Shopify Migration
+ Replatforming
Ready to replatform to Shopify?
We've got you covered.
Shopify makes it easy for businesses to perform complex tasks with just a few clicks. But using Shopify isn’t the hard part, it’s switching to a new platform that presents the biggest challenge for most brands, and most agencies. Luckily, we’re not most agencies.
Shopify Migration, without all the headaches
BlueSwitch is committed to making the Shopify migration process as painless as possible. We handle everything: total data migration, data engineering, web design and development, backend integrations, redirects, merchant accounts, tagging and analytics. We even offer post-launch support and coaching to help your team get familiar with the Shopify ecosystem and use the platform to its fullest potential.
Ready to make the switch?
Our Process
BlueSwitch Shopify Replatforming services are designed to help businesses succeed. We help our clients make the most of Shopify's advanced features and workflows, allowing small teams to manage large catalogs without breaking a sweat.
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Connect
We use advanced data transfer protocols to quickly and securely move legacy data from the source site over to Shopify.
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Configure
Our Web team are experts at manipulating the powerful Liquid coding language to deliver a better Shopify experience.
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Deploy
We perform a rigorous pre- and post-launch QA to ensure a terrific experience for every user, on every screen and device.
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Scale
Unlimited products, views and transactions means Shopify is the best eCommerce platform for rapidly scaling brands.
Custom Shopify storefronts designed to do business, better
When global e-commerce brands like Panasonic and Loréal Paris want to make The Switch to Shopify, they call BlueSwitch. Our Shopify Replatforming services are engineered to operate on an accelerated timeline, dramatically decreasing turnaround times so your team can get back to business as usual.
Seamless integration with your existing tech stack? No problem.
Nobody should have to upend their whole business just to accommodate the Shopify backend. That's why BlueSwitch focuses on integrating Shopify with our clients' existing tech stacks. Leveraging secure API to connect 3PL, shipping, fulfillment, CRM, ERP, SaaS and legacy systems, we ensure seamless integration with Shopify's powerful eCommerce engine.
The result is a Shopify storefront that works for your business, and not the other way around.
The result is a Shopify storefront that works for your business, and not the other way around.
Shopify Migration + Replatforming FAQ
Replatforming to Shopify saves our clients hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars in the first few months alone.
Alex Paskie • BlueSwitch Co-founder and Chief Geek
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Shopify is a powerful eCommerce platform with endless possibilities. Businesses love Shopify because it saves time and money in some significant ways. First, Shopify automates and streamlines many critical eCommerce functions. Right out of the box, Shopify handles security, secure payment processing, future compatibility, automatic updates, stability and speed.
Another reason businesses love Shopify is that it comes loaded with tons of built-in features that you'd have to pay for elsewhere. Features like Shopify's baked-in CDN, which serves large images and files with ease. Or the fact that Shopify site owners can post unlimited products, unlimited categories unlimited collections, and unlimited transactions, so your business isn't penalized for success. It also comes loaded with AI-powered tools like Shopify Sidekick and Shopify Magic, as well as Flow, Messaging, and Shop Pay. All that stacks up to make Shopify a great choice for rapidly scaling brands.
Switching to Shopify can save brands hundreds of hours and tens of thousands of dollars a year in hosting, maintenance, and security. That makes Shopify very enticing for brands that need a scalable eCommerce solution that doesn't limit their growth. Plus, Shopify has a reputation for being one of the most stable platforms around, with almost no downtime even for huge, high traffic sites with large image files and heavy loads.
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Backup and export your current site
Setup your new Shopify account
Map and import your data to Shopify
Reorganize your product catalog, pages, and posts
Configure shipping and payment options
Setup sales tax locations
Setup 301 redirects from your old URLs to the new Shopify URLs
QA the new site and fix anything that broke in the migration
Point your domain to your Shopify store
Shut down your old site (but keep the last backup, just in case)
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The length of time it takes to replatform to Shopify can vary depending on the size and complexity of your data migration. Generally speaking, replatforming to Shopify can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months.
For a faster Shopify migration with fewer headaches, many businesses choose to work with an experienced Shopify Platinum Partner like BlueSwitch, with experience in mapping and importing legacy data from your old eCommerce platform. BlueSwitch has extensive experience performing Shopify Migrations for some of the biggest names in eCommerce.
BlueSwitch has been a premier Shopify agency partner for over 10 years and counting. We've been with Shopify since the very beginning, and it shows in our expertise. Our Shopify developers are experts in the powerful Liquid coding language, and we're partnered with the best providers in the Shopify apps ecosystem.
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The cost of replatforming to Shopify will vary depending on the size and complexity of your data migration. Generally speaking, replatforming to Shopify can cost anywhere from a few thousand dollars to a hundred thousand dollars or more. Our goal is to give you the best value possible, balancing cost with custom features, user experience, data complexity, and backend integrations. As complexity increases, so do costs, which is why we’re dedicated to providing elegant, cost-effective solutions with minimal app dependence and reduced technical debt.
The best way to save time, money, and headaches during a Shopify migration is to work with an experienced Shopify agency like BlueSwitch. Our Shopify developers are experts at migrating data from any source imaginable and bringing it into Shopify smoothly and efficiently, so you can stop worrying about your website and start focusing on your business goals. Schedule a discovery call today, and find out what BlueSwitch can do for you.