Moving an online store between Shopify and WooCommerce changes more than the platform behind the storefront. Products, variants, collections, customers, orders, discounts, URLs, apps, payment flows and fulfilment rules may all behave differently at the destination. The safest migration begins with an inventory and a mapping plan, followed by a sample import and a review of what cannot transfer automatically. Code Papa helps businesses plan store migrations in either direction, identify dependencies and move agreed data with checks before the new shop becomes the live customer destination.
Looking for Shopify to WooCommerce migration? The package choices below explain the starting scope and the details needed to prepare a useful quote.
Start with an inventory, not an export
We list the source data, its volume and the destination requirements. Products may include variants, images, SKUs, stock, tags, collections, categories, metafields or custom fields. Customer and order data may contain personal information and can have platform, consent or retention constraints. Apps may store information outside the standard export. We identify what needs to move, what can be archived and what should remain in the source system. The inventory also highlights subscriptions, gift cards, reviews, loyalty programs and integrations that need a migration plan or replacement.
Map products and store structure
Shopify collections and WooCommerce categories do not always map one-to-one. Product options, variants, attributes, downloadable files, tax classes and inventory rules should be mapped deliberately. We agree naming conventions and required fields, then test a sample before importing the full catalogue. Duplicate products, inconsistent SKUs and missing images are easier to fix before the launch deadline. If the catalogue is large, a spreadsheet cleanup phase may be necessary. The quote will state how many products and what data types are included; unusual metafields, custom product builders and subscription behavior require separate discovery.
Customers, orders and sensitive information
Customer and order history can be important for operations, but it also contains personal data. We discuss which records are necessary, how the source export is obtained and who has authority to approve the transfer. Payment details generally cannot be migrated as reusable card data without the payment provider’s supported process. Passwords may not transfer in a way customers can reuse, so an account reset plan might be needed. Order statuses and tax records can have platform-specific meaning. If you need compliance advice, obtain it from a qualified adviser; I can implement the approved technical scope but do not provide legal or tax advice.
URLs, redirects and search visibility
Store URLs can change when product handles, category structures or platform conventions differ. We create a URL map for the important pages and set redirects where appropriate. We also review canonical behavior, sitemap generation, metadata and internal links. Search rankings can fluctuate after a migration because search engines recrawl the site and competitors, content and technical signals also matter. Redirects reduce avoidable dead ends but cannot guarantee that every ranking or visitor path remains identical. Keep the source store available during a transition and record the old URLs before the data is moved.
Apps, integrations and checkout behavior
List the systems connected to the shop: payment gateways, shipping tools, accounting, email marketing, reviews, subscriptions, analytics, customer support and inventory synchronization. A destination platform may require different apps or a new configuration. We confirm which systems have official integrations and who owns the required licenses and accounts. Checkout should be tested with the selected payment provider’s approved test process. Some flows, such as recurring orders or marketplace fulfillment, need vendor support. App subscriptions and transaction fees are paid by you, and the migration quote should not imply that a discontinued integration can be recreated without a separate build.
A controlled cutover
We prepare the destination, import the agreed data and review sample records before the full migration. Then we test navigation, product pages, search, cart, checkout, notifications, mobile layout and agreed integrations. For a live shop, we choose a quiet migration window and decide when to stop editing the source catalogue. Orders made after the first export may need a final synchronization or manual plan. DNS changes and platform propagation take time. We define a rollback option and keep the old store available until the new one has been verified. A migration should not end by deleting the only copy of the source data.
What you need to prepare
Provide administrator access to both platforms, a data export, an approximate count of products and variants, current store URL, target platform, integration list and preferred launch window. Tell me whether customers, orders, reviews, subscriptions or gift cards must be included. Identify products with custom fields or special pricing. Confirm who approves the data transfer and which account controls the domain. Temporary access should be shared securely. If your export contains personal data, handle it through an agreed secure channel and retain only what is required for the project.
Packages and realistic timing
Catalog Move focuses on products and basic store structure. Store Migration adds URL planning, customer or order data where technically and lawfully approved, and more extensive checking. Complex Commerce Move is for larger catalogues, important integrations or an activity-aware cutover. Time ranges begin after exports, account access and mapping decisions are ready; data cleanup and vendor delays can change the schedule. The final package is confirmed after a migration sample. If the sample exposes unexpected data relationships, we pause and revise scope rather than importing unreviewed records.
Migration questions
Can every field move? No; platform exports and apps differ. Will payment cards transfer? Usually not as reusable payment credentials; ask the payment provider about supported methods. Will SEO stay unchanged? We preserve important URLs where possible and map redirects, but cannot guarantee rankings. Can you move subscriptions? That depends on the provider and the source data. Should I close the old store? Keep it available until the new one is verified and the agreed transition is complete. Will you migrate all customers? Only the data explicitly approved and technically supported by the project scope.
Plan your platform move
Tell me the source and destination platform, store URL, catalogue size, data types to transfer, important integrations and planned launch window. If you are not sure which records should move, we can begin with a migration inventory and sample export. Code Papa works from the UAE with US and UK businesses and schedules calls across time zones. The 50% deposit starts the agreed migration; you can request a video call at any point before handover. The remaining 50% is due after you review and approve the destination store and before final handover.
Protect the customer experience during cutover
Customers may have bookmarked product pages, saved accounts or open support conversations during a migration. Plan how you will communicate a maintenance window and how customer service will respond if someone reaches the old store. Keep the old domain and storefront available until the new one is verified. If the source platform continues accepting orders, reconcile those orders before switching systems. Send any customer announcement only after the destination has been approved and checkout is confirmed. A migration checklist helps the team distinguish technical completion from customer readiness; both matter to a stable launch.
Record the new operating setup
After migration, document where products are maintained, how staff log in, which apps replace old tools and who owns renewals. Payment and shipping providers may require verification on the destination. Confirm order notifications and fulfillment handoff with your operations team. If a feature has changed, update customer instructions and internal support notes. Keep source exports and the migration map according to your data-retention practices. These records make future troubleshooting more efficient and give a new team member a reference rather than relying on memory.
Assign a clear owner to every data decision
A platform transfer includes decisions about which products are current, which customer records are needed and which app behavior must be replaced. Choose one business contact who can approve the mapping and answer operational questions. If multiple teams own product, shipping and finance data, collect their input before the sample import. Keep a log of field transformations and records intentionally excluded. This helps explain differences after launch and avoids repeating the same data cleanup. It also gives the store owner a clear basis for approving the result before the source environment is retired.
What I need from you
Source/destination admin access, export sample, product/variant counts, data categories requested, integration list, domain access and approved data handling plan.
Choose a package
These scopes are starting points. The final quote confirms the agreed page or product count, timing, revision scope and any exclusions before work begins.
Catalog Move — 5–8 working days
Product and category mapping, up to 100 products, sample import and catalogue checks.
Store Migration — 8–14 working days
Up to 500 products, URL review, agreed customer/order data where supported and launch checks.
Complex Commerce Move — 14–24 working days
Up to 1,500 products, integration inventory, activity-aware cutover and expanded QA.
Payment, review and handover
A 50% upfront payment books and starts the agreed work. You can request a video call at any point before handover to review progress or discuss the finished project. Once you have reviewed the completed scope and confirmed you are satisfied, the remaining 50% is due before final handover. The written proposal sets the deliverables, timing, revision rounds and any third-party costs. This process gives both sides a clear record of what was agreed.
If you are comparing options for Shopify to WooCommerce migration, send the website, scope and timing details listed above. I will recommend the package that best fits the work.