WordPress to Shopify Migration for Central Vic Aluminium
Modernizing a B2B Supplier Website with Seamless CMS Transition and UI Enhancements.
Industry
Fabricated Metal Products
Technology
WordPress, Shopify
Services
WordPress to Shopify Migration, Theme Development, Data Migration, SEO Preservation, Ongoing Support
Project Overview
Central Vic Aluminium, a family-run Australian business supplying a wide range of aluminium products, needed a modern, scalable, and secure platform to better serve its B2B clientele. The existing WordPress site lacked the functionality and flexibility required to support future growth. The company partnered with EbizON to migrate the site to Shopify, implement a new UI/UX, and ensure long-term performance and SEO continuity.
Project Objectives
- Migrate Central Vic Aluminium’s existing WordPress website to Shopify for enhanced security and performance.
- Design and implement a modern, user-friendly Shopify 2.0 theme that aligns with the brand’s visual identity.
- Ensure seamless migration of all product listings, static pages, and job postings while preserving SEO and metadata.
- Enhance user experience for B2B customers with improved navigation, responsive design, and lead generation features.
- Preserve and optimize SEO performance through URL redirection, metadata migration, and search console verification.
Project Execution
1. Design and Discovery Process
We began with a thorough design and discovery phase to understand the existing WordPress site architecture, business requirements, and user experience goals. This process formed the foundation for the entire migration strategy and included technical audits, stakeholder interviews, and planning for SEO retention, content hierarchy, and key functionality.
2. Data Evaluation and Mapping
- Conducted a comprehensive audit of the existing WordPress site.
- Mapped product listings, static pages, and job postings for seamless migration.
- Identified critical metadata and URL structures to preserve SEO rankings.s included:
3. Development and Customization
- Designed a modern Shopify 2.0 theme customized to reflect Central Vic Aluminium’s brand.
- Developed a custom theme with clean, responsive layouts tailored for the client’s unique content types.
- Key page designs included:
- Home Page with hero banners, product highlights, and sticky navigation.
- Product Pages with interactive layouts and related information.
- Jobs Page featuring a custom form with file upload.
- Contact Page integrated with inquiry forms.
4. Content Migration to Shopify
- Migrated approximately 100 product entries with details like images, descriptions, and categories.
- Recreated CMS pages including Home, About, Services, Jobs, and Contact.
- Ensured consistent branding and content layout during the transition.
5. Thorough Testing and Quality Assurance
- Conducted multi-device testing for responsiveness and UI consistency.
- QA team ensured all forms, navigation, and pages functioned flawlessly.
- Performed User Acceptance Testing (UAT) prior to launch.
5. Thorough Testing and Quality Assurance
- Conducted multi-device testing for responsiveness and UI consistency.
- QA team ensured all forms, navigation, and pages functioned flawlessly.
- Performed User Acceptance Testing (UAT) prior to launch.
6. URL Redirection and SEO Preservation
- Implemented 301 redirects to retain existing link equity.
- Migrated metadata, alt tags, and page titles.
- Verified Google Search Console setup and re-indexed the new site.
7. Launch and Ongoing Support
- Smooth deployment of the new Shopify site with zero downtime.
- Provided ongoing support for training, minor updates, and future feature enhancements.
- Installed analytics tools for ongoing performance tracking.
Results & Feedback
- Fully migrated and optimized Shopify website ready for B2B engagement.
- Visually appealing, mobile-friendly UI aligned with the brand’s identity.
- Improved lead generation and inquiries through enhanced UX.
- Maintained organic search visibility and SEO performance.
- Built-in scalability for future eCommerce enablement.
Client’s Feedback
“EbizON Digital’s willingness to wait for content and adjust to our schedule was highly appreciated. They delivered a professional, SEO-optimized website that significantly boosted our online presence, customer engagement, and lead volume. Their team was flexible, patient, and accommodating throughout the process. Communication was clear, concerns were promptly addressed, and their customer support was exceptional. We highly recommend EbizON for their dedication and expertise!”
Chris Clark
Manager
Central Vic Aluminium
What Our Customers Says
reviewed by JOE WILLIAMS
Senior manager, Remedy Liqour
Head of Business Engagement, WRI
“Ebizon is one of the best in the business and they back this up with their quick and friendly support. The team is relentless to listen to our issues and come up with a solution. Have seen the team stretch beyond their knowledge to help us.”
reviewed by JOSEPH CURLEY
Vice President, Sokolin
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“My experience with this partnership has been positive. The support Ebizon extended towards us was commendable. It perfectly fulfils our requirements with their support we had no hassle.”
reviewed by Beat Walder
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“I’m the owner of Forester Beauty in Switzerland. I’ve contacted Dee and he led me through the whole process of migrating our online shop to Shopify, including custom elements to enhance user experience. The whole Project Team at Ebizon has a very professional attitude and provide their support and insights promptly.”
reviewed by Wilma Pretorius
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“The Team worked well with my company to migrate our Magento store to a new Shopify store. Ebizon was able to implement required applications to enable a near seamless transition. Thanks Team!
reviewed by Raul
Senior Manager, Emporium Embroidery
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“Emporium Embroidery – customization module / Magento upgrade Thank you Ebizon and a great thank you to the team who was always very helpful on this journey.”
reviewed by Alexandre Salem
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“Thanks to EbizON solution, the platform enabled the company to sell products efficiently. The team worked in sprints and held weekly meetings, ensuring accurate outcomes.”
reviewed by Po Ming Lam
Manager, Avec Plaisirs Chefs Traiteurs
For fully managed WordPress installs, WPEngine is my Go-To
“Ebizon is helping our Magento development needs. Their customer oriented approach has made our experience very pleasant and efficient. We are definitely sending more work to them and recommend others to try them out!”
