Shopify To WooCommerce Migration Service
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Migrate from Shopify to WooCommerce
We're Shopify and WooCommerce experts.
Inclind specializes in simplifying the complex process of migrating from Shopify to WooCommerce. Our refined migration processes ensure a smooth transfer of your products, customers, orders, and data. Whether you're seeking to leverage WooCommerce's flexibility, scalability, or its robust ecosystem of plugins and extensions, our experienced web developers are here to guide you through every step of the migration journey. Say goodbye to limitations and hello to endless possibilities with our trusted Shopify to WooCommerce migration services.
Why Migrate From Shopify To WooCommerce?
What is the benefit of WooCommerce?
There are many advantages WooCommerce has over Shopify. Organizations ultimately tend to migrate from Shopify to WooCommerce to gain more control over their site and decrease site expenses.
More Flexibility
Unlike Shopify, WordPress is an open-source CMS. This means that you have more freedom and flexibility to make decisions that make sense for your organization. You get to choose your hosting provider and you have more control over your site's code. This control can allow you to build sites that are faster and have more refined custom functionality.
WooCommerce also offers more integrations with niche payment gateways. Most businesses may not need a niche gateway, but certain gateways may be necessary for international stores. The sky is the limit with WooCommerce and any limitations that shackle you with Shopify can likely be easily overcome with WooCommerce.
Decreased Cost
Shopify is not cheap by any means. The platform bills itself as a premium e-commerce platform and in many cases, you can pay up to 50% more to host your site with Shopify instead of hosting it with a WordPress hosting provider.
Most WordPress plugins operate using a freemium model, which means you can often add additional functionality to your site at no additional cost. On the other hand, almost all Shopify apps are paid subscriptions. Every app you add will increase your monthly site expenses, which can quickly add up. WooCommerce is by far the more economical e-commerce platform between the two.
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How To Migrate From Shopify To WooCommerce
A straightforward but proven process.
A migration from Shopify to WooCommerce can be completed in roughly seven steps. We've outlined a brief overview of the process below. We might make the migration process sound easy, but a deep understanding of website technologies and attention to detail is essential for a smooth migration. A migration that isn't performed properly can result in a loss of site traffic and/or sales for your site.
Set Up WordPress
The first thing you'll need to do is set up WordPress with the hosting provider of your choice. Managed WordPress hosting providers will set up your WordPress install for you automatically when you sign up for an account. If you choose a hosting provider without automatic WordPress installation, you can install WordPress by downloading the files from WordPress.org and copying them to your server via FTP.
Install WooCommerce
After installing WordPress, you'll need to install the WooCommerce plugin. Navigate to the plugin section of the WordPress back-end. Click Add New Plugin and enter WooCommerce in the search bar. The WooCommerce plugin should be the first result. Click Install Now and then click the Activate button once the plugin has been installed.
Export Products Pages & Posts From Shopify
Once WordPress and WooCommerce have been installed, we'll need to work on migrating data to the new WordPress site. If you're only migrating products, you can do this for free by exporting all of your products to a CSV from the products page. If you want to migrate pages and blog posts from Shopify to WordPress, you'll need to pay for an app like Matrixify to export your content to a CSV.
Import Content To WordPress
Like exporting, the process for importing your content to WordPress will depend on whether you're importing just products or pages and posts as well. You can import products using the WooCommerce Products Importer under Tools - Import in the WordPress backend. If you're also importing posts and pages, you can use an import plugin like Matrixify.
Configure Your WooCommerce Settings
Once your products have been imported to your new store, you'll need to finalize your store by configuring your shop settings. This includes selecting your payment and shipping options, tax handling options, product options, configuring email notifications, setting account and privacy settings, and more. All of these settings can be configured under the settings tab of the WooCommerce plugin.
Modify Your WordPress Site Design
The last step before pointing your domain to your new WordPress website is to modify your site's design. You can edit the design to match your old Shopify store or redesign your shop with a brand-new look and feel. You may be able to use a pre-made WooCommerce site template to update your design without needing to code. However, if you plan to modify the site design to match your old Shopify store, then you'll likely want the help of a professional web developer.
Modifying a design involves adding CSS styling and editing theme file code, which can be difficult and time-consuming unless you have some coding experience. The team at Inclind can handle your site design and development for you so that you can get your new shop up and running faster with a well-crafted custom-coded design.
Point Your Domain To Your WordPress Install
With your new WooCommerce site complete, the only thing left to do is point your domain to your new site. You'll have to update your @ record with the new IP address for your site server. The IP address for your server is usually located somewhere within your hosting dashboard.
If you registered your domain directly with Shopify, you'll need to edit your DNS settings in Shopify. If your DNS is managed with a different domain registrar, then you'll log into your registrar to update the records.
How Inclind Can Help With Your Shop Migration
Where Inclind comes in.
Migrating to a new CMS is no insignificant feat. Your shop migration can have a massive impact on site performance and your bottom line. A migration gone wrong can result in thousands of dollars in lost sales. Inclind's team of designers and developers can perform the entire migration for you from start to finish to make sure the transition is executed smoothly.
Our team will work directly with yours to develop a migration strategy, map content, import data, translate designs, custom-code integrations, maintain site optimizations, and more. We don't just perform the migration work, we utilize a thorough QA process to ensure all of the migration work has been completed correctly. Our team can help you avoid common pitfalls, headaches, and frustrations that would normally come with a migration project. Inclind will help you migrate without broken links, database errors, broken pages, or downtime.
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WooCommerce Migration Experts
Why choose Inclind for Shopify to WooCommerce migrations?
When migrating from Shopify to WooCommerce, you want a team on your side that knows both platforms well. Inclind's experienced developers know Shopify and WooCommerce inside and out. We don't just work in these platforms regularly - we help organizations migrate between the two platforms on a regular basis.
Inclind is an award-winning web design and development agency that is older than both Shopify and WooCommerce. We've been building and migrating sites since 1999 and our team brings over 90 years of combined experience to your migration project.
Organizations don't just choose us for our technical expertise. We've developed a reputation for providing unrivaled service and support. Each migration project is assigned a dedicated project manager who will provide regular updates and always be available to answer any questions you may have. Our relationship doesn't have to end once your migration is complete either. We won't ghost you after a project like some agencies do. We'll remain available to service your website with our comprehensive website support and maintenance solutions.
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