OroCommerce to PrestaShop Migration - Step-by-Step Guide & Expert Services

Seamlessly Migrate from OroCommerce to PrestaShop: Your Expert Guide

Are you considering a platform switch from OroCommerce to PrestaShop? While OroCommerce offers robust B2B functionalities, many merchants choose to replatform to PrestaShop for its user-friendly interface, extensive module ecosystem, active community support, and strong focus on B2C and mid-market e-commerce. Transitioning your entire online store, including vital customer data, product catalogs, and order history, can seem daunting. However, with the right strategy and tools, this data transfer can be a smooth and efficient process.

This comprehensive guide, crafted by e-commerce migration experts, will walk you through every step of moving your store from OroCommerce to PrestaShop. We'll leverage a proven migration approach, focusing on data integrity and minimizing downtime. Since OroCommerce does not have a direct API connection for automated migration tools like Cart2Cart, our strategy will involve exporting your data into CSV files and then importing them into your new PrestaShop store.

Prerequisites for a Successful Migration

Before embarking on your migration journey, proper preparation is key to ensuring a smooth and error-free data transfer. Carefully review the following prerequisites:

• Backup Your Data: Always create a full backup of your existing OroCommerce store's database and files. This is a critical safety net, ensuring you can restore your store if any unexpected issues arise during the export process. Similarly, if you have any existing data on your PrestaShop target store, back that up as well, or be prepared to clear it.
• Set Up Your PrestaShop Store: Install a fresh instance of PrestaShop on your chosen hosting environment. Ensure it's up-to-date and accessible. You don't need to populate it with products or customers yet, as this will be handled by the migration. For more details, consult our guide on preparing your target store.
• Export OroCommerce Data to CSV: As OroCommerce does not directly integrate with automated migration tools, you will need to export your store's data (products, categories, customers, orders, etc.) into CSV (Comma Separated Values) files. OroCommerce typically offers robust export functionalities within its admin panel. Ensure all relevant data fields are included in your exports.
• PrestaShop Access Credentials: Have your PrestaShop admin URL, username, and password readily available. These will be required to establish a secure connection during the migration setup. For more information, refer to The Short & Essential Guide to Access Credentials for Cart2Cart.
• Required PrestaShop Plugin: The migration process to PrestaShop will require the installation of the Cart2Cart Universal PrestaShop Migration module on your target PrestaShop store.

Performing the Migration: A Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these detailed steps to transfer your e-commerce data from OroCommerce to PrestaShop:

Step 1: Initiate Your Migration Journey

Begin by accessing the migration wizard. This is where you'll start configuring your move from OroCommerce to PrestaShop.

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

Since OroCommerce is not directly listed as a source platform for automated migration, you will select 'CSV File to Cart' as your source. This implies that you have already exported your OroCommerce data into well-structured CSV files.

• From the dropdown, select 'CSV File to Cart' as your Source Cart.
• Upload your prepared CSV files containing your OroCommerce product data, customer information, order history, and other relevant entities. The system will guide you through mapping the columns in your CSV files to standard e-commerce data fields.

Through CSV, you can migrate a wide range of data entities from your OroCommerce store, including: Products, Product Categories, Product Manufacturers, Product Reviews, Customers, Orders, Invoices, Taxes, Stores, Coupons, CMS Pages, Blogs, and Blog Posts.

Step 3: Connect to Your PrestaShop Target Store

Next, you'll set up the connection to your new PrestaShop store, where all your OroCommerce data will be transferred.

• Select 'PrestaShop' as your Target Cart.
• Enter your PrestaShop Admin URL.
• You will be prompted to choose a connection method. For PrestaShop, the recommended method involves installing the Cart2Cart Universal PrestaShop Migration module. Follow the on-screen instructions to download, install, and activate this module in your PrestaShop admin panel to establish a secure connection.

Step 4: Select Data Entities for Transfer

This crucial step allows you to specify exactly what data you wish to migrate from your OroCommerce CSV files to PrestaShop. You have the flexibility to select all available entities or pick and choose based on your specific needs.

• Review the list of available data entities, which includes Products, Product Categories, Product Manufacturers, Product Reviews, Customers, Orders, Invoices, Taxes, Stores, Coupons, CMS Pages, Blogs, and Blog Posts.
• Check the boxes for all the entities you wish to transfer.

Step 5: Refine Migration with Additional Options

Enhance your data transfer with a range of advanced options designed to maintain data integrity and optimize the replatforming process. These options apply specifically to your PrestaShop target store:

• Migrate Images in Description: Ensures that product and category images embedded within descriptions are also transferred.
• Clear Target: Highly recommended for fresh PrestaShop installations to remove any dummy data before the migration begins. Learn more about clearing target store data.
• Preserve Product IDs, Orders IDs, Customers IDs: Maintain original IDs from your OroCommerce store to ensure consistency and avoid issues with existing integrations or external systems. Explore how to use Preserve IDs options.
• SEO URLs / Create 301 SEO URLs: Crucial for maintaining your search engine rankings by automatically creating redirects from your old OroCommerce URLs to your new PrestaShop URLs. This preserves your link equity and prevents broken links.
• Migrate Invoices: Transfers your invoice data to PrestaShop.
• Password Migration: Safely migrates customer passwords, allowing them to log in to your new PrestaShop store without needing to reset their credentials.
• Skip Custom Attributes: If your OroCommerce store has many custom attributes that aren't critical for your PrestaShop setup, you can choose to skip them to streamline the process.

Step 6: Data Mapping

This step ensures that specific data fields from your OroCommerce CSV files are correctly matched with their corresponding fields in PrestaShop. This is particularly important for entities like customer groups and order statuses.

• Carefully map customer groups (e.g., 'Wholesale' from OroCommerce to a relevant group in PrestaShop).
• Match order statuses (e.g., 'Processing' or 'Completed' from OroCommerce to PrestaShop's equivalents).
• Review any custom fields you may have used in OroCommerce and map them appropriately or decide to skip them if not needed in PrestaShop.

Step 7: Execute Demo or Full Migration

Before committing to the full data transfer, it's highly recommended to run a free demo migration. This allows you to transfer a limited number of entities (e.g., 10 products, 10 customers, 10 orders) to your PrestaShop store, letting you verify data accuracy and functionality.

• Run Demo Migration: Review the transferred data on your PrestaShop store to ensure everything looks correct.
• Start Full Migration: Once satisfied with the demo, proceed with the full migration. At this stage, you may consider adding a Migration Insurance Plan, which provides options for re-migrations in case you need to adjust or re-transfer data later.

Post-Migration Steps

The migration doesn't end when the data transfer is complete. A few critical post-migration steps are necessary to ensure your new PrestaShop store is fully operational and optimized:

• Thorough Testing: Conduct extensive testing of your new PrestaShop store. Check product pages, category listings, customer accounts, checkout process, payment gateways, shipping options, and search functionality. Ensure all images, descriptions, and metadata are intact. Test on various devices and browsers to guarantee a consistent user experience.
• Update DNS Records: Once you're confident in your new PrestaShop store, update your domain's DNS records to point to your new hosting environment. This makes your PrestaShop store live to the public. Plan this step carefully to minimize downtime.
• SEO Verification: Verify that your 301 redirects are working correctly to preserve your SEO rankings and link equity. Submit your new sitemap to Google Search Console and monitor for any crawl errors. Re-evaluate your SEO strategy for PrestaShop.
• Install & Configure New Themes/Modules: While your data has moved, your OroCommerce theme and specific modules won't transfer. Install and configure your chosen PrestaShop theme and any necessary modules (e.g., for analytics, marketing, advanced features) to replicate or enhance your store's functionality.
• Inform Your Customers: Announce your new store to your customers. Highlight any new features or improvements they can expect. Provide clear instructions if they need to reset passwords (though with password migration, this should be minimal).
• Monitor Performance: Keep a close eye on your store's performance, load times, and error logs in the weeks following the migration. Address any issues promptly.

Migrating from OroCommerce to PrestaShop is a significant undertaking, but by following this expert guide and utilizing the right tools, you can achieve a successful transition. If you encounter challenges or prefer professional assistance, remember that expert migration customization services are available to ensure a flawless data transfer.