WooCommerce to
Shopify Migration Services
If managing WooCommerce plugins, updates and custom code is creating extra work, Shopify may offer a simpler way to run your store. Purenet plans the move around your data, integrations, customer experience and SEO.
Talk about your migrationYes, with a plan for the details
Can I really migrate from WooCommerce to Shopify?
We assess your products, customers, orders, themes, plugins, subscriptions and connected systems to establish what can move directly and what needs adapting or rebuilding.
Whether you sell DTC or B2B, the aim is to retain the functionality your business depends on without carrying unnecessary complexity into Shopify.
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Review the platform fit
Why migrate from WooCommerce to Shopify?
WooCommerce functionality is often spread across plugins and custom code, while Shopify functionality is more often split between native features, apps, integrations and custom development.
A migration can be a chance to review outdated content and workflows, including unused plugins and integrations. Stores with highly customised WordPress functionality may be better served by improving WooCommerce or moving to a bespoke build.
We assess your requirements before recommending the right approach.
Discuss your migrationWhat’s included in a WooCommerce to Shopify migration?
We account for your current setup, connected systems and customer journeys so everyday trading can continue with fewer technical surprises.
Store audit and migration planning
Review the WooCommerce store, plugins, customer data and integrations to identify compatibility issues and work that may be needed.
Data transfer and validation
Transfer agreed product, customer, content and order data, checking for missing details, duplicates and mismatched fields.
Shopify theme rebuild or redesign
Shape the storefront around how customers browse and buy, while accounting for useful navigation, search and product-page functionality.
App replacement and integrations
Check which plugins and connected systems have suitable Shopify alternatives and where custom connections may be required.
SEO migration and URL redirects
Map existing URLs, set up relevant 301 redirects and check metadata and indexing settings to help protect search visibility.
Testing, launch and aftercare
Check checkout, payments, delivery options, order handling, mobile layouts and integrations, then monitor the store after launch.
How to migrate from WooCommerce to Shopify
We agree the launch window and scope first, then work through the stages to reduce avoidable data issues and last-minute surprises.
Audit the current site
Identify the features, redirects, data and connected systems your team relies on.
Map data and features
Check how product options, custom fields, customer groups and integrations will work in Shopify.
Build the storefront
Configure the storefront, apps and integrations around the way your team needs to manage and sell products.
Test the mapping
Test sample transfers to catch missing records, redirect issues, mapping errors and usability concerns.
Test the order journey
Check payments, delivery rates, tax, notifications, fulfilment, analytics and consent settings.
Plan the final data sync and launch
Coordinate the final transfer, domain change, redirects and integrations, accounting for order and stock changes.
Support after the move
Provide team training and check integrations, redirects, missing content and checkout issues after launch.
Plan around your business
When should I move to Shopify Plus?
Shopify Plus may suit businesses with more demanding B2B, wholesale or high-volume requirements. Standard Shopify can meet the needs of many growing retailers.
We assess your sales model, workflows and technical requirements before recommending an option.
Keep trading in view
When can the Shopify site go live?
Your Shopify store is usually built and tested separately while your WooCommerce site continues trading. The domain is switched when the new store and final data transfer are ready, with launch planning designed to minimise disruption.
Preparation includes access to WooCommerce, hosting and domain accounts, a list of plugins, integrations and custom features, and agreement on which data, URLs and processes must be retained.
WooCommerce to Shopify migration FAQs
What does it cost to move from WooCommerce to Shopify?
Costs depend on your data, design, custom features, integrations, subscriptions and SEO requirements. We assess your store to scope the work, identify third-party costs and clarify post-launch support.
How long does a WooCommerce to Shopify migration take?
A straightforward store may take a few weeks. Complex catalogues, subscriptions, custom functionality and integrations can extend delivery to several months. Data readiness, testing and approvals also affect the schedule.
Should I migrate myself, use a tool or work with an agency?
Migration tools can help move standard data, but complex stores may need additional work to preserve integrations, custom features and SEO. An agency can coordinate these tasks while your team focuses on sales, customers and daily operations.
Can moving from WooCommerce to Shopify affect SEO?
Yes. Changes to URLs, content and site structure can affect search visibility, so redirects and technical SEO need to be planned before launch. Careful migration can reduce avoidable issues, but rankings and traffic recovery cannot be guaranteed.
Start moving from WooCommerce to Shopify today
Tell us about your existing WooCommerce store, migration requirements and what your business needs from Shopify. We’ll help you plan the move.
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