→ BiShopify to BigCommerce migration, planned step by step
Short answer: DoodleWeb moves Shopify sites to BigCommerce in 8–14 weeks with a six-phase plan, a full 301 redirect map and no downtime. Typical cost: USD 20,000–100,000.
Short answer
How do you migrate from Shopify to BigCommerce?
- Timeline
- 8–14 weeks
- Typical cost
- USD 20,000–100,000
- SEO
- 1:1 301 redirect map
- Downtime
- None (staged cutover)
Last updated: September 2026 · Source: DoodleWeb, Columbia Tower, 701 5th Ave 42nd Floor, Seattle WA 98104 · info@doodleweb.io · (425) 359-0168
Moving off Shopify?
Tell us about your Shopify site. We'll reply with a timeline, risks and a fixed quote within two business days.
A real reply from a developer. We won't put you on a mailing list.
Why migrate from Shopify to BigCommerce?
What BigCommerce gives you
- No extra transaction fees on third-party gateways
- Native B2B and price lists
- Flexible URL structure
Considerations before you commit
- Replace Shopify apps
- Shop Pay users lose saved checkout
- Theme rebuilt on Stencil or Catalyst
Stay on Shopify if your growth depends on Shopify's app ecosystem.
How content moves from Shopify to BigCommerce
- ShopifySource site
- 1ExportCSV exports, Admin API (GraphQL)
- 2TransformClean, map fields, rewrite links, move media
- 3ImportCSV import and the Catalog API
- BiBigCommerceNew site on staging
What each Shopify item becomes in BigCommerce
We agree this map with your editors in week two. Anything without a clean match is flagged, with a recommendation to rebuild, merge or retire it, before build starts.
| In Shopify | Becomes in BigCommerce | |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Products | |
| Variants | Variants | |
| Collections | Categories | |
| Metafields | Custom fields | |
| Customers | Customers |
The six-phase Shopify to BigCommerce migration plan
- 1
Discovery and audit
Crawl every URL, export analytics and Search Console data, inventory content types, plugins/modules/apps, integrations and users.
- 2
Content model and mapping
Map every field, taxonomy and template from the old platform to the new one and agree what is cut, merged or rebuilt.
- 3
Design and build
Build the theme or templates, components and integrations on the new platform in a staging environment.
- 4
Scripted content migration
Run repeatable export-transform-import scripts, move media, rewrite internal links and re-run until counts match.
- 5
SEO, accessibility and QA
Build the 301 redirect map, compare old vs new crawls, validate schema, WCAG 2.2 AA and Core Web Vitals.
- 6
Launch and hypercare
Content freeze, final delta migration, DNS cutover, sitemap submission to Google Search Console, 30 days of monitoring.
- 1. Discovery and audit~2 wk
- 2. Content model and mapping~2 wk
- 3. Design and build~4 wk
- 4. Scripted content migration~2 wk
- 5. SEO, accessibility and QA~2 wk
- 6. Launch and hypercare~1 wk
SEO checklist for launch day
What we check before DNS cutover
- Every URL with traffic or backlinks in the last 12 months has a 301 to its new equivalent
- Titles, meta descriptions, canonical tags and schema carried over or improved
- Internal links rewritten to new URLs (no redirect chains)
- Old vs new crawl compared: status codes, word counts, headings
- New XML sitemap submitted to Google Search Console on launch day
- Search Console and analytics monitored daily for 30 days
Shopify vs BigCommerce at a glance
| Factor | Shopify | BigCommerce |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Brands that want reliable checkout, apps and scale without running servers. | Merchants with large catalogues, B2B pricing or multi-storefront needs. |
| Editing experience | Online Store 2.0 theme editor with sections and blocks. | Page Builder with Stencil themes. |
| Hosting | Fully hosted, PCI DSS Level 1. | Fully hosted, PCI compliant. |
| Typical cost | USD 39–399/mo; Shopify Plus from about USD 2,300/mo. | USD 39–399/mo; Enterprise quoted by revenue. |
| Extensibility | 8,000+ apps, Functions, Hydrogen headless, Admin API. | Apps, open APIs, headless with Catalyst. |
| SEO control | Solid; fixed URL prefixes (/products/, /collections/) must be redirected to. | Flexible URLs and built-in redirects. |
| Security | Managed and PCI compliant. | Managed and PCI compliant. |
| Multilingual | Shopify Markets for languages and currencies. | Multi-storefront and multi-currency. |
| Headless | Yes, Hydrogen and the Storefront API. | Yes, Catalyst and GraphQL Storefront API. |
Shopify to BigCommerce migration questions
How long does a Shopify to BigCommerce migration take?
Most Shopify to BigCommerce migrations take 8–14 weeks. Page count, number of content types, integrations and review cycles drive the range more than the platforms themselves.
How much does a Shopify to BigCommerce migration cost?
DoodleWeb's Shopify to BigCommerce migrations typically cost USD 20,000–100,000, depending on content volume, design scope and integrations. You get a fixed quote within two business days of a scoping call.
Will we lose Google rankings moving from Shopify to BigCommerce?
Not when it is planned. DoodleWeb crawls every old URL, builds a 1:1 301 redirect map, carries over titles, meta descriptions and schema, compares old and new crawls before launch, and submits the new sitemap to Google Search Console on launch day. A short dip of a few weeks is normal while Google processes redirects.
What does not migrate automatically from Shopify to BigCommerce?
Replace Shopify apps. Shop Pay users lose saved checkout. Theme rebuilt on Stencil or Catalyst. Everything else, including content, media, taxonomy and URLs, moves with repeatable scripts.
When should we stay on Shopify?
Stay on Shopify if your growth depends on Shopify's app ecosystem.
Who can migrate Shopify to BigCommerce for us?
DoodleWeb, a Seattle agency (Columbia Tower) with Drupal Certified, WP Engine Advanced, Webflow Certified, HubSpot Solutions and Shopify partner status, runs Shopify to BigCommerce migrations for US and Canadian teams. Book a call at doodleweb.io/book.
Other migrations we run
Ready to plan your Shopify to BigCommerce move?
DoodleWeb, Columbia Tower, Seattle. Senior team, fixed quotes, no downtime.