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- Preparation before migration<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- Migration execution<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Post-migration checklist\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Let's check them out!<\/p>\n
\nWooCommerce to BigCommerce: The Preparation<\/h2>\n
As always, the first part of the preparation is to truly understand the basic knowledge of what you are going to do. Here we are now talking about BigCommerce migration or data migration in general and how to do it with LitExtension. Below is some information that you may want to spend a minute reading before starting:<\/p>\n
Methods of data migration\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
Currently, there are 3 methods to perform cart-to-cart migration.<\/p>\n
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- Migrate manually.<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Hire a developer or agency.<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Use automated migration services like LitExtension.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Benefits of LitExtension migration service\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
The LitExtension migration service helps you transfer all business-crucial data during the shopping cart migration process. This data includes Customers, Products, Orders, Payment information, and much more. Amazingly, the whole process is automated, meaning you won\u2019t need much technical knowledge to perform\u00a0WooCommerce to BigCommerce migration.<\/strong><\/p>\n
LitExtension will simplify the process of moving your eCommerce business from one platform to another, saving you time while maximizing your store efficiency. Let\u2019s see how you can transfer all your data with just a few clicks!<\/p>\n
#1. Back up the WooCommerce database<\/h3>\n
Data migration might not always be a simple journey, as it will take a few phases for your data to get to the Target store. Therefore, protecting databases is an important step. If you still feel insecure, our LitExtension team will support you in doing this task securely if you choose our All-In-One services<\/strong>. If you decide to back up manually, then you should follow these steps:<\/p>\n
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- Go to your WooCommerce store back-end<\/strong>, and navigate to \u201cTools\u201d > \u201cExport\u201d<\/strong>. From there, you can export all of your site content, such as your posts, pages, comments, custom fields, etc., to XML files. If you, on the other hand, don\u2019t want to export all of your content, you can choose the specific fields you want to export.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Export data from the WooCommerce store<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n - \n
- Click \u201cDownload Export File\u201d<\/strong> to download the XML files and save them. With this default function, your data will be compressed into XML files.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In case you want to go further, such as exporting products with images, some WooCommerce plugins (free and paid versions) will help you deal with that.<\/p>\n
#2. Build up a new BigCommerce store<\/h3>\n
After backing up the Source cart, the next thing you have to do is to build and complete your Target cart. Get access to the BigCommerce website<\/a> and click register to create your account<\/strong>. BigCommerce offers customers a 15-day free trial<\/strong> with no credit card required and no strings attached.<\/p>\n
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BigCommerce registration form<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n The information you need to fill in the BigCommerce registration form is your email address and password, as well as the proposed or existing store\u2019s name and other general details about your business. Completing this form will directly lead you to your new BigCommerce store\u2019s dashboard<\/strong>. In case you need more assistance, you can always contact the BigCommerce support team via multiple channels 24\/7.<\/p>\n
\nOur LitExtension team will help you to take a deep dive into BigCommerce and WooCommerce through the articles below:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- BigCommerce Tutorial for Beginners<\/a><\/li>\n
- BigCommerce Pricing: How Much Does BigCommerce Cost?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
\nWooCommerce to BigCommerce: Perform Migration<\/h2>\n
#1. Set up Source Cart and Target Cart<\/h3>\n
To get started, please register for a LitExtension account<\/a><\/strong> by clicking the \u201cLogin Button<\/strong>\u201d at the top right of our website. Next, click \u201cSign up<\/strong>\u201d to create a new account if you have not had one, or log in using your existing Google or Facebook account. Once you are ready, let's migrate!<\/p>\n
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Sign in to LitExtension<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Simply choose the \u201cCreate New Migration<\/strong>\u201d option and there will be a page where you can start filling in the information of your Source and Target cart. In summary, you will set up the connector<\/strong> for WooCommerce<\/strong>, and get API details of BigCommerce<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n
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Set up WooCommerce as your Source Cart type<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n With WooCommerce:<\/strong> Choose the option for WooCommerce from the Source Cart\u2019s drop-down list and enter your store URL.<\/p>\n
Follow the instructions to download the \u201cle_connector<\/strong>\u201d file. This connector has only one function, which is to create a bridge between your WooCommerce database with the LitExtension App.<\/p>\n
Extract the zip file and upload the Connector folder to WooCommerce\u2019s root folder on your server. Once you are done, a notification will appear on your screen \u201cConnection was successfully installed<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n
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Set up BigCommerce as your Target Cart type<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n With BigCommerce:<\/strong> Move to the Target Cart part, choose BigCommerce from the drop-down list, and enter your store URL. Moreover, please provide your API Path, API token, and Client ID\/Username.<\/p>\n
Once everything is set up, let\u2019s get to the next part of our migration by clicking the \u201cNext:<\/strong> Configure your Migration<\/strong>\u201d option at the end of the page.<\/p>\n
#2. Select entities to migrate<\/h3>\n
At this step, you must choose the entities you want to migrate from WooCommerce to BigCommerce. Conveniently, LitExtension allows you to transfer all of the crucial data<\/strong>, including products, customers, orders, and so on. You can choose to migrate only a few or click \u201cSelect all<\/strong>\u201d to migrate all of them.<\/p>\n
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Select entities to be migrated<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n But keep in mind that due to BigCommerce restriction, it's impossible to migrate Order ID to this platform. To solve this problem, we'll transfer your “pre_order ID” field to the “external ID” field. However, please note that this action cannot guarantee a unique order ID when searching.<\/p>\n
Not only can you select these basic options, but you can also modify your migration even further with our Additional Options<\/a>,<\/strong> such as preserving product IDs on Target Store and Strip HTML Tags from the category. You can also match Languages, Order Status, and Customer Groups together to display consistently in the new BigCommerce store.<\/p>\n
Especially, LitExtension offers 301 Redirects option<\/a><\/strong>. With this option, you can automatically transfer the paths of your old URLs to the new ones. After the website re-platforming, you can still preserve your SEO ranking and consumer experience.<\/p>\n
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LitExtension additional options<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Finally, it\u2019s important to adjust your order status and language in order to have exactly the same information on your new BigCommerce store after migration.<\/p>\n
#3. Run full migration process<\/h3>\n
Before making the full migration from WooCommerce to BigCommerce, you can even try out our Demo Migration<\/strong> which has a totally similar protocol as the actual migration. Simply click \u201cStart Free Demo Migration<\/strong>\u201d to run the demo. This Demo mode will limit the number of entities to 200.<\/strong><\/p>\n
You can observe this procedure by checking the data transfer status shown on the screen. This test migration needs about 20 minutes of processing, depending on the number of entities you choose. Finally, you will get a notification email for the result as soon as your migration is complete.<\/p>\n
Please check the Demo migration result, and if you\u2019re sure that there are no issues with the outcome, now it\u2019s time to finally get to Full migration. You can choose the \u201cSkip Demo Migration<\/strong>\u201d option and get straight to the Full migration process.<\/p>\n
Once the migration starts, it will run seamlessly on the server. Therefore, there\u2019s no need to keep your device on while the data is being transferred.<\/p>\n
\nWooCommerce to BigCommerce: Post-migration Activities<\/h2>\n
#1. Check the migration result<\/h3>\n
Congratulations! Now you have transferred all your data to the new BigCommerce store, click on \u201cCheck result<\/strong>\u201d to double-check everything. You may consider following the checklist below:<\/p>\n
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- Ensure all your products are displayed on both the front end and back end.<\/li>\n
- Make sure all your products appear in the appropriate categories and onsite search.<\/li>\n
- Examine every link that leads to menus, header, footer, and inside the pages.<\/li>\n
- Sample a purchase in your new store.<\/li>\n
- You can find a more detailed checklist on How to check results after full migration on your BigCommerce stor<\/strong>. Otherwise, you can contact the LitExtension support team for further assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
#2. Choose a theme for your new store<\/h3>\n
Better store display leads to better business performance. Choosing suitable themes for your store plays an important part in bringing customers good experiences while surfing your site.<\/p>\n
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BigCommerce Themes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n If you are wondering what theme is the best option for you, try discovering some themes on BigCommerce Theme Store<\/a><\/strong> here with these templates:<\/p>\n
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- Vault (Free)<\/li>\n
- Cornerstone (Free)<\/li>\n
- Chiara (Paid)<\/li>\n
- Runway (Paid)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Or, you can check our list of 8 best BigCommerce themes here.<\/p>\n
#3. Add necessary apps and extensions<\/h3>\n
Building your store on BigCommerce means you might have a large business with many other services to develop, such as email marketing, shipping service… Each additional service has its own mission. For your convenience, BigCommerce has multiple apps<\/strong> which are built to help you complete the mission more efficiently.<\/p>\n
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- Marketing & Communication<\/strong>: Klaviyo, FavSEO<\/li>\n
- Shipping<\/strong>: AfterShip<\/li>\n
- Store designing<\/strong>: Shogun Page Builder<\/li>\n
- Product review<\/strong>: Trustpilot Reviews<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
#4. LitExtension\u2019s additional options<\/h3>\n
During the migration process, your old WooCommerce store still operates normally, which means that new orders and newcomers have still been placed while setting up your new BigCommerce store. This is when our services, such as Recent Data Migration, Smart Update<\/strong>, and Re-migration<\/strong> will come in handy. Below are some definitions that can help you find out when is the best time to experience our wonderful features.<\/p>\n
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- Recent Data Migration<\/strong><\/a> helps you transfer all the data that have newly appeared or been added to your BigCommerce store during and after the migration.<\/li>\n
- Smart Update<\/a><\/strong> allows you to update data that has been edited and simultaneously migrate those that recently appeared in your BigCommerce store during and after the migration.<\/li>\n
- Re-migration<\/a> <\/strong>service enables you to migrate your data all over again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Within 3 months of using our migration service, all the services above are free of charge. For the best migration service operation, we suggest that your total additional entities should be less than 10% of the total number of entities in the very first transfer.<\/p>\n
#5.\u00a0 Other website factors<\/h3>\n
The fact that you have moved your house into a brand new place. Though the migration process with LitExtension helps you decrease a lot of tasks, there are still several things to proceed with after migrating. Here is the checklist for a better new BigCommerce store:<\/p>\n
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- Change DNS and switch domain<\/a><\/li>\n
- Set up your shipping<\/li>\n
- Choose the payment method<\/li>\n
- Try placing some orders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nWooCommerce and BigCommerce: Overview<\/h2>\n
#1. Basic summary of WooCommerce and BigCommerce<\/h3>\n
We have two of the most effective eCommerce platforms<\/a> in the world to consider: WooCommerce and BigCommerce. Now you are changing from one to another as you believe that the new one might be a better suit for your business goal at the moment. Why don\u2019t we take a closer step to determine what kind of goal or quality is the best match for WooCommerce and BigCommerce by reading some information below?<\/p>\n
WooCommerce<\/strong> is an open-source plugin for WordPress<\/strong> which is used for changing an existing WordPress website into a fully functional web store.<\/p>\n
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- Choose WooCommerce if you already have a WordPress website and want to transform it into an online store.<\/li>\n
- WooCommerce comes with the advantage that you\u2019ll gain full control over your website.<\/li>\n
- It would be much more preferable if you already have equipped a light set of technical knowledge.<\/li>\n
- Also, WooCommerce is an ideal choice if you have a tight budget at the beginning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u2727 Read on<\/strong>: WooCommerce Review \u2013 Full Features Review & How to Setup WooCommerce?<\/a><\/p>\n
BigCommerce<\/strong> is the leading hosted solution<\/strong> in the market that makes it simple to launch and run an online store.<\/p>\n
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- Choose BigCommerce if you want a straightforward solution to build your online store.<\/li>\n
- Strong built-in features.<\/li>\n
- From a general view, BigCommerce is an easy-to-use platform.<\/li>\n
- BigCommerce can first come with little hassle but it becomes simple once you get familiar with its terminologies.<\/li>\n
- The platform is responsive and provides all features you need to grow and succeed.<\/li>\n
- BigCommerce is also ideal for those who want to focus on the eCommerce side instead of website customization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Smart Update<\/a><\/strong> allows you to update data that has been edited and simultaneously migrate those that recently appeared in your BigCommerce store during and after the migration.<\/li>\n
- Shipping<\/strong>: AfterShip<\/li>\n
- Marketing & Communication<\/strong>: Klaviyo, FavSEO<\/li>\n
- BigCommerce Pricing: How Much Does BigCommerce Cost?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
- BigCommerce Tutorial for Beginners<\/a><\/li>\n
- Click \u201cDownload Export File\u201d<\/strong> to download the XML files and save them. With this default function, your data will be compressed into XML files.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Hire a developer or agency.<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Migration execution<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n