Getonic to Shopify Migration - Step-by-Step Guide & Expert Services

Migrating from Getonic to Shopify: Your Definitive Step-by-Step Guide

Transitioning your e-commerce store to a new platform is a significant undertaking, but it opens doors to enhanced features, scalability, and improved user experience. If you're currently operating on Getonic and looking to move to Shopify, you're in the right place. While Getonic may not offer direct integration with most migration tools, this guide outlines a clear, actionable path for a smooth data transfer to Shopify, primarily utilizing a CSV export method for your Getonic data.

Shopify stands as a leading e-commerce platform, renowned for its robust features, intuitive interface, and extensive app ecosystem. Replatforming to Shopify can revitalize your online business, offering better tools for sales, marketing, and customer management.

Prerequisites for Migration

Before you begin the migration process, a little preparation goes a long way in ensuring a seamless transition and maintaining data integrity.

For Your Getonic Store (Source)

• Data Cleanup: Take this opportunity to clean up old, irrelevant data. Remove outdated products, unused customer accounts, or redundant order statuses.
• Data Export Capability: Familiarize yourself with Getonic's data export functionalities. Since direct API connection is typically not available for Getonic with most migration tools, you will need to export your critical store data into CSV files.
• Backup Your Store: Always create a complete backup of your Getonic store's database and files. This is a crucial safety measure before any major data transfer. You can find more information on preparing your source store in our How to prepare Source store for migration? FAQ.

For Your Shopify Store (Target)

• Active Shopify Account: Ensure you have an active Shopify store, whether it's a trial or a paid plan.
• Install Cart2Cart Store Migration App: To facilitate the data import, you will need to install the Cart2Cart Store Migration App from the Shopify App Store. This app is essential for connecting your Shopify store as the target platform.
• Disable Notifications: It's highly recommended to disable all store notifications in Shopify during the migration process to avoid overwhelming customers with automated emails about new orders or accounts.
• Pause Orders (If Applicable): If your Shopify store is on a 'Pause and Build' plan, be aware that it blocks orders. Ensure your plan allows for active store operations if you plan to go live immediately after migration.
• Familiarize Yourself with Shopify: Take some time to explore the Shopify admin panel, understand its structure, and identify where your migrated data will reside. For more details on preparing your target store, refer to our How to prepare Target store for migration? guide.

Performing the Migration: A Step-by-Step Guide

This guide will walk you through the process using a migration wizard, which assumes you'll first export your Getonic data to CSV files and then use those files as your source.

Step 1: Export Your Getonic Data to CSV Files

Since Getonic does not offer direct API integration for automated migrations through most tools, the initial step involves manually exporting your store data into CSV (Comma Separated Values) files. This process ensures all your valuable e-commerce data can be transitioned.

• Log in to Your Getonic Admin: Access your Getonic store's administrative panel.
• Locate Export Functionality: Navigate to sections for Products, Customers, Orders, and other entities. Look for 'Export' or 'Download' options.
• Export Key Data Types: Systematically export the following data into separate CSV files:
  • Products: Include product names, SKUs, descriptions, prices, images (URLs), stock levels, product categories, and any variants.
  • Customers: Export customer names, email addresses, billing/shipping addresses, and customer groups.
  • Orders: Export order IDs, order dates, customer details, product details within each order, order statuses, and pricing information.
  • Product Categories: List all your categories and their hierarchical structure.
  • Other Entities: If Getonic supports it and your business needs it, also export Blogs, Blog Posts, CMS Pages, and Coupons.
• Organize Your Files: Keep your exported CSV files organized and clearly labeled for easy identification during the migration setup.

For more insights into this method, consider our CSV.File Data Migration service.

Step 2: Start Your Migration & Connect the Source Store

Begin your migration journey by accessing the migration wizard and configuring your source store details.

1. Access the Migration Wizard: Open your migration tool (e.g., Cart2Cart). You'll typically start by creating an account or logging in.

2. Select Source Cart Type: From the dropdown menu, choose "CSV File" as your Source Cart. This tells the system that your data will be uploaded via files, not through a direct platform connection.

3. Upload CSV Files: The wizard will prompt you to upload the CSV files you exported from your Getonic store in Step 1. Ensure you upload all relevant files (Products, Customers, Orders, etc.) to cover all the data you wish to migrate.

Step 3: Connect Your Shopify Target Store

Next, you'll establish the connection to your new Shopify store, which will serve as the destination for all your data.

1. Select Target Cart Type: From the dropdown menu, choose "Shopify" as your Target Cart.

2. Provide Shopify Store URL: Enter the URL of your Shopify store (e.g., your-store-name.myshopify.com).

3. Choose Connection Method: The recommended method for connecting to Shopify is via the dedicated migration app. Select "Install App from Marketplace". You will be directed to the Shopify App Store to install the Cart2Cart Store Migration App. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation, then return to the migration wizard.

Step 4: Select Data Entities for Migration

This crucial step allows you to specify exactly which types of data you want to transfer from your Getonic CSV files to Shopify.

1. Choose All Entities: For a comprehensive transfer, you can select the "All entities" checkbox.

2. Select Specific Entities: Alternatively, you can handpick specific data types such as:

• Products: This includes product names, SKUs, descriptions, images, variants, and stock.
• Product Categories: Your store's organizational structure for products.
• Customers: Customer accounts, contact details, and associated addresses.
• Orders: All historical sales data, including customer information, products purchased, and order statuses.
• Coupons: Your promotional codes and their details.
• CMS Pages: Static content pages like 'About Us' or 'Contact Us'.
• Blogs & Blog Posts: Your blog content and articles.
• Products Reviews: Note that for reviews, Shopify typically requires a third-party app like AirReviews due to platform limitations.

Step 5: Configure Additional Options & Data Mapping

This step allows you to tailor the migration process with various optional features and ensure your data aligns correctly between the source and target platforms.

1. Choose Additional Options: Select from a range of additional functionalities to optimize your migration:

• Clear Target Store Data: This option will remove all existing data from your Shopify store before migration, ensuring a clean slate. Read more about clearing current data.
• Preserve Order IDs: Maintain your original order numbering sequence in Shopify. For details, see How Preserve IDs options can be used?
• Migrate Images in Description: Ensure product and category description images are transferred.
• Create 301 SEO URLs: Crucial for maintaining your SEO rankings and link equity. This option automatically sets up redirects from your old Getonic URLs to your new Shopify URLs.
• Migrate Groups to Tags: This Shopify-specific option allows customer groups from your Getonic data to be converted into customer tags in Shopify, aiding segmentation.
• Disable Notifications: Reconfirm that notifications are disabled on Shopify to prevent sending automated emails during the data transfer.

2. Perform Data Mapping: This is where you match specific fields from your Getonic data to their corresponding fields in Shopify. This is particularly important for:

• Customer Groups Mapping: If Getonic had customer groups (e.g., 'Wholesale Customers'), map them to appropriate customer tags or segments in Shopify.
• Order Statuses Mapping: Ensure order statuses (e.g., 'Pending', 'Processing', 'Completed') from Getonic correctly translate to Shopify's order workflow.

Step 6: Run a Free Demo Migration

Before committing to a full migration, conduct a demo. This test run will transfer a limited number of entities (e.g., a few products, customers, and orders) to your Shopify store.

• Purpose: The demo helps you verify data integrity, check how product SKUs, variants, customer data, and order details appear in Shopify, and identify any potential issues or mapping adjustments needed.
• Review: After the demo, thoroughly review the transferred data in your Shopify admin. Make sure everything is in its correct place and displays as expected.

Step 7: Launch Your Full Migration

Once you are satisfied with the demo results, you can proceed with the full migration of all your Getonic data to Shopify.

• Initiate Full Migration: Click the "Start Full Migration" button within the wizard.
• Monitor Progress: The migration tool will show you the progress. You do not need to keep your browser open during this process, as it runs on the server.
• Consider Migration Insurance: For peace of mind and flexibility, you might consider adding Migration Insurance Service. This service typically allows for several free remigrations within a certain period, which can be invaluable if you need to perform additional data transfers or adjustments. Learn more about How Migration Insurance works?

Post-Migration Steps

The data transfer is complete, but your work isn't over. These post-migration steps are crucial for a successful launch and to ensure a seamless user experience on your new Shopify store.

• 1. Verify Data Integrity: This is paramount. Go through your Shopify admin and meticulously check:
  • Products: Ensure all products, SKUs, variants, descriptions, images, and inventory levels are accurate.
  • Customers: Verify customer accounts, addresses, and order history.
  • Orders: Check that all orders, their statuses, and associated customer details are correct.
  • Pages & Blogs: Confirm all static pages and blog posts have transferred correctly with their content and formatting.
  • Reviews: If you migrated reviews (e.g., using a Shopify app like AirReviews), ensure they are displaying correctly.
• 2. Configure Your Shopify Storefront:
  • Choose and Customize Theme: Select a suitable theme from the Shopify Theme Store and customize it to match your brand's aesthetic.
  • Payment Gateways: Set up your preferred payment methods (e.g., Shopify Payments, PayPal, Stripe).
  • Shipping Settings: Configure shipping zones, rates, and carriers to ensure customers can receive their orders accurately.
  • Taxes: Review and set up your tax settings according to your business location and legal requirements.
• 3. Install Essential Apps: Explore the Shopify App Store for apps that extend functionality, such as marketing tools, SEO enhancers, customer support, and specific apps for reviews if needed.
• 4. Set Up 301 Redirects & SEO: If you used the "Create 301 SEO URLs" option, verify that these redirects are working correctly. Also, update your XML sitemap and submit it to Google Search Console to help search engines index your new store. Monitor your SEO rankings closely after launch to address any potential drops.
• 5. Conduct Thorough Testing: Perform test purchases, create customer accounts, and navigate through the site as if you were a customer. Check all functionalities, from adding to cart to checkout and account management.
• 6. Update DNS Settings: Once you're confident that your Shopify store is ready, update your domain's DNS records to point to your new Shopify store. This will direct traffic from your old Getonic site to Shopify.
• 7. Announce Your New Store: Inform your customers about the transition and any new features or improvements. A well-communicated move can generate excitement and help retain your customer base.

By following these detailed steps, you can successfully replatform your e-commerce business from Getonic to Shopify, unlocking new growth opportunities and a more powerful online presence.