Ecommerce
How to migrate to Shopify without losing SEO
A step-by-step Shopify migration plan: inventory your URLs, map 301 redirects, move content, check the basics, and protect your rankings after launch.
· 9 min read
Shopify development
Shopify migration services that protect your sales and rankings
Moving your store to Shopify should not cost you customers or search traffic. We plan the move, transfer your data, set up redirects for every old URL, and check everything before you switch over.
You may need this if
- Your current platform is slow, costly to maintain, or keeps breaking after updates
- You spend more time fixing the store than selling
- You worry about losing Google rankings if you move
- You have years of products, customers and orders you can't afford to lose
What's included
What our Shopify Migration service covers
Migration plan
A list of everything that moves, what changes, and the launch date, agreed before any work starts.
Data transfer
Products, variants, collections, customers, order history, blog posts and pages, moved and checked.
301 redirects
Every old product, category and page URL mapped to its new Shopify address, so links and rankings carry over.
Theme and design
Your new storefront set up on a Shopify theme, styled to your brand, or a custom design if you need one.
Apps and integrations
Payments, shipping, email, reviews and accounting reconnected, with fewer apps where Shopify already covers the job.
Launch checks
Test orders, tax and shipping rules, tracking, and a post-launch review of traffic and Search Console.
How it works
Four clear steps.
The exact scope and timeline are agreed in writing before any work starts.
Audit
We review your current store, data, URLs, apps and traffic so nothing is missed.
Build and move
We set up Shopify, transfer your data and map redirects on a private preview.
Test
You review the preview. We place test orders and check every key page.
Switch over
We launch at a quiet time, then watch traffic, orders and errors closely.
Which platforms can you migrate from?
Common moves include WooCommerce, Magento (Adobe Commerce), BigCommerce, Wix, Squarespace and custom-built stores. If your platform can export data, we can usually move it.
Will I lose my Google rankings?
A migration always carries some risk, but most of it comes from missing redirects and changed content. We map every old URL to its new address and keep your key page content, which is what protects rankings.
Can customers keep their passwords?
No platform can move passwords, because they are stored encrypted. Customer accounts move over, and customers set a new password with an account invite or on their next login.
Will my store be offline during the move?
No. We build the new store in the background and only switch your domain when everything is tested.
Shopify development
Related services
- Shopify Speed OptimizationShopify speed optimization: we find what slows your store, from apps and images to theme code, fix it, and show you before-and-after Core Web Vitals.Explore
- Shopify Store SetupShopify store setup service: theme, products, payments, shipping, taxes and launch checks done for you, so your new store is ready to take orders.Explore
Further reading
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Shopify vs WooCommerce: which is right for your store?
Shopify vs WooCommerce compared on cost, ease of use, flexibility, upkeep and SEO, with a simple table to help you pick the right platform for your store.
· 7 min read
Ecommerce
How much does a Shopify store cost?
Shopify store cost explained: monthly plans, payment fees, themes, apps, and setup. A clear breakdown and checklist to plan your budget before you start.
· 7 min read
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