Migrate from Magento to Shopify without the chaos
Migrating from Magento to Shopify is a big undertaking - product catalog, customers, order history, integrations. We help stores make the move safely, with no downtime and no lost Google rankings.
- Certified Shopify Plus Partner
- Dozens of e-commerce builds and migrations delivered
- Certified developers
What changes after moving to Shopify
A different way of running the store
The decision to migrate usually comes down to changing business needs: a growing catalog, plans to expand into new markets, or wanting to simplify how the team manages the store day to day. Magento and Shopify split infrastructure responsibility differently: on Magento, hosting, updates, and security typically sit with your team or agency; on Shopify, they're part of the platform.
For many businesses, that shift in model is the biggest part of the change:
Maintenance handled by the platform
Hosting, security, and updates are managed by Shopify.
Faster launch
Ready-made infrastructure means weeks instead of months.
Performance built in
Fast page loads and stability even during peak-season traffic.
PCI DSS compliance included
Payment security compliance is built into the platform.
A predictable, stable monthly cost
No surprise infrastructure bills as your store grows.
How the migration actually works
A clear process,
no surprises
Every migration runs in six steps - from the data audit to close monitoring right after launch.
Store and data audit
We map out exactly what needs to move: product catalog, customers, order history, integrations (payments, couriers, PIM/ERP), and every indexed URL.
Data mapping and migration
We transfer products, variants, customers, and orders.
Store configuration
Shipping, tax, payments (including local payment gateways), checkout, team permissions, domain, and DNS.
Redirect mapping
Every old URL gets mapped to its new Shopify equivalent, so customers and Google land where they should.
Testing
Test orders, payments, shipping - everything gets checked before a single real customer sees the new store.
Launch and post-migration monitoring
For the first two weeks after launch, we watch traffic, indexing, and error rates closely, so any issue gets caught before customers notice it.
What about your Google rankings?
What about your Google rankings?
It's the question we hear most, and for good reason. Magento and Shopify build URLs differently: /catalog/category/product.html versus /products/product-handle, so without proper mapping, some of your indexed links would break overnight. That's why every migration we run ends with a full 301 redirect plan, migrated metadata, and an updated sitemap submitted to Google Search Console.
A migration doesn't have to cost you Google traffic, as long as someone plans for it before it happens.
Magento and Shopify - the key differences
Magento and Shopify - the key differences
Both platforms fit different situations well, here's a rundown of the differences worth knowing before you migrate.
| Magento (Adobe Commerce) | Shopify / Shopify Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting and maintenance | On you or your agency | Fully managed by Shopify |
| Updates and security | Needs a dev team | Automatic, handled by the platform |
| Typical time to launch | Months | Weeks |
| Peak-season traffic | Needs extra infrastructure planning | Built into the platform |
| Apps and integrations | Mostly custom development | Thousands of ready-made integrations |
| PCI DSS compliance | Your responsibility | Handled by Shopify |
FAQ
Frequently asked
questions
How long does a Magento to Shopify migration take?
Usually a few weeks to a few months, depending mostly on catalog size and the number of integrations. Stores with a heavier PIM, ERP, or marketplace setup need more time for testing.
Will I lose my Google rankings after migrating?
With a properly planned migration: full redirect mapping, migrated metadata, an updated sitemap, the drop in visibility can be kept close to zero. The key is planning this before launch, not after.
What happens to customer data and order history?
Customer data, order history, and products all move over to Shopify. The one exception is passwords, for security reasons they can't be migrated, so customers will need to reset theirs on first login.
Should I choose Shopify or Shopify Plus?
It depends on your order volume and integration needs. Shopify Plus makes sense for high-volume stores, B2B checkout, or multiple enterprise integrations, standard Shopify is plenty for smaller stores.
Will my store go offline during the migration?
No, your existing Magento store keeps running until the new Shopify store is fully tested and ready for the domain switch.
How much does a Magento to Shopify migration cost?
It depends on catalog size, number of integrations, and how much customization is involved. We put together a quote after a short audit of your store.
Let's talk
Ready for a migration that won't
slow you down?
Tell us where your store stands today and we'll show you what it could look like on Shopify, how long it'll take, and how we'll protect your Google rankings along the way.