Shopify to BigCommerce

Shopify
BigCommerce

Considering a move for your online store? Migrating from Shopify to BigCommerce opens up new avenues for scalability, advanced features, and greater customization. While Shopify offers ease of use, BigCommerce is renowned for its robust capabilities, making it an ideal choice for growing businesses seeking more control and enterprise-level tools.

Cart2Cart provides a seamless, secure, and accurate data migration service, ensuring your transition from Shopify to BigCommerce is smooth and hassle-free. We handle the complexities of data transfer, allowing you to focus on your business's growth.

Why Migrate Shopify to BigCommerce with Cart2Cart?

  • Preserve Vital Data: Ensure all your products, customer information, orders, and SEO settings are transferred accurately.
  • Minimize Downtime: Our automated process ensures your store remains operational during most of the migration.
  • Expert Assistance: Leverage our specialized tools and optional Migration Service Packages for a tailored experience.
  • Data Integrity: We prioritize the security and completeness of your data throughout the entire transfer process.

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Your Step-by-Step Shopify to BigCommerce Migration Journey

Migrating your store data with Cart2Cart is designed to be straightforward and efficient. Follow these key steps to move your Shopify store to BigCommerce:

  1. Step 1: Choose Your Migration Service Package

    Start by selecting a migration service package that best fits your needs. Cart2Cart offers various packages, from basic assistance to comprehensive, expert-managed migrations, ensuring you get the right level of support for your project.

    A screenshot of the 'Choose Migration Service Package' page, showing the 'General info' section with fields for user name and email, and radio buttons for selecting 'Migration Service Packages' (Basic, Extended, Premium, Ultimate) with their respective prices. A checkbox for agreeing to Terms of Service and Privacy Policy is also visible, along with a 'Next Step' button.

  2. Step 2: Connect Your Shopify Source Store

    Specify Shopify as your source platform. You can connect your Shopify store using either an API Connection (requiring appropriate credentials) or by installing the Cart2Cart App from the marketplace on your Shopify store.

    A screenshot of the Cart2Cart migration wizard's 'Source Store Setup' page. It displays 'OpenCart' selected as the source store type, an input field for the OpenCart Admin URL, and the 'Provide Store Admin Access for Auto Upload' connection method selected with fields for Admin Login and Admin Password. The 'Next Step' button is highlighted in green.

  3. Step 3: Connect Your BigCommerce Target Store

    Select BigCommerce as your target platform. For BigCommerce, you can establish a connection via an API Connection (requiring credentials) or through an App / Module / Extension Installation.

    The 'Target Store Setup' page, displaying the migration wizard's third step. It shows the Shopify platform selected, prompts for store type selection, and includes a button to install the Cart2Cart app. The right sidebar provides detailed instructions for the migration process, specifically for Shopify users.

  4. Step 4: Select Data Entities & Configure Additional Options

    Choose the specific data entities you wish to migrate, such as products, customers, and orders. This step also allows you to select various additional options to customize your migration, like preserving SEO URLs or migrating images from descriptions.

    The main 'Entities Selection' screen, showing a list of selectable entities like Products, Customers, and Blogs, with options to choose which data types to migrate. It also displays 'Previous Step' and 'Next Step' navigation buttons.

  5. Step 5: Run a Free Demo Migration

    Before committing to a full transfer, run a free demo migration. This transfers a limited number of entities, allowing you to review the results on your BigCommerce store and ensure everything migrates as expected.

    A screenshot of the 'Demo Migration Process' page, showing the migration progress for various entities on the right, a user feedback survey on the left, and an 'Instruction' sidebar with a video tutorial on checking migration results.

  6. Step 6: Launch Your Full Migration

    Once you are satisfied with the demo results, proceed to launch your full data migration. Cart2Cart will then transfer all your selected data from Shopify to BigCommerce, providing real-time progress updates.

    Screenshot showing the top part of the Full Results Review Page, displaying migration ID, source/target stores, insurance details, and the 'Entity Migration Progress' section with various entities being migrated or waiting.

Data You Can Migrate from Shopify to BigCommerce

Cart2Cart ensures a comprehensive transfer of your essential e-commerce data. Here's a detailed list of entities and their associated fields that can be migrated from Shopify to BigCommerce:

  • 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, 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: 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).
  • Customer Groups
  • Manufacturers: Name.
  • Product Reviews
  • Blogs & Posts
  • CMS Pages
  • Coupons
  • Taxes
  • Stores
  • Fulfillment Status
  • Orders Status

Our migration process is designed to preserve the integrity and relationships of your data, ensuring a smooth transition to your new BigCommerce store.

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Enhance Your Shopify to BigCommerce Migration with Additional Options

Cart2Cart offers a range of additional options to customize your migration and ensure all critical data and functionality are preserved during your move from Shopify to BigCommerce:

  • Clear Current Data on Target Store: Delete existing data on your BigCommerce store (products, categories, customers, orders, etc.) before migration to ensure a clean slate.
  • Create 301 SEO Redirects: Automatically generate 301 redirects from your old Shopify URLs to new BigCommerce URLs, preserving SEO rankings and preventing broken links.
  • Migrate Categories and Products SEO URLs: Transfer your existing SEO-friendly URLs for categories and products to maintain search engine visibility.
  • Migrate Images in Descriptions: Ensure all images embedded within product, category, and blog post descriptions are transferred.
  • Preserve Order IDs: Maintain original order numbers from Shopify to BigCommerce for consistent record-keeping and customer service.
  • Preserve Customer IDs: Keep original customer IDs consistent across both platforms. Requires 'Clear current data on Target Store before Migration' to be enabled.
  • Migrate Customers' Passwords: Allow your customers to log in to the new BigCommerce store using their existing Shopify credentials.
  • Change Products Quantity to 100: Set the quantity of out-of-stock products from your Shopify store to 100 on BigCommerce, ensuring visibility.
  • Migrate Short & Full Descriptions: Combine and transfer both short and full product descriptions into a single description field on BigCommerce.
  • Migrate Store Tax Configuration: Transfer your complete tax settings, including display parameters and calculation rules.
  • Migrate Invoices, Credit Memos, and Shipments: Transfer all order-related financial and fulfillment documents for a comprehensive transactional history.
  • Create Product Variants from Options: Automatically create configurable product variants on BigCommerce based on your Shopify product options.
  • Include All Paid Options and Save 40%: Bundle all available paid options at a discounted rate for a comprehensive migration solution.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shopify to BigCommerce Migration

How long does a Shopify to BigCommerce migration take?

A free demo migration typically takes just a few minutes to transfer a limited number of entities. A full migration's duration depends on the volume of your data and the complexity of any custom options chosen. Cart2Cart's automated process significantly speeds up the transfer compared to manual methods.

Will my store experience downtime during the migration?

No, your Shopify store will remain fully operational during the automated data transfer process. You can continue selling without interruption. Minimal downtime may be required only for the final switch to your new BigCommerce store, which can be scheduled during off-peak hours.

What data can I migrate from Shopify to BigCommerce?

You can migrate a wide range of data including products, product categories, customers, customer groups, orders, order statuses, product reviews, blogs, posts, CMS pages, coupons, manufacturers, taxes, and store information. Cart2Cart ensures a comprehensive transfer of your e-commerce ecosystem.

Can I perform a demo migration from Shopify to BigCommerce?

Yes, Cart2Cart offers a free demo migration. This allows you to transfer a limited number of products, customers, and orders to a test BigCommerce store or your live BigCommerce store. It's an excellent way to verify the migration accuracy and functionality before committing to a full transfer.

What connection methods are available for Shopify and BigCommerce?

For your Shopify source store, you can connect via API credentials or by installing the Cart2Cart App from the marketplace. For your BigCommerce target store, connection methods include API access or installing a Cart2Cart App/Module/Extension.

Is technical support available if I encounter issues?

Absolutely. Cart2Cart provides 24/7 customer support to assist you throughout your migration. For more complex needs or a fully managed experience, consider our Migration Service Packages (Basic, Extended, Premium, Ultimate), which include dedicated account managers and technical engineers.

Can I preserve my SEO URLs and customer passwords during the migration?

Yes, Cart2Cart offers additional options to ensure a seamless transition. You can choose to migrate categories and products SEO URLs, create 301 redirects, and even preserve customer passwords, allowing your customers to log in to the new BigCommerce store with their existing credentials.

What is Migration Insurance and should I get it?

Migration Insurance is an optional service that protects your data from unforeseen issues post-migration, such as data corruption or new data appearing in your source store. It grants you free re-migrations and data updates within a specified period. While skipping it saves on initial cost, it means you'd pay for future re-migrations if needed.

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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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I've been through several migrations using this service and I can tell nothing but best. The whole process and service are on point. The team is always there to help you. I like the fact that there are several options to migrate from one platform to another. There is no better service than this for sure.

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William Miller

This app performs greatly

This app performs greatly. The service is very reliable and the support is superb. The service is quite costly for me but in the end, it's worth its money. There is also an automated shopping cart migration and I'm very happy about that! I'm really satisfied.

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