DoodleWeb
Shopify logo → WooCommerce logo

Shopify to WooCommerce migration, planned step by step

Short answer: DoodleWeb moves Shopify sites to WooCommerce in 8–14 weeks with a six-phase plan, a full 301 redirect map and no downtime. Typical cost: USD 15,000–80,000.

Short answer

How do you migrate from Shopify to WooCommerce?

DoodleWeb migrates Shopify sites to WooCommerce in 8–14 weeks using a six-phase plan: audit, content mapping, build, scripted migration, SEO and QA, then launch with Google Search Console monitoring. Typical cost is USD 15,000–80,000, and every old URL gets a 301 redirect so rankings carry over.
Timeline
8–14 weeks
Typical cost
USD 15,000–80,000
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

Free migration scoping

Moving off Shopify?

Tell us about your Shopify site. We'll reply with a timeline, risks and a fixed quote within two business days.

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Why teams move

Why migrate from Shopify to WooCommerce?

What WooCommerce gives you

  • No platform transaction fees
  • Full control of code and URLs
  • Content and store in one WordPress site

Considerations before you commit

  • You take on hosting, PCI and updates
  • Apps need extension equivalents
  • Choose hosting sized for peak traffic

Stay on Shopify if you want someone else to own uptime and checkout.

How the data moves

How content moves from Shopify to WooCommerce

  1. Shopify logo
    Shopify
    Source site
  2. 1
    Export
    CSV exports, Admin API (GraphQL)
  3. 2
    Transform
    Clean, map fields, rewrite links, move media
  4. 3
    Import
    WooCommerce REST API, CSV importer, WP-CLI
  5. WooCommerce logo
    WooCommerce
    New site on staging
SEO lane (runs in parallel): crawl old URLs → build 1:1 301 redirect map → carry titles, meta and schema → compare old vs new crawl → submit new sitemap to Google Search Console.
Figure 1. How content and SEO signals move from Shopify to WooCommerce.
Content model

What each Shopify item becomes in WooCommerce

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 ShopifyBecomes in WooCommerce
ProductsProducts
VariantsVariations
CollectionsCategories
MetafieldsCustom fields
DiscountsCoupons
The whole plan

The six-phase Shopify to WooCommerce migration plan

  1. 1

    Discovery and audit

    Crawl every URL, export analytics and Search Console data, inventory content types, plugins/modules/apps, integrations and users.

  2. 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. 3

    Design and build

    Build the theme or templates, components and integrations on the new platform in a staging environment.

  4. 4

    Scripted content migration

    Run repeatable export-transform-import scripts, move media, rewrite internal links and re-run until counts match.

  5. 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. 6

    Launch and hypercare

    Content freeze, final delta migration, DNS cutover, sitemap submission to Google Search Console, 30 days of monitoring.

Week 1Week 14
  1. 1. Discovery and audit~2 wk
  2. 2. Content model and mapping~2 wk
  3. 3. Design and build~4 wk
  4. 4. Scripted content migration~2 wk
  5. 5. SEO, accessibility and QA~2 wk
  6. 6. Launch and hypercare~1 wk
Figure 2. Typical phase split for a 8–14 weeks project.
Protect rankings

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
Side by side

Shopify vs WooCommerce at a glance

FactorShopifyWooCommerce
Best forBrands that want reliable checkout, apps and scale without running servers.Content-led stores that want full ownership and deep WordPress customisation.
Editing experienceOnline Store 2.0 theme editor with sections and blocks.WordPress admin and block editor.
HostingFully hosted, PCI DSS Level 1.Self-hosted or managed WordPress hosting.
Typical costUSD 39–399/mo; Shopify Plus from about USD 2,300/mo.Free plugin; hosting, extensions and maintenance extra.
Extensibility8,000+ apps, Functions, Hydrogen headless, Admin API.Thousands of extensions and full PHP access.
SEO controlSolid; fixed URL prefixes (/products/, /collections/) must be redirected to.Excellent through WordPress SEO plugins; flexible URLs.
SecurityManaged and PCI compliant.Your responsibility: patches, PCI scope, backups.
MultilingualShopify Markets for languages and currencies.Via WPML with WooCommerce Multilingual.
HeadlessYes, Hydrogen and the Storefront API.Yes, Store API and WPGraphQL.

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FAQ

Shopify to WooCommerce migration questions

How long does a Shopify to WooCommerce migration take?

Most Shopify to WooCommerce 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 WooCommerce migration cost?

DoodleWeb's Shopify to WooCommerce migrations typically cost USD 15,000–80,000, 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 WooCommerce?

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 WooCommerce?

You take on hosting, PCI and updates. Apps need extension equivalents. Choose hosting sized for peak traffic. Everything else, including content, media, taxonomy and URLs, moves with repeatable scripts.

When should we stay on Shopify?

Stay on Shopify if you want someone else to own uptime and checkout.

Who can migrate Shopify to WooCommerce 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 WooCommerce migrations for US and Canadian teams. Book a call at doodleweb.io/book.

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Q&A

Frequently asked questions about DoodleWeb

What is DoodleWeb?
DoodleWeb is a Seattle-headquartered digital agency (founded 2019) that designs, builds, and grows websites and digital platforms on Drupal, WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, BigCommerce, and React for higher education, government, aerospace, healthcare, nonprofit, and growing brands across the United States.
Where is DoodleWeb based?
DoodleWeb is a Seattle, WA agency headquartered at Columbia Tower, 701 5th Ave, 42nd Floor, Seattle, WA 98104, United States. We serve clients across the United States.
What services does DoodleWeb offer?
Custom web design and development, CMS builds and migrations (Drupal, WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, BigCommerce), eCommerce, headless commerce, React/Next.js engineering, React Native mobile apps, rebranding, accessibility (WCAG 2.2 AA, AODA, Section 508), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and SLA-backed managed hosting and maintenance.
How much does a DoodleWeb website cost?
Marketing sites run $12K–$25K, CMS rebuilds run $25K–$80K, and enterprise Drupal, headless commerce, and government platforms start at $80K and scale to $250K+. Every quote is fixed-fee with no hidden retainers and is returned within two business days of the discovery call.
How long does a website project take?
Marketing sites launch in 6–10 weeks, mid-market CMS platforms in 10–16 weeks, and enterprise Drupal, government, or commerce rebuilds in 4–6 months. Exact timeline, milestone dates, and acceptance criteria are written into the SOW before kickoff.
Can DoodleWeb get my brand cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude?
Yes. Our AEO/GEO program restructures content into Q&A patterns, ships FAQ / Organization / Article / BreadcrumbList JSON-LD schema, publishes /llms.txt and /llms-full.txt, and runs weekly citation tests across all four major answer engines so engines extract and cite your brand. Initial citations typically appear within 30–60 days.
How do I contact DoodleWeb?
Email info@doodleweb.io, call +1-425-359-0168, or book a free 30-minute consultation at https://book.doodleweb.io. You will speak directly with a senior strategist, not a sales rep.