Shopify migration, from wherever you are now
Our team moves online stores and websites to Shopify for businesses in Melbourne and across Australia. Products, customers, orders, content and search rankings come across, and your current store keeps trading until the switch.
- WooCommerce
- Magento
- BigCommerce
- WordPress
- Shopify
We're a Shopify Partner. Pick your current platform below for the details.
- Products and variantsMoved
- CustomersMoved
- Order historyMoved
- Pages and blog postsMoved
- URLs, redirectedMoved
- SEO titles and descriptionsMoved
Checked against the old store before launch
Where are you moving from?
Each platform has its own quirks. Pick yours for what moves, what changes shape and how we handle it.
- WooCommerce to ShopifyLeave plugin updates and server bills behind, with products, orders and rankings intact.
- Magento to ShopifySwap upgrade projects and specialist hosting for a platform that maintains itself.
- BigCommerce to ShopifyMove to Shopify's apps, themes and checkout with your catalogue and rankings intact.
- WordPress to ShopifyMove your whole site, pages and blog included, onto Shopify and start selling properly.
Why stores move to Shopify
Whatever platform they're leaving, these are the reasons we hear most.
“We're tired of updates, patches and hosting.”
Shopify handles hosting, security and platform updates, so there's nothing for you to maintain.
“The store struggles when we get busy.”
Shopify's hosting is built for traffic spikes, and its checkout is run and improved by Shopify itself.
“Everything is held together by add-ons.”
Shopify has much of what plugins and extensions did built in, and a large app store for the rest.
“We can't change anything without a developer.”
Shopify's admin is built for non-technical teams, so day-to-day changes don't wait on anyone.
What moves across, and what doesn't
Whichever platform you're on, the same core data comes across. A couple of things never can.
Products, variants and images
Carried across with prices, stock levels, categories and photos.
Customers
Names, emails, addresses and order history come across.
Order history
Past orders are imported so your records stay complete.
Pages and blog posts
Rebuilt in the new theme, with the text and images kept.
URLs and search rankings
Every old address is redirected to its new one.
SEO titles and descriptions
Carried across page by page.
Customer passwordsHandled differently
Passwords can't be exported from any platform, and Shopify doesn't need them: customers sign in with their email and a one-time code.
Platform-specific featuresHandled differently
Plugins and extensions are mapped to Shopify features or apps before you commit.
How a Shopify migration runs
Your current store keeps taking orders the whole way through.
- 1
Audit the current store
We list everything your current store does, including what plugins and extensions do quietly, and tell you how each will work on Shopify.
- 2
Build on Shopify alongside it
The new store is built and loaded with your data while the old one keeps trading.
- 3
Test with real orders
We place test orders, check payments, shipping, tax and emails, and compare products and customers against the old store.
- 4
Switch over, then watch
Redirects go live with the new store. We watch orders, search traffic and tracking in the weeks after.
Scoped first, then a fixed price
The cost depends on your platform, catalogue, design and integrations. We audit the store, then quote one number, so it doesn't move unless the brief does.
See typical Shopify store costsNot sure you should move at all? Our Website support team can fix what you have. Already on Shopify? See Shopify support or Shopify development.
What it's like when someone finally picks it up
5.031 Google reviews“We reached out to Web Divine after our existing web agency ignored multiple requests.
The team picked things up immediately, kept us updated, and delivered the website changes quickly and exactly as asked. Professional, responsive, and easy to work with. We’re extremely happy with the result and the experience. If you need a reliable team that gets things done, Web Divine is it. Highly recommended.”
“Unreal service from the team at Web Divine! They’re super helpful & responsive. Overall, I highly recommend Web Devine for anyone looking to create a professional, user-friendly website that stands out from the crowd. With their expertise and attention to detail, you can trust them to deliver outstanding results every time.”
“I had a great experience working with Web Divine a skilled and responsive digital website agency. They listened to my needs and provided valuable suggestions, kept me updated on progress, and delivered a high-quality website that exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended.”
“We engaged Web Divine to redesign our website with a focus on improving our branding, SEO, and overall user experience. They were easy to work with, took the time to understand our business, and delivered a clean, modern site that better reflects who we are as an ICT company. The LinkedIn integration is a nice touch, making it easier to connect with our audience and showcase what we do. We’ve also seen improvements in how the site presents in search, and the structure now supports both client engagement and general enquiries more effectively. Communication was straightforward, feedback was handled quickly, and the whole process felt well managed from start to finish. A solid team if you’re looking for a practical, well-executed website uplift.”
Worth reading before you move
DevelopmentMigrating to Shopify Without Losing Your SEO
Replatforming to Shopify is where hard-won rankings get quietly destroyed. Here's the checklist we use to move stores across without losing traffic.
BusinessHow Much Does a Shopify Store Cost in Australia?
There's no single price for a Shopify store, but there are honest bands. Here's what drives the number up or down, and the ongoing costs most owners forget to budget for.
DevelopmentShopify vs a custom website: an honest guide for Australian businesses
Shopify suits most Australian online stores, but not all of them. Here is what it handles well, where its real limits are, what a custom build costs to own, and the middle paths that often beat both.
Questions people ask before they switch
Tap a question to see our answer.
Web Divine support team
Answers to the usual questions
WooCommerce, Magento (including Adobe Commerce), BigCommerce and WordPress are the most common, and each has its own page above. On another platform? Ask us about yours.
Not if the move is done properly. Shopify uses its own fixed URL patterns, so every old address is redirected to its new one, and titles, descriptions and content are carried across. That mapping is part of every migration we do.
Most stores take 6 to 10 weeks from audit to launch, depending on catalogue size, design and integrations. You'll get a timeline with the quote.
We scope the store first, then quote a fixed price. As a guide, a Shopify store in Australia typically costs $8,000 to $30,000+ depending on catalogue size, design and integrations. Simpler stores that keep their design direction sit at the lower end. Shopify's own plan fees are separate.
No. The Shopify store is built and tested alongside your current one, which keeps trading until the switch. The changeover itself is a domain change.
No. Some stores are better off staying where they are and fixing what they have. We build on WordPress and WooCommerce too, so we'll tell you honestly.
Yes. Our Shopify support covers fixes, changes and improvements by the hour, with hours packs or a monthly retainer.
Thinking about moving to Shopify?
A short call with the team who would do the migration. You'll get a straight answer on whether it's worth it, and a fixed price once we've looked at your store.