WooCommerce to Shopify migration. Verified, step by step.
We migrate your products, orders, customers and SEO to Shopify — with your current store live until launch. 50+ stores migrated successfully.
WooCommerce holds you back. Shopify lets you scale.
WooCommerce is fine to start, but as your business grows, hidden costs, security issues and maintenance become real problems.
Superior Speed
Shopify runs on a global CDN infrastructure. No hosting fees, no plugin optimizations — your store is fast by default.
Built-in Security
With WooCommerce, every outdated plugin is a risk. Shopify handles SSL, PCI DSS and security patches automatically.
Predictable Costs
WooCommerce: hosting, premium plugins, dev emergencies. Shopify: one fixed monthly fee that covers everything.
Less Technical Maintenance
No more updating WordPress, WooCommerce, plugins and PHP separately. Shopify updates itself — you focus on selling.
Mobile Native
Shopify themes are built mobile-first. The mobile shopping experience is smooth with no extra plugins.
Unlimited Scalability
Black Friday with thousands of orders per hour? Shopify won't crash. WooCommerce needs a dedicated server and lots of luck.
WooCommerce vs. Shopify
| Criteria | WooCommerce | Shopify |
|---|---|---|
| Loading speed | Depends on hosting & plugins | Global CDN included |
| Security | Your responsibility | PCI DSS Level 1 included |
| Monthly maintenance | Manual updates, emergencies | Automatic, zero effort |
| Uptime under heavy traffic | Risk of crashing | Uptime reported publicly by Shopify |
| Total monthly cost | Unpredictable (hosting + plugins) | Fixed, transparent |
| Optimized checkout | Extra plugins required | Native, higher conversion rates |
Five steps. Complete migration. No surprises.
Every migration follows the same tested process, structured with checks at every step so nothing gets left behind.
WooCommerce Audit
We audit products, orders, customers, plugins and current setup. We map what migrates and what gets reconfigured in Shopify.
Full Backup
Before any change, we take a full database and file backup. WooCommerce stays live throughout the migration process.
Data Transfer
We export and import products, variants, images, historic orders and customer data. Collections are faithfully recreated.
SEO & Redirects
We set up 301 redirects for every URL and transfer meta tags and SEO structure. You don't lose your Google rankings.
Testing & Launch
We test checkout, payments, transactional emails and full flow before going live. DNS switches only when everything is perfect.
Everything you built arrives in Shopify
Products & Variants
Titles, descriptions, prices, stock, images and variants (colors, sizes, custom attributes) — all faithfully transferred.
Historic Orders
Order history imported for reporting continuity and access to historical data at any time.
Customer Database
Customer accounts, shipping addresses and order history per customer — fully migrated to Shopify Customers.
Collections & Categories
Categories become Shopify Collections, with the same hierarchy and correct products in each section.
URLs & SEO
301 redirect for every URL, meta titles and descriptions transferred, XML sitemap updated — Google Search Console connected.
Payment Setup
We set up Shopify Payments or your preferred gateway (Stripe, PayPal, Netopia, etc.) and test every method before launch.
17 verified reviews on Shopify
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Everything about migrating from WooCommerce
How long does a WooCommerce → Shopify migration take?
It depends on the store's size. A store with 100-500 products migrates in 3-5 business days. Stores with 1,000+ products and complex historic orders may need 1-2 weeks. We set a clear schedule before starting — no surprises.
Will I lose my Google rankings when I migrate?
No, if done correctly. We set up 301 redirects for every URL (products, categories, pages), transfer meta titles and descriptions, update the sitemap and reconnect Google Search Console. A slight 2-4 week fluctuation is normal, but rankings recover and often improve due to Shopify's superior speed.
Will my store be offline during migration?
No. WooCommerce stays live throughout the migration process. We build Shopify in parallel, test everything and switch the DNS only when you're 100% happy with the new store. The DNS switch takes a few minutes and is done outside peak hours.
What happens to existing orders and customers?
Historic orders and customer data are exported from WooCommerce and imported to Shopify. Existing customers receive an email to set a new password for their Shopify account — the process is automatic and transparent for them.
How much does a WooCommerce to Shopify migration cost?
It starts at €300 + VAT. The final price depends on the number of products, the complexity of the site and the amount of blog content. Once I have seen the store, you get a free quote within 24 hours.
Do you offer post-migration support?
Yes. I include 30 days of post-launch support for any adjustments or issues after migration. For ongoing support, we also offer monthly Shopify maintenance packages.
Ready to leave WooCommerce behind?
Send me your store details and get a migration plan plus a free quote within 24 hours.
Or write to contact@horcrux.ro — I reply within 24h.