Migrating from Shopify to WordPress

Shopify is a popular e-commerce platform, but many business owners eventually consider moving to WordPress and WooCommerce. The step can look daunting, yet with the right approach the migration can be done smoothly and successfully. Below we look at why you might leave Shopify and what the process involves.

Why move away from Shopify?

1. Cost

Shopify can look affordable and convenient at first, but as your needs grow and you add more modules, costs can climb quickly. Every extra feature – more advanced product filtering, or a customer loyalty programme – can mean another monthly fee. With WooCommerce, most core functionality is free or available for a one-off payment.

2. Flexibility and development options

Shopify is a closed platform, which means development and customisation often has to go through their APIs or through paid Shopify experts. WooCommerce, as a WordPress extension, offers effectively unlimited development options. Want a unique design, complex payment integrations, or specialised third-party add-ons? WooCommerce allows all of it without a large additional spend.

3. Long-term cost control

Shopify’s monthly fees and limitations can work out more expensive than WooCommerce over time. With WordPress and WooCommerce you pay only for hosting, minor maintenance and development – which is particularly worthwhile as your shop grows.

The migration process

1. Choosing a server (hosting)

Good hosting is the foundation of a successful WooCommerce shop. It matters that you choose a provider with enough resources, fast load times and solid security. Popular options include Kinsta, SiteGround and WP Engine.

2. Choosing or building a design

Design plays a significant part in an online shop’s success. In WordPress you can choose a ready-made theme such as Astra or Flatsome, both optimised for WooCommerce. If your shop needs something more specific, a custom solution built exactly around your brand may be worth considering.

3. Moving products and data

Moving products from Shopify to WooCommerce is one of the most important steps. It covers product descriptions, images, categories and prices. Tools such as Cart2Cart, or Shopify’s CSV export and import, make the process considerably easier.

4. Recreating content pages

Beyond the products, all the other content pages need to move as well – “About us”, “Contact”, “Frequently asked questions” and “Privacy policy”. These pages make sure your customers can easily find everything they need on the new platform.

5. Configuring the shop

WooCommerce offers plenty of options for setting up shipping and payment methods. Local payment solutions such as Maksekeskus or Montonio can be integrated, and you can choose between different shipping modules to give your customers a range of options.

In summary

Moving from Shopify to WordPress and WooCommerce can be an excellent decision for a business that wants more flexibility and better cost efficiency in running its shop. Although the migration may look complicated at first, it is a manageable process with the right tools and the right partner. WooCommerce’s open source foundation also lets you build a genuinely distinctive, sustainable shop that grows with your needs.

approx. 14 h Typical scope

50 € Hourly rate + VAT

700 € Estimated total

Get an exact price

This is an estimate, not a quote. We’ll review your site free of charge first and tell you the exact time required. If the job turns out smaller, you pay less – we bill for the time actually spent.

How this job works

Send an enquiry

Send us your site address and a couple of sentences about the problem. We usually reply the same or the next working day.
We review it and give you the price

The assessment is free. You’ll know the exact time and price before you decide on anything.
We do the work and report back

We take a backup before making changes. When the work is done you get a summary of exactly what was done and what to keep an eye on going forward.

Frequently asked questions

How much does this cost?

This job typically takes around 14 hours, which works out at roughly 700 € + VAT. We’ll give you the exact price after a free assessment – and if the job turns out smaller, you pay less.

How quickly can you start?

We usually pick up smaller jobs within 1–3 working days. If your site is down or it’s a security incident, we start the same day – just say so when you write.

What if the job takes longer than expected?

If it turns out the scope is growing, we get in touch and agree it with you before carrying on. You’ll never receive an invoice for something that wasn’t discussed beforehand.

Do I have to move my site to you?

No. We do the work where your site already lives. All we need is access to the WordPress admin and usually to the hosting as well.

Is a backup made before the work?

Yes, always. Before any change we take a copy of the files and the database, so it can be rolled back in seconds if needed.

Testimonials

What our clients say

Long-standing partnerships say more than any slogan. Several of the clients below have been with us for over seven years.

We have worked with Birk for eight years now. This time we wanted a new website for the company, and the goals were set high from the very start – in visuals, functionality, manageability and SEO. Thanks to Birk’s professional approach we got a website of a high standard that met our expectations 100%. The collaboration went smoothly because Birk is a very good and direct communicator, helpful, dependable and conscientious.

Karina Riive LIGNAMETS OÜ, FARMLAND PURCHASING MANAGER

We ordered a feature-rich bespoke online store from Zezz. It was also important that it integrate with our accounting software. Zezz handled the task well and has been our day-to-day web development partner since 2018. Overall score 8/10 – there is always room to do better.

Aivo Kuldmeri WESTBERG KAUBANDUS, MANAGING DIRECTOR

As a client you sometimes feel that you don’t know exactly how, and sometimes not even exactly what. But our collaboration has produced a website that our own people value and others try to copy. Thank you for the patience, the good ideas and the understanding. Thank you for visualising it and making it visible. I liked that Zezz keeps its word and stays flexible.

Mart Tilk MANAGER, MÄRJAMAA SPORTS CENTRE

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Migrating from Shopify to WordPress – WooCommerce