Overview
Migrations & Launches for Shopify stores
Moving an ecommerce store to Shopify is not just a design or data import project. A successful Shopify migration needs a clear plan for products, collections, customers, orders, URLs, redirects, content, apps, integrations, analytics, SEO, and the internal workflows that keep the business running.
MerchantBase supports platform migrations from WooCommerce, Magento, BigCommerce, custom ecommerce platforms, and older Shopify setups, plus brand-new store launches. We help identify what needs to move, what should be cleaned up, how Shopify should be structured, and what needs to be tested before launch.
The goal is a smoother move into Shopify with fewer surprises. Migration and launch work should protect important search visibility, preserve useful data, improve store structure where possible, and give the team a clear operating model after launch.
Included
What this service includes
New Shopify store setup and launch
WooCommerce to Shopify migration planning and implementation
Magento to Shopify and Magento to Shopify Plus migration support
BigCommerce to Shopify migration support
Product catalog, collection, customer, and order data migration planning
URL redirect planning and SEO preservation for Shopify migrations
Content, blog, page, and metadata migration support
App, integration, analytics, and tracking setup after migration
Launch checklists, QA support, and post-launch stabilization
Good fit
Who this is for
This service is best for Shopify teams that want experienced support, clear priorities, and practical implementation matched to the work.
You are planning to move from WooCommerce, Magento, BigCommerce, or another platform to Shopify
You want help protecting SEO, redirects, catalog structure, and customer experience during a migration
Your current store data needs to be reviewed, cleaned, or restructured before moving
You are building a brand-new Shopify store and want a clean, fast setup and launch
You need a practical Shopify migration or launch plan before committing to the project
Your team wants support before, during, and after launch
Process
How the work usually runs
Migration audit and planning
We review the current platform, catalog, URLs, content, customer data, order history, apps, integrations, tracking, and operational workflows. This helps define the migration scope and identify risks before work begins.
Shopify structure and data preparation
We plan the Shopify catalog, collections, content, customer data, redirects, apps, and workflows. This stage often includes cleaning up old structures so Shopify launches with a stronger foundation.
Launch, QA, and post-launch support
We help test the migrated store, review redirects and important customer paths, support launch, and address post-launch issues so the team can keep improving from a stable Shopify base.
FAQ
Common questions
Can you migrate from WooCommerce to Shopify?
Yes. MerchantBase can help plan and support WooCommerce to Shopify migrations, including products, content, redirects, apps, and operational workflows.
Can you help preserve SEO during a Shopify migration?
Yes. SEO preservation is a key part of migration planning. This includes URL mapping, redirects, metadata review, content structure, analytics, and post-launch checks.
Do you migrate customer and order data?
Yes, when the data is available and appropriate to migrate. We help determine what should move, how it should be prepared, and how it will be validated in Shopify.
Do you build brand-new Shopify stores?
Yes. Store setup and launch is part of this lane — from theme and structure to apps, content, QA, and launch. It is also a great place to start if you are new to Shopify.