BigCommerce to Shift4Shop Migration
BigCommerce to Shift4Shop Migration provided by LitExtension helps you move your store from BigCommerce store to Shift4Shop automatically, accurately and securely. Within 3 simple steps, you can transfer your data to Shift4Shop yourself using LitExtension app or you can have our Shift4Shop experts handle the complete migration for you.
What is BigCommerce to Shift4Shop Migration?
BigCommerce to Shift4Shop migration is the process of transferring your online store’s data, design, and functionalities from the BigCommerce platform to Shift4Shop. This migration involves several key steps to ensure that your eCommerce operations continue smoothly on the new platform.
Benifits of BigCommerce to Shift4Shop Migration
Migrating from BigCommerce store to Shift4Shop can offer 6 benefits, enhancing your eCommerce operations and providing greater flexibility and control over your online store. Here are some of the key advantages:
1. Cost-Effectiveness
Shift4Shop often provides more cost-effective pricing plans compared to BigCommerce, which can result in significant savings, especially for small to mid-sized businesses. Additionally, Shift4Shop offers a fully free plan with no monthly fees for businesses that use the Shift4 payment processing system.
2. Advanced Customization
Shift4Shop offers extensive customization options, allowing you to tailor your store’s design and functionality to better meet your business needs. With access to the platform’s HTML and CSS, as well as a wide range of templates, you can create a unique shopping experience for your customers.
3. Robust Built-In Features
Shift4Shop provides a comprehensive set of built-in features that are often included without additional costs. These features include advanced SEO tools, abandoned cart recovery, product reviews, and loyalty programs, which can enhance your store’s performance and customer engagement.
4. Flexible Hosting and Scalability
Shift4Shop offers scalable hosting solutions that can grow with your business. The platform is designed to handle high traffic and large inventories, making it suitable for businesses of all sizes. As your business expands, Shift4Shop can accommodate your needs without requiring a platform change.
5. Enhanced Security and Compliance
Shift4Shop is known for its robust security features, including PCI compliance, fraud detection, and SSL certification, ensuring that your online store meets industry standards and protects customer data.
6. Customer Support and Resources
Shift4Shop offers dedicated customer support and a wealth of resources, including tutorials, guides, and a community forum. This support can be invaluable during the migration process and as you continue to grow your online store.
What Data Can Be Migrated to Shift4Shop
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Products
- Name, SKU, Full Description, Status, Manufacturer, Weight.
- Price, Special Price.
- Stock Status, Manage Stock, Quantity.
- Meta Title, Meta Description.
- Product Tags.
- Barcode.
- Variants: SKU, Weight, Attributes, Quantity, Price, Special Price, Name, Thumbnail Image.
- Additional Images.
- Metafields.
Products Categories
- Name, Description.
- Image.
- Meta Title, Meta Description.
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- First Name, Last Name, Email.
- Newsletter.
- Billing Address:
First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code. Telephone, . - Shipping Address:
First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone.
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- Order Number.
- Order Status.
- First Name, Last Name, Email.
- Billing Address:
First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone, Fax. - Shipping Address:
First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone. - Order Items (Name, SKU, Option), Product Price, Quantity.
- Sub Price, Discount Price, Tax Price, Shipping Price, Total Price.
- Order Comments.
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- Name.
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- Coupon Code, Coupon Date, Coupon Expire Date.
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- Created Date.
- Rate.
- User Name.
- Title.
- Comment.
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- Title, Description.
- URL.
- Image.
- Categories.
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- Title, Description.
- Categories.
- SEO URLs.
- Images.
(*) Please note that data possible for migration listed below may vary depending on your Soure Store. Please chat with LitExtension experts for more details.
Additional Options
Clear Sample Data On Shift4Shop Before Migration
You can delete the sample data on Shift4Shop in accordance with selected entities for migration… More Details →
Preserve Order IDs on Shift4Shop Store
This option helps keep your order ID the same during your store migration… More Details →
Create 301 Redirects on Shift4Shop Store
Automatically redirect your old store’s URLs to the new ones during the migration… More Details →
Migrate Images from Products, Categories, Blog Descriptions
This option helps you to migrate images in descriptions of products, categories, and blog posts… More Details →
Strip HTML Tags from Category and Product Names
Strip HTML tags from category and product names automatically when migrating your store … More Details →
Select BigCommerce as “Source Cart” and Shift4Shop as “Target Cart” from the dropdown list. Afterward, enter store URL and follow brief instructions to set up the Shift4Shop migration process.
Choose the entities you want within BigCommerce to Shift4Shop migration such as products, categories, orders, customers, SEO URLs, and even more.
Let’s start the BigCommerce to Shift4Shop Migration. Once the migration process is kicked off, it will constantly run even when you turn off your browser.
How to Migrate from BigCommerce to Shift4Shop?
Transitioning from BigCommerce to Shift4Shop can be a straightforward process if you follow these steps:
Step 1: Create Your Shift4Shop Account
Signing up for a Shift4Shop account. You should choose the appropriate plan that suits your business needs. Once your account is set up, you’ll have access to the Shift4Shop dashboard, where you can begin the migration process.
Step 2: Export Your Data From BigCommerce
- Log in to Your BigCommerce Admin Panel
- Go to the Advanced Settings menu by clicking on the gear icon or the “Settings” link in the left-hand sidebar.
In the Advanced Settings, click on Export. - You’ll see options to export different types of data such as Products, Customers, Orders, and more.
Click on the specific data type you wish to export. For example, if you want to export products, select “Products.” - Select Fields: BigCommerce allows you to choose which fields to include in your export. This is useful if you only need specific data. For a full export, you can select all fields.
File Format: Choose the format for your export file. BigCommerce typically offers CSV as the default format, which is widely compatible with other platforms. - After configuring your export options, click on the Export button.
The system will generate a file based on your selections. Depending on the size of your data, this may take a few moments.
Step 3: Upload Images and Import Your Product Data into Shift4Shop
- In the Shift4Shop admin dashboard, navigate to Products > Import/Export.
- Choose the “Import” option for products. This will allow you to upload your CSV file to Shift4Shop.
- Click on the “Choose File” button and select your CSV file that contains the product data and image URLs.
- Map the columns in your CSV file to the corresponding fields in Shift4Shop. Ensure that the image URLs are mapped correctly to the image field.
- Once everything is mapped correctly, click on “Start Import” or a similar button to begin the process.
Step 4: Migrate Your Customer Records
- Go to Customers > Import/Export in the Shift4Shop dashboard.
- Choose Import for customers.
- Click on the Choose File button and select the CSV file you prepared.
- Map the fields in your CSV file to the corresponding fields in Shift4Shop.
- After mapping the fields, click on Start Import to begin the process.
Step 5: Create Your Content Pages
Recreate your content pages, such as the About Us, Contact, and other informational pages, within Shift4Shop. You can manually copy over the content from BigCommerce or use the HTML if you have custom-designed pages.
Step 6: Customize Your Shift4Shop Store
Customize the look and feel of your Shift4Shop store by choosing a theme that matches your brand. Adjust the layout, colors, fonts, and other design elements to recreate the visual identity of your BigCommerce store in Shift4Shop.
Step 7: Connect Your Domain Name and Redirects
Update DNS Records
- Log in to your Shift4Shop admin panel.
- Go to Settings > Domain Names.
- Here, you’ll find the DNS settings provided by Shift4Shop, usually including the IP address and possibly CNAME records.
- In your domain registrar account, find the DNS settings section (sometimes called “Manage DNS”).
- A Record: Add or update the A record to point to Shift4Shop’s IP address.
- CNAME Record: If instructed, add a CNAME record that points to your Shift4Shop store.
- After entering the new DNS settings, save the changes. DNS propagation can take up to 48 hours, but it often happens much sooner.
Connect Your Domain in Shift4Shop
- Go to your Shift4Shop admin panel and navigate to Settings > Domain Names.
- Enter your domain name in the provided field and click Add Domain.
Shift4Shop will verify the domain settings and confirm the connection.
Set Up Redirects
- Identify Old URLs (Make a list of important URLs from your BigCommerce store).
- Identify the corresponding new URL on your Shift4Shop store.
- In the Shift4Shop admin panel, go to Settings > SEO Tools > 301 Redirects.
- For each old URL, enter the corresponding new URL.
- After setting up the redirects, test them by visiting the old URLs to ensure they correctly redirect to the new URLs.
Migration Pricing
Automated Migration
With the Automated Migration Package, you can run a seamless store migration automatically and accurately using the LitExtension app in only 3 simple steps.
Automated Migration includes:
- Pre-migration
- Data Migration
- Perform Migration
- Additional Migration Options are available
- Data Security
- Post-migration
- Customer Support
Extensive data can be challenging to migrate accurately. Please connect with our experts through the ChatBox at the bottom-right or book a call for the best consultancy for your data migration.
All-in-One Migration Service
All-in-One Migration is a all-inclusive service. LitExtension experts will handle the migration from start to finish to ensure the best results of your project.
All-in-One Migration Service includes:
- Pre-migration Support
- Data Migration
- Full Migration Implementation
- Free All Additional Migration Options
- Data Security
- Migration Results Testing
- Post-migration
- Customer Support
Extensive data can be challenging to migrate accurately. Please connect with our experts through the ChatBox at the bottom-right or book a call for the best consultancy for your data migration.
Popular Questions About BigCommerce to Shift4Shop Migration
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How to do migration from BigCommerce to Shift4Shop?
To migrate your data to Shift4Shop, using LitExtension can greatly simplify and streamline the process:
– Connect your existing store (source cart and target cart)
– Configure your migration
– Run demo migraiton
– Start full migration
What is BigCommerce to Shift4Shop Migration?
BigCommerce to Shift4Shop migration refers to transferring an online store from the BigCommerce platform to Shift4Shop. This complex migration involves moving products, categories, customer data, order history, and other store configurations from the BigCommerce Store to a new Shift4Shop store.
What are the different methods for migrating data from BigCommerce to Shift4Shop?
When migrating your data to Shift4Shop using LitExtension, you have two convenient options to choose from:
1. Basic Migration: This is the DIY approach, where you’ll set up and manage your migration using LitExtension’s app.
2. All-in-One Migration Service: If you prefer a hands-off experience, LitExtension’s experts will handle your entire migration project.
What information to provide LitExtension when I need supports for BigCommerce to Shift4Shop Migration?
To ensure efficient support during your BigCommerce platform to Shift4Shop migration, please provide us with your Order Number, the email address you used for your purchase, your Customer Name, and a comprehensive description of the specific issues you need support with. This allows our team to quickly access your case and offer relevant solutions.
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How Your Data Is Secured During Migration?
Server Security
Data Security
Data Access Restriction
GDPR Compliance
NDA
Payment Security
Why choose Automated Migration for Shift4Shop Migration
3-Step Process
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Selling While Migrating
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Data Quality Assurance
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FREE 60-Day Updates
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