Before transferring the data, creating a new store on the target eCommerce platform and getting some basic setup for it is a must. In this section, we will suggest some platforms for you and show you how to create a store on that platform.
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Set Up Your Target Cart
1. Set up Open-source Carts
For open-source users, the process to install a Target Store is a bit more complicated. Each cart will have its own recommended way to install along with some special requirements. However, this is generally what you have to do:
- Choose hosting: Before installing a platform, you will have to get a host for your website, which is where the data will be stored. It is advisable to choose a proper hosting service like Cloudways to avoid hassles later on.
- Download the package: The open-source package will be available on the main website of the eCommerce platform.
- Upload to your server: You will need FTP access to unzip the package and upload it to the web root.
- Create a database: This is the place where you store your data, including products, customers, orders and more.
- Install and configure: Access the root directory and install the shopping cart with the help of the installation wizard. After some basic configuration, your Target Store will be ready for migration.
Below are our tutorials for installing some shopping carts. Please follow the instructions to create a new store.
2. Set up Hosted Carts
If you go for a SaaS shopping cart, all you need to do is register an account before choosing a plan and a payment method.