Opencart Bug Fixes and Customizations Wanted

Hello,

I just installed opencart for ethernet cable website. I have plans to do larger customizations, but first want to see if someone can help fix some basic items below first.

1) Captcha on contact form does not work. If you try to send not you
will see it does not work.
2) The references to shipping prices on the checkout say "Total::". I
prefer to have it say something regarding shipping for that cost (see
screen shot)
3) Normally when I visit a product page the url looks clean and good.
But after doing a search, and clicking on the same item, the page
displays excess characters? The URL of the product page looks like
this when clicking on it after performing a search:
/filename?keyword=75 ft&category_id=1
How do I make the it so when clicking on the product after a search,
it is clean like it normally is, like:
/filename
4) Errors with search box not working
5) I have successfully removed all countries except Germany. Remove
Germany From Country List
6) Add a Blog
7) Move "Information" to Footer

Future:
Upgrades
custom design
Import data using xml feed (or other)
Setup product feeds to google
Setup Sitemaps
And more

Please contact me if you are available to assist with opencart customizations, tweaks, upgrades, etc