A recommendation for Bullion International Group
The APMEX Knowledge Center has built one of the strongest content libraries in the precious metals category. The technical foundation hasn't kept pace.
We've prepared two approaches based on your goals and timeline. Both preserve every article, every URL, and the editorial voice that has made the KC a trusted resource in the precious metals space.
A headless knowledge platform purpose-built for APMEX's content taxonomy, publishing workflow, and audience expectations.
Sanity as the content layer, Next.js for delivery. Content is modeled around the KC's existing taxonomy, not forced into generic WordPress post types.
Algolia-powered faceted search with filtering by topic, format, difficulty, and metal type. Results in under 50ms. The current WordPress native search has none of this.
Static generation plus global CDN. Load times measured in tenths of a second, not seconds. No more dual carousel libraries or three-font simultaneous loads.
We've built interactive mockups showing the full rebuild concept. Review the redesign before committing to anything.
A cleaned-up WordPress implementation that removes the Elementor and Crocoblock dependency, improves search, and meaningfully improves performance.
Replace Elementor and Crocoblock with the native WordPress block editor. Faster admin panel, predictable updates, no vendor lock-in from page-builder plugins.
SearchWP or Algolia WordPress plugin. Faceted category filtering, autocomplete, and a dedicated search results page. A step change from the current ?s= GET parameter.
Remove the dual carousel libraries (Swiper + Slick) and three-font simultaneous load. Target: 60+ PageSpeed score vs. the current ~45.
We've built a WordPress variant mockup showing the same KC concept constrained to the current stack. Compare it directly with Option 1.
Regardless of which option you choose, the following are included in full.
Three phases from kickoff to handoff. Timelines vary by option and are detailed in the Investment section below.
Content audit walkthrough with the APMEX team, stakeholder alignment on priorities, design system finalization based on brand guidelines, and a clickable prototype review before a single line of production code is written.
Full KC build, content migration from the existing WordPress install, QA cycles on all page types and interactive components. You have access to the staging environment throughout.
Staged deploy to production, performance validation and PageSpeed review, content team training session, full documentation delivery, and 30-day post-launch monitoring window.
One-time project fees. No ongoing commitment required - optional support retainers are available after launch.
| Contract length | Project-based. No ongoing commitment required after launch. |
| Payment | 50% on contract signing, 50% on launch day. |
| Ownership | Full transfer of all assets - code, design files, content exports - on final payment. Nothing is held back. |
| CMS access | Sanity Studio (Option 1) or WordPress admin (Option 2). Your team has full access from day one of the build phase, not just at handoff. |
| Cancellation | Pro-rated refund of unused hours if cancelled after kickoff, less a 10% administration fee. |
| Out-of-scope work | Any work outside the agreed scope is quoted separately before it begins. No surprise invoices. |
| Validity | This proposal is valid through November 30, 2026. |
Reply through the portal's feedback channel or email Charles directly to start the contract and schedule your kickoff call. We can move within the week.