What is Platform Migration?
Platform Migration is our complete service for moving your store from another platform to Shopify. We handle the technical complexity while you keep selling. No downtime, no data loss, no customer disruption.
Perfect if you're coming from:
WooCommerce
BigCommerce
Magento
Wix
Squarespace
Custom platforms
Other ecommerce solutions
What We Migrate
Essential Store Data
All products and variants
Product descriptions and images
Collections/categories
Customer accounts and history
Order history
Inventory levels
Gift cards and store credits
SEO & Traffic
URL redirects (preserving rankings)
Meta descriptions and titles
Alt tags and structured data
Google Search Console setup
Analytics tracking continuity
Sitemap generation
Content & Design
Page content adaptation
Navigation structure
Blog posts (if applicable)
Legal pages
Email templates
Brand assets
Integrations
Payment gateways
Shipping configurations
Tax settings
Email marketing connections
Analytics tools
Third-party services
The Migration Process
Week 1: Planning & Setup
We map everything out:
Audit your current store
Plan data migration strategy
Set up development store
Configure Shopify settings
Install necessary apps
Create migration timeline
Week 2-3: Data Transfer
We move your store:
Export all data from current platform
Clean and format data
Import products and collections
Migrate customer accounts
Transfer order history
Set up URL redirects
Week 4: Configuration & Testing
We ensure everything works:
Configure payment processing
Set up shipping zones
Test checkout process
Verify email notifications
Check mobile experience
Run speed tests
Launch Week
We go live:
DNS switchover
Monitor traffic flow
Check redirect chains
Verify transactions
Address any issues
Provide support
What Makes Our Migration Different
Zero Downtime
Your store stays live throughout. We build everything on a development store, then switch over seamlessly. Customers keep shopping without interruption.
SEO Preservation
We maintain your search rankings:
301 redirects for all URLs
Meta data migration
Sitemap updates
Search Console configuration
Structured data implementation
Data Integrity
Everything transfers accurately:
Product relationships maintained
Customer passwords secured
Order history preserved
Inventory levels accurate
Reviews migrated (where possible)
App Setup
We don't just move your store - we optimize it:
Install essential Shopify apps
Set up our Pasilobus apps
Configure analytics
Implement conversion tools
Remove platform-specific bloat
Post-Migration Support
First 30 Days
After launch, we provide:
Daily monitoring
Priority support
Quick fixes
Redirect adjustments
Performance optimization
Staff training
Ongoing Options
Continue with:
Store Care plans for maintenance
Power Audits for optimization
Private apps for custom features
Regular support for questions
Common Migration Challenges We Handle
Platform-Specific Issues
From WooCommerce: Complex product variations, WordPress integration, plugin dependencies
From BigCommerce: API limitations, custom fields, multi-storefront setup
From Magento: Database complexity, custom extensions, enterprise features
From Wix/Squarespace: Limited export options, design translations, SEO migrations
Data Complexity
Products with 100+ variants
Complex pricing structures
Multi-currency setup
B2B and B2C catalogs
Subscription products
Digital downloads
Technical Considerations
Custom functionality replacement
Third-party integrations
API connections
Webhook configurations
Custom checkout flows
What You Keep
✅ Your domain and branding
✅ SEO rankings and traffic
✅ Customer accounts and history
✅ Product reviews and ratings
✅ Email lists and segments
✅ Business continuity
What You Gain
✅ Shopify's ecosystem
✅ Better performance
✅ Mobile-optimized checkout
✅ App marketplace access
✅ Simplified management
✅ Pasilobus support
Migration Readiness Checklist
Before we begin, ensure you have:
Access to current platform admin
Domain registrar access
Email service credentials
Payment gateway information
Google Analytics/Search Console access
List of must-have features
Backup of current store
Timeline Expectations
Simple stores (under 500 products): 2-3 weeks
Medium stores (500-5000 products): 3-4 weeks
Complex stores (5000+ products or custom features): 4-6 weeks
Enterprise migrations: Custom timeline based on requirements