugins)
    ✔ Highly scalable for future growth
    ✔ Built specifically for your product structure & business logic
    ✔ Better SEO performance (clean architecture & speed optimized)
    ✔ Full control over features, UI, and integrations
    ✔ No recurring dependency on third-party tools
    ✔ Secure, stable, and maintainable system

  • Mahmood U.

    Hi Mark, can you please tell if your WordPress site already has structured product data (SKUs, variants, and URLs) clearly organized for a clean Shopify migration?