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

A Comprehensive Guide to Transitioning from Diginyze to Volusion

Embarking on an e-commerce platform migration can feel like a daunting task, but with the right guidance, it’s an opportunity to unlock new potential for your online business. This comprehensive guide is designed to help you flawlessly move your store from Diginyze to Volusion, ensuring data integrity and a smooth transition for your customers. Given that Diginyze is not directly supported via an automated connector, we will detail the process using a CSV.File Data Migration approach for your Diginyze store, and then seamlessly import it into your new Volusion platform.

Prerequisites for a Successful Migration

Before initiating the data transfer, careful preparation is paramount to minimize downtime and prevent data loss. Here’s what you need to have in place:

• For Your Diginyze (Source) Store:

  Since Diginyze will be treated as a CSV source, your primary task is to export all essential data. Ensure you have comprehensive CSV files for:

  • Products (including SKUs, variants, descriptions, images, prices, categories, manufacturers).
  • Product Categories
  • Customers (with all relevant data for preserving customer IDs).
  • Orders (including order statuses, line items, shipping details for preserving order IDs).
  • Product Reviews
  • CMS Pages (e.g., About Us, Contact Us).
  • Coupons (if applicable).

  Clean and well-structured CSV files are critical for a smooth import. For more detailed preparation, consult our guide on How to prepare Source store for migration?

• For Your Volusion (Target) Store:
  • Set up Your Volusion Store: Ensure your new Volusion store is fully provisioned and accessible. You don't need to populate it with data, as our migration process can handle that, including the option to clear existing data if desired.
  • Install Cart2Cart Volusion Migration module: For a successful connection, you will need to install the Cart2Cart Volusion Migration module on your Volusion store. This typically involves using FTP access to upload the bridge files to your store's root directory. Understanding what a root folder is will be helpful here.
  • Access Credentials: Have your Volusion admin login, password, and URL readily available.

  For additional details on setting up your target store, refer to How to prepare Target store for migration?

• General Preparations:
  • Data Backup: Always perform a full backup of both your Diginyze data (the CSV files) and any existing Volusion data before starting.
  • Downtime Strategy: Plan for minimal downtime. A well-executed migration can often be performed with very little interruption to your sales.
  • SEO Considerations: Understand the importance of SEO URL redirects to maintain your search engine rankings and link equity.

Performing the Migration: A Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these steps to migrate your e-commerce data from Diginyze (via CSV) to Volusion using the Cart2Cart migration wizard.

Step 1: Get Started with Cart2Cart

Your migration journey begins by logging into your Cart2Cart account. If you don't have one, you can easily create one. Once logged in, you'll be directed to the migration wizard.

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

This is where you'll tell the system about your Diginyze data.

1. From the 'Source Cart Type' dropdown, select "CSV File to Cart".
2. Upload your carefully prepared CSV files for products, customers, orders, etc.

The system will process your CSV files to identify the data entities available for transfer. This method supports migrating a wide range of data, including products (with variants and images), categories, customer accounts, orders, reviews, invoices, and CMS pages.

Step 3: Configure Your Target Store (Volusion)

Next, you will set up your Volusion store as the destination for your data.

1. From the 'Target Cart Type' dropdown, choose "Volusion".
2. Enter your Volusion store's full URL in the designated field.
3. You will then be prompted to install the Cart2Cart Connection Bridge on your Volusion store. This secure module facilitates the data transfer. Follow the on-screen instructions, which typically involve downloading the bridge files and uploading them via FTP to the root directory of your Volusion installation.

Rest assured, providing your access details is secure. For details on security, refer to Is it safe to provide your company with my access details?

Step 4: Select Data Entities for Migration

Now, you'll specify exactly what data you want to move from your Diginyze CSVs to Volusion. Cart2Cart supports a comprehensive list of entities, including:

• Products (including SKUs, descriptions, images, variants, and product attributes)
• Product Categories
• Customers
• Orders (with associated statuses and details)
• Manufacturers
• Product Reviews
• Invoices
• Taxes
• Coupons
• CMS Pages

You can choose to migrate "All entities" with a single click or select specific items based on your needs.

Step 5: Configure Additional Options & Data Mapping

This crucial step allows you to customize your migration and ensure data consistency.

1. Additional Migration Options: Select from a range of powerful options to refine your data transfer. Highly recommended options often include:
   • Clear Target Store Data: To start fresh on Volusion, select Clear current data on Target store before migration.
   • Preserve IDs: Opt to Preserve Product IDs, Order IDs, and Customer IDs to maintain continuity.
   • SEO URLs: Crucially, enable Create 301 SEO URLs to redirect old Diginyze URLs to their new Volusion counterparts, safeguarding your SEO rankings and link equity.
   • Password Migration: Migrate customer passwords for a seamless user experience.
   • Migrate Images in Description: Ensure all product and CMS page images are transferred.
   • Create Variants from Attributes: Properly transfer product variants and their attributes.

   

2. Data Mapping: Match customer groups and order statuses from your Diginyze data to the corresponding fields in Volusion. This ensures that your customer segmentation and order workflow remain consistent on the new platform.

Step 6: Run the Migration

With all configurations set, you're ready to initiate the transfer.

1. Run Free Demo Migration: We highly recommend starting with a Migration Preview Service (Demo Migration). This allows you to transfer a limited number of entities (e.g., 10 products, 10 customers, 10 orders) to Volusion for free. It’s an excellent way to review the data structure and ensure everything transfers as expected before committing to the full migration.
2. Start Full Migration: Once satisfied with the demo, proceed with the full data transfer. You can monitor the progress directly from your dashboard. Consider adding Migration Insurance Service, which allows for additional remigrations if needed (see How Migration Insurance works?).

Post-Migration Steps

The migration isn't truly complete until you've verified everything and optimized your new Volusion store.

• Thoroughly Test Your Store: Navigate your new Volusion store as both an administrator and a customer. Verify:
  • Products and Categories: Check product pages, images, SKUs, pricing, variants, and category structures.
  • Customer Accounts: Log in as existing customers, check order history and personal data.
  • Order Process: Place test orders to ensure the checkout, payment gateways, and shipping methods function correctly.
  • CMS Pages: Confirm content and formatting for all static pages.
• Verify SEO & Redirects:
  • Check your 301 redirects to ensure old Diginyze URLs correctly point to new Volusion pages.
  • Update any internal links within your new Volusion content.
  • Submit your new sitemap to search engines via Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools.
• Reconfigure Essential Services:
  • Payment Gateways: Set up and test your preferred payment methods.
  • Shipping Options: Configure your shipping zones and rates.
  • Third-Party Apps/Integrations: Reinstall or reconfigure any essential apps or services that were part of your Diginyze store (e.g., analytics, email marketing, CRM).
• Update DNS: Once you are confident that your new Volusion store is fully functional, update your domain's DNS records to point to your new Volusion store.
• Remove Old Store: After a period of monitoring and ensuring stability, you can safely decommission your Diginyze store.
• Ongoing Monitoring: Keep an eye on your new store's performance, customer feedback, and analytics data. If you have new data that accumulated during your transition, consider our Recent Data Migration Service.

Migrating from Diginyze to Volusion, even via CSV, can be a smooth process with proper planning and execution. If you encounter any challenges or require additional assistance, our team is always ready to help. Don't hesitate to Contact Us for expert support.