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

NetSuite to Volusion migration made easy. Seamlessly move NetSuite store to Volusion with Cart2Cart, ensuring a swift, secure, and SEO-friendly transition. Ready to switch from NetSuite to Volusion? Our automated solution preserves your rankings, customer data, and sales history with zero downtime. Whether you need a comprehensive step-by-step guide to confidently transfer data yourself or prefer our experts handle your complete NetSuite to Volusion migration, we’ve got you covered.

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What data can be
migrated from NetSuite to Volusion

Cart2Cart will automatically migrate NetSuite to Volusion ecommerce data like products, orders, customers, etc. within a few hours with zero impact on your current NetSuite store performance.

How to Migrate from NetSuite to Volusion In 3 Steps?

Connect your Source & Target carts

Choose NetSuite and Volusion from the drop-down lists & provide the stores’ URLs in the corresponding fields.

Select the data to migrate & extra options

Choose the data you want to migrate to Volusion and extra options to customise your NetSuite to Volusion migration.

Launch your Demo/Full migration

Run a free Demo to see how the Cart2Cart service works, and when happy - launch Full migration.

Migrate from NetSuite to Volusion: A Step-by-Step E-commerce Transition Guide

A Comprehensive Guide to Transitioning from NetSuite to Volusion

Businesses often seek to optimize their e-commerce operations, and transitioning platforms is a significant step towards achieving that. If you're currently running your online store on NetSuite – an incredibly powerful ERP solution – but are looking for a more specialized, streamlined e-commerce platform, Volusion presents a compelling option. Volusion is designed with dedicated e-commerce functionalities, offering robust storefront management, intuitive product merchandising, and comprehensive sales tools, which can significantly enhance your customer's shopping experience and your operational efficiency.

This comprehensive guide will walk you through the essential steps for migrating your valuable store data, including products, customers, orders, and more, from NetSuite to Volusion. Since NetSuite primarily functions as an ERP, the most efficient method for data extraction will be through CSV file export, ensuring a smooth and accurate data transfer. We’ll cover everything from crucial preparatory steps to executing the migration with precision and verifying your new Volusion store post-transition, helping you maintain data integrity and preserve your crucial SEO rankings.

Prerequisites for Migration

Before initiating your replatforming journey, thorough preparation is key to a successful and seamless data transfer.

1. Preparing Your NetSuite (Source) Store for Data Export

NetSuite, while an excellent ERP system, typically requires data to be exported into CSV files for migration to a dedicated e-commerce platform like Volusion. Direct API connections are not commonly available for third-party migration tools due to NetSuite's complex data structures. Therefore, your primary task is to extract your core e-commerce data:

  • Export Product Data: This includes product names, descriptions, SKUs, pricing, images, categories, and any associated variants or custom attributes. Ensure your CSVs are well-organized.
  • Export Customer Information: Gather customer names, email addresses, billing and shipping addresses, and order history.
  • Export Order Data: Include order IDs, order statuses, purchased items, total amounts, and associated customer details.
  • Other Entities: Depending on your needs, also export product reviews, manufacturer details, and CMS pages if applicable.

Ensure that all exported CSV files are clean, properly formatted, and contain all necessary data fields to prevent issues during the import process. For more detailed guidance on preparing your source data, refer to our guide on How to prepare Source store for migration? and our CSV.File Data Migration service.

2. Preparing Your Volusion (Target) Store

Setting up your new Volusion store correctly is vital for a smooth transition. Follow these steps:

  • Create Your Volusion Store: If you haven't already, sign up for a Volusion plan and set up your basic store.
  • Ensure FTP Access: Volusion migrations typically require FTP access to install a connection bridge. This bridge facilitates the secure data transfer between your CSV files and your new Volusion platform. You will also need your Volusion admin login and URL. For guidance on securing your credentials, see The Short & Essential Guide to Access Credentials for Cart2Cart.
  • Install the Cart2Cart Volusion Migration Module: As indicated by Volusion's platform requirements, a specific migration module or bridge needs to be installed on your Volusion store. This is crucial for enabling the data transfer.
  • Consider Clearing Existing Data (Optional but Recommended): If your Volusion store is brand new or you wish to start with a completely clean slate, you might consider clearing any demo data that came with the default setup. This ensures no duplicate or irrelevant data is mixed with your migrated information. Learn more about this option here: Clear current data on Target store before migration option.

For more insights into preparing your target platform, visit How to prepare Target store for migration?

Performing the Migration: A Step-by-Step Guide

With your data prepared and your Volusion store ready, you can now proceed with the migration using a trusted migration wizard.

Step 1: Start Your Migration

Begin by navigating to the migration wizard interface. This is your starting point for configuring the entire data transfer process.

Step 2: Connect Your Source Store (NetSuite via CSV)

Since you'll be transferring data from NetSuite, you will select the "CSV File to Cart" option as your source shopping cart. You'll then be prompted to upload your carefully prepared CSV files containing your products, customer records, orders, and other essential data entities.

Step 3: Connect Your Target Store (Volusion)

Next, select "Volusion" as your target e-commerce platform. You will need to provide your Volusion store's URL, along with your admin login credentials. Crucially, this step involves installing the Cart2Cart Volusion Migration module (the connection bridge) on your Volusion store via FTP, as it enables the secure "Bridge only" connection for data transfer. Ensure your FTP access details are ready.

Step 4: Select Data Entities for Transfer

This critical step allows you to choose exactly which types of data you wish to move from your NetSuite CSV files to your new Volusion store. You can opt to transfer all supported entities or selectively pick specific data types. Key entities typically include:

  • Products (with SKUs, variants, images)
  • Product Categories
  • Customers
  • Orders
  • Product Reviews
  • CMS Pages
  • Manufacturers

Please note a specific limitation for Volusion: SEO options related to blogs are excluded. If your NetSuite data includes blog posts, these particular SEO elements will not transfer for blog content.

Step 5: Configure Additional Migration Options

Enhance your data transfer with a range of additional settings. These options provide granular control over how your data is treated during the migration:

  • Preserve Product IDs, Orders IDs, Customers IDs: Retain your original IDs for seamless record-keeping. Learn more about How Preserve IDs options can be used?
  • Migrate Images in Description: Ensure all embedded product and category images are transferred.
  • Password Migration: Securely transfer customer passwords to your new Volusion store.
  • SEO URLs & Create 301 SEO URLs: Crucial for maintaining your search engine rankings and link equity. Implementing 301 redirects ensures old links automatically point to new pages.
  • Create Variants from Attributes: If your products have attributes, convert them into Volusion variants.
  • Clear Target Store: An option to erase all existing data on your Volusion store before migration.

Step 6: Map Data Fields

To ensure data consistency and integrity, you'll need to map certain data fields from your source NetSuite CSVs to their corresponding fields in Volusion. This usually involves matching customer groups and order statuses. For example, ensuring that a "Pending" order status in NetSuite maps correctly to "Pending" or an equivalent status in Volusion.

Step 7: Run a Free Demo Migration (Highly Recommended)

Before committing to a full data transfer, perform a free demo migration. This allows you to migrate a limited number of entities (e.g., 10 products, 10 customers, 10 orders) to your Volusion store. It's an excellent opportunity to review the transferred data, check for any formatting issues, and ensure everything looks correct before the full migration. Consider our Migration Preview Service for a guided look.

Step 8: Initiate Full Migration

Once you are satisfied with the demo results and have double-checked all your settings and selected options, you can proceed with the full migration. Review the summary, including the total number of entities to be transferred and the cost. You may also consider adding a Migration Insurance Plan, which offers additional remigrations for peace of mind. Learn How Migration Insurance works? The migration wizard will then transfer all your selected data to Volusion. During this process, your existing NetSuite operations remain unaffected, ensuring minimal to zero downtime for your business.

Post-Migration Steps

After the data transfer is complete, a few crucial steps remain to ensure your new Volusion store is fully operational and optimized.

1. Verify Data Integrity

Thoroughly inspect your new Volusion store. Check a sample of:

  • Products: Ensure all SKUs, descriptions, images, categories, and price points are accurate.
  • Customers: Confirm customer accounts, addresses, and order histories are correct.
  • Orders: Verify order details, statuses, and associated customer information.
  • Reviews & CMS Pages: Check that all product reviews and informational pages have transferred correctly.

This verification step is vital for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of your data. If you notice any discrepancies or new data that appeared on your old store during the migration, consider a Recent Data Migration Service.

2. Test Store Functionality

Act as a customer and meticulously test all aspects of your Volusion storefront:

  • Add products to the cart and complete the checkout process.
  • Test search functionality and category filters.
  • Create a new customer account and log in.
  • Verify that all payment gateways and shipping options are configured and working correctly.

3. Update DNS Records

Once you are confident in your new Volusion store, it's time to point your domain name to your Volusion shop. Update your Domain Name System (DNS) records to reflect your new platform's hosting. This change can take up to 48 hours to fully propagate globally.

4. Implement 301 Redirects

If you didn't utilize the 301 SEO URLs option during migration, or if specific URLs have changed, setting up 301 redirects is paramount. This ensures that old links from your NetSuite store correctly forward to the corresponding new pages on Volusion, preventing broken links and preserving your hard-earned SEO rankings and link equity. This is critical for a positive user experience and search engine visibility.

5. Configure Third-Party Integrations

Reconnect any essential third-party services you used with NetSuite, such as email marketing platforms, analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), customer support systems, accounting software, and payment processors. Ensure they are fully integrated and functioning with your Volusion store.

6. Go Live & Monitor

After completing all checks and configurations, it's time to officially launch your new Volusion store! Actively monitor your website traffic, sales performance, and server logs for any potential issues. Keep an eye on user experience and feedback to fine-tune your new platform.

Migrating from NetSuite to Volusion, while involving careful steps, provides an opportunity to enhance your e-commerce capabilities significantly. Should you encounter any challenges or require expert assistance at any stage, do not hesitate to Contact Us. We're here to ensure your transition is as smooth and successful as possible.

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Clear Target Store data before migration

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Preserve product image URLs

Your NetSuite images and their URLs will be the same in Volusion

Set products quantity to 100 on Volusion store

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Migration Limitations

The design and store functionality transfer is impossible due to NetSuite to Volusion limitations. However, you can recreate it with the help of a 3rd-party developer.

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We built in many security measures so you can safely migrate from NetSuite to Volusion. Check out our Security Policy

Server Security

All migrations are performed on a secure dedicated Hetzner server with restricted physical access.

Application Security

HTTPS protocol and 128-bit SSL encryption are used to protect the data being exchanged.

Network Security

The most up-to-date network architecture schema, firewall and access restrictions protect our system from electronic attacks.

Data Access Control

Employee access to customer migration data is restricted, logged and audited.

Frequently Asked Questions

What factors influence the cost of migrating from NetSuite to Volusion?

Migration cost depends on the number of entities (products, customers, orders), chosen additional options, and the complexity of customization. A clear estimate is provided after a free demo migration, ensuring transparency for your NetSuite to Volusion move. Understand service costs.

Is my NetSuite store data secure during the Volusion migration process?

Absolutely. Your data's security is our top priority. All migration processes are performed on secure, encrypted servers, and we never store your credentials. Our rigorous Security Policy ensures safe transfer from NetSuite to Volusion.

What data entities can be migrated from NetSuite to Volusion?

We transfer products, categories, customers, orders, reviews, and more from NetSuite to Volusion. For a full list of transferable entities, refer to our service details. Volusion migration uses a Bridge connection, requiring the Cart2Cart Volusion Migration module. See possible data entities.

Will my NetSuite store go offline during migration to Volusion?

No, the migration process is performed on a secure external server, allowing your NetSuite store to remain fully operational. Your customers won't experience downtime while data moves to Volusion. Learn about store functionality during migration.

How long does a data migration from NetSuite to Volusion take?

Migration duration depends on data volume and complexity. A small store might take hours, while larger NetSuite stores moving to Volusion can take days. A demo migration provides a precise estimate. Estimate your migration time.

How can I prevent SEO ranking loss when migrating from NetSuite to Volusion?

We ensure SEO preservation by migrating crucial elements like URLs, meta descriptions, and 301 redirects from NetSuite. This maintains your organic search visibility on Volusion, protecting your traffic. Get post-migration SEO tips.

Can customer passwords be migrated from NetSuite to Volusion?

Yes, customer passwords can be migrated from NetSuite to Volusion. They are encrypted and securely transferred, allowing customers to log into their new accounts without needing to reset them. Learn about password migration.

Should I use an automated tool or hire an expert for NetSuite to Volusion migration?

Automated tools offer speed, cost-effectiveness, and precision for NetSuite to Volusion data transfer. For complex custom needs, an expert can assist, but for core data, an automated solution is often superior. For unique requirements, consider our Customized Migration Service.

Will my store's design and theme transfer from NetSuite to Volusion?

No, store designs/themes are platform-specific and cannot be directly transferred. You'll need to choose or design a new theme for your Volusion store. Data like products and categories will populate the new design. Explore theme options.

How do I ensure data accuracy after migrating from NetSuite to Volusion?

After your migration, it's crucial to perform a thorough post-migration audit. We recommend verifying product, customer, and order data on your new Volusion store. Utilize a Post-Migration Checklist for validation.

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