Website Migration & Modernization Specialist (Hibu → Squarespace)

Posted 5 days ago

Worldwide

Summary

Project Overview We are seeking an experienced web developer to migrate an existing multi-site company web presence from Hibu’s proprietary website platform to Squarespace. This is not a simple website rehosting project. Hibu utilizes a proprietary platform with no direct export/import tools available, so the selected contractor must be comfortable extracting, rebuilding, and optimizing website content and structure within Squarespace. We are particularly interested in candidates who leverage modern AI-assisted development tools, agentic workflows, and automation to accelerate delivery while maintaining quality and accuracy. Current Environment The existing web presence includes: * One primary corporate landing page * Seven (7) location-specific websites/pages * Multiple brands operating under the same parent company * Existing content, imagery, navigation, and SEO considerations that must be preserved where appropriate Scope of Work Phase 1 – Discovery & Assessment * Review existing Hibu-hosted websites * Inventory pages, content, forms, media assets, and functionality * Identify any content requiring manual recreation * Recommend Squarespace architecture and theme approach Phase 2 – Squarespace Migration * Rebuild and migrate website content into Squarespace * Preserve site structure and navigation * Recreate forms and user-facing functionality * Optimize mobile responsiveness * Maintain or improve SEO performance * Implement security and performance best practices Phase 3 – Content Updates * Update content on approximately half of the location sites (minor) * Revise privacy policies and other compliance-related content * Make minor copy and content corrections as directed Phase 4 – Squarespace Deployment * Prepare the completed site(s) for deployment to Squarespace * Assist with client testing and validation * Validate DNS, SSL, redirects, and performance * Assist with production cutover Phase 5 – Knowledge Transfer * Provide basic documentation * Deliver administrative access and deployment instructions * Conduct a brief handoff session if needed Required Skills * Strong Squarespace development experience * Website migration experience * HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP * SEO preservation during platform migrations * DNS and SSL management * Website performance optimization * Experience working with proprietary website builders Preferred Qualifications * Experience migrating websites from Hibu or similar proprietary platforms * Experience using AI-assisted development tools and agentic workflows * Certified experience with Squarespace a must * Ability to automate repetitive migration tasks * Strong communication and project management skills Deliverables * Fully functional Squarespace website environment * All identified content migrated and validated * Required content updates completed * Website successfully converted to Squarespace and deployed to production * Documentation and administrative handoff * Zero critical functionality issues at launch To Apply Please include: 1. Examples of Squarespace migration projects you have completed. 2. Any experience migrating websites from proprietary website builders to Squarespace. 3. The AI tools, automation platforms, or agentic workflows you use to improve delivery speed and quality. 4. Estimated timeline and rough level-of-effort for a project of this size. 5. Your hourly rate and preferred engagement model.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 1-3 months
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  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • $18.00

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  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Squarespace
Web Development
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  • Last viewed by client:5 days ago
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About the client
Member since Jul 2, 2024
  • USA
    Cincinnati5:48 AM
  • $685 total spent
    3 hires, 0 active
  • 18 hours

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