Thousands of merchants migrate from WooCommerce to Shopify every month. Whether it’s for reliability, speed, or simpler management, the move is achievable with the right process.
Before You Start: What to Export from WooCommerce
- Products (title, description, images, SKUs, variants, prices, stock)
- Customers (email, name, addresses, order history)
- Orders (historical orders for customer service reference)
- Blog posts and pages
- URL redirects (critical for SEO)
Step 1: Export Products from WooCommerce
In WordPress, go to WooCommerce → Products → Export. Export all product fields as a CSV.
Step 2: Import Products to Shopify
Use Matrixify for the most reliable WooCommerce-to-Shopify migration. It handles products, customers, orders, and redirects in one tool.
Step 3: Migrate Customers
Export customers from WooCommerce with their addresses. Import into Shopify via Matrixify. Note: passwords cannot be migrated — customers will need to reset their passwords.
Step 4: Set Up URL Redirects
WooCommerce uses /product/product-name/ and Shopify uses /products/product-name. Create 301 redirects in Shopify for every product, category, and blog post URL. Use Matrixify to import hundreds of redirects at once.
Step 5: Choose and Configure Your Shopify Theme
Browse the Shopify Theme Store for a theme that matches your current design style. Dawn is Shopify’s free flagship — start there if budget is a concern.
Step 6: Reinstall Your Apps
Find Shopify equivalents for each WooCommerce plugin:
- Yoast SEO → Shopify SEO apps or built-in SEO tools
- WooCommerce Subscriptions → Recharge or Bold Subscriptions
- Contact Form 7 → Hulk Form Builder
Common Migration Mistakes to Avoid
- Not setting up 301 redirects (kills SEO rankings)
- Forgetting to migrate customer review data
- Not testing email notifications after migration
