Supported versions: PrestaShop 0.9.0 - 9.0.0

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

Palundu to PrestaShop migration made easy and secure. Seamlessly move Palundu store to PrestaShop with Cart2Cart's trusted automated service. Effortlessly switch from Palundu to PrestaShop, transferring all your essential data quickly, securely, and with full SEO preservation, ensuring zero downtime for your business. Explore our comprehensive step-by-step guide for a DIY approach, or let our expert team manage your complete Palundu to PrestaShop migration.

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What data can be
migrated from Palundu to PrestaShop

Cart2Cart will smoothly migrate Palundu to PrestaShop store data like products, orders, customers, etc. in a couple of hours with zero effect on your current Palundu store performance.

How to Migrate from Palundu to PrestaShop In 3 Steps?

Connect your Source & Target carts

Choose Palundu 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 Palundu 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.

Migrating from Palundu to PrestaShop: A Step-by-Step Guide for E-commerce Merchants

Unlock New Potential: Migrating from Palundu to PrestaShop

As an ambitious e-commerce merchant, you're constantly seeking ways to grow your business, enhance customer experience, and streamline operations. If you're currently operating on Palundu, you might find yourself needing more advanced features, greater scalability, or a more robust, open-source platform. This is where PrestaShop comes in. Known for its flexibility, extensive module ecosystem, and powerful customization options, PrestaShop offers an ideal environment for businesses ready to expand.

This comprehensive guide will walk you through the entire process of migrating your online store from Palundu to PrestaShop. We'll ensure a smooth, efficient data transfer, preserving your valuable products, customer data, and order history, so you can transition to your new PrestaShop store with confidence.

Prerequisites for a Successful Migration

Before embarking on your data transfer journey, ensure you have the following essentials in place. Careful preparation minimizes potential issues and sets the stage for a seamless replatforming experience.

  • Palundu (Source) Store Preparation:
    As Palundu's direct integration for automated migration via bridge is limited, the recommended approach for data extraction is via CSV file export. You will need to access your Palundu admin panel to export your product data, customer lists, order histories, and other relevant information into CSV files. Ensure your data is clean and organized before export. For detailed guidance on preparing your source store, consult our How to prepare Source store for migration? FAQ.
  • PrestaShop (Target) Store Setup:
    You must have a fresh installation of PrestaShop ready on your hosting server. While not mandatory, it's highly recommended to start with an empty PrestaShop store to avoid data conflicts. Ensure your PrestaShop version is supported (e.g., 0.9.0 to 1.6.1.0 as per the Cart2Cart Universal PrestaShop Migration module requirements). You will need administrative access to your PrestaShop backend, as well as FTP or cPanel access to upload the necessary connection bridge files. For best practices on preparing your target store, see our How to prepare Target store for migration? guide.
  • Stable Internet Connection: A reliable internet connection is crucial for the data transfer process.
  • Time Allocation: Depending on the volume of your data, the migration could take some time. Plan accordingly to monitor the process.
  • Backups: Always create full backups of both your Palundu data (post-export) and your PrestaShop installation before initiating any major changes.

Performing the Migration: A Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these detailed steps to perform your Palundu to PrestaShop data migration using an automated migration tool.

Step 1: Initiate the Migration Process

Your first step is to visit the migration service provider's website (e.g., Cart2Cart) and begin the migration wizard. This initial screen provides options to start your migration, request a guided service, or estimate costs.

Step 2: Set Up Your Source Store (Palundu via CSV)

Since Palundu primarily supports migration via CSV file export, you will select 'CSV File to Cart' as your source platform. You'll then be prompted to upload the CSV files containing your Palundu store's data. This includes crucial entities such as Products, Product Categories, Product Manufacturers, Product Reviews, Customers, Orders, Invoices, Taxes, Stores, Coupons, and CMS Pages.

For more details on migrating data using CSV files, please refer to our dedicated guide on CSV.File Data Migration.

Step 3: Configure Your Target Store (PrestaShop)

Next, select 'PrestaShop' as your target platform. Provide your PrestaShop store's Admin URL. The connection method for PrestaShop is typically via a 'Connection Bridge'. You will need to download a unique bridge file, extract the 'bridge2cart' folder, and upload it to the root directory of your PrestaShop installation via FTP or cPanel. The system will then verify the connection.

If you're unsure about where to upload the bridge, our What is a root folder and where can I find it? FAQ can help.

Step 4: Select Data Entities for Transfer

In this crucial step, you choose exactly what data you wish to transfer from your Palundu CSV files to your new PrestaShop store. You'll see a checklist of supported entities, including:

  • Products, Product Categories, Product Manufacturers, Product Reviews
  • Customers, Orders, Invoices, Taxes, Coupons
  • CMS Pages

You can either select 'All entities' for a comprehensive transfer or individually pick specific data types based on your needs.

Step 5: Configure Additional Options and Data Mapping

This stage allows you to fine-tune your migration with various settings and ensure data consistency.

  • Additional Migration Options: Select from a range of powerful features to optimize your data transfer. Highly recommended options include:
    • Preserve Product, Category, Order, and Customer IDs: Essential for maintaining SEO rankings and internal links. Read more about How Preserve IDs options can be used?
    • Create 301 Redirects: Automatically generates redirects from your old Palundu URLs to new PrestaShop URLs, crucial for preserving SEO link equity.
    • Migrate Customer Passwords: Ensures your existing customers can log into their new PrestaShop accounts without needing to reset their passwords.
    • Clear Target Store Data: If your PrestaShop store is not completely fresh, this option will remove its existing data before migration. Learn more about Clear current data on Target store before migration option.
    • Migrate Images in Description: Transfers images embedded within product or CMS page descriptions.
    • Other options might include SEO URLs, migrating invoices, and skipping custom attributes.

  • Data Mapping: This critical step involves matching your Palundu customer groups and order statuses to their corresponding equivalents in PrestaShop. This ensures that customer roles (e.g., 'Wholesale', 'Retail') and order states (e.g., 'Pending', 'Processing', 'Completed') are correctly assigned in your new store, preserving data integrity and business logic.

Step 6: Run a Free Demo Migration (Highly Recommended)

Before committing to a full data transfer, perform a free demo migration. This allows you to transfer a limited number of entities (e.g., 10 products, 10 customers, 10 orders) to your PrestaShop store. Review the migrated data carefully to identify any potential issues or adjustments needed, giving you peace of mind before the full migration.

Step 7: Launch Full Migration

Once you are satisfied with the demo results and have finalized all your options, proceed with the full migration. Review the summary of your chosen entities and the total cost. You may also consider adding Migration Insurance, which provides additional remigrations if any issues arise. Our How Migration Insurance works? page offers more details.

Initiate the process, and the system will handle the complete data transfer. You'll be notified upon completion.

Post-Migration Steps to Optimize Your PrestaShop Store

After your data has successfully moved to PrestaShop, a few crucial steps are necessary to ensure your new store is fully operational and optimized for success:

  • Thorough Data Review: Log into your PrestaShop admin panel and meticulously check all migrated data. Verify products (SKUs, variants, prices, images), categories, customer accounts, orders, reviews, and CMS pages. Ensure everything looks as expected.
  • Configure SEO Settings & Redirects: If you didn't enable 301 redirects during migration, set them up manually to prevent broken links and maintain your existing SEO rankings. Update your sitemap and submit it to Google Search Console.
  • Test Store Functionality: Act as a customer and perform comprehensive tests. Check the entire checkout process, create and log into customer accounts, use search functions, filters, and forms. Ensure all payment gateways and shipping methods are correctly configured and working.
  • Install Essential Modules & Themes: PrestaShop's strength lies in its extensive module ecosystem. Install any necessary payment, shipping, marketing, or SEO modules that enhance your store's functionality. Customize your theme to match your brand identity and provide an excellent user experience.
  • Update DNS Settings: Once you are confident that your PrestaShop store is fully functional and ready, update your domain's DNS settings to point to your new PrestaShop hosting. This will make your new store live to the public.
  • Decommission Old Store: After confirming your PrestaShop store is running flawlessly, you can safely decommission your old Palundu store.
  • Monitor Performance: Continuously monitor your new PrestaShop store's performance, user behavior, and SEO rankings using analytics tools.

Migrating from Palundu to PrestaShop is a significant step towards scaling your e-commerce business. By following this detailed guide, you can achieve a smooth and secure data transfer, setting the foundation for future growth and success on your new, powerful platform. If you encounter any challenges or require additional assistance, don't hesitate to contact us.

Ways to perform migration from Palundu to PrestaShop

Automated migration

Just set up the migration and choose the entities to move – the service will do the rest.

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Data Migration Service Package

Delegate the job to the highly-skilled migration experts and get the job done.

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Benefits for Store Owners

Ecommerce Agencies

Benefits for Ecommerce Agencies

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 Palundu product IDs will be the same in PrestaShop

+$39

Migrate categories and products SEO URLs

Keep your Palundu URL structure on PrestaShop

Preserve customer IDs on Target Store

Your Palundu 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 Palundu to PrestaShop limitations. However, you can recreate it with the help of a 3rd-party developer.

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Your data is safely locked with Cart2Cart

We built in many security measures so you can safely migrate from Palundu 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

Can customer passwords be transferred during a Palundu to PrestaShop migration?

Yes, customer passwords can be securely migrated from Palundu to PrestaShop. This ensures your customers can log in to their new accounts without needing to reset their passwords, providing a smooth transition. Learn about Customer Password Migration.

Will my Palundu store experience downtime during migration to PrestaShop?

No, your Palundu store remains online and fully operational throughout the entire migration process to PrestaShop. The data transfer occurs on a secure external server, ensuring zero interruption to your live e-commerce activities. Read our Security Policy.

What data entities can be migrated from Palundu to PrestaShop?

You can seamlessly transfer essential e-commerce data from Palundu to PrestaShop, including products, product images, categories, customers, customer groups, orders, and reviews. Our service ensures a comprehensive data transfer for your new store. Explore all data entity migration options.

What factors affect the cost of a Palundu to PrestaShop migration?

The cost of migrating your store from Palundu to PrestaShop is primarily determined by the total number of entities (products, customers, orders, etc.) you wish to transfer and any additional migration options selected. Our pricing is transparent and based on data volume. Understand migration costs.

How can I validate data accuracy after migrating from Palundu to PrestaShop?

After your Palundu to PrestaShop migration, you can verify data accuracy by conducting thorough checks on product counts, customer information, and order history in your new store. Our Demo Migration service allows a preliminary check of data integrity. How to Check Full Migration Results.

Is it better to use an automated tool or hire an expert for Palundu to PrestaShop migration?

Automated migration tools like ours offer a cost-effective, quick, and secure way to migrate your store from Palundu to PrestaShop. For highly customized requirements or complex setups, a Managed Migration Service provides expert oversight and tailored solutions.

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

Absolutely. Data security is paramount. Your Palundu store data is transferred via a secure, encrypted Connection Bridge and processed on highly protected servers. We adhere to stringent security protocols to ensure your information remains safe during migration to PrestaShop. Review our Security Policy.

What is the typical timeline for a Palundu to PrestaShop migration?

The duration of your Palundu to PrestaShop migration depends on the volume of data. Smaller stores might complete the transfer in minutes, while larger stores could take several hours. Our automated solution optimizes for speed and efficiency. Get a migration time estimate.

How can I preserve SEO rankings when migrating from Palundu to PrestaShop?

SEO rankings are preserved through proper 301 redirects and comprehensive metadata transfer. We ensure that your product URLs, category paths, meta titles, and descriptions are moved from Palundu to PrestaShop to maintain your organic search visibility. Migrate SEO URLs with Cart2Cart.

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

No, store designs and themes are platform-specific and do not transfer directly from Palundu to PrestaShop. You will need to select or develop a new theme for your PrestaShop store after the data migration. Choose your e-commerce template.

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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.

Lightning fast migration

Just a few hours - and all your store data is moved to its new home.

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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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