Miva Merchant to BigCommerce Migration - Step-by-Step Guide & Expert Services
Miva Merchant to BigCommerce migration is simpler than you think. Securely move Miva Merchant store to BigCommerce with Cart2Cart, ensuring rapid data transfer, zero downtime, and crucial SEO preservation. Our process allows you to seamlessly switch from Miva Merchant to BigCommerce, protecting all your valuable rankings. Whether you prefer our comprehensive step-by-step guide for a DIY approach or require expert assistance to transfer data effortlessly, we guarantee a secure and efficient Miva Merchant to BigCommerce migration.
What data can be
migrated from Miva Merchant to BigCommerce
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Products
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Product Categories
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Customers
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Orders
- Cost.
- Name, SKU, Full Description, Status.
- Price, Special Price.
- Meta Title, Meta Keywords, Meta Description.
- Product Image, Additional Images.
- Quantity.
- Weight.
- Name, Description, Status, Sort Order.
- Meta Title, Meta Description, Meta Keywords.
- Category Images.
- First Name, Last Name, Email, Telephone.
- Customer Billing Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone).
- Customer Shipping Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone).
- Order Date, Order Status, Order Products(Name, SKU), Product Price, Quantity, SubTotal Price, Discount Price, Total Price.
- Email, Billing Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone).
- Shipping Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone).
- Cost.
- Name, SKU, Full Description, Status.
- Price, Special Price.
- Meta Title, Meta Keywords, Meta Description.
- Product Image, Additional Images.
- Quantity.
- Weight.
- Name, Description, Status, Sort Order.
- Meta Title, Meta Description, Meta Keywords.
- Category Images.
- First Name, Last Name, Email, Telephone.
- Customer Billing Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone).
- Customer Shipping Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone).
- Order Date, Order Status, Order Products(Name, SKU), Product Price, Quantity, SubTotal Price, Discount Price, Total Price.
- Email, Billing Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone).
- Shipping Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone).
Products
Estimate your Migration Cost
Thanks 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 Miva Merchant to BigCommerce store migration right after completing the free Demo.
How to Migrate from Miva Merchant to BigCommerce In 3 Steps?
Connect your Source & Target carts
Choose Miva Merchant and BigCommerce 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 BigCommerce and extra options to customise your Miva Merchant to BigCommerce migration.
Launch your Demo/Full migration
Run a free Demo to see how the Cart2Cart service works, and when happy - launch Full migration.
Migrate Miva Merchant to BigCommerce: The Ultimate 2025 Guide
Seamlessly Migrate Your Store from Miva Merchant to BigCommerce
Are you considering a pivotal move for your e-commerce business? Migrating your online store from Miva Merchant to BigCommerce can unlock a world of enhanced features, improved scalability, and a more robust platform to drive your growth. While the thought of a platform switch, or replatforming, might seem daunting, this comprehensive guide will walk you through every essential step, ensuring a smooth and efficient data transfer.
BigCommerce offers a modern, API-driven architecture, making it an attractive target for merchants looking to upgrade their user experience, streamline operations, and boost their online presence. This article provides a clear, actionable roadmap for transitioning your valuable store data, including products, customers, and orders, to your new BigCommerce storefront.
Prerequisites for a Successful Migration
Before initiating the data migration process, thorough preparation of both your existing Miva Merchant store and your new BigCommerce environment is crucial to ensure data integrity and minimize downtime.
- Miva Merchant (Source Store) Preparation:
- Data Export: Since Miva Merchant is not directly supported by our automated migration tool, you will need to export your store's data into CSV files. This includes critical information such as products (SKUs, variants, descriptions, images), product categories, customer data, order history, manufacturers, reviews, and CMS pages. Ensure your CSV files are well-structured and accurate. Learn more about CSV.File Data Migration.
- Data Review: Carefully review your Miva Merchant data for any inconsistencies, outdated information, or duplicate entries. Clean data leads to a cleaner migration.
- For a detailed guide on preparing your source store, consult our FAQ on preparing your source store for migration.
- BigCommerce (Target Store) Preparation:
- New Store Setup: Have a fresh BigCommerce store ready. While you can opt to “Clear Target” existing data during migration, starting with a clean slate is often recommended.
- API Access Credentials: BigCommerce relies on API access for data transfer. You will need to generate specific credentials: a Client ID, an Access Token, and your store's API Path. These are typically obtained by creating a custom API account or app within your BigCommerce admin panel, ensuring it has the necessary read/write scopes for the data you intend to migrate. Remember that HTTPS is required for BigCommerce API access.
- Plugin Requirements: BigCommerce migrations require a custom app with specific scopes to facilitate the data transfer.
- For guidance on setting up your target store, refer to our FAQ on preparing your target store for migration and The Short & Essential Guide to Access Credentials.
Performing the Migration: A Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Connect Your Source Store (Miva Merchant via CSV)
Begin by selecting “CSV.File to Cart” as your source platform in the migration wizard. You will then be prompted to upload your prepared CSV files containing your Miva Merchant data. Our system will analyze these files, readying your products, categories, customers, and other entities for the move.
Step 2: Connect Your Target Store (BigCommerce)
Next, choose “BigCommerce” as your target shopping cart from the dropdown menu. Enter your BigCommerce store's URL. You will then input the crucial API credentials you generated: the Client ID, Access Token, and API Path. These details securely establish the connection, allowing for the data transfer to commence.
Step 3: Select Data Entities for Migration
This is where you define the scope of your migration. You can choose to transfer all entities or select specific data types to move. Our tool supports the migration of a wide range of entities from your CSV files to BigCommerce, including:
- Products (including SKUs, variants, attributes)
- Product Categories & Manufacturers
- Customers
- Orders
- Coupons
- Blogs & Blog Posts
- CMS Pages
Select the checkboxes for the entities you wish to move to your new BigCommerce store.
Step 4: Configure Additional Migration Options
To tailor your data transfer, you’ll encounter a series of additional options. These settings allow for precise control over how your data is treated during the move:
- Preserve IDs: Options like “Preserve Orders IDs,” “Preserve Product IDs,” “Preserve Category IDs,” and “Preserve Customers IDs” help maintain your data structure. Learn more about how Preserve IDs options can be used.
- SEO URLs & 301 Redirects: Selecting “Create 301 SEO URLs” is highly recommended. This crucial feature automatically generates 301 redirects from your old Miva Merchant URLs to the new BigCommerce URLs, preserving your valuable SEO rankings and link equity.
- Migrate Images: Choose to “Migrate Images in Description” to ensure product images and other media embedded in your descriptions are transferred.
- Password Migration: This option allows for the secure transfer of customer passwords.
- Clear Target: Decide whether to clear all current data on your BigCommerce store before the migration begins.
- Create Variants from Attributes: If your Miva Merchant products use attributes that need to be converted into BigCommerce product variants, select this option.
Step 5: Map Customer Groups & Order Statuses
Data mapping is a critical step for ensuring consistency in your new store. Here, you will match your existing Miva Merchant (via CSV) customer groups and order statuses to their corresponding equivalents in BigCommerce. This ensures that your customer segments and order workflows remain accurate and functional post-migration.
Step 6: Run a Free Demo Migration
Before committing to the full replatform, we highly recommend running a free demo migration. This transfers a limited number of entities (e.g., 10 products, 10 customers, 10 orders) to your BigCommerce store. It allows you to:
- Preview how your data will appear in the new environment.
- Verify data integrity and accuracy.
- Familiarize yourself with the process and make any necessary adjustments before the full transfer.
Step 7: Initiate Full Data Transfer
Once you are satisfied with the demo results and all configurations, proceed with the full data migration. You can also select a Migration Insurance Plan for added peace of mind, offering remigrations for a specified period. The process will run in the background, allowing you to monitor its progress without interrupting your daily operations.
Post-Migration Steps: Securing Your New Store’s Success
The journey doesn’t end when the data transfer is complete. Several crucial post-migration tasks are essential to ensure your new BigCommerce store is fully operational, optimized, and ready for customers.
- Thorough Data Verification: Rigorously check all migrated data. Verify product details, images, prices, SKUs, inventory levels, customer accounts, order histories, and reviews. Ensure that metadata for SEO is also correctly transferred.
- Configure Store Settings: Set up essential BigCommerce store configurations, including shipping zones, tax rules (multi-tax allowed), payment gateways, and store currencies.
- Install Apps & Integrations: Explore the BigCommerce App Store to find apps that replicate or enhance the functionality you had on Miva Merchant. This might include marketing tools, accounting integrations, or customer service solutions.
- Design & Theming: Customize your BigCommerce theme to align with your brand identity. Ensure a seamless user experience (UX) and mobile responsiveness.
- Implement 301 Redirects: Even if you opted for automatic 301 redirects during migration, it's vital to manually check and implement any additional redirects for pages that might have changed URLs, preserving crucial SEO rankings and preventing broken links.
- Update DNS Records & Go Live: Once everything is verified, update your DNS settings to point your domain to your new BigCommerce store. Plan this step carefully to minimize downtime for your customers.
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Conduct comprehensive testing of all critical functionalities, including product browsing, adding to cart, checkout, account creation, and order placement.
- Inform Your Customers: Announce your new and improved store to your customer base. Highlight new features or improvements they can expect.
Migrating from Miva Merchant to BigCommerce is a significant undertaking, but with careful planning and the right tools, it can be a smooth and rewarding transition that sets your e-commerce business up for future success. If you need assistance at any point, consider our contact us options for expert support or specialized services like Migration Customization Service or Recent Data Migration Service.
Ways to perform migration from Miva Merchant to BigCommerce
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The design and store functionality transfer is impossible due to Miva Merchant to BigCommerce limitations. However, you can recreate it with the help of a 3rd-party developer.
Your data is safely locked with Cart2Cart
We built in many security measures so you can safely migrate from Miva Merchant to BigCommerce. 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
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