Creating an eCommerce store on the Shopify platform is easy. It is equally challenging to transfer your current eCommerce shop to Spotify. If you are concerned about DIY import and export of data then hire the experts from Shopify eCommerce agency Alinga to do it.
Proper planning
Remember to plan your Shopify migration carefully. Choose a proper time, when store visitors are at the lowest or implement maintenance mode during the migration process. Make a backup of current store data, but first, ensure that the Shopify plan offers sufficient space to store all your products.
Steps for Shopify migration
Configure basic administrative setting
- Review the requirements for migration to ensure the process works flawlessly.
- Finish initial setup.
- Find options for account management and access to billing details.
- For extra safety add login credentials of staff who can gain access.
Import website to Shopify
- Your old website has lots of data including customer data, images, product details, and transaction data.
- Finalize the data that you desire to transfer and make a list.
To migrate your old store to Shopify, the professionals can copy-paste the content or use Shopify migration apps. However, they will need to prioritize the order while importing. Migrated orders are linked appropriately to their associated customers and products.
Product organization
Check the order data and products carefully to ensure that the migration process is successful.
- Browse through Meta descriptions, photos, product details, and variants.
- Organize them categorically, so customers find them with ease.
- Stay on top of product inventory for consistent product availability.
Store customization
On migration, your store already has a default theme. You can change it and offer your store a customized look. Shopify theme library offers more than 100 paid and free themes.
Connect Domain
New eCommerce stores can buy domains from Shopify. They are offered a default domain but you can even transfer the old website domain to Shopify.
Shipping arrangement
Building customer is crucial, so ensure to set up convenient and accurate shipping methods and rates. Expand shipping services based on the customer base, so potential customers don’t encounter the notification ‘currently no shipping option available for your location.
Add tax details
As per location set product tax and monitor it. Always stay updated about the tax slap changes in specific states or regions. If you don’t monitor then there can be miscalculations. As the entire purchase detail is displayed in the printed order invoice it is very crucial to provide an accurate price and tax amount.
Payment setup
Make arrangements for payment providers, where customers pay the bills. Choose a secure and easy payment method. There are more than 100 3rd party payment providers on Shopify. Choose one that supports every major card, online/offline, and net banking options.
Perform test purchase
Try a few transactions to ensure that every element works properly. Check all the processes customers will encounter in your store while buying products.
Set URL redirects
As you migrated to Shopify, you need to redirect traffic from the old eCommerce platform. It helps to maintain your SEO and organic traffic. Set 301 redirects from the old store to the new one, so clients find your new location with ease.
You’ll need to consult with experienced developers like Alinga for the best e-commerce solutions. Their experts will provide the right solutions as per the custom needs of your business.
