BigCommerce to Shopify Migration Service
Moving from BigCommerce to Shopify? We convert option sets and variants, rebuild your category structure as collections, and redirect every old URL before go-live.
This migration at a glance
- From
- BigCommerce
- To
- Shopify
- Downtime
- Short, scheduled cutover
- SEO
- 301 redirect map included
+91 98402 21260
Moving from BigCommerce to Shopify
BigCommerce and Shopify are close cousins — both hosted, both catalogue-first — which makes this one of the more predictable migrations. The differences that matter are BigCommerce's option sets and modifiers versus Shopify's three-option variant model, and BigCommerce's category URLs versus Shopify's collection structure.
Option sets are the main audit item. BigCommerce products can combine options, modifiers and rules in ways Shopify does not natively support, so we identify products that need restructuring, line-item properties, or an app before any data moves.
If you use BigCommerce's multi-storefront or B2B features, we plan their Shopify equivalents — Markets, separate storefronts, or Shopify's B2B tools — as part of the same project rather than as a surprise afterwards.
What we migrate from BigCommerce to Shopify
Products
Products, SKUs, pricing, weights, stock and brand data into Shopify.Variants, options and attributes
BigCommerce option sets and variants converted to Shopify options; modifiers mapped to line-item properties or apps.Categories
BigCommerce category tree rebuilt as Shopify collections with a clean navigation structure.Images and media
Product images and galleries uploaded to Shopify with alt text preserved.Customers
Customer records, addresses and customer groups as tags or B2B records.Orders and order history
Orders with line items, totals, fulfilment and financial status migrated as history.Coupons and discounts
BigCommerce coupons and cart-level discounts rebuilt as Shopify discount codes or automatic discounts.Reviews and ratings
Native BigCommerce reviews imported into your chosen Shopify reviews app.Content pages and blog
Web pages and blog posts moved into Shopify pages and blogs with their content intact.
BigCommerce to Shopify migration considerations
These are the differences that decide how your new store is structured. We settle each one with you during discovery, before any data moves.
- Option sets and modifiers vs three options
- Shopify allows three options per product with a variant cap. BigCommerce option sets, modifiers and rules that exceed this need restructuring — we produce the affected-product list and agree the approach during discovery.
- Price and shipping rules
- BigCommerce rules that change price or weight by option have no direct Shopify equivalent on standard plans. They are rebuilt with variants, an app, or adjusted pricing — documented before launch.
- Customer groups and B2B
- BigCommerce customer groups with price lists map to Shopify customer tags with discounts, or to Shopify's B2B features on Plus. We compare the options and recommend based on how you sell.
- URL structure and redirects
- BigCommerce's flexible category and product URLs become Shopify's /products/ and /collections/ paths. We generate a full 301 map covering products, categories, brands, pages and blog posts.
- Apps and integrations
- Every BigCommerce app and integration gets matched to a Shopify equivalent during discovery, so reviews, shipping, email and accounting keep working after the move.
- Multi-storefront and currencies
- BigCommerce multi-storefront setups become Shopify Markets or separate stores depending on catalog overlap and operational preference — a decision we make with you before data migration starts.
How we run your BigCommerce to Shopify migration
- 1
Discovery & Mapping
We analyze your current store, target platform and data structure, then agree on a field-level mapping.
- 2
Test Migration
We run a sample migration to validate data mapping and quality before touching anything live.
- 3
Full Migration & Validation
We migrate the full store and verify products, orders, customers and SEO elements against the source.
- 4
Go-Live & Support
We coordinate the final cutover, apply redirects and stay available for post-migration support.
BigCommerce to Shopify migration FAQ
My BigCommerce products use option sets and modifiers. Will they fit Shopify?
Usually yes, but not always one-to-one. Shopify supports three options per product with a variant cap, so complex option sets and modifiers are restructured as variants, line-item properties or app-driven options. You get the affected-product list and our recommendation before migration begins.
Can you migrate my BigCommerce reviews?
Yes. Native BigCommerce reviews are exported and imported into your chosen Shopify reviews app, keeping ratings, review text, authors and dates where the app's import format supports them.
Will my search rankings drop after moving to Shopify?
Not if the redirect plan is followed — which is why we build it before launch. Every BigCommerce product, category, brand and page URL gets a 301 to its Shopify equivalent, and we verify canonicals, sitemap and metadata before go-live.
How long does a BigCommerce to Shopify migration take?
For a typical catalog, two to four weeks including validation and a staging review. Large catalogs, heavy option-set restructuring or B2B requirements extend that — the discovery phase produces a fixed timeline before any commitment.
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Get a BigCommerce to Shopify migration quote
Tell us about your BigCommerce store and we'll call you to talk through scope, timeline and pricing for the move to Shopify.
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