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I run a large tech-news site with several thousand articles currently powered by Contentteller (PHP/MySQL). I have already chosen and purchased a new WordPress theme; what I need now is a developer who can move every piece of existing content into WordPress while keeping the site live, the URLs intact, and the search traffic unaffected. The job breaks down into three core pieces: • Export the full article archive—including body text, images, authorship data, dates and categories—from the Contentteller MySQL database. Whether you script the export in Java, generate XML, or follow another reliable route is completely up to you; my only requirement is that the process is seamless and nothing is lost. • Import that data into WordPress so it maps cleanly to the new theme’s post types, taxonomies and media library. I’m not certain how much visual tweaking the theme will need until we see real content in place, so I’ll rely on your recommendations for any smart, lightweight customisations that improve readability or layout without slowing the site. • Post-migration clean-up: preserve every existing permalink, fix any broken links or missing images that appear, install and configure our preferred SEO plugin plus basic social-media sharing integration, and confirm that key metrics (indexing, structured data, sitemap, etc.) remain solid. Deliverables 1. A fully functional WordPress site on my server running the new theme, populated with all historic articles and media. 2. URL structure and metadata identical to the current live site. 3. Working SEO plugin and social-media share buttons. 4. A brief hand-over document outlining the migration scripts/process so we can repeat or extend it later if needed. Throughout the project I’ll be available for quick replie, and I’d like periodic check-ins on progress and any roadblocks. If you have successfully handled large-scale CMS migrations before and can keep downtime to a bare minimum, let’s talk.
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Hi, I can handle this migration properly. What stood out to me is that you’re not just moving content — you’re trying to preserve years of SEO authority, permalink history, indexing stability, and media integrity while switching CMS platforms. That’s where most migrations go wrong. I wouldn’t rely on a basic import/export plugin for this. For a site with several thousand articles, the safer approach is to work directly with the Contentteller database, structure the data correctly, then map it cleanly into WordPress while preserving URLs, authors, dates, categories, and metadata. The main priority for me would be: • zero permalink changes • minimal downtime • no broken media/internal links • maintaining search visibility after launch Once the content is migrated into the new theme, I can also help identify any lightweight adjustments needed for readability or layout without turning the site into a slow plugin-heavy setup. I also appreciate that you want the migration process documented afterward — that usually means you’re thinking long term, which makes projects run much smoother. Send me the current site + theme details and I’ll tell you the best migration approach before we start. — Ghan
$600 USD in 6 days
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Hi there, I’ve worked on large CMS migrations before and I’ll move thousands of ContentTeller articles to WordPress without downtime, preserving URLs and search traffic. I’ll start with a clean extraction of the archive (text, images, authorship, dates, categories) from ContentTeller and map it to WordPress post types, taxonomies, and the media library. The plan includes clean data validation, media handling, and lightweight theme tweaks to maintain readability without slowing things down. I’ll ensure exact permalink structures, fix broken links, and keep SEO and social sharing ready with your preferred plugin. A concise handover document will cover the scripts and steps so you can repeat or extend the process later. I’ll provide periodic updates and raise blockers early to keep the migration smooth with minimal downtime. 1) Do you have access to the Contentteller export or a direct dump from the MySQL database? 2) Should author data map strictly to WP authors or do you want a fallback when authors aren’t present? 3) How should image assets be migrated—keep original URLs, or import into the WordPress media library with updated paths? 4) Are there any custom post types or theme-specific fields we must accommodate beyond standard posts? 5) Do you want to preserve the full category and tag structure, or is some restructuring acceptable for readability? 6) Which SEO plugin and social sharing networks should be enabled by default? 7) Do you require a staged down
$750 USD in 11 days
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Hello, With over a decade of experience in web development, quite prolifically in CMS migrations, my team is well-prepared to tackle the task of migrating your ContentTeller powered tech-news site to WordPress whilst ensuring zero disruption to existing search traffic. Our capacity includes exporting all articles, including body text, images, authorship data, dates and categories, from your ContentTeller MySQL database and seamlessly importing them into WordPress without losing any valuable data. With our seasoned proficiency in languages like Java and other scripting technologies, your content will remain intact; no matter how large the transfer, a skill we've displayed time and again in serving our extensive clientele. Not only can we skilfully import all your data, but we can optimize its consolidation into WordPress so that it "talks" efficiently with your chosen new theme's post types, taxonomies and media library. Furthermore, we have an eye for smart customizations that better readability or layout without altering performance. The clean-up stage is yet another area where our expertise comes into play. By preserving every existing permalink and rectifying any broken links or missing images post-migration, we ensure that nothing negatively impacts the website's search engine indexing or key structured data. At the conclusion of the successful migration process, you will have access to a fully functional WordPress site running Thanks!
$600 USD in 4 days
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With experience in database migration and WordPress development, I understand the need to seamlessly transfer your tech-news site from Contentteller to WordPress while maintaining live status and search traffic. A similar project involved migrating a large content archive without disruptions. How can we ensure a smooth transition for your site's content and improve user experience during the migration process? Regards, Yogesh Kumar
$680 USD in 8 days
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Hi there, I’ve read your migration brief carefully and I’m confident I can move thousands of ContentTeller articles to WordPress with zero downtime, preserving all URLs and SEO value. With 15+ years in web and CMS development, I’ve led large-scale migrations between PHP-based CMSs and WordPress, including preserving metadata, author data, dates, images, and taxonomies while mapping to WP post types and the new theme. My approach is to export the full archive from ContentTeller via a robust MySQL/CSV/XML pipeline, then import with a structured mapping to WordPress, ensuring media is properly imported into the library and remapped to post attachments. After import, I’ll run a targeted cleanup to fix broken links, rebuild any missing images, install and configure your preferred SEO plugin and social-sharing integration, and verify indexing, sitemaps, and structured data remain intact. I’ll provide a compact hand-off document detailing the scripts and steps so you can repeat the process later. I’ve shared an initial estimate based on your description, and once we go over a few technical details, I’ll confirm the exact cost and delivery schedule. Key plan highlights: - Seamless, live migration with minimal downtime - Exact URL structures, categories, and metadata preserved - Clean mapping to the new WordPress theme’s post types and taxonomies - Verification of indexing, sitemap and structured data - Short post-migration QA and a concise repeatable script/handover document Next
$600 USD in 10 days
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Hi there, I can handle the complete migration of your large Contentteller-based tech news website to WordPress while preserving your existing URLs, SEO rankings, metadata, categories, authors, images, and overall site structure with minimal downtime. I have experience with large-scale CMS migrations, custom database exports/imports, permalink preservation, and WordPress performance optimization for content-heavy websites. I can create a reliable migration workflow to extract all articles and media from the Contentteller MySQL database, map everything cleanly into WordPress and your new theme, and perform the post-migration cleanup including broken link fixes, media verification, SEO plugin setup, sitemap configuration, and structured data validation. I’ll also provide a documented migration process and maintain regular progress updates throughout the project to ensure a smooth transition without affecting search visibility or user experience. Kindly send me a message to discuss more. Thanks
$600 USD in 8 days
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Greetings, I am a Senior Wordpress Developer and I can migrate your large Contentteller archive into WordPress while preserving URLs, metadata, and search traffic. I’ll export all articles, images, and authorship data, import them cleanly into your theme, and configure SEO plus social sharing. Would you prefer milestone check‑ins after the initial import or after permalink validation? Let’s have a quick chat to clarify a few details about the task. Ping me when you're available.
$600 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I will export the full article archive from the Contentteller MySQL database, ensuring seamless transition to WordPress. The data will be imported into WordPress, mapping cleanly to the new theme's post types and taxonomies. I will handle post-migration clean-up to maintain existing permalinks and improve SEO. Let's discuss further. Regards, Sai Bhaskar
$600 USD in 20 days
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I checked your project description -------I believe I can do this project in an efficient and professional manner-ContentTeller CMS to WordPress Migration - Export thousands of articles to new site I am highly proficient to work on this project . I am Passionate SEO/PHP/Full stack developer having rich experience with all the latest technologies with so many successful Tasks. I have some queries to give you accurate time and price Please ping me to get started and provide you great results. Thanks
$700 USD in 7 days
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Woah Hello, It sounds like you need help migrating a large archive of articles from Contentteller to WordPress while keeping everything intact. With 7+ years of experience in web development and CMS migrations, I can ensure a smooth transition for your tech-news site. My approach would start with exporting your content, including all relevant data like text, images, and metadata, from your MySQL database. I can script this export efficiently to avoid any data loss. Next, I’ll carefully import this data into WordPress, ensuring it aligns with your new theme and optimizing the layout as needed for better readability. Finally, I will perform a thorough post-migration clean-up to maintain your existing URL structure and address any broken links or missing images. I’m looking forward to working with you on this project. Best regards, Ivan Mandinski
$675 USD in 2 days
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Hi there, We’ve successfully migrated large-scale sites with thousands of articles from custom PHP solutions to WordPress, ensuring zero downtime and full URL retention. We also developed a custom WordPress plugin to import articles directly from the old site, preserving all essential data like authors, dates, and images. For your project, we’ll use a similar approach to create a seamless migration process that minimizes manual work and maximizes efficiency. We can also enhance the new site with additional features, such as AI-generated summaries for old articles, to improve user engagement. Let’s schedule a 10-minute introductory call to discuss your project in more detail and see if I’m the right fit for your needs. Best, Adil
$742.50 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I'm Wordpress expert, I have 10+ years experience in HTML, CSS, jQuery, PHP, Laravel, API, Wordpress, Joomla,.... I customized, created many themes, plugins. I can minimize downtime to the lowest possible level. Please discuss, thank you!
$675 USD in 7 days
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Migrating a large Contentteller-based news archive into WordPress without disrupting live traffic is exactly the kind of structured data migration where precision matters more than tooling choices. Your priority—keeping URLs, SEO equity, and media integrity intact—makes this a classic zero-downtime CMS transition scenario. I would first map your MySQL schema to WordPress core structures (posts, taxonomies, media attachments) and build a controlled export pipeline that preserves IDs, slugs, authors, dates, and category relationships. The migration would run in staged batches to avoid server load spikes. Images would be re-linked directly into the WordPress media library with fallback validation for missing assets. On import, I’ll align everything with your new theme’s post templates and ensure permalink parity via rewrite rules and redirects only where absolutely necessary. SEO continuity (sitemaps, structured data, indexing signals) will be verified post-migration using your chosen plugin setup. I’ve handled similar large-scale CMS migrations with strict URL retention and minimal downtime requirements, including high-traffic editorial platforms. Before starting: Q1: Does Contentteller expose a clean export API or only direct DB access? Q2: Are there any legacy URL patterns that must remain untouched 100%? Q3: Should images stay hosted on the same server or be fully re-ingested into WP?
$700 USD in 10 days
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Hi, I'm a Senior Wordpress Developer & SEO Expert. Here is what I will do: 1. I will migrate all Contentteller articles into WordPress. 2. Map data to posts, categories, and media library. 3. Preserve URLs, metadata, and permalinks. 4. Configure SEO plugin and social sharing. 5. Fix broken links and ensure smooth indexing. With my expertise of 6+ years, I can do the job fulfilling your needs.
$600 USD in 7 days
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Hello !! How are you? I have read your entire project requirements. I give you the best WordPress Migration with an eye-catchy design at a low cost. I have developed many websites. Please assign this work to me. I will give 100% satisfaction work.
$600 USD in 3 days
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As an expert in Shopify, WordPress, and Web Development Technologies, I'm ready to seamlessly migrate your tech-news site to WordPress. I guarantee a complete transfer of content, maintaining URL integrity and search traffic. My commitment to minimal downtime means I can start RIGHT AWAY. Regards, Pooja
$675 USD in 3 days
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Hi! I'll export your full Contentteller MySQL archive (body text, images, authors, dates, categories) via a custom PHP/XML migration script, import everything into WordPress with clean taxonomy and media library mapping, preserve all existing permalinks, and finish with SEO plugin configuration, social sharing integration, and a hand-over document covering the full process. Any specific URL structure or permalink format I should match from day one?
$700 USD in 14 days
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Hey! I specialize in large-scale CMS migrations with 9+ years moving high-traffic PHP/MySQL news sites into WordPress while preserving SEO, URLs, and content integrity. Here’s how I can help: * Export full Contentteller database with articles, media, authors, and taxonomy mapping * Import everything into WordPress with clean post types, categories, and media structure * Preserve permalinks, SEO metadata, and ensure zero disruption to search rankings * Configure SEO plugins, redirects, sitemap, and social sharing for full continuity Could you clarify if your current URLs must remain 100% identical, or if you’re open to controlled redirects where absolutely necessary for structural improvements?
$675 USD in 7 days
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I have read your job post and I can handle your complete Contentteller to WordPress migration with minimal downtime and full SEO safety. I am experienced in PHP, MySQL, WordPress migrations, database exports/imports, permalink management, and large content websites. My approach is to first export all articles, images, authors, categories, dates, and metadata from your Contentteller database using a reliable scripted process. Then I will import everything into WordPress while matching the new theme structure, media library, taxonomies, and existing URL format. I will also check for broken links, missing images, and SEO issues after migration. The final solution will be a fully working WordPress site with all historical content preserved, search rankings protected, SEO plugin configured, social sharing added, and complete migration documentation for future use.
$600 USD in 12 days
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Migrating thousands of articles while keeping your tech-news site live and preserving URLs is exactly the kind of challenge I’ve handled before. For a client in a similar position, I wrote custom scripts to export content (including images, authors, categories) from a bespoke PHP/MySQL CMS into WordPress, ensuring zero data loss and smooth integration with their theme’s structure. I suggest exporting directly from the MySQL database via tailored PHP or Python scripts for full control and to avoid partial exports or format issues. To keep URLs intact, I’ll map old paths to WordPress permalinks and test thoroughly before going live. For the import, I’ll use WordPress’s import functions combined with custom hooks to assign the right post types and taxonomies. Afterward, I’ll set up the SEO plugin and social buttons exactly as you want, verify sitemaps and structured data, and fix any broken media links. A quick question: Do you have direct access to the database to run export queries, or should the export script connect remotely? Also, can you share sample data so I can start mapping fields early? I’ll keep downtime minimal with staged testing and clear updates. Ready to get started as soon as you are.
$675 USD in 7 days
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