Magento에서 Shopify로 이전

Why You Should Migrate from Magento to Shopify

Shopify is an e-commerce platform providing merchants with robust tools to build and manage online stores. It currently hosts over 4 million websites globally. If you’re considering migrating from Magento, here are key reasons why Shopify might be the right choice for you:

✨ Simplicity

Magento is a open-source eCommerce platform that offers extensive customization and scalability, especially suited for complex, enterprise-level operations. However, this flexibility comes with significant technical demands. Merchants often need advanced expertise to manage server infrastructure, database optimization, security patching, and frequent updates.

Shopify provides a fully hosted, all-in-one eCommerce platform that abstracts away backend complexities. This is also the target store that customers often choose when coming to LitExtension. It handles hosting, security, PCI compliance, automatic updates, and scalability seamlessly. Merchants benefit from unlimited bandwidth, free SSL certificates, and 24/7 expert support without needing technical management.

🖱️ Ease of Use

Customizing and managing a Magento store often requires significant coding knowledge or hiring specialized developers, making even simple changes time-consuming and potentially expensive. Magento’s complex architecture leads to a steep learning curve, and finding experienced Magento developers can be difficult and costly. Even basic changes, such as modifying themes or layouts, might require compiling code and deploying static content, which slows down development and increases costs.

Shopify is celebrated for its intuitive, user-friendly interface designed for business owners rather than developers. It simplifies store setup and management with a clean, organized dashboard and a guided onboarding process that helps users add products, set payment options, and customize themes without any coding skills. Shopify’s drag-and-drop theme editor allows you to rearrange sections, change colors, fonts, and layouts in real-time, empowering you to make changes on the fly without writing a single line of code.

🛡️ Security

When using Magento, the responsibility for maintaining robust security and ensuring high reliability falls largely on you or your team. This includes managing PCI compliance, installing and renewing SSL certificates, configuring secure hosting with firewalls and DDoS protection, performing regular backups, and monitoring for security threats. These tasks require ongoing vigilance and technical expertise, which can be a significant operational burden.

Shopify is fully PCI DSS compliant, maintaining Level 1 certification through annual audits and proactive risk management, so merchants do not need to manage PCI compliance themselves. Shopify employs dedicated teams to manage infrastructure integrity, regular backups, fraud prevention, and security updates. Features such as unified user authentication, enhanced two-factor authentication, and a shift to hCaptcha for bot protection further strengthen security.

📞 Support

Support for Magento depends heavily on the version used. Magento Open Source users primarily rely on community forums, documentation, and third-party developers or agencies for help. There is no official 24/7 support line for the open-source version, which can make finding immediate expert assistance challenging and sometimes costly. However, Magento offers 24/7 dedicated enterprise-level support, including account managers and technical assistance, but this comes at a higher price point and is targeted at larger businesses.

Shopify provides 24/7 customer support across all plans, including live chat, phone, and email, making it highly accessible for businesses of all sizes. Shopify Plus customers receive priority support and dedicated account managers for personalized service. Beyond direct support, Shopify offers a rich ecosystem of official documentation, Shopify Learn educational resources, and a large community of merchants and Shopify Experts who provide advice and services. This extensive, always-available support network is invaluable, especially for businesses without large internal IT teams or technical expertise.

Migrate from Magento to Shopify: Step-by-Step

Migrating from Magento to Shopify gives you full control but requires significant time and technical skill. However, once broken into clear steps, it becomes straightforward. The key stages include:

• Step 1: Prepare to Migrate from Magento to Shopify
• Step 2: Migrate Data from Magento to Shopify
• Step 3: Configure & Test Migration Result
• Step 4: Go Live

To ensure a seamless and accurate migration from Magento to Shopify, prepare the following in advance:

• Admin access to both your Magento and Shopify stores.
• A laptop or desktop computer with a stable internet connection.
• Updated, error-free versions of your Magento and Shopify sites to minimize potential issues during data export and import.

With everything in place, let’s walk through the key steps to successfully migrating from Magento to Shopify:

Step 1: Prepare to Migrate from Magento to Shopify

Before you export a single piece of data, thorough preparation is key to a successful migration:

Audit & Clean Magento

The first step is to clean and organize your Magento data. Retain only the essential information that needs to be migrated, and remove outdated or unnecessary records. Streamlining your data will make the migration process smoother and significantly reduce transfer time. For information that is not critical but may still be useful in the future, consider storing it securely in the cloud rather than migrating it in bulk.

This process includes the following tasks:

• Remove old or unnecessary data on your Magento store. Typically, that data is items you no longer sell, customers who have been inactive for years, or orders that have been canceled.
• List essential Magento extensions and find Shopify app replacements. Note that since the platforms are different, the tools are different, you should search by function instead of the exact name of Magento Extensions.

Back Up Magento

Once you have sorted out the data you want to migrate from Magento to Shopify, you need to back it up just in case. To back up Magento:

• Go to System > Tools > Backups in Magento dashboard.

Create a full system backup. Download and store it securely. For details on how to do Magento backup, please read our article: How to Create Magento Backup and Restore by 3 Methods.

What you can back up directly in Magento:

• Products, customers, and order data
• Categories and attributes
• Store configurations
• Media files (images, videos, etc.)

What cannot be backed up automatically:

• Custom CMS pages and blocks (need manual copy-paste)
• Blog content (if using a third-party extension)
• Design/layout customizations made outside the theme files
• Storefront content that isn’t stored in the database (e.g., external scripts or widgets)

For items that cannot be backed up automatically, manually copy and paste the text into a spreadsheet or document so it’s ready for migration.

Set Up Shopify

Next we will need to take the necessary actions to set up Shopify initially for a trouble-free migration:

• Sign up for Shopify and choose a Shopify plan that fits your business needs.
• Configure basic settings: Store name, Address, Currency, Payment gateways, and initial shipping settings.
• Select the theme that best fits your store’s needs. Since the theme is not required during the migration process, you can start with Shopify’s default theme and customize it later.

In this step, there is no need to be too fussy about UI/UX. After completing the data migration, we will optimize the UI/UX to best match the data on the store.

Step 2: Migrate Data from Magento to Shopify

This is the core of the manual migration process.

Export Magento Data (Skip if you have already done this step when performing Magento Backup):

• In Magento, go to System > Data Transfer > Export.
• Export Products and Customers (Main File & Addresses) as CSV files.
• Download your product images separately (from /media folder).

For more details, please refer to our articles:

• Magento Product Export Guide.
• Magento Orders Export Guide.

Format CSVs for Shopify:

• Get Shopify’s product and customer CSV templates from Shopify’s Importing and Exporting Docs.
• Open your Magento CSVs and Shopify templates in a spreadsheet program.
• Map Magento columns to Shopify columns. This is crucial and time-consuming. Ensure image URLs in your product CSV are publicly accessible.

Import Data to Shopify:

• Access to Shopify admin.
• Products > Import: Upload your formatted product CSV.
• Customers > Import: Upload your formatted customer CSV.
• Review mappings and start the import.

For a more detailed overview, check out our article How to Import Products to Shopify in Bulk with CSV File.

Step 3: Configure & Test Migration Result

After successfully importing data into Shopify, perform the following checklist to ensure data accuracy and integrity:

Review Imported Data

• Verify product names for spelling and formatting.
• Confirm product prices are accurate.
• Check product variants (sizes, colors, options) for completeness.
• Review collections/categories to ensure products are properly assigned.
• Validate customer information (names, emails, addresses).
• Confirm order history has transferred correctly.
• Spot-check inventory levels and stock statuses.
• Review images, descriptions, and SEO fields for completeness.

If you find errors or missing details, correct them manually in the Shopify admin before launching.

Design & Customize Shopify

With your data in place, the next step is to tailor your store’s design and layout for a professional, user-friendly experience:

• Customize your theme: Adjust colors, fonts, and layouts to match your brand identity. Add your logo, favicon, and imagery to ensure consistent branding across the site.
• Set up navigation menus: Create clear main menus and footer menus so customers can easily browse products, collections, and key pages.
• Recreate essential pages: Build important pages such as About Us, Contact, FAQs, and store policies (Refund, Privacy, Shipping) to provide transparency and build trust.
• Optimize product pages: Ensure product titles, descriptions, and images are engaging and conversion-focused.
• Test mobile responsiveness: Preview your store on different devices to confirm it looks great and functions smoothly everywhere.

Install Shopify Apps

Enhance your store’s functionality by adding apps from the Shopify App Store. Depending on your business needs, consider:

• Product reviews & UGC: Build trust with customer feedback.
• SEO & marketing tools: Improve visibility with apps for SEO optimization, email marketing, and automation.
• Shipping & fulfillment: Add apps for advanced shipping rules, real-time carrier rates, or dropshipping integrations.
• Store management: Use apps for inventory tracking, bulk editing, or accounting integration.
• Conversion & sales: Install apps for upsells, cross-sells, bundles, or abandoned cart recovery.

Choose only the apps you really need at the start. Adding too many can slow down your store and complicate management.

Test Broken links & Website funtions

Before going live, thoroughly test your Shopify store to ensure everything works as expected:

• Browse the store: Check all navigation links, menus, and product pages for broken links or missing content.
• Place test orders: Simulate purchases using different payment methods and shipping options to confirm the checkout process works smoothly.
• Mobile testing: Preview and interact with your store on multiple devices (phones, tablets) to verify responsiveness and usability.
• Performance check: Test site speed and optimize images, scripts, or apps if the store feels slow.
• Fix issues promptly: Resolve any errors, broken links, or formatting problems before your official launch.

Step 4: Go Live

Set Up URL Redirects (301 Redirects)

• For every important Magento URL (products, categories, pages), create a 301 redirect to its corresponding new Shopify URL. For details on how to do this, please read our article: Guide to Magento 2 URL Redirects.
• Additionally, Shopify has a built-in URL Redirection feature. Go to Shopify Admin > Online Store > Navigation > URL Redirects.
• For a large number of redirects, you might use an app or bulk import a CSV of redirects.

Choose the option that works best for your store.

Point Your Domain to Shopify

Update DNS settings at your domain registrar:

• Log in to the account where you purchased your domain.
• Update your DNS records to point to Shopify’s servers.
• Always verify the latest DNS values with Shopify’s DNS official documentation.

Connect your domain in Shopify:

• In your Shopify Admin, go to Settings > Domains
• Add your custom domain and follow the verification steps provided.

Wait for DNS propagation:

• DNS changes may take up to 48 hours to update worldwide, though often it’s much faster.
• Once complete, your Shopify store will be accessible via your custom domain.

Launch Your Shopify Store

• Once DNS propagation is complete and you’ve done final checks, remove any password protection from your Shopify store.
• Announce your new store to your customers via email campaigns, social media, and any other relevant channels. Highlight new features or improvements.

Post-Launch Monitoring

• Use Shopify Analytics and Google Analytics to track store performance, customer behavior, and sales.
• Monitor for any 404 errors (broken links) using Google Search Console.
• Gather customer feedback and be prepared to make adjustments.

Migrating from Magento to Shopify takes planning and patience, but the payoff is a faster, easier-to-manage store. By cleaning your data, backing it up, importing carefully, customizing your design, and setting up redirects, you can switch platforms without losing momentum. Once live, keep monitoring performance and refining your store to ensure long-term growth.

Need a smoother path? Get expert help from LitExtension to handle your migration securely and efficiently.