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

Transitioning from JumpSeller to Volusion: Your Ultimate Migration Guide

Replatforming your e-commerce store is a strategic move that can unlock new growth opportunities, enhance user experience, and streamline your operations. If you're currently running your online business on JumpSeller and considering a switch to Volusion, you're looking at a robust platform known for its comprehensive features and scalability. This guide will walk you through the entire process of moving your store's valuable data – including products, customer information, orders, and more – from JumpSeller to Volusion. Since JumpSeller doesn't offer a direct API integration with migration tools, we'll leverage a highly effective CSV-based data transfer method, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition with Cart2Cart.

Prerequisites for a Successful Migration

Before initiating the data transfer, a little preparation goes a long way in ensuring a seamless migration. Addressing these prerequisites will save you time and potential headaches later on.

1. Preparing Your JumpSeller (Source) Store

• Data Export: As JumpSeller does not support direct API connections with Cart2Cart, your migration will be facilitated by exporting your store data into CSV files. You will need to export essential entities such as products (including SKUs, variants, descriptions, images), product categories, customer records, and order history. Ensure all relevant data is included in your exports.
• Data Review: Thoroughly review your exported CSV files for accuracy and completeness. Clean up any outdated or redundant information to ensure only high-quality data is transferred to your new Volusion store.
• For detailed guidance on preparing your source store, consult our FAQ on source store preparation.

2. Preparing Your Volusion (Target) Store

• Set Up Your Volusion Store: Ensure your new Volusion store is fully set up and accessible. You don't need to add any products or categories manually, as these will be migrated.
• Install Cart2Cart Volusion Migration Module: Volusion requires a specific migration module to establish a secure connection for data transfer. This module acts as a 'bridge' between Cart2Cart and your Volusion store. You will need to install the Cart2Cart Volusion Migration module on your Volusion store. This typically involves uploading files via FTP to your Volusion root directory.
• Admin Access: Have your Volusion admin login credentials and URL readily available.
• For comprehensive instructions, refer to our guide on preparing your target store.

Performing the Migration: A Step-by-Step Guide

With your preparations complete, you're ready to initiate the data transfer from JumpSeller (via CSV) to Volusion using the Cart2Cart migration wizard. Follow these steps carefully to ensure every piece of your valuable e-commerce data makes it safely to its new home.

Step 1: Start Your Migration

Navigate to the Cart2Cart website and choose the 'DIY Migration' option. This will launch the intuitive migration wizard, guiding you through each stage of the process.

Step 2: Configure Your Source Store (JumpSeller via CSV)

In the 'Source Store Setup' step, you will indicate where your data is coming from.

• Select Source Cart: From the dropdown menu, choose "CSV File to Cart" as your Source Cart.
• Upload CSV Files: You will then be prompted to upload the CSV files you exported from your JumpSeller store. Ensure all necessary data files (products, categories, customers, orders, etc.) are uploaded. For more details, explore our CSV.File Data Migration service.

Step 3: Set Up Your Target Store (Volusion)

Next, you'll specify your destination platform, Volusion.

• Select Target Cart: Choose "Volusion" from the Target Cart dropdown menu.
• Enter Volusion Store URL: Provide the complete URL of your new Volusion store.
• Install the Bridge: You will be prompted to install the Cart2Cart Volusion Migration module (the bridge) on your Volusion store's root folder via FTP. This bridge facilitates the secure communication between Cart2Cart and your Volusion database.

Step 4: Select Data Entities for Migration

This is where you choose exactly what data you want to transfer. Cart2Cart supports a wide range of entities for Volusion, including:

• Products (including SKUs, variants, images in description)
• Product Categories
• Product Manufacturers
• Product Reviews
• Customers (including passwords)
• Orders (including invoices, order IDs)
• Taxes
• Stores
• Coupons
• CMS Pages
• Blogs (from CSV) and Blog Posts (from CSV)

You can choose to migrate all entities or select specific ones based on your needs.

Step 5: Configure Additional Migration Options

Enhance your data transfer with a variety of additional options. These settings allow for a highly customized and optimized migration:

• Preserve Product IDs, Category IDs, Customer IDs, Order IDs: This crucial option ensures that the original IDs from your JumpSeller data are maintained in Volusion, which can be vital for inventory management, analytics, and existing integrations. Read more on how Preserve IDs options can be used.
• Migrate Images in Description: Transfers product images embedded within your product descriptions.
• Clear Target Store Data: If your Volusion store already contains dummy data or old information, selecting this option will erase it before the migration, ensuring a clean start. Understand the Clear current data on Target store before migration option.
• Migrate Customer Passwords: Ensures your customers can log into their new Volusion accounts with their existing credentials.
• Create 301 SEO URLs: This is critically important for maintaining your search engine rankings and link equity. It automatically creates redirects from your old JumpSeller URLs to the new Volusion URLs, preventing broken links and preserving SEO value.
• Create Variants from Attributes: If your products use attributes, this option will help correctly map them to Volusion variants.

Step 6: Map Data Fields

Data mapping is crucial for maintaining data integrity. In this step, you'll match customer groups, order statuses, and other custom fields from your JumpSeller CSV files to their corresponding equivalents in Volusion. This ensures that your customer segments and order workflows translate correctly to the new platform.

Step 7: Run a Free Demo Migration and Full Migration

• Free Demo Migration: We highly recommend running a Free Demo Migration first. This allows you to transfer a limited number of entities (e.g., 10 products, 10 customers, 10 orders) to your Volusion store in a short amount of time. It's an excellent way to see the migration in action, review the data structure, and ensure everything looks correct before committing to the full transfer.
• Full Migration: Once you're satisfied with the demo results, proceed with the Full Migration. This will transfer all your selected data from JumpSeller (via CSV) to Volusion. Consider adding Migration Insurance Service for peace of mind, allowing for multiple remigrations if needed. Learn more about how Migration Insurance works.

Post-Migration Steps

Once your data has been successfully transferred to Volusion, there are a few critical post-migration tasks to complete to ensure your new store is fully operational and optimized.

• Thorough Data Verification: Rigorously check all migrated data in your Volusion store. Verify product details, SKUs, variants, prices, images, customer accounts, order history, and CMS pages. Ensure that all customer data and historical orders are accurately reflected.
• Configure Store Settings: Set up your payment gateways, shipping methods, tax rules, and store-specific settings within Volusion.
• Test Functionality: Conduct thorough testing of your new Volusion store. Place test orders, process refunds, try different payment options, and ensure all features work as expected.
• Implement 301 Redirects: If you didn't use the automated 301 redirects option during migration, it's crucial to set them up manually. This preserves your SEO rankings by directing old URLs to new ones, preventing a drop in search engine visibility and maintaining link equity.
• Update DNS Settings: Point your domain name to your new Volusion store. This typically involves changing your DNS records with your domain registrar. Plan this for a period of low traffic to minimize downtime.
• SEO Review: Review and update your product and category metadata, descriptions, and keywords to optimize for Volusion's SEO capabilities.
• Theme and Design Customization: Customize your Volusion theme to match your brand's aesthetic and provide an optimal user experience.
• Third-Party Integrations: Reconnect any necessary third-party apps or integrations that you used on JumpSeller (e.g., email marketing, analytics, CRM).

Migrating from JumpSeller to Volusion can seem daunting, but by following this detailed guide and leveraging Cart2Cart's robust migration services, you can achieve a smooth and successful replatforming. Should you encounter any challenges or require additional assistance, don't hesitate to contact our support team or check our comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions.