WordPress Website Recovery Specialist Needed | Duplicator .DAF Backup + MySQL Database Restoration

I'm looking for an experienced WordPress developer who specialises in website recovery, database restoration and hosting migrations. My established WordPress website, [redacted], recently disappeared from my Hostinger hosting account under circumstances that are still being investigated. The website had been operational for years, and I have evidence that it was accessible as recently as October 28, 2026. Unfortunately, the WordPress files are now missing from the hosting directory, and Hostinger's available file backups have not successfully restored the website. However, I've managed to recover several important assets that may allow us to reconstruct the website. I've also purchased a fresh Bluehost hosting plan, which is ready to use as an isolated restoration environment. Available Recovery Assets 1. January 2025 Duplicator Backup Original Duplicator .daf archive from approximately January 2025. Archive has been successfully extracted. Contains WordPress website files, themes, plugins and other website components. Associated Duplicator database export (dup-database__2b72a39-08173035.sql) is available. 2. October 27, 2026 MySQL Database Database backup: u175092360_9WSdj.20261027005432.sql.gz Downloaded from Hostinger's historical database backups. Potentially contains updated website content, posts, pages, settings and other records from October 2026. Other historical MySQL database backups are also available for investigation. 3. New Bluehost Hosting Fresh Bluehost hosting account with WordPress installed. Temporary Bluehost domain available for restoration and testing. Access to cPanel, File Manager, phpMyAdmin and MySQL databases. Project Objectives Phase 1: Restore the Original Website Restore the January 2025 Duplicator backup on the temporary Bluehost domain. Confirm that the original website functions correctly, including its theme, layout, plugins and WordPress administration. Phase 2: Investigate and Integrate the October 2026 Database Analyse the October 27, 2026 database and determine whether it is compatible with the January website files. Ideally, integrate the newer database to recover the latest possible version of the website, including: Website pages and blog posts Updated page content and layouts Contact and application forms WordPress settings and configurations Any other recoverable website content Identify missing files, plugin dependencies, media assets or compatibility issues that may prevent full restoration. Phase 3: Testing and Verification Test the restored website on Bluehost. Verify the homepage, navigation, blog posts and key landing pages, particularly /apply. Check images, internal links, forms and WordPress functionality. Review the restored installation for security issues or malware. Document any missing content or outstanding restoration issues. Important Requirements Strong experience recovering damaged or missing WordPress installations. Experience restoring Duplicator .daf archives. Advanced MySQL/phpMyAdmin knowledge. Ability to troubleshoot database and WordPress file compatibility. Experience with Bluehost/cPanel hosting environments. Ability to work without disrupting the existing live domain. Preserve all original backup files without modification. This is a recovery project, not a redesign. I want to preserve the original website as closely as possible. Expected Deliverables A functioning WordPress website restored on Bluehost's temporary domain. Maximum possible recovery of content and functionality through October 2026. A clear explanation of what was recovered and what remains missing. A working, secure WordPress administration area. A final backup of the restored website and database. When Applying Please answer the following questions: Have you previously restored WordPress websites from Duplicator .daf archives? Have you worked on projects involving an older WordPress file backup combined with a newer MySQL database? What approach would you take to determine whether the October 2026 database is compatible with the January 2025 website files? Can you provide examples of similar WordPress recovery projects? What is your estimated fixed-price quote for this project? I'm looking for someone technically experienced who can assess the available recovery assets and provide a realistic restoration strategy. Please only apply if you have genuine experience with WordPress disaster recovery and database restoration.