Website migration & rebuild — Wix or Squarespace

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Summary

We operate a unique, video-forward business and need our current WordPress website migrated to (or recreated on) either Wix or Squarespace. The goal is a clean, easy-to-manage site that our internal team can update without relying on a marketing agency. The visual style and overall theme of the current site should be preserved — this is not a rebrand. We will provide the current site URL, reference images of desired page layouts, and all media assets. We are open to a professional recommendation between Wix and Squarespace (or a justified alternative) at the start of the engagement. Scope of work 1 — Platform selection & discovery Review the current WordPress site and recommend the best platform (Wix, Squarespace, or reasoned alternative) based on our use case: video-heavy content, small e-commerce, and ease of self-management. Provide a brief written rationale before work begins. 2 — Website migration or rebuild Migrate or recreate all existing pages on the selected platform. Preserve the current visual theme and branding. Restructure page layouts per reference images and direction provided. Ensure all video embeds display correctly and responsively on desktop and mobile. Optimize for fast load times and basic on-page SEO (titles, meta descriptions, alt text). 3 — E-commerce setup (5 products) Configure an e-commerce page with up to 5 initial products. Set up payment processing, product pages, and a checkout flow. Build the store architecture to be easily expandable — adding future products should require no developer involvement. 4 — Content management training & SOP Create a written Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) tailored to the selected platform, covering: how to update text and images on any page, how to upload and replace videos, how to add or edit products in the store, and how to publish changes safely. Deliver as a PDF or shareable document. Optionally include a short screen-recorded walkthrough (welcome, but not required). 5 — Launch & handoff Connect the existing domain to the new site. Confirm all pages, links, and the store are functioning correctly before go-live. Provide a 7-day post-launch support window for bug fixes and minor adjustments. _____________________________________ Out of scope • New branding, logo design, or marketing strategy • Ongoing monthly management or retainer work • Custom code or plugins beyond what Wix/Squarespace natively supports • Photography, videography, or new content creation • More than 5 initial product listings ________________________________________ What we will provide • Current website URL and any existing login credentials needed for migration • All images, videos, and written content to be used on the new site • Reference images or sketches of desired page layouts • Product details, pricing, and images for the 5 e-commerce listings • Timely feedback during review milestones (target: within 2 business days) ________________________________________ Suggested payment milestones Milestone 1 — Platform recommendation & project kickoff 15% Milestone 2 — Draft site ready for review (all pages, no store) 35% Milestone 3 — E-commerce page live and tested 25% Milestone 4 — SOP document delivered & site launched 25% ________________________________________ Timeline Please include your estimated timeline in your proposal. ________________________________________ Ideal candidate • Demonstrated experience with Wix and/or Squarespace builds (portfolio required) • Experience migrating content from WordPress • Comfortable setting up Wix Stores or Squarespace Commerce • Clear communicator — we are not technical and will need plain-English guidance • Able to write clear, non-technical SOPs for a small internal team

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 1-3 months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Website
Squarespace
Wix
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Last viewed by client:2 weeks ago
  • Hires:
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About the client
Member since Aug 7, 2022
  • United States
    Las Vegas3:05 AM
  • $809 total spent
    5 hires, 4 active
  • 18 hours

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