CartKeeper to Magento Migration - Step-by-Step Guide & Expert Services

Considering a seamless CartKeeper to Magento migration? We streamline how you move CartKeeper store to Magento, ensuring a smooth switch from CartKeeper to Magento with minimal effort. Our secure service guarantees complete data integrity and SEO preservation. Experience lightning-fast transfer data without any downtime. Whether you're exploring a step-by-step guide or seeking expert help for your CartKeeper to Magento migration, we’ve got your trusted solution.

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Connect your Source & Target carts

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Migrate from CartKeeper to Magento: Your Definitive Step-by-Step Guide

A Comprehensive Guide to Transitioning from CartKeeper to Magento

Embarking on an e-commerce platform migration is a significant step towards enhancing your online store's capabilities and scalability. If you're currently operating on CartKeeper and looking to upgrade to the robust, feature-rich environment of Magento, this guide is designed to provide you with a clear, actionable roadmap. While CartKeeper offers a foundational e-commerce experience, Magento provides extensive customization, powerful marketing tools, and the flexibility to grow your business exponentially. This transition, leveraging a dedicated migration service, ensures your valuable data – including products, customer records, and order history – is transferred efficiently and securely.

This article will walk you through the entire process, from essential preparation to crucial post-migration checks, ensuring a smooth replatforming experience from your existing CartKeeper store (migrated via CSV files) to your new Magento installation. We'll cover everything you need to know to move your digital storefront with confidence and maintain critical SEO rankings and user experience.

Prerequisites for a Successful Migration

Before you initiate the data transfer from CartKeeper to Magento, proper preparation is key to a seamless transition and maintaining data integrity. Here's what you need to have in place:

  • CartKeeper Data Export: Since CartKeeper is not directly supported by our migration tool, you will first need to export all your essential store data – including product details (SKUs, descriptions, images), customer information, order history, categories, and reviews – into CSV (Comma Separated Values) files. Organize these files clearly for easy identification during the migration process. For detailed guidance, consult our CSV File Data Migration service page.
  • Fresh Magento Installation: Ensure you have a fully set up and accessible Magento store. Ideally, this should be a fresh installation with no existing data to prevent conflicts during the import process.
  • Magento Admin Access: You'll need full administrative access to your Magento backend (admin URL, username, and password) to allow the migration tool to connect and import data.
  • FTP/SFTP Access to Magento: The migration process for Magento requires uploading a 'connection bridge' file to your Magento store's root directory. This necessitates FTP or SFTP access to your Magento hosting environment. If you're unsure, consult What is a root folder and where can I find it?
  • Backup Your Stores: Always perform a complete backup of both your CartKeeper data (your exported CSVs) and your target Magento store before starting the migration. This provides a safety net in case any issues arise.
  • Magento Password Migration Module: If you intend to migrate customer passwords, note that Magento requires a specific module to be installed. Plan for this in advance to ensure customer accounts remain accessible post-migration.

Performing the Migration: A Step-by-Step Guide

With your preparations complete, let's dive into the step-by-step process of migrating your e-commerce data from CartKeeper (via CSV) to Magento.

Step 1: Kickstarting Your Migration

Your journey begins by logging into your migration service account. From the main dashboard, you'll initiate a new migration. This typically involves selecting the 'Start Migration' option to begin the setup wizard.

Step 2: Configuring Your Source Store (CartKeeper via CSV)

This crucial step involves identifying your current e-commerce platform and providing access to its data. Since we're moving from CartKeeper via CSV files, you will select 'CsvToCart' as your Source Cart type.

After selecting 'CsvToCart', you will be prompted to upload your pre-exported CSV files. Ensure that your CSV files are correctly formatted and contain all the data you wish to transfer, such as product details, customer information, and order records. Once uploaded, the system will analyze the files to prepare for data parsing.

Step 3: Setting Up Your Magento Target Store

Next, you'll configure your new Magento store as the destination for your data. Select 'Magento' from the list of target shopping carts and enter your Magento store's URL.

To establish a secure connection, the system will prompt you to download a 'connection bridge' file. This file (typically named `connection_bridge.zip`) needs to be unzipped, and the resulting `bridge2cart` folder then uploaded via FTP/SFTP to the root directory of your Magento installation. Once uploaded, verify the connection to proceed.

Step 4: Selecting Data Entities

This step allows you to precisely control which data entities you want to transfer from your CartKeeper CSV files to Magento. You can choose to migrate all available entities or selectively pick specific data types based on your needs.

  • Products: This includes SKUs, descriptions, images, prices, variants, and product categories.
  • Customers: Transfer customer accounts, addresses, and associated data.
  • Orders: Move order history, statuses, and related invoice data.
  • Reviews: Important for social proof and SEO, transfer product reviews.
  • CMS Pages: Migrate your informational content pages.
  • Manufacturers/Brands: If applicable, transfer manufacturer details.

Simply check the boxes next to the data types you wish to migrate. For a full store transition, selecting 'All entities' is often the most comprehensive choice.

Step 5: Data Mapping

Data mapping is crucial for ensuring that your CartKeeper data correctly aligns with Magento's structure. In this step, you will match various fields, such as customer groups and order statuses, from your source CSV to their corresponding equivalents in Magento. This ensures data consistency and integrity, preventing miscategorization or loss of crucial information.

Step 6: Choosing Additional Migration Options

This stage offers several powerful optional features that can significantly enhance your migration and the subsequent performance of your Magento store. Consider these carefully:

  • Migrate Customer Passwords: This is vital for customer convenience, allowing existing users to log into their new Magento accounts without resetting passwords. Remember, this requires a specific Magento module.
  • Create 301 Redirects: Essential for SEO, this option automatically creates redirects from your old CartKeeper URLs to your new Magento URLs, preserving link equity and preventing broken links.
  • Preserve Product/Order/Customer IDs: Maintaining original IDs can be beneficial for internal tracking and record-keeping. Learn more about How Preserve IDs options can be used?
  • Migrate Images in Description: Ensures all embedded product and category images within descriptions are transferred.
  • Clear Target Store Data: Useful for fresh Magento installations, this option removes any existing data on the target store before migration. Find out more about clearing current data on Target store.

Step 7: Launching the Full Migration

After reviewing all your settings, data selections, and additional options, you'll be presented with a summary of your migration, including the estimated cost. At this point, you can also consider adding a Migration Insurance Plan, which offers a set number of remigrations within a specific period, providing peace of mind. For a deeper understanding, check How Migration Insurance works?

Once satisfied, proceed to launch the full data transfer. The migration tool will then begin moving all your selected data from your CartKeeper CSV files to your new Magento store.

Post-Migration Steps: Ensuring Your Magento Store Thrives

Completing the data transfer is a significant achievement, but your work isn't quite finished. Several crucial post-migration steps are essential to ensure your new Magento store is fully functional, optimized, and ready for your customers:

  • Reindex Magento: Magento relies on indexing for optimal performance. After any significant data import, it is highly recommended to reindex all Magento data. This ensures your products, categories, and other entities are properly searchable and displayed.
  • Verify Data Integrity: Thoroughly check your Magento store. Review product pages (SKUs, descriptions, images, variants), customer accounts, order history, and CMS pages to ensure all data has been accurately transferred and appears as expected.
  • Test Store Functionality: Conduct comprehensive tests of your new Magento store. This includes testing the checkout process, searching for products, creating new customer accounts, logging in with migrated accounts, and submitting test orders.
  • Configure SEO Settings & Redirects: While 301 redirects are often set during migration, double-check your SEO settings within Magento. Ensure your sitemap is generated and submitted to search engines. Monitor your SEO rankings closely.
  • Install Themes and Extensions: Reinstall and configure any necessary themes or extensions that provide your desired design and additional functionality. This might include payment gateways, shipping calculators, or marketing tools.
  • Update DNS Records: Once you are completely satisfied with your new Magento store, update your domain's DNS records to point to your new Magento hosting. This will make your new store live to the public.
  • Remove Old Store: After confirming your Magento store is fully operational and your domain points to it, you can safely decommission your old CartKeeper store.
  • Consider Recent Data Migration: If there was any new data (orders, customers) on your old CartKeeper store during the migration period, a Recent Data Migration can transfer these last-minute updates, ensuring no sales are lost.

By diligently following these steps, you can ensure a successful and smooth transition from CartKeeper to Magento, paving the way for a more powerful and scalable e-commerce presence. Should you encounter any challenges or require additional assistance, our support team is ready to help.

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Clear Target Store data before migration

Will delete all data from your Magento store

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Create product variants based on the combinations of options

Or the available attribute values combination

Move images from products, categories, blog posts descriptions

Those included in the descriptions

Set products quantity to 100 on Magento store

To check how the migration works for out of stock products

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Migrate categories and products SEO URLs

Keep your CartKeeper URL structure on Magento

Preserve customer IDs on Target Store

Your CartKeeper customer IDs will be the same in Magento

Smart update entities

The Smart Update function allows updating your store data that have been edited or modified during or after the Full Migration (e.g., Product quantity, Orders status, etc.).

Migrate invoices, credit memos and shipments

Includes carriers

Migrate store tax configuration

CartKeeper tax display settings, tax calculation settings etc.

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Migration Limitations

The design and store functionality transfer is impossible due to CartKeeper to Magento 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 CartKeeper to Magento. 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

Should I use an automated tool or hire an expert for CartKeeper to Magento migration?

An automated tool like Cart2Cart offers a cost-effective and efficient solution for CartKeeper to Magento migration, especially with our Extended Data Migration Service for hands-on assistance. Hiring an expert might be pricier but offers deep customization, ideal for highly complex stores. Explore migration service options.

What data entities can I migrate from CartKeeper to Magento?

We can transfer a comprehensive range of data from your CartKeeper store to Magento, including products, customers, orders, categories, product images, customer groups, and more. You can customize which entities to move during the migration setup. View possible data migration options.

What factors influence the cost of migrating from CartKeeper to Magento?

The cost of migrating from CartKeeper to Magento is primarily determined by the number of entities (products, customers, orders) and chosen additional options like 301 redirects, preserving IDs, or recent data migration. A free demo provides a cost estimate. Understand migration costs.

How long does a typical CartKeeper to Magento migration take?

The duration of your CartKeeper to Magento migration depends on your store's data volume and complexity. A small store might take hours, while larger ones could take several days. A demo migration provides a precise estimate. Get migration time estimation details.

Will my existing CartKeeper store design transfer to Magento?

No, your CartKeeper store's design and theme are not directly transferred to Magento during data migration. Only data like products and customers are moved. You will need to install or design a new theme for your Magento store. Discover options for e-commerce templates.

How can I verify data accuracy after my CartKeeper to Magento migration?

After your CartKeeper to Magento migration, we recommend a thorough check of product counts, customer details, and order history. A demo migration allows you to preview and validate a subset of your data for accuracy before the full transfer. Check demo migration results.

How to prevent losing SEO rankings after migrating from CartKeeper to Magento?

To preserve your SEO rankings from CartKeeper to Magento, ensure proper 301 redirects are implemented for all old URLs. We transfer product/category URLs, meta titles, and descriptions. Post-migration, a full Magento store re-index is recommended. Explore SEO tips for migration.

Is my store's data secure during the CartKeeper to Magento migration process?

Yes, data security is our top priority. All transfers from CartKeeper to Magento are processed via a secure external server using a Connection Bridge, ensuring your sensitive information is encrypted and protected. We do not store your data post-migration. Read our Security Policy.

Will my CartKeeper store experience downtime during migration to Magento?

No, your CartKeeper store will remain fully operational during the migration to Magento. The process runs on a secure external server, ensuring zero downtime for your customers. You can continue selling uninterrupted. Learn more about store functionality during migration.

Can customer passwords be migrated from CartKeeper to Magento?

Yes, customer passwords can typically be migrated from CartKeeper to Magento. For Magento, a specific module is required to securely transfer encrypted passwords. Customers usually don't need to reset them. Learn about password migration.

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