Shopify Migration Experts. Re-platform with Minimal Downtime & Maximum Impact
Moving your ecommerce store shouldn’t be a headache. As an accredited Shopify agency, we specialize in seamless migrations and replatforming for brands ready to scale. We design, develop, and optimize high-performing Shopify and Shopify Plus stores, ensuring your data moves safely while we build a foundation for long-term digital growth and peak performance.
Seamless Shopify Migration in Auckland & New Zealand
- Migrate Zeald / Zest to Shopify
- Migrate WordPress to Shopify
- Migrate Opencart to Shopify
- Migrate Magento to Shopify
- Migrate Legacy to Shopify
What is Shopify Migration?
Shopify migration is the process of transferring an ecommerce store’s data: including products, customers, and order history, from a legacy platform (like Magento or WooCommerce) to Shopify. This transition typically involves data mapping, 301 redirect implementation to preserve SEO, and theme development to ensure zero downtime and improved site speed.
Replatforming & Migration with Zero Downtime
We handle full scale data migrations. Our full-service Shopify migration ensures no detail is overlooked.
- Headless Commerce: For high-end migrations.
Products, Collections, & Variants
Customer Data & Order History
Pages, Blogs & Content
SEO redirection & preservation
301 Redirect Mapping
Current store replication or Redesign
Case Study: Shopify Migration, Design & Development for Go Native New Zealand
Case Study Summary: Totally Digital executed a high-complexity Shopify replatform for Go Native New Zealand, migrating 750+ products with multiple variants and over a decade of historical customer data. By implementing 301 redirect mapping and a custom UX/UI design, we improved site performance from 65% to 94%, resulting in an instant 7.2x Traffic growth and a 13% rise in conversion rates without any SEO loss.
Go Native NZ Migrated From Zeald / Zest to Shopify.
Our results at a glance:
Traffic: +622% Increase in Sessions
Speed: 59% → 96% Performance Score
SEO: 65% → 94% Health Score
Accessibility: 52% → 90% Compliance (WCAG 2.1)
Conversion: +13% Revenue Growth
| KPI | Pre-Migration (Legacy Platform) | Post-Migration (Shopify) | Total Growth / Lift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site Performance | 65% (Poor/Amber) | 94% (Expert/Green) | +62.7% Load Speed |
| AI SEO Health Score | 69% (Manual) | 96% (Optimised) | +44.6% Visibility |
| Accessibility Score | 52% (Non-Compliant) | 90% (Compliant) | +73.1% UX Reach |
| Monthly Sessions | Baseline | +622% Increase | 7.2x Traffic Surge |
| Conversion Rate (CVR) | Standard | 13% Lift | Revenue Growth |
Shopify migration experts ready to move ecommerce stores to Shopify, zero downtime, zero SEO loss, and zero headaches.
Shopify Migration: No Data Left Behind
Precision SEO Migration: 301 Redirect Mapping & URL Integrity
Our Shopify migration experts prevent organic traffic loss by executing a comprehensive 301 redirect mapping strategy. We perform a full site crawl to identify legacy URL structures (often found in Magento, or WooCommerce) and map them precisely to new Shopify paths. This ensures that historical link equity and search engine rankings are preserved, preventing “404 Page Not Found” errors that can damage domain authority during a replatform.
Shopify migration Custom Themes & Design Transfer
Our Shopify migration experts work closely with you to ensure your users’ shopping experience is vastly improved post-transfer. We replicate, refresh or totally overhaul your current stores design. Your Shopify store will align with your brand identity, with design solutions focusing on UX, Conversion rate optimization (CRO), performance, and sales.
Shopify Custom Features & Functionality
Themes, and Advanced Shopify Theme Development: Liquid, Hydrogen, and Oxygen
Whether it’s flexible, editable themes or full custom Shopify sites built from the ground up, we craft designs that guide your customers, and fit your business perfectly. We build on Shopify’s core architecture. Our developers are experts in Liquid for high-performance storefronts. For enterprise-level brands requiring ultra-fast, decoupled frontends, we offer headless solutions using Hydrogen and Oxygen, ensuring your store is built for speed, scalability, and future-proof SEO.
Testing, Launch Support & Management
Everything is tested rigorously. Your new Shopify store goes live without downtime. We don’t just migrate, we make sure your Shopify store performs perfectly before and after going live. Yes, we do stick around for post-launch tweaks & support. We also offer additional time blocks for both ongoing Shopify tasks customised training and tasks.
Seamless Shopify Migration. From Old To Bold
Upgrade to Shopify with expert migration. Move your store, products, and data with zero headaches - Full migration, optimised, and ready to convert
Our Shopify migration experts have got you covered. No Matter Where You're Coming From
1. Consultation & Analysis
Our Shopify migration process begins with a deep data architectural analysis and initial discovery. We perform a comprehensive audit of your existing ecommerce store to map its site structure, data organization, and unique technical features. This phase identifies potential ‘data silos’ and ensures your migration strategy is built on a foundation of technical accuracy and performance.
2. Scope & Planning
Successful Shopify replatforming requires meticulous scope and planning. We collaborate to audit your content, identifying critical data to migrate while pruning legacy technical debt. Our tailored migration roadmap outlines every phase of the transition, ensuring a seamless move to Shopify that aligns with your business goals, timelines, and operational requirements.
3. Data & SEO Migration
Our Shopify migration experts execute comprehensive data transfers: including products, customer history, and blogs, with zero data loss. Our SEO team ensures a seamless transition using strategic 301 redirect mapping and URL preservation. We develop all stores to advanced technical AI SEO standards, safeguarding your rankings while optimising your site for discovery by LLMs and modern AI search engines.
4. Design and Customisation
A Shopify migration is the strategic window to modernise your brand identity and store experience. We specialise in revitalising visual assets and redesigning UX/UI layouts to deliver a premium customer experience on Shopify. From design refreshes to full-scale brand evolutions, we ensure your new storefront is visually consistent, high-performing, and optimised for maximum conversion from day one
5. Testing & Quality Assurance
This step involves a comprehensive functionality and UX audit to ensure the new store is bug-free and mirrors (or improves upon) the legacy store’s performance. A pre-go-live check for User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) is a critical final review to ensure a smooth transition to production. Checkout, redirects, mobile performance, apps, and integrations are thoroughly tested.
6. Launch & Shopify Support
When it’s time to go live, we handle the technical heavy lifting: from DNS settings to ensuring zero downtime. After launch, we stick around for ‘Hypercare,’ running deep SEO and performance checks to make sure everything is perfect. We are available for support and can to train your team on the Shopify Admin, so you feel totally confident running your new store as it scales.
Shopify Migration with Totally Digital.your replatform services
Custom Shopify
- Bespoke Shopify Theme Design
- Premium Theme Customisation
Shopify CRO
Headless Commerce
Conversions + CRO
A/B Testing
Product Page Optimisation
Upsells & Cross-Sells
Abandoned Cart Flows
Shopify Integrations
CRM Integrations
ERP Integrations
Shipping & Payments
Custom Features
Re-platforming & Migrations
Data Migration
Platform Migration (WooCommerce, Magento, Zest, Legacy → Shopify)
SEO Migration
Shopify SEO, GEO & Local Optimisation
Local SEO & AI Search
Technical SEO
Shopify SEO Apps
GEO Content Strategy
Shopify Marketing & Support
Shopify Advertising
Loyalty Points & Rewards
Content Marketing
- Ongoing Support & Maintenance
Shopify Support Plans to Enhance and Sustain Your Commerce Success.
Our Shopify monthly retainer plans provide dedicated technical support and strategic growth for ecommerce brands. Managed by certified Shopify developers, these custom support retainers cover emergency troubleshooting, ongoing performance optimization, and AI-driven SEO. We focus on increasing average order value (AOV) and conversion rates through 1:1 training and technical maintenance to ensure long-term scalability.
✔ Certified Technical Expertise: Immediate access to Shopify Certified Developers for complex Liquid code updates and backend troubleshooting.
✔ Performance & Speed Optimization: Continuous monitoring of Core Web Vitals to ensure your site maintains its 96% performance benchmark.
✔ Strategic Growth & CRO: Data-driven updates to improve Conversion Rates (CVR) and Average Order Value (AOV) through A/B testing.
✔ AI-Powered Technical SEO: Monthly metadata optimization and semantic content updates designed for both Google and AI search engines.
✔ Dedicated 1:1 Training & Support: Personalised training sessions and a priority Q&A desk to empower your team on the Shopify Admin.
✔ Emergency ‘Hypercare’: Priority response for critical site issues, app integrations, and payment gateway updates to ensure zero downtime.
Shopify Migration Development Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I consider migrating to Shopify?
Shopify is a powerful ecommerce platform that makes it easy for anyone to sell online, in-store, and across multiple channels. It comes packed with built-in tools like customisable themes, secure payment processing, and smart inventory management… everything you need to launch, run, and grow a successful online store.
Shopify provides a powerful, scalable platform with seamless integrations, customisable themes, built-in marketing tools, and top-tier support. Whether you need advanced design, custom apps, SEO optimisation, or a smooth migration, Shopify offers everything to streamline and grow your eCommerce business.
How much does a Shopify migration cost in 2026?
A professional Shopify migration typically costs between $10,000 and $20,000 for mid-range sites. Simple store transfers may start at $5,000, while complex enterprise-level Shopify Plus builds requiring custom API integrations can range from $50,000 to $250,000+, depending on data volume and custom functionality.
Will my website experience downtime during the migration to Shopify?
We carefully plan and execute the migration to keep any downtime to an absolute minimum. If you have a global reach sometime there is lag between propagation times internationally, this is often out of our control as it depends on servers. Our team works with you to schedule the transition at the least disruptive time, ensuring a smooth switch with little to no impact on your customers and sales.
Will Shopify replatform work with my existing tools and Apps?
Shopify supports a wide range of integrations, often improving functionality over your current setup. During the scoping phase, we’ll review your current systems to determine if pre-built ‘plug-in connectors are available or if a custom integration is needed. Considering the popularity of Shopify, it likely integrates with your existing technology. If an exact match isn’t available, we’ll find the best alternative to keep your operations running smoothly.
Can you migrate my existing website to Shopify?
Let’s Find Out. We specialise in seamless migrations, ensuring your products, content, data, and SEO rankings are preserved and enhanced during the transition. Some of the platforms we migrate from are WooCommerce, Zeald’s Zest, Magento, but there are many more Legacy Shops that we deal with. Book a call to find out more about the steps needed
What data is transferred in a Shopify Migration?
We migrate key store data, including customer details, order history, email lists, price lists, payment options, categories, product information, images, SEO, customer navigation and buying journey. We take this opportunity to look at improving your conversions. Our team can tailor the Shopify Migration to suit your needs.
What does Shopify Migration design & development cost?
It depends on size, content, data, and complexity of your project. A simple store might cost just a few thousand, while a mid-range site with more features usually lands between $10k–$20k. Larger enterprise builds can range from $50k up to $250k+. We’ll always give you a clear estimate upfront, tailored to your needs. The we provide a quote, set on clear set of deliverables so there are no hidden surprises along the way.
How long does an Shopify development take?
A very popular question! Again, it depends. A smaller site might be ready in a few days, 2-3 weeks, some projects take 1–3 months, and big, complex builds can run 6–12 months. During discovery, we’ll map out a realistic timeline with clear milestones. When we build you are kept updated with progress reports so you know exactly where things are at.
Which platforms can I migrate to Shopify from?
WooCommerce, Zeald/Zest, Magento are some of the ecommerce we migrate from, but there are many more that we deal with. If you don’t see your cart mentioned here, speak to us and we’ll be able to guide you through the steps needed to get you onto Shopify from a legacy system.
Can I Retain My SEO Rankings & URLs After Migration?
Super important. You can absolutely retain your SEO rankings and URLs during migration. With proper redirects and a focus on SEO best practices, we ensure your new Shopify store keeps its search engine visibility and ranking. Our team will develop a custom SEO migration strategy to minimise any impact on your organic traffic. Plus, we’ll conduct an audit to identify ways to improve your SEO even further!
Whether you’re looking to replatform your current ecommerce to Shopify, revamp your existing Shopify site or new Shopify Development from scratch, we have the skills and expertise to bring your vision to life.