What Does Our BigCommerce To Shopify
Data Migration Cover?
BigCommerce structures products differently, with category trees, option sets, and rules that don’t translate directly into Shopify. Our shopify experts break down those complexities in your existing catalog and rebuild it to fit Shopify’s setup, so nothing gets lost in the transition.
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Technical & Design Data
Product Data
We manage the end-to-end transfer of your store’s core assets, ensuring every technical detail from BigCommerce is accurately mapped to Shopify’s architecture.
- SKUs & Identifiers
- Variants & Attributes
- Product Reviews & Ratings
- Pricing & Inventory Levels
- Product Categories & Collections
- Custom Fields & Add-ons
Customer Data
We migrate the full customer dataset and map group assignments to Shopify’s customer tags and Shopify Plus B2B structure so your wholesale workflows continue the same way.
- Customer Profiles
- Email Addresses & Contact Info
- Customer Groups & Tags
- Purchase History
- Marketing Preferences
- Store Credit Balances
Order Data
We migrate your full BigCommerce transaction history so you have a complete record of your past sales from day one.
- Order History
- Order Status & Transaction Details
- Billing & Shipping Addresses
- Refund & Return History
- Tax & Shipping Line Items
- Order Notes & Comments
Store Content
We migrate your entire BigCommerce CMS content and rebuild the page structure so your store’s organization stays consistent for customers.
- Pages and Blog History
- Author & Review Metadata
- Navigation and Menus
- Store Policies & Legal Pages
- Informational & FAQ Pages
- Media Library Assets
SEO Data
We transfer your entire BigCommerce search data directly to Shopify. This preserves your SEO history and ensures your store remains discoverable in search results even after the migration.
- Meta Titles & Descriptions
- SEO-Friendly URL Structures
- Image Alt Tags and Metadata
- 301 Redirect Mapping
- Header Tag Hierarchies (H1–H6)
- XML Sitemap Consistency
Technical & Design Data
We sync your external business tools and custom store logic to ensure a seamless transition for your backend operations.
- Custom App & Logic Migration
- CRM & ERP Data Synchronization
- Gift Card & Store Credit Balances
- Payment Gateway & API Integrations
- Historical Tax & Audit Records
- Third-Party Warehouse (3PL) Links
How We Perform Shopify Migration
Migrating from BigCommerce to Shopify requires careful planning to ensure store data, functionality, and performance remain intact.
BigCommerce Store Audit
We analyze your current store setup, data quality, and complex attributes to identify what should be retained or removed.
- Product Catalog & Nested Categories
- Complex Variant Modifiers & Pick Lists
- B2B Features & Price Lists
- Existing App Stack & API Integrations
Migration Planning
Our experts develop a technical blueprint that bridges the gap between BigCommerce’s open architecture and Shopify’s structured ecosystem.
- Custom Fields to Shopify Metafields
- Shopify 100-Variant Limit Restructuring
- App Gap Analysis & Replacement Selection
- B2B Strategy Mapping for Shopify Plus
Data Migration
Using enterprise-grade protocols, we execute a precise transfer of your store’s legacy data while maintaining full integrity.
- Products, Media, & Live Inventory
- Customer Profiles & Segmented Groups
- Order History & Fulfillment Statuses
- CMS Pages & Legal Policies
Shopify Store Setup
We configure your Shopify setup to match your operational needs, transforming BigCommerce features into high-performance Shopify workflows.
- Category Tree to Shopify Collections
- Payment Gateway & Shipping Profile
- Automated Tax & Currency Rules
- B2B Locations & Payment Terms
Testing and Quality Assurance
Before the launch, we conduct rigorous stress-testing to ensure the store is fully functional and optimized for performance.
- Checkout and order flow validation
- Mobile-First Responsiveness Checks
- SEO Link & Redirect Verification
- Third-Party App Functionality Testing
Launch and Post-Migration Support
Once everything is verified, we launch your Shopify store and stay through live and beyond to keep everything running smoothly for your team and your customers.
- Domain and DNS setup
- Customer account activation
- Live monitoring during launch
- Post-launch performance checks.
How Your Data Is Secured During Migration?
Data security is a critical part of every ecommerce migration project. Our migration process follows strict security practices to protect your store data.
Secure Data Transfer
We move your BigCommerce data through private API connections avoiding unsecured exports or public imports, so your data stays protected throughout the transition.
Full System Backups
Before migration begins, we take a full backup of your database and files, ensuring your original store remains active and recoverable at every stage.
Staging Environment Testing
Migration is performed in a staging environment to ensure your live store remains unaffected during the process.
Controlled Data Access
Only authorized migration specialists have access to the data during the migration process, following strict permission controls.
Compliance Standards
We align your migration with BigCommerce data handling practices and Shopify’s PCI-compliant infrastructure, along with GDPR and CCPA requirements.
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Why Do You Need Digital Radium As Your Migration Partner?
Most BigCommerce to Shopify migrations just move data, but we prioritize how your store actually functions once the switch is complete. By mapping your pricing and integrations beforehand, we ensure your new site is optimized for customers from the very first click.
Proven Shopify Migration Expertise
We map BigCommerce’s Nested Categories into Shopify’s Automated Collections cleanly, with no broken logic or missed data.
SEO-Friendly Migration Process
We carefully map your URLs and implement redirects to preserve your rankings and prevent traffic loss after migration.
Live Migration Execution
Your BigCommerce store stays live while we build Shopify in parallel , customers keep browsing and purchasing without interruption.
Dedicated Migration Support
We stay on after go-live to catch issues early, monitor performance, and make sure your team is fully handed over before we step back.
years of expertise in Shopify Migration
WooCommerce stores migrated
accuracy in automated category mapping
FAQ
Why do businesses migrate from BigCommerce to Shopify?
BigCommerce works well for structured catalogs, but its category hierarchy, variant rules, and pricing logic become restrictive as stores scale. We typically see teams move to Shopify for a simpler product model and faster iteration.
Will my BigCommerce product data transfer to Shopify?
Yes, we migrate product data and restructure your BigCommerce categories, option sets, and variant modifiers into Shopify’s collections so your catalog remains usable after migration.
How long does the BigCommerce to Shopify migration take?
Most migrations take 2–4 weeks. We see longer timelines for stores with complex variant configurations, B2B pricing, or ERP integrations due to the required restructuring.
Will my SEO rankings be affected during migration?
SEO can drop if BigCommerce URL paths and category structures aren’t mapped correctly. We prevent that by mapping existing URLs, implementing 301 redirects, carrying over metadata, and validating key pages after launch.
What happens to my custom features and functionality from BigCommerce?
No, apps cannot be transferred. We audit each app, replace it with a Shopify equivalent, and rebuild any critical functionality tied to pricing rules, catalog logic, or integrations so nothing essential is lost.
Will my BigCommerce store experience downtime during migration?
No, your BigCommerce store remains live during the migration. We build Shopify in a staging environment and switch only after catalog, checkout, and integrations are fully tested, so the transition doesn’t interrupt live sales.
Will customers face any issues accessing their accounts after migration?
No, customers can access their accounts after migration. We migrate customer data and set up a secure password reset process, so access is restored without disruption.