Shopify Plus to Shopify Migration - Step-by-Step Guide & Expert Services
Shopify Plus to Shopify migration made effortless. Need to move Shopify Plus store to Shopify with minimal hassle? Cart2Cart helps you switch from Shopify Plus to Shopify securely and swiftly. Our service ensures a complete transfer data process, safeguarding your SEO and guaranteeing zero downtime. Explore our comprehensive step-by-step guide for DIYers, or choose expert assistance for a fully managed Shopify Plus to Shopify migration. Achieve a seamless transition with confidence.
What data can be
migrated from Shopify Plus to Shopify
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Products
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Product Categories
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Manufacturers
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Customers
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Orders
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Coupons
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Reviews
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Blogs
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Blog Posts
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Multiple Languages
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CMS Pages
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Multi Currency
- Cost.
- Name, SKU, Full Description, Custom Fields(Name, Value), Images in Description, Manufacturer.
- Price, Special Price.
- URL, Meta Title, Meta Description.
- Product Image, Additional Images.
- Quantity, Manage Stock, Stock Status.
- Weight.
- Product Tags, UPC.
- Options(Name).
- Product Variants(SKU, Weight, Quantity, Additional image).
- Name, Description, Status.
- URL, Meta Title, Meta Description.
- Category Images.
- Name.
- First Name, Last Name, Email, Newsletter.
- 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).
- Shipping method name.
- Order Date, Order Status , Order Products(Final Price, Tax Value, Name, SKU, Option), Product Price, Quantity, Discount Price, Tax Price, Shipping Price, Order Comments.
- Customer Name, 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).
- Name, Coupon Code, Coupon From Date, Coupon To Date, Uses Per Coupon, Type Discount, Discount Amount, Product, Category.
- Created Date , Status, Rate, User Name , Comment, User Email, Product.
- Title, Created Time, Modified Time, SEO URLs.
- Meta Description, Meta Title.
- Title, Full Description, Short Description, Tags, Availability, Created Time, Modified Time, Published Time, SEO URL, Blog IDs, Comments.
- Meta Description, Meta Keywords, Meta Title.
- Images.
- Yes.
- Title, Created Date, URL, Description, Meta Description.
- Depends on your store's configurations.
- Cost.
- Name, SKU, Full Description, Custom Fields(Name, Value), Images in Description, Manufacturer.
- Price, Special Price.
- URL, Meta Title, Meta Description.
- Product Image, Additional Images.
- Quantity, Manage Stock, Stock Status.
- Weight.
- Product Tags, UPC.
- Options(Name).
- Product Variants(SKU, Weight, Quantity, Additional image).
- Name, Description, Status.
- URL, Meta Title, Meta Description.
- Category Images.
- Name.
- First Name, Last Name, Email, Newsletter.
- 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).
- Shipping method name.
- Order Date, Order Status , Order Products(Final Price, Tax Value, Name, SKU, Option), Product Price, Quantity, Discount Price, Tax Price, Shipping Price, Order Comments.
- Customer Name, 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).
- Name, Coupon Code, Coupon From Date, Coupon To Date, Uses Per Coupon, Type Discount, Discount Amount, Product, Category.
- Created Date , Status, Rate, User Name , Comment, User Email, Product.
- Title, Created Time, Modified Time, SEO URLs.
- Meta Description, Meta Title.
- Title, Full Description, Short Description, Tags, Availability, Created Time, Modified Time, Published Time, SEO URL, Blog IDs, Comments.
- Meta Description, Meta Keywords, Meta Title.
- Images.
- Yes.
- Title, Created Date, URL, Description, Meta Description.
- Depends on your store's configurations.
Products
Estimate your Migration Cost
Cart2Cart will seamlessly migrate Shopify Plus to Shopify store data like products, orders, customers, etc. within a couple of hours with zero impact on your current Shopify Plus store performance.
How to Migrate from Shopify Plus to Shopify In 3 Steps?
Connect your Source & Target carts
Choose Shopify Plus and Shopify 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 Shopify and extra options to customise your Shopify Plus to Shopify 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 Shopify Plus to Shopify: A Detailed How-To Guide
Seamlessly Migrating Your E-commerce Store from Shopify Plus to Shopify
For merchants navigating evolving business needs, migrating an e-commerce store is a critical strategic move. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of transitioning your store from Shopify Plus to Shopify. While both platforms operate within the Shopify ecosystem, moving from the enterprise-level Shopify Plus to a standard Shopify plan often involves a careful data transfer to ensure data integrity and a smooth replatforming experience.
This guide will detail how to export your valuable data, including products, customer records, orders, and more, from your Shopify Plus environment via CSV files, and then seamlessly import it into your new Shopify store. By following these actionable steps, you can ensure a successful migration, preserving your SEO rankings and providing a continuous, optimized user experience.
Prerequisites for a Successful Migration
Before initiating the data transfer, thorough preparation of both your source (Shopify Plus) and target (Shopify) stores is crucial. This proactive approach minimizes potential issues and downtime.
- Data Backup: Always perform a complete backup of your Shopify Plus store's data before beginning any migration. This ensures you have a recovery point in case of unforeseen circumstances.
- Export Data from Shopify Plus: Since Shopify Plus typically uses advanced customizations and direct API access, for a structured migration to standard Shopify, you will export your data (products, customers, orders, blogs, CMS pages, etc.) into CSV files. Ensure all necessary fields are included for a comprehensive transfer. For more details on this process, consider our CSV.File Data Migration service.
- Set Up Your New Shopify Store: Create a new Shopify store account. During the initial setup, Shopify's 'Pause and Build' plan might be active, which temporarily blocks orders. Remember to disable this plan once the migration is complete and you're ready to go live.
- Disable Notifications: It is highly recommended to disable customer notifications on your new Shopify store until the migration is finalized and all data has been reviewed. This prevents customers from receiving premature or incorrect updates.
- Review Plugin Requirements: For advanced features like customer reviews, the target Shopify store may require specific apps. For instance, according to Shopify's notices, customer reviews require an app like AirReviews to function correctly after migration.
- API Credentials (Optional): While using an app for connection is often simpler, familiarize yourself with obtaining API access credentials for your Shopify store if manual connection becomes necessary. Consult The Short & Essential Guide to Access Credentials for Cart2Cart for assistance.
- Understand Target Store Preparation: For a comprehensive understanding of preparing your new store, read our How to prepare Target store for migration? guide. For preparing your current store, refer to How to prepare Source store for migration?.
Performing the Migration: A Step-by-Step Guide
This section outlines the process of migrating your e-commerce data from Shopify Plus (via CSV) to Shopify, typically using a migration wizard.
Step 1: Start Your Migration
Begin by accessing the migration wizard. This initial step allows you to choose your migration path, whether it's a DIY approach or utilizing assisted services.
Step 2: Connect Your Source Store (Shopify Plus via CSV)
Since Shopify Plus data will be transferred using CSV files, you'll select 'CSV File to Cart' as your source platform. Upload the CSV files containing your products, customer information, order history, and other relevant data previously exported from your Shopify Plus store. Ensure all necessary data entities, such as SKUs, product variants, and customer records, are included in your CSV files.
- Source Cart: Select CsvToCart.
- Upload CSV Files: Follow the prompts to upload your prepared CSV data files.
Step 3: Connect Your Target Store (Shopify)
Next, configure the connection to your new Shopify store. Shopify requires the Cart2Cart Store Migration App for seamless integration. You'll typically be prompted to install this app directly from the Shopify App Store.
- Target Cart: Select Shopify.
- Connection Method: The primary recommended method is to select 'Install App from Marketplace'. Click the provided link to install the necessary Cart2Cart app on your Shopify store. Alternatively, you can opt to 'Provide API Access Credentials' if you prefer a manual setup, though this requires configuring custom app access tokens within your Shopify admin.
Step 4: Select Data Entities for Migration
This crucial step allows you to choose exactly which data types, or entities, you want to migrate from your CSV files into your new Shopify store. You can select all available entities or hand-pick specific ones based on your requirements. Common entities include:
- Products (including SKUs and variants)
- Product Categories
- Customer data
- Orders
- Product Reviews (note: these will need the AirReviews app on Shopify to display)
- CMS Pages (e.g., About Us, Contact Us)
- Blogs and Blog Posts
- Coupons and Price Rules
Step 5: Configure Additional Options and Map Data
Enhance your migration with advanced settings and ensure data consistency through mapping.
Additional Migration Options
Customize your data transfer with various optional features:
- Clear Target Store Data: This option allows you to remove any existing data from your Shopify store before the migration, ensuring a clean slate for your imported data. Learn more about clearing current data on Target store.
- Preserve Order IDs: Maintain the original order identification numbers from your Shopify Plus store. This is vital for accounting and record-keeping. Understand how Preserve IDs options can be used.
- Migrate SEO URLs: Crucial for maintaining your search engine rankings and link equity. This option helps create 301 redirects for old URLs, ensuring customers and search engines are seamlessly guided to the new page locations.
- Migrate Images in Description: Ensures that product images embedded within product descriptions are also transferred.
- Password Migration: If supported, migrate customer passwords securely.
Data Mapping Setup
Accurate data mapping is essential for smooth data integration. This step involves matching customer groups and order statuses from your source CSV data to their corresponding fields in the Shopify target store. For example, map 'Processing' order status from your source to 'Processing' in Shopify, or specific customer roles to Shopify's default customer groups.
Step 6: Run Demo Migration & Initiate Full Migration
Before committing to a full data transfer, run a free demo migration. This transfers a limited number of entities (e.g., 10 products, 10 customers, 10 orders) to your new Shopify store, allowing you to preview the results and identify any potential issues with data mapping or formatting. Review the demo carefully to ensure data integrity.
Once satisfied with the demo, proceed with the full migration. This will transfer all selected data entities from your Shopify Plus CSVs to your Shopify store. Consider adding a Migration Insurance Plan, which offers additional remigrations within a specified period, providing extra peace of mind. You can find more details on how Migration Insurance works.
Post-Migration Steps
A successful data transfer is only the beginning. These crucial post-migration steps ensure your new Shopify store is fully operational and optimized.
- Thorough Data Review: Log into your new Shopify admin panel and meticulously verify all migrated data. Check product listings (SKUs, variants, images), customer accounts, order histories, CMS pages, and blog posts for accuracy and completeness.
- Configure DNS Settings: Update your domain's DNS records to point to your new Shopify store. This step is vital to direct traffic to your new platform. Implement 301 redirects for any URLs that may have changed to preserve SEO rankings and link equity.
- Test Store Functionality: Conduct extensive testing of your new store. This includes:
- Placing test orders (checkout process)
- Customer account creation and login
- Search functionality
- Contact forms
- Responsiveness across various devices
- Install and Configure Essential Apps: Install and configure any necessary Shopify apps (e.g., for reviews, marketing, shipping, inventory management). Remember that customer reviews require an app like AirReviews to function on Shopify.
- Update Analytics & Marketing Tools: Re-integrate Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and any other marketing or tracking tools with your new Shopify store.
- Remove 'Pause and Build' Plan: If your Shopify store was on a 'Pause and Build' plan during migration, disable it to allow customers to place orders. Re-enable customer notifications.
- Delete Old Shopify Plus Store: Once you are completely confident in your new Shopify store's performance and data integrity, you can consider decommissioning your old Shopify Plus environment.
By following these steps, your transition from Shopify Plus to Shopify will be efficient and effective, setting your business up for continued success on its new platform. If you encounter any challenges, our team offers various migration services, including Basic, Extended, Premium, and Ultimate data migration packages to assist you.
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The design and store functionality transfer is impossible due to Shopify Plus to Shopify 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 Shopify Plus to Shopify. 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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We’re ready to help import data from database dump, csv. file, a rare shopping cart etc.
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