Big Cartel is an API-based solution with a diversity of possibilities for design, analytics and marketing. However, some e-merchants may find a lack of features to extend their business. That’s why Cart2Cart suggests a possibility to migrate
from Big Cartel to any alternative platform out of the supported carts list. Use an opportunity to transfer the following items to a new solution: products, categories, customers, orders, currencies and manufacturers. Also, it is possible to
get more accuracy to migration with additional options. Be sure that service provides secure and quick move saving all the relations between entities.
Extend your business opportunities performing migration from Big Cartel to any of 80 supported platforms!
I want to migrate my store FROM TO Big Cartel Migration Services
What data can I migrate to/from Big Cartel?
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Products
Product information, e.g. Product Title, Description, Model, Created Time, Modified Time, Available, Weight, Quantity, Default Price, Special Price, Tax Class, etc.
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Custom Fields
Additional fields that do not influence the product price and have no selective meanings, e.g. dropdowns, radio buttons or checkboxes.
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Product Image
Images, corresponding to all products in the source store.
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Related Products
Products suggested to customers to buy instead or in addition to the products they're viewing.
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Product Tags
Tags are descriptors that you can assign to any product to help you organize and remember them.
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Product Variants
Specific items, grouped with related variants that together form a product. Variants usually vary from each other in one or more properties, e.g. a medium-sized, green shirt with a stock-keeping unit (SKU) of 14678 is one product variant of the Shirt product.
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Downloadable Products
Downloadable products are either digital items you sell, such as music files, e-Books, software, or additional files you attach to physical products.
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Product Categories
Product categories constituting the major groups of products in the store.
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Category Images
Images corresponding to the product categories.
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Manufacturers
Information about the manufacturer of each product in the store database, e.g. Name, Description, URL, Meta Title, Meta Keywords, Meta Description, etc.
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Manufacturer Images
Images corresponding to product manufacturers in the store.
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Taxes
Details about the type of taxes assigned for products, e.g. Name, Value, Value Type (percent or exact value in default currency), Created Time, Modified Time, etc.
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Customers
Information about each customer, e.g. Email, Login, First Name, Last Name, Company, Birthday, Phone, Fax, Active, Created Time, Modified Time, etc.
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Customer Billing Address
Address, where the customer receives the statement of their credit card.
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Customer Shipping Address
Mailing address of each customer, i.e. customer home address.
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Orders
General information about the orders made by customers, e.g. Customer, Customer Info, Billing Address, Shipping Address, Currency, Status, Totals, Created Time, etc.
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Coupons
Codes that consumers can use to obtain a discount on their purchases.
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Reviews
Reviews of products on your store including Customers Name, Review, etc.
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Blogs
Info and details about shopping cart built-in blogging engines, including their Title, Descriptions, Meta info, SEO URLs, hierarchy, relations, Images, etc.
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Blog Posts
Text content pages within your blog, including such info as Title, Description, Meta info, Rags, Created/Modified Time, SEO URLs, Author info, Images, Comments, etc.
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CMS Pages
CMS pages typically contain blog content, information from "contact us", "about us" or similar website sections.
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How much my Big Cartel migration is going to cost?
Migrating your store from Big Cartel to another platform can be an essential step for growth, but understanding the associated costs is crucial. Several factors influence the total cost of migration, including the complexity of your store's design, the number of products, and whether you need additional features like custom design work or integrated payment systems. On average, the cost can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars depending on these variables. Additionally, consider ongoing costs such as monthly platform fees, custom app integrations, or maintenance. It's important to get a clear estimate from your migration service provider that outlines all potential costs involved. Having a detailed plan ensures there are no surprises during the migration process, allowing you to transition smoothly while keeping your business operations intact.Other Factors Affecting Migration Costs
- Platform Choice: Different platforms have varying pricing models, which can impact the overall cost of migration. Popular options like Shopify, WooCommerce, or BigCommerce offer different features at different price points.
- Customization Needs: If your Big Cartel store has custom themes, apps, or integrations, these will require additional work during the migration, increasing the cost.
- Product Count and Inventory Complexity: Larger inventories may require more time to transfer data accurately, which could increase costs.
How to Minimize Big Cartel Migration Costs
- Plan Ahead: A clear migration strategy helps to minimize delays and unexpected costs. Knowing what you need and working with an experienced service provider can make the process more efficient.
- Consider Automation Tools: Some tools can automate parts of the migration process, reducing manual work and helping you save on labor costs.
Why Choose Professional Migration Services?
Migrating your store can be a complex task, and choosing professional services ensures a smoother transition. Here’s why:Expertise in Platform Migration
Professional migration services have the experience to handle the nuances of each platform, ensuring your data is transferred accurately and without errors.Time-Saving
Migrating manually can take time and effort, especially if you're unfamiliar with the process. Professional services allow you to focus on running your business while experts handle the technical aspects.What to Expect During the Big Cartel Migration Process?
Understanding the migration process helps you prepare for what's to come.Initial Consultation and Assessment
During the first stage, experts will assess your current Big Cartel store and discuss your requirements for the new platform. This helps determine the scope and potential costs.Data Transfer and Store Setup
Once the plan is in place, your product data, orders, customer information, and other essential data will be transferred to the new platform, ensuring minimal disruption.Testing and Final Adjustments
Before the store goes live, thorough testing is conducted to ensure everything works correctly, from payments to shipping integrations. Any final tweaks are made to optimize performance.Common Challenges in Big Cartel Migration
While migration is essential, certain challenges can arise. Understanding them can help you address issues before they become obstacles.Data Loss and Corruption
One of the primary risks during migration is the potential loss or corruption of important data. Ensuring data integrity through backups and expert handling is crucial.Compatibility Issues with New Platform
Not all platforms have the same features or design capabilities as Big Cartel. Sometimes, custom integrations might be necessary to make everything work seamlessly.Post-Migration Support and Maintenance
After migrating your store, it’s important to ensure that everything runs smoothly with ongoing support and maintenance.Ongoing Software Updates
Keeping your new platform updated is crucial for security, performance, and access to the latest features. Many professional services offer ongoing maintenance packages.Troubleshooting and Customer Support
Even after migration, issues may arise, and it's important to have reliable support to quickly resolve any problems. A good migration service will provide troubleshooting assistance.Why migrate with Cart2Cart?
Cart2Cart is service for automated shopping cart migration, that gives an opportunity to move from one platform to another facing no difficulties and troubles. As the consequence of its efficient work there are many official partners and satisfied customers, that use the service for data transfer constantly.80+ supported carts
100% uptime of your Source Store
Professional 24/7 Support
We have already migrated more than
of e-Commerce stores
Start yourfree, no risk, demo migration right now!
How it works?
1. Register an Account
2. Provide Shopping Cart Details
3. Choose Data You Want to Transfer
4. Set FREE Demo Migration
5. Perform Full Migration Enjoy the New Store!
What extra services Cart2Cart offers?
Hand of help - Data Migration Service Package
Don't have time to perform migration in your own? We will perform data migration for you, providing all the necessary customization and supporting you on each step of migration.
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Transfer it All - Recent Data Migration
Already performed an automated migration but received new data to your old shopping cart? Move all the new entities appeared on your Source cart after the initial migration easily just for 50% of its cost!
Learn MoreWhat should I know about Big Cartel migration?
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What are the steps of the transfer?
You need to perform simple steps that are described in ourfollowShopping Cart Migration Scenario.. -
Do you I have to download Connection bridge for migration?
No, you don’t. As Big Cartel is API-based e-Commerce solution, there isno need to install Connection Bridge. -
Will users' passwords be migrated?
Considering the fact that different shopping carts have different password encryption algorithm, it is impossible to transfer such kind of data. Thus, when migration is done, ask customers to recover their passwords.
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Will users' credit card information be moved?
Sadly, users' credit card informationwon’t bemigrated. But the data about customers' billing, shipping addresses is going to be transferred. -
Will SEO data be transferred?
Unfortunately, wedo not migrateany SEO information during the switch from Big Cartel.
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