PrestaShop Migration Service

You want to import to PrestaShop and start enjoying the power of that fantastic platform but are afraid of the complex PrestaShop replatforming process? Worry not!

LitExtension makes the PrestaShop replatform seamless with only 03 simple steps:

1. Set up Source and Target Cart
2. Configure PrestaShop Replatform: Choose Data to Migrate
3. Perform Full PrestaShop Replatform

Now, let’s head straight to 3 critical steps of the PrestaShop replatforming with LitExtension automated shopping cart migration solution below!

Step 1. Set up Source and Target Cart

Once you have logged in, click “Create new migration”. Then, you will see a page where you can enter the information of your Source and Target Cart.

First of all, choose your Source Cart and Target Cart from the drop-down menu. Then enter your store’s URL.

• If your Cart is open-sourced like PrestaShop, please follow the instructions to download the “le_connector” file. This connector has one function, which is to create a bridge between your Source Cart database with the LitExtension App. Extract the zip file and upload the Connector folder to Source Cart root folder on your server. Once you are done, a notification will appear on your screen “Connection was successfully installed“. 
• If your Cart is a hosted one, like Wix or BigCommerce, please follow the instructions on the screen to get the right information.

Now you are ready to click “Next” and proceed to the next stage of the PrestaShop replatforming process.

Step 2. Configure PrestaShop Replatforming: Choose Data to Migrate

This is where you choose the entities that you want to migrate to Prestashop. LitExtension supports migrating products, customers, pages, blog posts, and coupons in this case. You can choose to migrate only a few or click “Select all” to migrate all of them.

To help you extend your PrestaShop replatforming possibilities, LitExtension also offers some additional options such as Clear current data on Target Store before Migration or Create the 301 redirects on your Target Store after migration.

The former option allows you to delete all the existing data that you have chosen above on your Target Store (if you have any). The data duplication risk can therefore be avoided. 301 redirect is a procedure of pointing URLs from one site to another. In other words, when your customers click on the links of your old Source Cart website, they will be redirected immediately to the corresponding page on your new PrestaShop store.

Don’t forget to map your order status and language so that they will be displayed correspondingly on the PrestaShop site.

Step 3. Perform Full PrestaShop Replatforming

Now you are ready to run the replatforming. We highly recommend you run the FREE DEMO migration first to see how the replatforming process will be carried out by LitExtension. After that, you will receive $5 and later you can use it as a discount when running Full Migration.

Once the replatforming starts, it will run seamlessly on the server. Therefore, there’s no need to keep your PC on while the data is being transferred. It is completely safe to turn it off! Take a break, have a cup of coffee and your email will receive a notification when the process is completed.

You may have a number of extensions that you installed on your Source Cart to support your business and you don’t want to lose these extended functionalities. In order to achieve that, you need to find and install the PrestaShop apps which have similar purposes as those in your Source Cart store. After that, LitExtension will help you migrate data from the Source Cart extensions/apps/plugins into the corresponding in PrestaShop.

During the whole PrestaShop replatforming process, LitExtension still keeps your old Source Cart store running normally. Accordingly, you will still receive new orders and customers as usual while being busy decorating your new home. This is when our recent data migration, smart update and remigration services come in handy.

• Recent data migration allows you to transfer all the newly appearing entities to your new store.
• Smart update updates changes that you have made to data in old store along with all the newly appearing entities.
• Remigration service enables you to migrate your data all over again.

All these three options are FREE under the condition that you have performed full PrestaShop replatforming service with LitExtension within 3 months before and the total additional entities is less than 10% the total number of entities in the first migration.

So, don’t hesitate to move to PrestaShop with LitExtension since the process is easy peasy! If you aren’t ready to perform the migration all by yourself, leave your PrestaShop replatforming in good hands with our All-in-One Migration Package. Our PrestaShop replatforming experts will lift the weight of manual tasks off your shoulder and handle the migration at a committed response time, with a personal assistant and free additional options. We are happy to help, so reach out to one of our agents if you run into any hiccups during your stay!

Our PrestaShop upgrade and migration tool support 140+ platform pairs include:

• Magento to PrestaShop
• WooCommerce to PrestaShop
• OpenCart to PrestaShop
• osCommerce to PrestaShop
• Oxatis to PrestaShop
• and many more!

What To Do After Your PrestaShop Replatforming?

1. Verify Data Migration

Click the “Check Result” button to confirm LitExtension’s successful transfer of your WooCommerce data to PrestaShop. Double-check the data in both PrestaShop’s frontend and backend. If any improvements are needed, take advantage of LitExtension’s free support.

2. Install New Themes

Currently, the PrestaShop theme marketplace offers around 1500 customizable options. You can filter the top pick for your store using the filter, from colors, style, version, to more.

3. Add Necessary Extensions

Enhance your store’s performance by incorporating essential PrestaShop extensions from the marketplace. Whether you need modules for year-end sales, add-ons for sales and marketing evaluation, or any other eCommerce capabilities, find suitable options to elevate your store.

4. Run Recent Migration

LitExtension allows a seamless PrestaShop replatforming without affecting your source store’s normal operation. After setting up your PrestaShop store, use features like Recent Data Migration, Smart Update, and Re-migration to expedite the process and ensure data accuracy.

5. Change DNS and Switch Domain

Before launching your new PrestaShop store, the final step is to change DNS and switch to your new store’s domain. This crucial step prevents the risk of losing your online presence and reputation.

What Makes PrestaShop a Platform Worth Moving To?

Established in 2007 and headquartered in France, with global offices, PrestaShop has emerged as a renowned shopping cart solution. Up to the present, over 230,000 live websites are currently utilizing the PrestaShop platform.

Here are some key features and advantages of PrestaShop:

• Cost-saving: Thanks to the nature of an open-source platform, Prestashop is free to download, use, and modify.
• Easy-to-use interface: With an intuitive interface, merchants can easily manage their online stores without requiring advanced technical skills.
• Diversified features: PrestaShop comes with a rich set of features out of the box, including product management, customer management, order management, and more.
• Extensive customization tools: The platform supports a vast ecosystem of themes and modules, allowing users to customize the look and functionality of their online stores.
• Scalable: Whether you’re a startup or a large enterprise, PrestaShop can adapt to your changing business requirements.
• SEO-friendly: It includes features and options that help optimize your online store for better visibility in search engine results, potentially attracting more organic traffic.
• Robust marketing: From customizable URLs to the creation of discounts, special offers, and promotional campaigns, PrestaShop tries its best to support your marketing strategy.