{"id":12330,"date":"2023-09-04T23:30:55","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T20:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/?p=12330"},"modified":"2024-01-31T13:38:57","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T10:38:57","slug":"how-to-migrate-your-store-from-bigcommerce-to-shopify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-your-store-from-bigcommerce-to-shopify\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Migrate Your Store from BigCommerce to Shopify"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">BigCommerce and Shopify have garnered widespread popularity among online retailers worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, as you grow your business, your store needs may shift, causing a desire to move shops. You want to look for a platform that offers more flexibility, scalability, and aligns with your business needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this comprehensive guide, we explore the intricacies of moving your e-commerce store from BigCommerce to Shopify seamlessly.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" 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migrating from BigCommerce to Shopify?\">Methods for migrating from BigCommerce to Shopify?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-your-store-from-bigcommerce-to-shopify\/#Manual_Migration\" title=\"Manual Migration\">Manual Migration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-your-store-from-bigcommerce-to-shopify\/#Automated_Migration\" title=\"Automated Migration\">Automated Migration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-your-store-from-bigcommerce-to-shopify\/#CSV_ImportExport\" title=\"CSV Import\/Export\">CSV Import\/Export<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-your-store-from-bigcommerce-to-shopify\/#Design_and_Theme_Migration\" title=\"Design and Theme Migration\">Design and Theme Migration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-your-store-from-bigcommerce-to-shopify\/#Using_Professional_Assistance\" title=\"Using Professional Assistance\">Using Professional Assistance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-your-store-from-bigcommerce-to-shopify\/#Steps_involved_in_migrating_from_BigCommerce_to_Shopify\" title=\"Steps involved in migrating from BigCommerce to Shopify\">Steps involved in migrating from BigCommerce to Shopify<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-your-store-from-bigcommerce-to-shopify\/#Step_1_Backup_and_Export_Data\" title=\"Step 1: Backup and Export Data\">Step 1: Backup and Export Data<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-your-store-from-bigcommerce-to-shopify\/#Step_2_Create_a_Shopify_Account\" title=\"Step 2: Create a Shopify Account\">Step 2: Create a Shopify Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-your-store-from-bigcommerce-to-shopify\/#Step_3_Choose_a_Shopify_Theme\" title=\"Step 3: Choose a Shopify Theme\">Step 3: Choose a Shopify Theme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-your-store-from-bigcommerce-to-shopify\/#Step_4_Import_Data_into_Shopify\" title=\"Step 4: Import Data into Shopify\">Step 4: Import Data into Shopify<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-your-store-from-bigcommerce-to-shopify\/#Step_5_Set_Up_Redirects_301_Redirects\" title=\"Step 5: Set Up Redirects (301 Redirects)\">Step 5: Set Up Redirects (301 Redirects)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-your-store-from-bigcommerce-to-shopify\/#Step_6_Preview_and_Audit_your_New_Store\" title=\"Step 6: Preview and Audit your New Store\">Step 6: Preview and Audit your New Store<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-your-store-from-bigcommerce-to-shopify\/#Step_7_Post-Migration_Review_and_Support\" title=\"Step 7: Post-Migration Review and Support\">Step 7: Post-Migration Review and Support<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-your-store-from-bigcommerce-to-shopify\/#Benefits_of_Using_Shopify\" title=\"Benefits of Using Shopify\">Benefits of Using Shopify<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-your-store-from-bigcommerce-to-shopify\/#1_Better_suited_for_e-commerce_businesses\" title=\"1. Better suited for e-commerce businesses\">1. Better suited for e-commerce businesses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-your-store-from-bigcommerce-to-shopify\/#2_Easy_to_use\" title=\"2. Easy to use\">2. Easy to use<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-your-store-from-bigcommerce-to-shopify\/#3_Scalable\" title=\"3. Scalable\">3. Scalable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-your-store-from-bigcommerce-to-shopify\/#4_Multiple_payment_options\" title=\"4. Multiple payment options\u00a0\">4. Multiple payment options\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-your-store-from-bigcommerce-to-shopify\/#5_Offer_more_themes_options\" title=\"5. Offer more themes options\">5. Offer more themes options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-your-store-from-bigcommerce-to-shopify\/#6_247_customer_support\" title=\"6. 24\/7 customer support\">6. 24\/7 customer support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-your-store-from-bigcommerce-to-shopify\/#7_POS_integration\" title=\"7. POS integration\">7. POS integration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-your-store-from-bigcommerce-to-shopify\/#Wrapping_Up\" title=\"Wrapping Up\">Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Methods_for_migrating_from_BigCommerce_to_Shopify\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methods for migrating from BigCommerce to Shopify?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several methods of migrating from BigCommerce to Shopify, each with its own level of complexity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the main methods:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manual_Migration\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manual Migration<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a small store with limited products and customers, manually migrating from BigCommerce to Shopify might be a suitable option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All you need to do is copy and paste product descriptions, images, and other data from your BigCommerce store to your new Shopify store. While doing this, pay careful attention to details to avoid making mistakes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although this method is straightforward for small stores,\u00a0 it can be time-consuming and error-prone for larger stores.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automated_Migration\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automated Migration<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automated migration involves using third-party migration apps to move your store from BigCommerce to Shopify.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These tools can handle large data sets, minimising the risk of data loss or errors during the migration process. Plus, they make the migration process faster and easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automated migration is suitable for stores with a large amount of data and for merchants who prefer a more automated process.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Some popular migration tools include Cart2Cart, LitExtension, Cart2Shopify, and more. You can visit the <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/search?q=migration&amp;st_source=autocomplete\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shopify app store<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CSV_ImportExport\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSV Import\/Export<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both BigCommerce and Shopify allow you to export data in CSV format. This allows you to export your products, customers, and order data from BigCommerce and then import it into Shopify using the Shopify built-in CSV file importer or a third-party app.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using this method might require careful data mapping to ensure the data complies with the required format of Shopify. Also, it is suitable for stores with a moderate amount of data.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design_and_Theme_Migration\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design and Theme Migration<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This method puts into consideration other moveable aspects of your store aside from product and customer data. If you have a custom design on your BigCommerce store that you wish to preserve, you can also move it to Shopify.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To achieve this, you&#8217;ll need to recreate or make it compatible with Shopify&#8217;s theme structure. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that Shopify uses Liquid as its templating language so you can make necessary adjustments in accordance with it. Doing this will help you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintain the look and feel of your store.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_Professional_Assistance\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using Professional Assistance<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t want to handle the migration process yourself, you can hire an eCommerce development agency or a Shopify Expert. With their expertise, they <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruptions to your business. Plus they <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">provide additional support during and after the migration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This migration method is a great option f<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or complex migrations, large stores, or merchants who prefer to have experts handle the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of the method you choose, test your new Shopify store after the migration to ensure that everything works as expected.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_involved_in_migrating_from_BigCommerce_to_Shopify\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steps involved in migrating from BigCommerce to Shopify<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s a step-by-step guide to migrate from BigCommerce to Shopify:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Backup_and_Export_Data\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Backup and Export Data<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before initiating the migration process, you need to back up all your data from your BigCommerce store. Your backup file should include product information, customer data, order history, images, and other relevant data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To backup\/export product data;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head over to your BigCommerce dashboard\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <\/span><b>Product<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and select <\/span><b>Export<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on <\/span><b>Default <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">under the <\/span><b>Export Template and File Format <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">options and click <\/span><b>Continue<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the <\/span><b>Products <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dialog<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">box, select<\/span><b> Export my Products to a CSV file<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Then click <\/span><b>Close<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The file will be saved on your computer as it downloads. After downloading, click the <\/span><b>Download my product file<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> button to save it on your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To export Order data;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <\/span><b>Orders <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and click <\/span><b>Export<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on <\/span><b>Default <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">under the <\/span><b>Export Template and File Format <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">options and click <\/span><b>Continue<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dialog<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">box, select<\/span><b> Export my orders to a CSV file<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Then click <\/span><b>Close<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The file will be saved on your computer as it downloads.\u00a0 After downloading, click the <\/span><b>Download my product file<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> button to save it on your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To export customer data:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <\/span><b>Customer <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and click <\/span><b>Export<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on <\/span><b>Default <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">under the <\/span><b>Export Template and File Format <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">options and click <\/span><b>Continue<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the dialog<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">box, select<\/span><b> Export my customers to a CSV file<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Then click <\/span><b>Close<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The file will be saved on your computer as it downloads.\u00a0 After downloading, click the <\/span><b>Download my product file<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> button to save it on your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Create_a_Shopify_Account\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Create a Shopify Account<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you haven&#8217;t already, sign up for a Shopify account. Choose a plan that suits your needs, or use the 3-day free trial to figure out the platform before choosing a plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12333 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1337\" height=\"623\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image1.png 1337w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image1-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image1-768x358.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1337px) 100vw, 1337px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1337px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1337\/623;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12333\" src=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1337\" height=\"623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image1.png 1337w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image1-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image1-768x358.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1337px) 100vw, 1337px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is how to get started with Shopify;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign up for a Shopify account by answering the questions that are displayed on your screen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter a store name and location.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select a plan and enter your credit card details.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with the free trial or create a store.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After creating an account, the next step will be to set up your store to match your brand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Choose_a_Shopify_Theme\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Choose a Shopify Theme<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This brings us to the next step of selecting a Shopify theme that matches the design and functionality you had on your BigCommerce store.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a crucial step because your choice of theme will communicate to your customers the nature of your business. Shopify offers over 120 free and paid options. Analyze each of them carefully to find the best fit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you own a dropshipping store or want to create one on Shopify, here are the <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/best-free-shopify-themes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 best dropshipping themes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to consider.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that you can also migrate your BigCommerce theme into Shopify. However, this process will require some technicalities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Import_Data_into_Shopify\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Import Data into Shopify<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After exporting data and setting up your Shopify store, to continue your BigCommerce migration to Shopify, the next step is to import saved data into Shopify.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To do this;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From your Shopify admin page, go to <\/span><b>Apps <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and add <\/span><b>Store Importer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the Store, click on the drop-down menu and select <\/span><b>BigCommerce<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on <\/span><b>Add File<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and select the CSV files you exported earlier.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on <\/span><b>Continue Export<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and select<\/span><b> Import<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to import your BigCommerce data.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note the import process may take a while to complete.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Set_Up_Redirects_301_Redirects\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Set Up Redirects (301 Redirects)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After migrating from Bigcommerce to Shopify, you want to preserve your search engine rankings. This is to ensure that your customers can locate your new store.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up 301 redirects from the old URLs on your BigCommerce store to the corresponding URLs on your new Shopify store. This step also helps you maintain SEO and user experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Preview_and_Audit_your_New_Store\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 6: Preview and Audit your New Store<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After exporting and importing data from BigCommerce to Shopify, test your new Shopify store to ensure that all the data, settings, and functionalities are working correctly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review the product pages, customer and order details, the checkout process, payment gateways, any integrations or apps you&#8217;ve installed, and the overall performance of your store. Do this before launching the new store.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you notice any errors or files that failed to import completely, you can fix them before going live. As for incomplete files, Shopify allows you to manually add data where necessary. If everything is in order, go ahead and make your store accessible to the public.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Post-Migration_Review_and_Support\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 7: Post-Migration Review and Support<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitor your store closely after the migration to identify and address any issues that may arise. You should not encounter any issues if you carefully follow the steps above.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, sometimes issues may occur. Here are some common issues to look out for when conducting a post-migration review;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some customers&#8217; data failed to import<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some products were imported but didn\u2019t publish\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incomplete order details<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product variants failed to import<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change in the product dimension<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Using_Shopify\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of Using Shopify<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing between Shopify and BigCommerce depends on your specific business needs and preferences, as both platforms offer robust eCommerce solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there are several benefits of choosing Shopify over BigCommerce that may make it a better option for you as a Shopify merchant<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Better_suited_for_e-commerce_businesses\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Better suited for e-commerce businesses<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Created specifically for e-commerce businesses, Shopify offers a ton of services, features, and tools that cater to the need of these types of businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find everything you need to start and manage your e-commerce business on Shopify. Also, Shopify incorporates third-party tools to compensate for whatever is lacking on the platform. You can find these tools on the <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shopify app store<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Easy_to_use\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Easy to use<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shopify is known for its intuitive and user-friendly interface<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This makes <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it easy for beginners and non-tech-savvy users to set up and manage their online stores without coding knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customization is also easy. You can edit the themes, templates, and apps with little or no coding skills, using the drag-and-drop editor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Scalable\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Scalable<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shopify is suitable for both small businesses and large enterprises. It allows you to add more features and products to your shop as you expand with little or no limitations. And you can easily upgrade your plan and scale your store without worrying about server management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Shopify app store provides over 6,000 apps and plugins tailored for specific purposes. Integrating these apps into your Store will help you achieve better results as you progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Multiple_payment_options\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Multiple payment options\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a larger customer base, you will need more payment options to accommodate all customers. Although BigCommerce provides a variety of payment gateways, Shopify offers more options.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Offer_more_themes_options\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Offer more themes options<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shopify remains one of the best e-commerce tools for website building. Migrating from BigCommerce to Shopify gives you access to a wide range of themes. You can customise these themes to match your brand identity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best part is that Shopify has both paid and <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/best-free-shopify-themes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free themes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The free themes can give you what you need as a beginner if you have a limited budget. You can always upgrade as you scale.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_247_customer_support\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. 24\/7 customer support<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shopify provides 24\/7 customer support for its users. You can get help through various channels, including live chat, email, and phone. Their support team is responsive and can assist you with any technical issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_POS_integration\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. POS integration<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a brick-and-mortar store in addition to your online store, Shopify offers a Point-of-Sale (POS) system that seamlessly integrates with your online inventory and sales data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Point of Sale (POS) feature in Shopify allows you to sell your products in person and online while automatically updating inventory. Integrating it with your website is straightforward and gives you more control over your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrapping Up<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite our reviews, BigCommerce may be a better fit for certain businesses, especially those looking for more built-in features and customizability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The decision between Shopify and BigCommerce ultimately depends on your specific business requirements, budget, and long-term goals. 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