Supported versions: 1.1.x - 2.x CE (1.1 - 1.3 from only), 1.6.x - 2.2.x EE
Magento 2 is supported
As an industry leader, Magento possesses an incomparable set of powerful eCommerce features. Requiring a proper level of tech expertise, the platform provides you with the high flexibility and a wide range of SEO and marketing tools. Cart2Cart gives a chance to perform an automated Magento migration easily and enjoy all benefits of the new shopping cart.
For Cart2Cart users, it takes just 3 simple steps to launch a full-scale Magento switch and get the data accurately transferred to a platform. All relations between the imported entities will be preserved. Moreover, the migration procedure will not affect the performance of your current store, so it can stay available for customers.
Turn your Magento migration into an enjoyable experience with Cart2Cart!
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What data can I migrate to/from Magento?
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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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Why Choose a Professional Magento Migration Company?
While it’s possible to manage a store migration to Magento independently, hiring a professional Magento migration company ensures a seamless process. These experts handle every aspect of the migration, from securely transferring data to preserving your store’s functionality and design. They also ensure minimal downtime, protecting your business operations during the transition.
Benefits of Using Magento Migration Services
- Data Accuracy Professionals ensure that all critical data—products, orders, customer details—is safely transferred without errors or losses.
- Reduced Downtime A Magento migration service minimizes interruptions to your store’s availability, scheduling the migration during low-traffic hours to limit disruptions.
- Customization Options Experts tailor the migration to fit your business needs, including custom themes, modules, and integrations unique to Magento’s architecture.
- SEO Preservation Migration specialists handle redirects, preserve metadata, and monitor SEO metrics to ensure your store retains its search rankings.
- Enhanced Security With secure data handling and adherence to best practices, your sensitive information remains protected throughout the migration process.
- Post-Migration Support After the transition, professional services offer continued assistance to resolve any issues and optimize your new Magento store.
Key Steps in Magento Migration
Migrating to Magento involves a series of well-structured steps to ensure a smooth transition without data loss or performance issues. Here’s an overview of the process:
1. Pre-Migration Assessment
Before starting the migration, a detailed assessment is conducted. This includes evaluating your current platform, cataloging data, and identifying necessary customizations.
Key Elements of Pre-Migration Planning:
- Data Inventory: Review all products, customers, and order data for migration.
- App Analysis: Identify third-party extensions and evaluate their Magento compatibility.
- SEO Strategy: Develop a plan to maintain rankings during the migration.
- Customization Review: Document specific features or plugins to replicate in Magento.
2. Data Backup
Backing up your store’s data is a crucial step to safeguard against any issues during migration. A secure copy ensures you can recover essential information if needed.
Data Backed Up:
- Customer records and profiles
- Historical sales data
- Product catalogs and attributes
- Metadata and SEO configurations
3. Magento Store Setup
Once ready, your new Magento store is prepared. This includes configuring settings, installing extensions, and applying custom designs.
Magento Setup Includes:
- Theme Installation: Select or develop a custom theme.
- Extensions Configuration: Install modules for added functionality.
- Store Settings: Configure payment gateways, tax rules, and shipping options.
4. Data Migration
This stage involves transferring all critical data from your current platform to Magento. Automation tools and custom scripts may be used to handle complex data structures.
Migration Steps:
- Use automated tools for basic data transfer.
- Write custom scripts for unique business requirements.
- Test data integrity post-migration to ensure accuracy.
5. Testing and Quality Assurance
After data migration, the store undergoes thorough testing to confirm functionality and performance.
Testing Includes:
- Functional Tests: Verify checkout, payment gateways, and search functionality.
- Data Validation: Ensure all data is accurately migrated.
- User Experience: Check for broken links and optimize navigation.
6. Launch and Post-Migration Support
Once the store passes all tests, it goes live. Post-migration support ensures smooth operations and addresses any unforeseen issues.
Magento Migration Services vs. DIY Migration: A Comparison
| Aspect | DIY Migration | Magento Migration Services |
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| Complexity | Time-consuming, requires technical skills | Simplified by experts with in-depth knowledge |
| Data Security | Risk of data loss | Secure processes with backups |
| Customization | Limited by expertise | Full customization options available |
| SEO Management | SEO issues likely | Expert handling to preserve rankings |
| Downtime | Longer downtime risks | Minimized and scheduled strategically |
While DIY migration may seem cost-effective, professional Magento migration services deliver peace of mind, efficiency, and long-term benefits.
Common Magento Migration Challenges
Despite its structured process, migration to Magento can present challenges, especially for complex stores. Some common issues include:
- Data Incompatibility: Custom features may need re-coding for Magento.
- SEO Impact: Risk of losing search rankings without proper redirects.
- Performance Issues: Poor configuration can lead to slower load times.
Working with a skilled Magento migration service mitigates these risks, ensuring a smooth and secure transition. Start your Magento migration journey today with a team that understands your business needs!
Can I upgrade an already existing Magento store to the latest version?
Yes, you can. Cart2Cart allows to upgrade Magento in the same way as the migration is performed. Install needed platform version and move database from current e-shop in a few simple steps.
Why migrate with Cart2Cart?
Cart2Cart is a leading migration service available on the market today. It provides fully automated 3-step Magento migration that doesn't demand any programming skills for successful and effortless switch. Just in a few hours you can get a newly established store with accurately transferred data. In case you have any questions, you can contact responsive 24/7 support team to assist you.80+ supported carts
100% uptime of your Source Store
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Video Tutorial
Migration procedure is fully guided and includes a couple of stages. Have a glance at video tutorial with all details of transfer to be absolutely ready for running full switch from/to Magento.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 Magento migration?
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What steps does Magento migration include?
You can check all the steps of Magento switch in the Migration Scenario. -
Does Cart2Cart support Magento multi-store migration?
Yes, service provides a possibility to perform multi-store migration for Magento. Despite the standard benefits, transfer of related products, up-sell and cross-sell products, bundle and grouped products is available. Check how to move your multiple stores here. -
Does migration have any influence on the speed of Magento store?
No, database transfer doesn’t influence on the speed of your store. Have a look at the FAQ to find out the possible reasons of this issue. -
Do you support transfer of invoices and payment methods?
Unfortunately, Cart2Cart doesn’t provide migration of invoice and payment methods as they are directly connected with particular shopping cart functionality.
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Do you move passwords of registered users?
Yes, we do provide transfers of customer passwords but only for migrations among different Magento versions. However, this option is not yet available for all the upgrades and requires the usage of md5 password encoding on both Source and Target Magento platforms. Check this FAQ for more details. -
Do you provide SEO migration?
For Magento migrations you can use additional option “Migrate categories and products SEO URLsâ€. URLs can be moved within Magento, OpenCart, CS-Cart, PrestaShop, VirtueMart 2, WooCommerce and osCommerce (migration from only). Click here for more details. -
Is option of preserving product, order and customer IDs available for Magento migration?
Yes, it is. You can use this option as additional one. However, be attentive that when selecting the option “Preserve Order IDs†all previous orders will be migrated after Magento pattern, i.e. #X - > #1000X for the proper system functioning. -
Can Cart2Cart migrate 301 SEO URLs to my Magento store?
Currently, it is only possible to migrate 301 Redirects between products to and from Magento platform. -
How to manage Magento store after switch?
Magento store management is not easy, that's why we offer a brief guide to check shop's work when migration is completed. Click here to have a look at details.
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