Swell Portugal is a professional training and education platform offering specialized courses and certifications in various industries. The client partnered with me to migrate their Learning Management System (LMS) from Joomla to WordPress, aiming for better scalability, easier course management, and a modern, user-friendly interface tailored for online learning.
Key Challenges
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Migrating all course content, student data, and progress tracking securely from Joomla LMS.
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Transferring user roles, instructor profiles, and course completion records without data loss.
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Redesigning the interface to meet modern UX/UI standards while maintaining brand identity.
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Integrating a robust LMS plugin that supports quizzes, certificates, and automated enrollments.
Solutions & Implementation
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Executed a full-scale migration using database mapping and custom import scripts to accurately transfer course structures, users, and media.
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Rebuilt the platform using WordPress + LearnDash LMS, chosen for its scalability and ease of management.
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Implemented Elementor Pro for front-end design and seamless course presentation.
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Integrated WooCommerce for course payments and subscriptions, allowing automated enrollments.
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Configured Yoast SEO and performance plugins to enhance visibility and speed.
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Conducted thorough testing and QA to ensure accurate student data transfer and smooth functionality across devices.
Results
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Website speed improved by 60%, significantly enhancing the student experience.
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Simplified course creation and management for administrators and instructors.
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Increased platform stability and security with regular WordPress updates and backup systems.
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Fully responsive design offering excellent accessibility on both desktop and mobile devices.
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Positive feedback from both the client and students for the upgraded LMS environment.
Technologies Used
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WordPress + LearnDash LMS
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PHP, MySQL
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Elementor Pro, Yoast SEO
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WooCommerce (for paid courses)
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WP All Import, Custom Database Migration Scripts
