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

JShop to PrestaShop migration doesn't have to be complicated. Seamlessly move JShop store to PrestaShop with Cart2Cart’s automated service. We empower you to switch from JShop to PrestaShop swiftly and securely, guaranteeing zero downtime and complete SEO preservation. Effortlessly transfer data yourself with our step-by-step guide, or let our experts handle everything for a truly hands-free experience. Trust Cart2Cart for your smooth JShop to PrestaShop migration.

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What data can be
migrated from JShop to PrestaShop

Due to Cart2Cart`s flexible pricing policy, the migration price depends on the number of transferred entities and the additional migration options you select. Simply choose your Source and Target platforms and get the approximate price of your JShop to PrestaShop store conversion right after finishing the free Demo.

How to Migrate from JShop to PrestaShop In 3 Steps?

Connect your Source & Target carts

Choose JShop and PrestaShop 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 PrestaShop and extra options to customise your JShop to PrestaShop 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 JShop to PrestaShop: A Step-by-Step Guide for E-commerce Merchants

Seamlessly Transition Your E-commerce Store from JShop to PrestaShop

As your online business evolves, selecting the right e-commerce platform becomes critical for sustained growth and enhanced user experience. If you’re currently running on JShop and considering a move to a more robust, feature-rich, and scalable solution, PrestaShop stands out as an excellent choice. This comprehensive guide is designed to walk you through the entire process of migrating your valuable store data from JShop to PrestaShop, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition. Given that JShop is typically an older or custom platform without direct API integration with modern migration tools, our strategy will involve exporting your JShop data into CSV files, then importing these files into your new PrestaShop store.

Why Migrate to PrestaShop?

PrestaShop offers a powerful open-source platform known for its flexibility, extensive customization options, and strong community support. By migrating, you can benefit from:

  • Enhanced Performance: Faster loading times and a more responsive backend.
  • Modern Features: Access to a vast array of modules and themes to extend functionality and improve design.
  • Improved SEO Capabilities: Better tools for search engine optimization to boost your online visibility.
  • Scalability: A platform designed to grow with your business, handling increased traffic and product catalogs with ease.
  • Security: Regular updates and a proactive community contribute to a secure shopping environment.

Prerequisites for a Successful Migration

Before initiating your data transfer, adequate preparation is key to minimize potential issues and ensure data integrity. Follow these essential steps to get ready:

  • Backup Your JShop Data: The most crucial step is to create a complete backup of all your JShop store data. This includes your database, files, and any custom code. For JShop, this will primarily involve exporting your products, categories, customer information, orders, and other essential data into CSV files. This serves as a safety net in case anything goes wrong during the replatforming process.
  • Set Up Your PrestaShop Store: Ensure you have a fresh installation of PrestaShop ready on your hosting server. While not strictly mandatory to be completely empty, starting with a clean slate helps avoid conflicts and simplifies the data import process. For detailed instructions, refer to our guide on How to prepare Target store for migration?.
  • Gather Access Credentials: You will need administrative access to your PrestaShop backend. Additionally, ensure you have FTP or cPanel access to both your JShop (for CSV export) and PrestaShop installations to manage files and potentially install modules. For more on credentials, see The Short & Essential Guide to Access Credentials for Cart2Cart.
  • PrestaShop Plugin Requirement: For a seamless connection, PrestaShop requires the installation of the "Cart2Cart Universal PrestaShop Migration module." This module facilitates the data transfer and ensures compatibility between the platforms.

Performing the Migration: A Step-by-Step Guide

With your preparations complete, let's dive into the step-by-step process of moving your e-commerce assets from JShop (via CSV) to PrestaShop using an automated migration wizard.

Step 1: Initiate Your Migration

Begin by accessing the migration wizard. This initial screen guides you towards starting your migration, calculating costs, or seeking assisted services.

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

Since JShop does not offer direct API integration, you will need to export your data into CSV files. Once exported, select 'CSV File to Cart' as your Source Cart. Upload your prepared CSV files containing all your product, customer, order, and other essential JShop data. This method allows you to transfer a wide range of entities efficiently.

For more detailed information on preparing your CSV files, consult our CSV.File Data Migration guide.

Step 3: Set Up Your Target PrestaShop Store

Next, select 'PrestaShop' as your Target Cart. Provide your PrestaShop store's Admin URL. To establish a secure connection, you will need to install the required migration module. Choose the 'Install Add-on from Marketplace' option, which will guide you through downloading and installing the "Cart2Cart Universal PrestaShop Migration module" directly into your PrestaShop admin area. This plugin is essential for bridging your source data with your new PrestaShop environment.

Step 4: Select Data Entities for Transfer

This critical step allows you to define exactly which types of data you want to transfer from your JShop CSV files to PrestaShop. You can choose to migrate all entities or select them individually based on your business needs. The platform supports a comprehensive list of data entities, including:

  • Products: Including SKUs, descriptions, images, and variants (if specified in CSV).
  • Product Categories: Maintaining hierarchical structures.
  • Product Manufacturers: Brands associated with your products.
  • Product Reviews: Customer feedback and ratings.
  • Customers: Customer accounts, billing, and shipping addresses.
  • Orders: Historical order data with statuses and associated customer information.
  • Invoices: Related billing documents.
  • Taxes: Tax rates and rules.
  • Coupons: Promotional codes.
  • CMS Pages: Static content like 'About Us' or 'Contact Us' pages.
  • Blogs & Blog Posts: Your content marketing efforts.

Step 5: Configure Additional Options & Data Mapping

This is where you fine-tune your migration. The wizard presents several crucial additional options to optimize your data transfer and maintain SEO integrity:

  • Migrate Images in Description: Ensures all product and category images embedded within descriptions are transferred.
  • Clear Target: Recommended for fresh installations, this option allows you to clear current data on the target store before migration, preventing duplicates.
  • Preserve IDs: Options like Preserve Product IDs, Orders IDs, and Customers IDs help maintain consistency and integrate smoothly with external systems.
  • SEO URLs & Create 301 SEO URLs: Crucial for maintaining your SEO rankings and link equity, these options ensure your old URLs are automatically redirected to the new ones, preventing broken links and preserving organic traffic.
  • Password Migration: Securely transfers customer passwords, allowing them to log into the new store with their existing credentials.
  • Migrate Invoices: Transfers all your invoice records to PrestaShop.

You will also perform Data Mapping in this step, matching your JShop customer groups and order statuses to their corresponding equivalents in PrestaShop. This ensures that your customer data and order history remain consistent and correctly categorized.

Step 6: Run Demo Migration & Full Migration

Before committing to the full data transfer, it's highly recommended to run a free demo migration. This allows you to review a small batch of your data on the new PrestaShop store, verify its integrity, and identify any potential issues. Once you're satisfied with the demo results, you can proceed with the Full Migration. You'll also have the option to select a Migration Insurance Plan, offering additional remigrations for peace of mind. Learn more about How Migration Insurance works?.

Post-Migration Steps

Once the data transfer is complete, there are several crucial post-migration tasks to ensure your new PrestaShop store is fully operational and optimized:

  • Thorough Data Review: Systematically check all migrated data. Verify products (descriptions, images, prices, SKUs), categories, customer accounts, orders, reviews, and CMS pages. Ensure all quantities, pricing, and customer details are accurate.
  • Test Store Functionality: Conduct comprehensive testing of your new PrestaShop store. This includes the entire checkout process, user registration, login functionality, search, filters, payment gateways, and shipping methods. Place a few test orders to ensure everything works as expected.
  • Configure SEO & Redirects: If you opted for 301 redirects during migration, verify they are working correctly. Update your sitemap and submit it to search engines. Monitor your SEO rankings closely after launch.
  • Customize Your Storefront: Fine-tune your PrestaShop theme, configure shipping and payment methods, set up tax rules, and install any necessary third-party modules or apps.
  • Update DNS Records: Once you're confident everything is perfect, update your domain's DNS records to point to your new PrestaShop store. This is the final step in taking your new store live.
  • Ongoing Maintenance: Establish a routine for regular backups, security updates, and performance monitoring for your new PrestaShop store.

Migrating from JShop to PrestaShop is a significant undertaking, but with careful planning and the right tools, it can lead to a powerful new chapter for your e-commerce business. If you encounter any challenges or require expert assistance at any point, do not hesitate to Contact Us.

Ways to perform migration from JShop to PrestaShop

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Clear Target Store data before migration

Will delete all data from your PrestaShop store

free

Move images from products, categories, blog posts descriptions

Those included in the descriptions

Set products quantity to 100 on PrestaShop store

To check how the migration works for out of stock products

+$29

Preserve product IDs on Target Store

Your JShop product IDs will be the same in PrestaShop

+$39

Migrate categories and products SEO URLs

Keep your JShop URL structure on PrestaShop

Preserve customer IDs on Target Store

Your JShop customer IDs will be the same in PrestaShop

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

Skip migration of custom attributes

Skip migration of custom attributes.

free

Choose all the extra migration options and get 40% off their total Price

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Migration Limitations

The design and store functionality transfer is impossible due to JShop to PrestaShop 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 JShop to PrestaShop. 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

Will my JShop store's design and theme transfer to PrestaShop?

No, store designs and themes are platform-specific. When migrating from JShop to PrestaShop, only your raw data (products, customers, orders) is transferred. You will need to select or develop a new theme for your PrestaShop store. Consider your theme options.

Can customer passwords be migrated from JShop to PrestaShop?

Yes, customer passwords can be migrated from JShop to PrestaShop if the encryption methods are compatible. This often requires using a specific password migration plugin for PrestaShop to ensure a seamless login experience for your customers. Learn about password migration.

Should I use an automated service or hire an expert for JShop to PrestaShop migration?

Automated services like ours offer cost-effectiveness and speed for JShop to PrestaShop migration. For complex custom needs or specific integrations, hiring an expert or opting for an Assisted Migration Service might be beneficial. Explore Assisted Migration services.

Will my JShop store go offline during migration to PrestaShop?

No, your JShop store remains fully operational. The migration to PrestaShop runs on a secure external server, ensuring zero downtime for your customers. You can continue selling uninterrupted. Learn about our Security Policy.

What JShop store data can be migrated to PrestaShop?

We transfer a wide range of entities including products, product categories, customers, orders, reviews, and images from JShop to PrestaShop. Additional data like custom fields can often be migrated with customization. See all possible migration entities.

How do I verify data accuracy after my JShop to PrestaShop migration?

After your JShop to PrestaShop migration, we recommend performing a detailed check of products, customer accounts, orders, and images. Our Demo Migration allows you to inspect a small subset of data for accuracy before the Full Migration. See how to check your Demo Migration results.

What factors influence the cost of a JShop to PrestaShop migration?

The cost depends on the number of entities (products, customers, orders) and chosen additional options like 301 redirects or preserving IDs. Our pricing is transparent and you can get an estimate with a free demo. View our pricing structure.

What is the estimated timeline for JShop to PrestaShop migration?

Migration duration from JShop to PrestaShop varies based on the number of entities and customization. A typical migration can take from a few hours to several days. You can perform a free Demo Migration to get an accurate estimate. Understand migration timeframes.

Is my JShop store data secure during the migration to PrestaShop?

Yes, data security is our top priority. All JShop data is transferred via secure, encrypted channels directly to your PrestaShop store. We never store your data longer than necessary and comply with strict security protocols. Review our comprehensive Security Policy.

How can I preserve SEO rankings when moving from JShop to PrestaShop?

SEO preservation is crucial. We support 301 redirects, migrate product/category URLs, meta titles, and descriptions from JShop to PrestaShop to maintain your organic traffic. Proper post-migration checks are vital. Explore post-migration SEO tips.

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Cart2Cart is recommended by Shopify, WooCommerce, Wix, OpenCart, PrestaShop and other top ecommerce platforms.

Keep selling while migrating

The process of data transfer has no effect on the migrated store. At all.

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Get every bit of help right when you need it. Our live chat experts will eagerly guide you through the entire migration process.

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We’re ready to help import data from database dump, csv. file, a rare shopping cart etc.

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DAMIEN
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