Migrate Your Ecommerce Store to Shopify Without Starting From Zero.
Move your ecommerce operation to Shopify with a structured migration plan covering products, customers, historical data, content, redirects, storefront setup, SEO considerations, integrations and launch QA.
A Shopify migration is more than importing a CSV.
Migrating an established ecommerce business means moving more than products from one platform to another.
Your current website may contain customer records, historical orders, product URLs, category structures, content, reviews, analytics, shipping rules, integrations and search visibility built up over years.
A poorly planned move can create unnecessary operational problems. A structured migration starts by understanding what exists today, what needs to move, what needs to change and what should not be recreated in Shopify.
The objective is not to duplicate the old platform exactly. It is to preserve what matters while using the migration as an opportunity to create a stronger Shopify setup.
Move from your current ecommerce platform to Shopify.
Migration requirements vary significantly by platform. Choose your current platform to explore the migration path.
WooCommerce to Shopify
Move your WordPress ecommerce operation into Shopify while planning products, customers, orders, content and redirects.
WooCommerce Migration →Magento to Shopify
Migrate products, customers, order history and ecommerce workflows from Magento into a new Shopify environment.
Magento Migration →Adobe Commerce to Shopify
Plan a move from Adobe Commerce to Shopify or Shopify Plus around data, integrations and business requirements.
Adobe Commerce Migration →BigCommerce to Shopify
Rebuild your ecommerce storefront on Shopify while preserving relevant catalogue and business data.
BigCommerce Migration →Wix to Shopify
Move from a Wix ecommerce setup into a more Shopify-focused commerce environment.
Wix Migration →Squarespace to Shopify
Migrate products and ecommerce content into a dedicated Shopify storefront.
Squarespace Migration →Volusion to Shopify
Plan the transfer of catalogue, customer and historical ecommerce data from Volusion into Shopify.
Volusion Migration →PrestaShop to Shopify
Move catalogue and customer data from PrestaShop while rebuilding the customer storefront in Shopify.
PrestaShop Migration →OpenCart to Shopify
Replace an OpenCart storefront with Shopify while planning data, URLs, integrations and store functionality.
OpenCart Migration →Custom Platform to Shopify
Scope a custom migration when your current ecommerce platform does not have a standard Shopify migration path.
Custom Migration →Decide what actually needs to move.
Not every source platform stores information the same way, so the migration starts with mapping existing data to the appropriate Shopify structure.
Do not treat existing URLs as disposable.
An established ecommerce website may already have product, collection and content URLs receiving search traffic or external links.
When Shopify uses a different URL structure, important legacy paths should be reviewed and mapped to their most relevant new destinations.
- Existing URL inventory
- Product URL mapping
- Collection/category mapping
- Content-page mapping
- Redirect planning
- Metadata review
- Internal-link updates
- Search Console review after launch
Migration is also a storefront rebuild.
In many projects, it is better to use the migration as an opportunity to improve the ecommerce experience instead of recreating every limitation from the old platform.
- Shopify theme setup
- Homepage development
- Collection templates
- Product templates
- Navigation structure
- Mobile optimization
- Apps and integrations
- Shopify settings configuration
Plan first. Migrate second. Validate before launch.
The exact process varies by platform and project size, but the migration should follow a controlled sequence.
Discovery & Audit
Review the existing store, data, integrations, catalogue, URLs and operational requirements.
Mapping & Shopify Build
Map source data into Shopify and build the new storefront structure, templates and settings.
Data Migration & Testing
Import planned data, validate products, customers, URLs, storefront behaviour and integrations.
Final Sync & Launch
Complete final migration steps, verify launch-critical settings, connect the domain and monitor the new Shopify storefront.
Important things to decide before moving platforms.
What Data Is Required?
Decide which historical information actually needs to exist inside the new Shopify environment.
Customer Accounts
Customer-account behaviour can differ between platforms, so account access and any required customer actions should be planned before launch.
Existing Integrations
Identify systems that need to be replaced, reconnected or redesigned for Shopify.
SEO & URLs
Preserve important search landing pages where practical and build redirects for URLs that must change.
Storefront Design
Decide whether the new Shopify website should recreate the current experience or introduce a broader redesign.
Launch Timing
Plan final data synchronization and launch around ecommerce operations rather than treating domain switching as the only step.
Shopify migrations are scoped around your existing store.
Migration projects vary based on platform, catalogue size, customer records, historical orders, SEO requirements, storefront design, integrations and custom business logic. Send us your existing site and migration requirements so we can determine the appropriate approach.
Questions about moving an ecommerce store to Shopify.
What can be migrated to Shopify?
Depending on the source platform and project requirements, migration can include products, variants, customers, historical orders, collections, content, images, selected metadata and other ecommerce information. The exact data set should be reviewed before the migration begins.
Can Zrafted migrate WooCommerce to Shopify?
Yes. WooCommerce migration can include product catalogue planning, customer and order data, storefront rebuilding, URL redirects and Shopify configuration.
Can Magento stores be migrated to Shopify?
Yes. Magento and Adobe Commerce migrations can be scoped around catalogue data, customers, order history, integrations, SEO requirements and the new Shopify storefront.
Will my existing website design be migrated?
Usually the new storefront is rebuilt using a Shopify theme or custom Shopify development rather than directly copying the existing platform's theme code. The visual direction can be preserved or redesigned as part of the project.
What happens to my existing URLs?
Important existing URLs should be reviewed before launch. When a URL changes, a redirect can be planned to the most appropriate new Shopify destination.
Can customer passwords be migrated?
Customer account handling varies by source platform and Shopify account setup. Customers may need to activate or reset access on the new store, so this should be planned as part of the migration.
Can order history be moved to Shopify?
Historical order migration may be possible depending on the source platform, data available and the migration method selected. We determine whether order history is required during discovery.
Will migrating to Shopify affect SEO?
Any platform migration can affect search visibility if important URLs, content and technical details are changed without planning. Redirect mapping, content review, metadata and post-launch monitoring should therefore be part of the migration process.
Do you migrate apps and integrations too?
Existing integrations generally need to be reviewed individually. Some may have Shopify versions, while others may require replacement, configuration or custom integration work.
How much does a Shopify migration cost?
Migration pricing depends on the source platform, amount and complexity of data, storefront requirements, integrations, SEO considerations and custom functionality. Larger migration projects are scoped individually.
Can you migrate the store without much downtime?
The new Shopify store can generally be developed and tested before the final launch. Final synchronization, domain changes and launch-critical steps are then planned around the business's operational requirements.
Ready to move your ecommerce business to Shopify?
Send us your current store and migration requirements. We'll review the platform, data, storefront and integrations required to plan the move to Shopify.