BAPI Web Modernization

WordPress → Headless Architecture Migration

Andrew Teece

Web Developer

Start Date: October 6, 2025

Project Overview

Preparation Complete

Ready for October 6, 2025

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Migration Planned

Headless WordPress + Next.js

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Live Tracking

Real-time progress updates

Key Objectives

  • Modernize WordPress to headless architecture
  • Improve Core Web Vitals and performance
  • Enhance international customer experience
  • Optimize technical product marketing

Expected Benefits

  • 📈 Faster page load times for global users
  • 🎯 Better SEO for technical product discovery
  • 🔧 Scalable architecture for product growth
  • 💼 Enhanced B2B customer journey

Preparation Portfolio

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Documentation

  • • 90-day onboarding plan
  • • WordPress audit framework
  • • Technical skills examples
  • • First week success strategy

Technical Demos

  • • WordPress product templates
  • • Content translation examples
  • • Mega menu prototype
  • • Performance optimization

Migration Timeline

Preparation Phase 100% Complete

Phase 1: Preparation & Analysis

September 2025 - COMPLETED

Documentation, audit framework, technical examples

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Phase 2: WordPress Optimization

October 2025 - IN PROGRESS

Performance audit, SEO improvements, UX enhancements

3

Phase 3: Headless WordPress Setup

November 2025 - PLANNED

API development, content migration preparation

4

Phase 4: Next.js Frontend

December 2025 - PLANNED

Frontend development, testing, deployment

Technical Architecture

Current: WordPress Monolith

  • • Traditional WordPress installation
  • • WooCommerce for e-commerce
  • • Multiple regional sites
  • • Performance limitations
  • • Complex international management

Future: Headless + Next.js

  • • WordPress as headless CMS
  • • Next.js frontend with TypeScript
  • • Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui
  • • Optimized performance (SSR/SSG)
  • • Scalable international architecture

🛒 WooCommerce Headless Migration

Comprehensive strategy for migrating BAPI's current WooCommerce B2B e-commerce setup to headless architecture while preserving critical business workflows and technical product features.

API Strategy

GraphQL for products, Store API for cart, REST for admin

B2B Features

Distributor pricing, bulk orders, technical specifications

Risk Mitigation

HPOS compatibility, payment gateways, SEO continuity

Complete WooCommerce Analysis

Plugin compatibility matrix, API strategy, and implementation roadmap

View WooCommerce Matrix →
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SEO Strategy & Roadmap

12-month organic growth strategy

📊 Strategic Approach

  • • Long-tail HVAC keyword targeting
  • • Topic cluster content strategy
  • • Technical SEO with headless architecture
  • • Industry-specific authority building

🎯 Target Outcomes

  • • 60-80% organic traffic growth
  • • 50+ top-3 keyword positions
  • • 3× long-tail conversion increase
  • • <2.5s Core Web Vitals performance

⚙️ Technical Integration

  • • Next.js SEO optimization
  • • JSON-LD schema implementation
  • • International hreflang setup
  • • E-commerce product markup
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WordPress Source Setup Plan

Professional development environment & CI/CD pipeline

🏗️ Environment Setup

  • • Dockerized local development stack
  • • Private GitHub repository structure
  • • Staging environment with CI/CD
  • • Modern dependency management

⚙️ Development Tools

  • • Composer + WPackagist integration
  • • Vite + Tailwind build pipeline
  • • GitHub Actions automation
  • • Code quality & security checks

📊 Timeline & Phases

  • • 6-phase implementation plan
  • • 7-8 day total timeline
  • • Clear ownership & milestones
  • • Headless migration preparation

Migration Benefits

Performance

  • • Faster Core Web Vitals
  • • Better international loading
  • • CDN optimization

User Experience

  • • Modern interface design
  • • Mobile-first approach
  • • Enhanced navigation

Competitive Analysis

Strategic assessment of BAPI's key competitors in the building automation and HVAC sensor market, focusing on website SEO presence and e-commerce capabilities to identify competitive advantages.

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High Threat Competitors

Dwyer, Veris, Honeywell

Strong SEO + E-commerce presence

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Medium Threat Competitors

Greystone, Setra, Siemens, J.Controls, Distech

Strong in one area, weaker in others

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BAPI Opportunities

E-commerce gaps, site speed, long-tail SEO

Clear differentiation paths identified

🎯 Key Strategic Insights

E-commerce Opportunity

Most competitors only offer "request quote" - BAPI can differentiate with direct purchasing capability

Performance Advantage

Many enterprise competitors have slower sites - BAPI can win on Core Web Vitals and speed

Content Marketing Gap

Limited blog/resource presence among competitors creates opportunity for thought leadership

Long-tail SEO

Target niche keywords where large enterprise players are weaker or absent

Complete Competitive Matrix

Detailed analysis of 8 competitors with actionable recommendations

View Full Analysis →

🤝 Team Collaboration Framework

Comprehensive documentation system designed for seamless team integration and collaborative development workflows.

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Collaborator Access

Add team members as GitHub collaborators

  • • Write access to wiki and documentation
  • • Immediate contribution capability
  • • Maintains current repository structure
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Organization Transfer

Move repository to BAPI GitHub organization

  • • Official BAPI ownership
  • • Native team access by default
  • • Integrated with company workflows
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Hybrid Approach

Combine multiple documentation channels

  • • External documentation for stakeholders
  • • Internal wiki for team collaboration
  • • Flexible integration options

📋 Team Collaboration Benefits

Documentation Features

  • • Real-time collaborative editing
  • • Version control and change tracking
  • • Meeting notes and decision logging
  • • Technical procedure documentation

Project Management

  • • Milestone tracking and progress updates
  • • Issue tracking and resolution
  • • Knowledge base for team onboarding
  • • Stakeholder communication hub

💬 Day 1 Discussion Topics

Team Preference Assessment: "I've prepared a comprehensive wiki system that can easily accommodate team collaboration. What's BAPI's preferred approach for documentation and project management? I can add team members as collaborators immediately, or we can explore integrating with existing company workflows."

Portfolio Highlights

BAPI Mega Menu Prototype

[Interactive Demo Placeholder]

Improved navigation for technical products

View on GitHub →

WordPress Templates

Technical Product Page

Custom WordPress template for HVAC products

Content Translation

Engineering specs to marketing benefits