BigCommerce to BigCommerce
Your BigCommerce to BigCommerce Migration in 7 Simple Steps
Cart2Cart simplifies your store migration with an intuitive wizard. Here’s how you can move your data:
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1. Connect Your Source BigCommerce Store
Begin by selecting "BigCommerce" as your Source Cart. You'll then provide the necessary API credentials to establish a secure connection, allowing Cart2Cart to read your existing store data.
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2. Connect Your Target BigCommerce Store
Next, choose "BigCommerce" as your Target Cart. Provide the API credentials for your new BigCommerce store. Cart2Cart supports API Connection and App/Module/Extension Installation for target store setup, ensuring flexible and secure data import.
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3. Select Data Entities for Migration
Choose precisely which data types you wish to transfer. From products and customers to orders and reviews, you have full control over your migration scope. Our wizard clearly outlines available entities and their dependencies.
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4. Configure Additional Migration Options
Enhance your migration with a range of additional options. Preserve SEO URLs, create 301 redirects, clear target store data, or change product quantities. These options ensure a tailored and comprehensive data transfer.
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5. Run a Free Demo Migration
Before committing to a full transfer, run a free demo migration. This allows you to see how a limited set of your data will appear on your new BigCommerce store, giving you confidence in the process.
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6. Review Demo Results
After the demo, review the migrated entities on your test store. Check product details, customer information, and order data to ensure everything transferred correctly. You can also download results for offline verification.
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7. Launch Full BigCommerce to BigCommerce Migration
Once you're satisfied with the demo results, proceed to launch your full BigCommerce to BigCommerce migration. Cart2Cart will handle the complete transfer of your selected data, keeping you updated on the progress.
What Data Can Be Migrated from BigCommerce to BigCommerce?
Cart2Cart supports a comprehensive transfer of your BigCommerce store data, ensuring a complete and accurate migration. Here's a detailed list of entities and their associated fields:
- Products:
- Name, SKU, Full Description
- Manufacturer, Price, Special Price
- Meta Title, Meta Description, Base Image, Additional Images
- Quantity, Stock Status, Weight
- Variants (Weight, Attributes, Quantity, Images, Price, Special Price)
- Product Categories:
- Name, Description, Status
- Meta Title, Meta Description, Image
- Customers:
- Email, First Name, Last Name, Company
- Billing Address (Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone)
- Shipping Address (First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone)
- Orders:
- ID, Order Date, Order Status, Fulfillment Status
- Order Products (Name, SKU, Product Price, Quantity)
- SubTotal Price, Shipping Price, Total Price
- Customer Name, Email
- Billing Address (First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code)
- Product Reviews
- Manufacturers:
- Name
- Coupons
- CMS Pages
- Blogs & Posts
- Customer Groups
- Stores (for multi-store setups)
- Taxes
Note: This information requires technical engineer validation, and the fields list might be extended based on specific store configurations.
Frequently Asked Questions about BigCommerce to BigCommerce Migration
How long does a BigCommerce to BigCommerce migration take?
The duration of your BigCommerce to BigCommerce migration largely depends on the volume of data you need to transfer. Cart2Cart's automated process is designed for speed and efficiency, with most migrations completing within a few hours for average-sized stores. You can run a free demo migration to get a more accurate estimate for your specific data set.
Will my BigCommerce store experience downtime during the migration?
No, Cart2Cart ensures a zero-downtime migration. Your current BigCommerce store remains fully operational and accessible to customers throughout the entire data transfer process. This means no loss of sales or disruption to your customer experience.
What types of data can I migrate from BigCommerce to BigCommerce?
Cart2Cart supports a comprehensive migration of various data entities, including Products, Product Categories, Customers, Orders (with statuses and fulfillment statuses), Product Reviews, Manufacturers, Coupons, CMS Pages, Blogs, Posts, Customer Groups, Stores (for multi-store setups), and Taxes. You can select specific entities to migrate based on your needs.
Can I test the migration before moving all my data?
Absolutely! Cart2Cart offers a free Demo Migration feature. This allows you to transfer a limited number of entities (e.g., 10-20 products, customers, orders) to your new BigCommerce store. You can then review the results on both the frontend and backend to ensure data accuracy and integrity before proceeding with a full migration.
How do I connect Cart2Cart to my BigCommerce stores?
Connecting your BigCommerce stores to Cart2Cart is straightforward. For both your source and target BigCommerce platforms, you will use an API Connection. This requires providing appropriate API credentials, which typically involve generating an API key and token within your BigCommerce admin panel and pasting them into the Cart2Cart migration wizard.
What if I have a BigCommerce multi-store setup?
Cart2Cart fully supports multi-store migrations within BigCommerce. Our "Stores" entity migration and "Stores Mapping" feature allow you to accurately establish correspondences between your source and target stores, ensuring that data from different sub-stores is migrated to the correct respective locations on your new BigCommerce platform.
How can I preserve my SEO rankings during the migration?
To protect your SEO, Cart2Cart offers crucial additional options: "Migrate categories and products SEO URLs" and "Create 301 redirects on your target store after migration." Selecting these ensures that your existing SEO-friendly URLs are maintained and old links are automatically redirected to the new ones, preventing 404 errors and preserving your search engine authority.
What if I need to re-migrate or update data after the initial migration?
Cart2Cart offers a Migration Insurance Plan that includes options for re-migrations and data updates. This is invaluable if new data appears in your source store after the initial transfer or if you need to make adjustments. You can choose a plan that allows for one or more re-migrations and updates within a specified period.