Shopify data migration services

Move to Shopify with your store data properly prepared and checked before launch.

Shopify data migration, planned around your store

Moving to Shopify means making decisions about the information your business uses every day. Your product catalogue needs to make sense in the new store, customer details need to be accurate, and the order history you keep needs to be useful to your team.

Our Shopify data migration service helps you work through those decisions and prepare your data for the move. We review your existing records, agree what needs to transfer and map the information to its new structure, with testing before the final migration.

Whether your data sits in an existing ecommerce platform or is spread across several systems and spreadsheets, we start by understanding what you have and what your Shopify store needs.

Shopify migration risks we help you avoid

Worried your product data won’t fit the new store?

Product options, SKUs and categories can be organised differently between platforms. We review how your catalogue needs to be structured so those differences are addressed before the final import.

Unsure which customer records and historical data to keep?

We help you define what belongs in Shopify and what can be left out or retained separately. That gives the project a clear scope and avoids moving obsolete records simply because they’re available.

Concerned about carrying existing errors into Shopify?

Duplicate customer entries, missing information and inconsistent formats can create extra work after launch. Our data quality review identifies these issues so corrections can be agreed before the data moves.

Still taking orders while the migration is being prepared?

Your data can change between the first extract and launch day. We agree how new records and updates will be handled with your project team, so the final transfer accounts for activity during the move.

A clear migration plan gives everyone a shared view of what is moving, how it will be checked and what needs to happen before the new store launches.

How we manage your Salesforce migration

Discovery

We review your existing store, data sources and Shopify plans to agree what needs to move, what can be accessed and where the project needs further investigation.

Data quality review

We identify duplicates, missing values and inconsistent records, then agree the cleaning and preparation needed before your data is transferred.

Mapping

We match your source fields to the agreed Shopify structure, including how product options, customer details and any additional fields will be represented.

Migration

We transfer the agreed data using the approach established during discovery, accounting for dependencies between records and documenting any exceptions.

Testing

We check the migrated records against the agreed requirements and work through discrepancies with your team before the final transfer is signed off.

Go-live and support

We coordinate the final data transfer with your launch plan, with post-migration support available to investigate any data issues that need attention.

Managing your Shopify data migration

If you’re handling the migration internally, your team will need time to prepare the data, resolve exceptions and check the results. Working with Migrate Data gives these tasks a dedicated place in your launch plan.

Area	With Migrate Data	Managing it internally
Data review	Source records are reviewed and quality issues raised before the move.	Your team identifies errors and decides which records need attention.
Scope and planning	We agree the datasets, responsibilities and delivery stages with you.	Your team defines the scope and fits the work around other launch tasks.
Data preparation	Cleaning and formatting follow agreed rules.	Your team prepares exports and resolves inconsistent or incomplete records.
Field mapping	Source fields are matched to the agreed destination structure.	Your team checks how existing fields and product options should be represented.
Testing	We investigate discrepancies against the agreed migration requirements.	Your team designs the checks, reviews the results and corrects issues.
Changes before launch	We plan how updates between the initial extract and final transfer will be handled.	Your team tracks changes and manages the final update.
Post-migration support	Support is available for migration data issues after launch.	Your team investigates issues or arranges additional help.

Planning a move to Shopify?

Tell us about your current store and what you need to bring across. We’ll help you understand the data work involved and plan the next steps.

Don't just take our word for it...

"We couldn't have asked for a more capable partner to execute our data migration from Raiser’s Edge to Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud, Salesforce's latest solution for nonprofit organizations. George and Chris initiated the process with a comprehensive sample analysis, laying a solid foundation for the migration. Upon receiving the backup file, Chris systematically mapped and categorized our data, aligning it with Salesforce objects and their relational structures. Migrate Data maintained a rigorous project management approach, scheduling regular weekly calls to provide status updates and remaining highly responsive throughout all phases of the migration. Their team demonstrated exceptional flexibility and accessibility, seamlessly managing work across multiple time zones. Understanding our tight project timeline, Migrate Data executed multiple test data loads, promptly incorporated our feedback, and delivered a final import. Post-migration they went above and beyond by offering secure storage for our backup file, ensuring continuity and peace of mind. Their meticulous planning and execution made the transition to Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud a success."

"We worked with Migrate Data over the last six months to migrate our data from two systems (RE and TQ) to a new CRM (Salesforce). This involved the migration of millions of donations, thousands of recurring donations and hundreds of thousands of contacts, including consent data. It was an extremely positive experience both from a data quality point of view and as a collaborative piece of work. On the first it was fairly complex, effectively two migrations given both existing systems were independent of each other. As ever with these projects, issues in the source data emerged but MD really helped, flagging issues and proactively suggesting solutions. On the second, just a pleasure to work with, always positive, engaged and responsive. We had weekly meetings with everyone in attendance, half an hour or less, which worked really well. There was clear ownership with one analyst specialising in each legacy system. They showed outstanding flexibility around timings, delays to Go Live, changes to decisions made and additional requests. Without hesitation I would recommend MD for both the quality of work and the experience of working together, proper partnership."

"Duchenne UK outgrew our old database a while ago so we decided to move to a new one that would better suit our needs. To cover the move of all out data between the databases we were recommended Migrate Data by our support provider. From day one, George was always on hand, always ready to help, to advise, to jump on Teams to discuss anything that came up. The first financial and time estimates were provided free of charge based on sample data we provided, and later on they were then specified further based on a full back up so MD knew what they will be dealing with, and we had accurate budgeting and timelines. Throughout the process we had regular catchups with George and during migration itself we had two weekly catch ups with the full team which was always reassuring and made the process very smooth. Once the migration was done, George was still on hand with any possible last moment touches. We really appreciated Migrate Data’s approach to our project, from the beginning to the end. They were reliable, kind and accommodating wherever they could. Should we have any similar projects in the future we would love to work with Migrate Data team again"

Give your team data they can work with

Accurate product details make catalogue management easier. Consistent customer records reduce time spent checking information. Preparing your data before the move helps your team settle into the new store with fewer corrections to make.

Frequently asked questions about Shopify data migration

What data can be migrated to Shopify?

A migration can include product information, customer records and historical orders. The exact scope depends on the source data, your Shopify setup and the transfer method available for each type of record.

We review those requirements before agreeing the work. Additional information held in custom fields or third-party apps needs its own assessment, as it may require a different structure or a separate migration approach.

Can I migrate from WooCommerce, Magento or another ecommerce platform?

The starting point is checking what your current platform allows you to export or access, and how that information needs to be represented in Shopify. This applies whether you’re using WooCommerce, Magento, another ecommerce platform or a bespoke system.

Share the details of your current setup with us and we’ll assess the data requirements and an appropriate route for the move.

Can historical orders and customer accounts be moved across?

Historical orders can be migrated using a suitable app or API-based approach. They aren’t included in Shopify’s standard customer CSV import, so order history needs to be planned separately from customer contact details.

Customer passwords from another platform can’t be transferred through a customer CSV. Your launch plan should account for how customers will access their accounts after the move.

Do we need to clean our data first?

It’s worth reviewing the data before migration, but you don’t need to complete that work on your own. We can help identify duplicate records, inconsistent formatting and missing information, then agree what should be corrected or excluded.

Where customer contact details need further attention, our data cleaning services can support the preparation work. Marketing preferences also need to be mapped carefully so existing opt-outs aren’t lost during the transfer.

How long does a Shopify data migration take?

The timescale depends on the number of data sources, the condition of the records and the work needed to prepare and test them. A straightforward catalogue transfer will have different requirements from a project involving several systems and historical orders.

An initial review helps establish a realistic schedule, including time for your team to check the results before launch.

Can our existing store keep trading during the migration?

Preparation and test work can often take place while the existing store remains live. The final transfer needs a coordinated plan for any new orders, customer changes and stock updates created during that period.

Any pause or restrictions around launch will depend on your platforms and migration approach. We agree these with your project team as part of planning the move.

Can you work alongside our Shopify developer or agency?

We can work alongside your implementation team on the data migration, agreeing responsibilities and required formats at the start. Your developer or agency can then coordinate the store build and configuration with the data work.

Support is also available after migration to investigate data discrepancies and work through any corrections needed.

Why choose Shopify Data Migration Services from Migrate

We bring experience in data migration, cleaning and quality improvement to the preparation of your store data. We take time to understand the source records and work with your team to decide how they should be used in the new system.

You’ll have a clear scope, agreed checks and a team you can speak to when questions come up. We work alongside your technology partners so the data migration fits the wider project, with practical support through testing and the final move.