NewEgg to Volusion Migration - Step-by-Step Guide & Expert Services

A Comprehensive Guide to Transitioning from NewEgg to Volusion

Embarking on an e-commerce platform migration can be a daunting task, but with the right guidance, it transforms into a strategic opportunity for growth. This expert guide is designed to walk you through the process of migrating your online store from NewEgg to Volusion, ensuring a smooth and efficient data transfer. Volusion offers a robust platform for managing your products, customers, and orders, providing a powerful new home for your digital storefront.

Given that NewEgg does not offer direct API integration for third-party migration tools, our process will leverage a highly effective CSV.File Data Migration approach. This method ensures that all your valuable store data can be meticulously extracted from NewEgg and accurately imported into your new Volusion store, preserving data integrity and minimizing downtime.

Prerequisites for Migration

Before initiating your store replatforming, a thorough preparation phase is crucial. Addressing these prerequisites will lay a solid foundation for a successful transition and help you maintain your SEO rankings and user experience.

• NewEgg Data Export (Source Store): As NewEgg does not support direct integration, you will need to export all your store data into CSV files. This typically includes products (with SKUs, variants, descriptions, images), product categories, customer records, order history, and potentially reviews. Organize these files clearly for easy identification.
• Volusion Store Setup (Target Store): Ensure your new Volusion store is fully set up and accessible. This includes choosing your theme, configuring basic settings, and confirming you have the necessary administrative credentials.
• Install Cart2Cart Volusion Migration Module: Volusion requires a specific bridge connection to facilitate data transfer. You will need to install the Cart2Cart Volusion Migration module (plugin) on your Volusion store. This module establishes a secure connection between the migration service and your new Volusion instance. You will typically upload this via FTP to your Volusion root folder. Read our guide on what is a root folder and where can I find it?
• FTP Access: For Volusion, you will need FTP access to upload the migration bridge file to your store's root directory. Confirm you have these credentials ready.
• Data Backup: Always create comprehensive backups of your existing NewEgg data (the exported CSV files) and your new Volusion store (if you've already added any data). This provides a safety net against any unforeseen issues.
• Review Data: Take this opportunity to audit your NewEgg data. Clean up outdated products, customer records, or unnecessary information to start fresh on Volusion.

Performing the Migration: A Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these detailed steps to migrate your e-commerce store data from NewEgg (via CSV) to Volusion.

Step 1: Initiate Your Migration

Begin by accessing the migration wizard. You’ll be presented with options to start a do-it-yourself migration. Select the option to begin your new migration project.

Step 2: Source Store Configuration (NewEgg via CSV)

Since NewEgg does not have a direct connector, you will choose 'CSV File to Cart' as your source platform. Upload your prepared CSV files containing your NewEgg store data. Ensure all relevant data—products, customers, orders, categories, etc.—is included in your CSV exports. Provide any necessary file paths or upload them directly as prompted.

For more detailed preparation, review our guide on how to prepare your Source store for migration.

Step 3: Target Store Configuration (Volusion)

Next, select 'Volusion' as your target e-commerce platform. Provide your Volusion store's URL. You will then be prompted to establish the connection via the Cart2Cart Volusion Migration module (bridge) that you installed earlier. The migration tool will automatically detect its location if correctly placed.

For further assistance, consult our guide on how to prepare your Target store for migration.

Step 4: Select Data Entities for Transfer

This critical step allows you to choose exactly which data you wish to transfer. The migration tool supports the transfer of key entities such as:

• Products (including SKUs, variants, prices, images, descriptions)
• Product Categories
• Product Manufacturers
• Product Reviews
• Customers (including customer groups)
• Orders (with statuses and order IDs)
• Invoices
• Taxes
• Stores (multi-store if applicable and supported by Volusion)
• Coupons
• CMS Pages

Select all entities relevant to your business. We recommend migrating all essential data to ensure a complete and functional new store.

Step 5: Configure Additional Migration Options

Enhance your migration with various additional options. These can significantly improve the accuracy and SEO integrity of your new store:

• Preserve Product IDs, Category IDs, Customer IDs, Order IDs: Highly recommended to maintain historical data consistency. Read more on How Preserve IDs options can be used?
• Migrate Images in Description: Ensures all embedded product images are transferred.
• Password Migration: Allows your customers to log into their accounts on Volusion with their existing NewEgg passwords.
• SEO URLs / 301 SEO URLs: Essential for maintaining your search engine rankings and preventing broken links. This creates 301 redirects from your old NewEgg URLs to your new Volusion URLs.
• Clear Target Store Data: If your Volusion store has existing demo data or test content, this option can clear it before the migration.

Step 6: Map Data Fields

In this step, you will align your NewEgg (CSV) data fields with their corresponding fields in Volusion. This involves mapping customer groups and order statuses. For example, ensure that 'Pending' orders from NewEgg are correctly mapped to 'Pending' or an equivalent status in Volusion. This ensures data consistency across platforms.

Step 7: Perform a Demo Migration (Recommended)

Before committing to a full migration, conduct a free demo migration. This transfers a limited number of entities to your Volusion store, allowing you to:Migration Preview Service

• Review the migrated data for accuracy and completeness.
• Test functionalities on your new Volusion store.
• Identify any potential issues or data anomalies.

This step is invaluable for fine-tuning your migration settings and ensuring a flawless full transfer.

Step 8: Launch Full Migration

Once you are satisfied with the demo results, proceed with the full data transfer. At this stage, you may also consider selecting a Migration Insurance Service plan, which offers additional remigrations for a specified period, providing peace of mind. For details, learn how Migration Insurance works?

The full migration duration will vary based on the volume of data. During this time, it's advisable to inform your customers about potential temporary downtime and prepare your marketing channels for the new launch.

Post-Migration Steps

After your data has successfully transferred to Volusion, several crucial steps remain to ensure your new store is fully operational and optimized:

• Thoroughly Test Your Volusion Store: Navigate through your new Volusion store as if you were a customer. Test product pages, add items to the cart, complete a test purchase, check customer login, and verify all internal links. Ensure all images, descriptions, and functionalities are working correctly.
• Update DNS Settings: Once satisfied, update your Domain Name System (DNS) records to point your domain to your new Volusion store. This makes your new store live to the public.
• Implement 301 Redirects: If you did not use the automated 301 redirects option during migration or if you have specific URL structures that require custom handling, implement these redirects to prevent 404 errors and preserve your SEO link equity.
• Update Analytics and Marketing Tools: Reconfigure your Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and any other marketing or tracking tools to monitor your new Volusion store's performance.
• Inform Your Customers: Announce your new store and its enhanced features to your customer base. Encourage them to explore and shop on your improved platform.
• Review and Optimize SEO: While 301 redirects preserve initial SEO, review your Volusion store's metadata, product descriptions, and content for further optimization.

Migrating from NewEgg (via CSV) to Volusion is a significant undertaking, but by following this detailed guide, you can ensure a successful and seamless transition. Should you require expert assistance at any stage, consider our contact us.