Etsy to BigCommerce

Etsy
BigCommerce

Are you ready to elevate your online store beyond the marketplace and into a powerful, independent e-commerce platform? Migrating from Etsy to BigCommerce with Cart2Cart offers a seamless transition, empowering you with greater control, scalability, and advanced features to grow your business.

Etsy is fantastic for starting out, but as your brand expands, you need a platform that can keep pace. BigCommerce provides robust tools for inventory management, marketing, SEO, and customization, giving you the foundation to build a truly unique and thriving online presence.

Why Migrate Etsy to BigCommerce?

  • Unleash Growth: Break free from marketplace limitations and scale your business with BigCommerce's enterprise-grade features.
  • Full Control: Own your customer data, customize your storefront, and implement advanced marketing strategies without restrictions.
  • Enhanced Functionality: Access powerful SEO tools, flexible product options, comprehensive analytics, and a vast app marketplace.
  • Automated & Secure: Cart2Cart ensures a smooth, automated data transfer, minimizing manual effort and safeguarding your valuable store information.

Let Cart2Cart handle the complexities of data transfer, so you can focus on building your brand on BigCommerce.

Your Step-by-Step Etsy to BigCommerce Migration Journey

Migrating your store data from Etsy to BigCommerce is a streamlined process with Cart2Cart. Follow these simple steps to ensure a successful transition:

  1. Connect Your Source Store (Etsy)

    Begin by selecting Etsy as your Source Cart. For Etsy, data is typically exported via a file upload. You'll upload your Etsy data file directly to Cart2Cart to initiate the transfer process.

    Source Store Setup Screenshot
  2. Connect Your Target Store (BigCommerce)

    Next, choose BigCommerce as your Target Cart. Cart2Cart connects to BigCommerce via API or an app/module installation. You'll provide the necessary API credentials or install the Cart2Cart app/module to establish a secure connection, allowing data to be imported into your new BigCommerce store.

    Target Store Setup Screenshot
  3. Select Data Entities for Migration

    Choose precisely which data entities you want to migrate from Etsy to BigCommerce. This includes products, customers, orders, categories, and more. You can select all available entities or pick specific ones based on your needs.

    Entities Selection Screenshot
  4. Configure Additional Options & Mapping

    Enhance your migration with various additional options, such as preserving SEO URLs, migrating images from descriptions, or creating 301 redirects. You'll also have the opportunity to map customer groups and order statuses to ensure consistency on your new BigCommerce store.

    Additional Options Screenshot
  5. Run a Free Demo Migration

    Before committing to a full transfer, run a free demo migration. This allows you to transfer a limited set of data to your BigCommerce store, letting you review the migration results and ensure everything is transferred accurately and as expected.

    Demo Migration Progress Screenshot
  6. Launch Your Full Migration

    Once you're satisfied with the demo results, proceed with the full migration. Cart2Cart will transfer all your selected data to BigCommerce, providing real-time progress updates. After completion, your new BigCommerce store will be ready to go!

    Full Migration Results Screenshot

What Data Can You Migrate from Etsy to BigCommerce?

Cart2Cart supports the migration of a comprehensive range of entities from your Etsy store to BigCommerce, ensuring a complete transfer of your essential e-commerce data:

  • Products: Including 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: Including Name, Description, Status, Meta Title, Meta Description, Image.
  • Customers: Including Email, Billing Address (First Name, Last Name, Company, 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: Including ID, Order Date, Order 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), and more.
  • Customer Groups
  • Manufacturers: Including Name.
  • Product Reviews
  • Coupons
  • CMS Pages
  • Orders Status
  • Fulfillment Status
  • Stores
  • Taxes
  • Blogs
  • Posts

This extensive list ensures that your core business data, customer relationships, and historical transactions are accurately transferred to your new BigCommerce platform.

More details

See a full walkthrough and pair-specific notes for Etsy to BigCommerce.

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Enhance Your Migration with These Additional Options

Tailor your Etsy to BigCommerce migration with Cart2Cart's powerful additional options:

  • Clear current data on Target Store before Migration: Ensure a clean slate on your BigCommerce store by removing existing data before the migration begins.
  • Create 301 redirects on your target store after migration: Preserve your SEO rankings by automatically setting up redirects from old Etsy URLs to new BigCommerce URLs.
  • Migrate categories and products SEO URLs: Transfer your existing SEO-friendly URLs for categories and products to maintain search engine visibility.
  • Change products quantity to 100 on Target Store: Automatically set out-of-stock products to a quantity of 100 on BigCommerce to ensure visibility.
  • Migrate customers' passwords: Allow your customers to log in to your new BigCommerce store with their existing Etsy credentials.
  • Preserve order IDs on Target Store: Maintain your original order numbering system for seamless record-keeping and customer service.
  • Migrate images from descriptions: Ensure all embedded images within product, category, and blog descriptions are transferred.
  • Migrate the store tax configuration: Replicate your entire tax setup, including display and calculation rules, on BigCommerce.
  • Migrate invoices, credit memos and shipments to the Target Store: Transfer all historical transactional documents for comprehensive record-keeping.
  • Preserve customer IDs on Target Store: Keep original customer IDs consistent across both platforms.
  • Create product variants based on the combinations of options: Automatically generate configurable product variants on BigCommerce from your Etsy product options.
  • Include all paid options and save 40%: Bundle all premium features at a discounted rate for a comprehensive migration.

Frequently Asked Questions about Etsy to BigCommerce Migration

How long does an Etsy to BigCommerce migration take?

The duration of your migration depends on the amount of data you have. A free demo migration typically takes 30 minutes or less. A full migration can range from a few hours to several days for very large stores. Cart2Cart's automated process is designed for efficiency.

Will my store experience downtime during the migration?

No, Cart2Cart ensures minimal to zero downtime. Your Etsy store remains fully operational throughout the migration process, allowing you to continue selling without interruption. We transfer a copy of your data, and you switch to BigCommerce when you're ready.

What data can I migrate from Etsy to BigCommerce?

You can migrate a wide range of entities, including products, product categories, customers, orders, customer groups, manufacturers, product reviews, coupons, CMS pages, order statuses, fulfillment statuses, stores, taxes, blogs, and posts. Refer to the 'What Data You Can Migrate' section for a detailed list of supported fields.

Can I perform a demo migration before the full transfer?

Absolutely! Cart2Cart offers a free demo migration that allows you to transfer a limited number of entities (e.g., 10 products, 10 customers, 10 orders) to a test BigCommerce store. This is a crucial step to verify the accuracy and integrity of your data transfer before proceeding with the full migration.

What kind of support does Cart2Cart offer for my migration?

Cart2Cart provides various support options, from comprehensive Migration Service Packages (Basic, Extended, Premium, Ultimate) with dedicated account managers and technical engineers for complex migrations, to self-service wizard guidance and detailed FAQs. Our team is here to assist you every step of the way.

Is there a way to re-migrate data or update my store after the initial migration?

Yes, Cart2Cart offers Migration Insurance Plans that allow for free re-migrations and recent data updates within a specified period (e.g., 1 remigration + 1 update within 14 days). This acts as a safety net for any unforeseen issues or new data added to your source store post-initial migration.

Can I customize my migration?

Yes, Cart2Cart offers extensive customization options. You can select specific entities, configure additional options like 301 redirects or password migration, and even opt for a Migration Service Package for personalized customizations and expert assistance.

Enhanced demo data transfer service

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Migration up to 1000 units 5 hours of technical support

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Migration up to 20,000 units 10 hours of technical support

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Migration up to 60,000 units 25 hours of technical support

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Reviews

Alex

The team provides the easiest data migration way.

The team provides the easiest data migration way. I figured out everything quite fast but still had several questions. After a brief phone call, the app team helped me through the process and everything went smoothly. Thanks!

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O.B.

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Web Developer
William Miller

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