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My very old WordPress-based site—containing some mildly adult fetish files—was only half-migrated by Namecheap before they declared the code too broken to finish. I now need someone who can step in, complete the move to my new hosting account and get the whole archive working again. Scope • Move every file and database table to the new host, fixing any corruption along the way so the site actually loads. • Preserve the existing look and layout; I am not looking for a redesign. • Make sure every historic file remains reachable, as the main goal is to keep the archive intact. • Add wordpress blog that is just a page or two to redirect link that points stray visitors to my current blog. Wordpress is pretty much all I am capable of making updates on, so a little wordpress would be good for me to make any little updates I need to make. I do not think my old hostway website has a cpanel. Again..the original website is 20 years old, the broken wordpress is maybe half that age. I just want to keep this old garbage website online I'm not looking for an overhaul.
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Hi, hope you're doing well! I can help you complete this migration and get your archive back online without changing a thing about the look or layout. Here's my approach: complete the file and database transfer to your new host, fix any corruption causing load issues, ensure all historic files stay accessible, and add a simple WordPress page to redirect stray visitors to your current blog. A few questions to help me get started: 1. Do you have FTP or file manager access to both the old and new hosting accounts, or will I need to work with exported backups? 2. Is the WordPress install on the old site still partially functional, or is it completely broken at this point? 3. Do you have the old database credentials or a recent database export available? Azeem Amin
$25 USD in 7 days
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Hi there, We understand you need to rescue and migrate your 20-year-old adult site, which was partially migrated by Namecheap, to a new hosting account. The goal is to preserve the existing look, layout, and archive, ensuring all historic files remain accessible. With our expertise in PHP, WordPress, and database management, we're confident in completing the migration, fixing any corruption, and getting your site up and running. We've worked on similar projects, such as migrating a learning platform website for children and a website for an electric bike company, both using PHP and WordPress. We'll move every file and database table to the new host, preserving the existing design and making sure all historic files are reachable. We'll also add a simple WordPress blog to redirect stray visitors to your current blog, allowing you to make updates easily. One question: Are there any specific concerns or issues you've encountered with the partial migration done by Namecheap that we should be aware of? Feel free to message us to discuss the details! — Webbook Studio
$20 USD in 40 days
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As an experienced developer with extensive knowledge and proficiency in HTML, PHP, and WordPress, I believe that I am the ideal candidate to successfully complete your unique project. With an emphasis on troubleshooting and solving complex problems, I assure you that your site's migration and recovery is in skilled hands. Moreover, at CnELIndia, we understand the need for preserving your platform's identity and are committed to keeping the layout, design, and archive intact—no "overhaul" guaranteed. Having handled numerous website migrations over my 18-year career, including those with broken codes and hosting issues, I have a solid grasp on the intricate details of such processes. My expertise in React Native also poses a great advantage as it equips me to adapt to varying platforms and address any unforeseen challenges effectively. Lastly, our firm believes in the power of long-term solutions. Therefore, we will not only ensure a hassle-free migration but also provide you with a WordPress blog that redirects visitors to your current blog. This will empower you to make future updates swiftly and conveniently. Choose CnELIndia: your premier web and app development partners committed to quality service delivery par excellence!
$20 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I can complete the migration of your old website and get it running on your new hosting while preserving the existing layout and archive. I will: Migrate all website files and database content Repair broken WordPress/configuration issues Fix broken links and loading errors Keep the existing design exactly as it is Ensure old archive files remain accessible Add a simple WordPress page/blog that redirects visitors to your current blog Test everything after migration before going live I have experience recovering and migrating legacy PHP/WordPress websites, even without cPanel access. Lowest competitive fixed price: $80 USD Estimated delivery: 1–2 days I'm ready to start immediately. If you can provide your old hosting access (FTP/Hostway) and new hosting details, I'll take care of the rest. Best regards, Yasir Shah
$30 USD in 2 days
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Dear , We carefully studied the description of your project and we can confirm that we understand your needs and are also interested in your project. Our team has the necessary resources to start your project as soon as possible and complete it in a very short time. We are 25 years in this business and our technical specialists have strong experience in PHP, Website Design, WordPress, HTML, Web Hosting, Website Optimization, Database Management, Content Management System (CMS), Web Design, Website Development and other technologies relevant to your project. Please, review our profile https://www.freelancer.com/u/tangramua where you can find detailed information about our company, our portfolio, and the client's recent reviews. Please contact us via Freelancer Chat to discuss your project in details. Best regards, Sales department Tangram Canada Inc.
$25 USD in 5 days
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Hi — Elias here from Miami. I understand you're looking to rescue and migrate an older WordPress site with unique content. It's crucial to ensure that the migration preserves both data integrity and functionality. The real challenge here often lies in the site's architecture and ensuring all content, including specialized files, is correctly transitioned. A common issue with older WordPress sites is compatibility with newer versions and potential plugin conflicts. The tricky part is usually ensuring that the database migration captures all nuances of your content. My approach would involve assessing the current state of your site and its database, ensuring backups are in place before proceeding. I focus on maintaining a clean, organized structure for the new environment to facilitate easy updates and future enhancements. I have worked on similar migrations, ensuring both content and SEO integrity are preserved, which is crucial for niche sites. A few questions to better understand the scope: Q1 – Are there specific plugins or features from the old site that must be retained? Q2 – What are your expectations regarding the site's performance post-migration? Q3 – Do you have a timeline for when you’d like to complete this migration? Happy to discuss the details and suggest the best technical approach. Looking forward to hearing from you.
$50 USD in 5 days
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Hi, I can assist in ensuring a smooth transfer of all files and database tables while addressing any corruption. After migration, I will maintain the original look and layout for your WordPress site. I’ll also create a simple blog page to redirect any stray visitors to your current blog. With over 10+ years of experience in WordPress migration and troubleshooting, I’m confident I can restore your site effectively. I pride myself on delivering exactly what my clients need without any unnecessary changes. Let me know if you’re ready to get started! Best Regards, Priyanka
$20 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I can step in and finish the migration without redesigning the site; copying all files and the database, repairing any corruption, and keeping the archive structure and old URLs intact. I’ll also add a small WordPress page/blog for redirecting visitors to your current blog, then verify the site loads properly on the new host and document the setup for future edits. Best, Singh
$15 USD in 40 days
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Hi, A partial migration usually means broken paths, serialized URLs, missing database tables, or corrupted file permissions. I will rebuild the archive by repairing the WordPress installation, validating database integrity, restoring legacy links, and adding a lightweight WordPress page to redirect visitors to your current blog without changing the existing design. My Approach: • Recover and migrate all files and database with URL, permission, and configuration fixes. • Restore archive functionality, preserve legacy links, and verify every historic page. • Configure a simple WordPress blog for future updates and redirect visitors seamlessly. Please ping me to get started and deliver outstanding results. Thanks!!!
$20 USD in 40 days
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Hi There I just read your project details regarding the Project: Rescue & Migrate Ancient Adult Site Can we do a quick chat right now so that we can discuss the project briefly? I have 10 years of experience in PHP, WordPress, Woocommerce, Cake Php, Codeigniter, Magento, Shopify, Laravel, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Bootstrap, HTML, CSS, Angular, Javascript, jQuery, and My SQL. I appreciate Muhammad Rizwan Atif
$15 USD in 40 days
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Hello, I can complete the migration, repair the broken WordPress/database issues, and move everything to your new hosting while keeping the current design and archive intact. I understand this is an old website, and the goal is to keep it working—not redesign it. I can also add a simple WordPress page that redirects visitors to your current blog, so you can easily manage small updates yourself. I have experience fixing and migrating older WordPress websites. Thank you. Regards, Sai
$15 USD in 50 days
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This is a restoration and migration job rather than a redesign, so I’ll focus on preserving the 20-year-old site exactly as it is while bringing the archive back online. I can work with the limited access available if the old Hostway account has no cPanel, using FTP/SFTP, database export/import, or direct server tools as supported by both hosts. I’ll first create a safe backup of every available file and database, then compare the partial Namecheap migration against the original. I’ll repair incomplete uploads, corrupted tables, missing database references, file permissions, PHP compatibility issues, and WordPress configuration. I’ll also update serialized URLs and paths carefully so historic fetish files and other archive links remain reachable, while preserving the current layout and behavior. For the small WordPress addition, I’ll keep it lightweight: a simple page or two that redirects stray visitors to your current blog and remains easy for you to edit. I’ll test the homepage, old file URLs, database-driven pages, redirects, and common mobile/desktop views before handing it over. I can begin by reviewing the old and new hosting access and move quickly through the recovery. Do you still have FTP/SFTP access to both the old Hostway account and the new hosting account? Muhammad Saad
$18 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I can take over this migration and get your archive fully working again on the new host. I'll move every file and database table across, diagnose and fix the corruption Namecheap ran into, and preserve your existing look and layout exactly as-is -- no redesign, just getting everything back online and reachable. I'll also add the small WordPress blog with the redirect page(s) pointing visitors to your current blog, keeping it simple enough that you can make minor updates yourself afterward. Since there's no cPanel on the old host, I'll work with whatever access method is available (FTP/SSH/direct file export) to pull everything over cleanly. Once I confirm access to both the old and new hosting accounts and get a sense of the file/media volume, I can get started right away.
$18 USD in 20 days
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Hello, I can help recover and complete the migration of your WordPress website while preserving the existing design and archive. I understand your priority is not a redesign—it's making sure the entire site, including historical files and content, works correctly on the new hosting account. For this project, I will: Complete the migration to your new hosting environment Repair any database or file corruption preventing the site from loading Preserve the current layout and functionality Ensure all existing pages and archive files remain accessible Configure a simple WordPress page/blog that redirects visitors to your current blog Test the website thoroughly after migration and fix any broken links or missing assets A few questions: Do you still have access to the old Hostway account (FTP or file access)? Has Namecheap already migrated some files and the database, or is only part of the website available? Which hosting provider is the new site being moved to? I have experience troubleshooting legacy WordPress websites, recovering broken migrations, and moving older sites to modern hosting while keeping everything intact. I can start immediately and provide regular updates throughout the migration. Best Regards, Dinesh L
$15 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I can help complete the migration of your legacy WordPress website and get it running properly on your new hosting while preserving the existing design and archive. With 16+ years of experience in WordPress and PHP, I've worked with older websites, repaired broken migrations, resolved database and file issues, and successfully moved sites between hosting providers. I'll ensure the archive remains intact, fix any migration issues preventing the site from loading, verify that historic files are accessible, and add a simple WordPress blog with redirects to your current blog so you can easily manage future updates. I understand you're looking to preserve the site—not redesign it—and that's exactly the approach I'll take. I’m ready to get started right away and would be happy to discuss the details. Thanks and kind regards, Xuan
$15 USD in 40 days
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With over 13 years of experience under my belt, I have garnered profound expertise in precisely the areas that your project demands. I understand the importance you place on preserving the historical integrity of your 20-year-old website, rather than indulging in elaborate redesigns or overhauls. My penchant for clean, efficient code will enable me to complete the migration seamlessly, while also tackling any inherent corruptness and ensuring that every historic file remains accessible. WordPress is my home ground. You need not worry about making updates because I will ensure that the new WordPress blog I set up works effortlessly and redirects stray visitors to your existing platform. My proficiency in HTML, PHP, and Website Optimization will be invaluable for this task. Finally, my commitment to clear communication, transparency, and predictable delivery aligns with your expectation for direct access to a main contact. With this collaborative approach, not only will I revive and stabilize your site today but also build a foundation for easy future extensions. Let's partner up to create magic with memories!
$15 USD in 40 days
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Greetings, I see that you’re looking to rescue and migrate your long-standing WordPress site that didn’t get fully transferred by Namecheap. It’s crucial to ensure that all your files and database tables make it to the new host, while also fixing any issues that may be preventing the site from loading properly. My approach would involve carefully moving each component, preserving the original layout and making sure every historical file remains accessible as you requested. Additionally, I can create a simple WordPress blog page that directs visitors to your current blog, making it easier for you to manage updates. With my experience in PHP, website design, and database management, I’m confident I can help keep your archive intact without overhauling the site. Best regards, Saba Ehsan
$20 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I am a Wordpress developer. I can help you migrate and complete your Wordpress website.
$15 USD in 40 days
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❤️❤️❤️ Greetings ❤️❤️❤️ I have carefully reviewed your legacy-site rescue project and understand that you are NOT looking for a redesign. The priority is preserving this 20-year-old archive, completing the failed/partial migration, and getting everything working again on the new host. I am Ozgur Ozbas, a Full-Stack Developer with 10+ years of experience in PHP, WordPress, MySQL, database management, hosting migrations, legacy applications, and website recovery. I can first perform a safe audit of what Namecheap has already migrated and compare it with the available original files/database. From there, I can repair missing files, broken database references, paths/URLs, permissions, PHP compatibility issues, WordPress configuration, and other problems preventing the old site from loading. My priority will be preserving the existing layout, URLs, archive structure, images, downloads, and historic files rather than replacing or modernizing the site. I can also add the small WordPress section you requested, keeping it simple enough for you to make future updates and redirect stray visitors to your current blog. Q1. Do you still have FTP/SFTP or other access to the original Hostway server, even though it does not have cPanel? Q2. Do you have a backup/database export from before Namecheap started the migration, or should I work primarily from the existing old and partially migrated copies? Best regards, Ozgur Ozbas
$20 USD in 40 days
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⭕ Hourly Rate -$5 ONLY FOR YOU⭕ Hello, The priority here is preserving your 20-year archive, not rebuilding it. I'd first recover the existing WordPress installation and database, complete the migration to your new hosting, repair any broken paths or corrupted code, and make sure every legacy page and file remains accessible with the original layout intact. I'll also add a lightweight WordPress page that you can easily edit yourself, including a clear link directing visitors to your current blog, so future updates stay simple without affecting the archived content. ❓Question: Do you still have a full backup of the old website (files + database), or do we need to recover everything directly from the existing Hostway/Namecheap migration? Thanks
$15 USD in 40 days
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