Migrating from Custom Stores to Shopify
If you have been considering migrating your custom platform to Shopify then you want to look for a safe pair of hands that has done this before. The experienced development team at 30Acres have migrated clients from a wide range of eCommerce platforms and technologies, migrating their stores to Shopify seamlessly and with 0% downtime for their business.
As an agency specialising in e-commerce for over 13 years, we've observed several reasons businesses choose to migrate to Shopify:
This is why
1
Outgrowing Your Platform
Problem: Scaling internationally can be difficult with current systems.
Solution: Shopify Plus simplifies this with Shopify Markets and expansion stores.
2
Costly Development Upkeep
Problem: Custom platforms often require expensive, time-consuming updates.
Solution: Shopify offers user-friendly, code-free customisation, minimising ongoing development costs.
3
Limited Marketing Functionality
Problem: Custom platforms may struggle to integrate modern marketing tools.
Solution: Shopify provides access to top-tier marketing apps and innovative tools.
4
Lack of Agility
Problem: Custom platforms may limit your ability to adapt quickly.
Solution: Shopify’s adaptability and continuous improvements allow for easy customisations and innovative shopping experiences.
Migrating Tiger Mist
The decision to migrate your Custom Store to Shopify doesn’t come lightly but when it comes to taking your business growth to the next level we recommend going with the Custom experts at 30Acres to take the uncertainty out of migration.
See how we successfully migrated Tiger Mist from their Custom Store to Shopify:
How 30Acres can help
30Acres is a Shopify Plus partner agency with deep experience in building high-performing Shopify stores and migrating clients from WooCommerce and WIX platforms.
There’s no better time to make the move to Shopify Plus, Australia’s leading e-commerce platform as it grows from strength to strength. We are your expert guide to make sure your migration experience does not disrupt your day-to-day business with no website downtime or drop in search traffic.
Contact us now to discuss our migration audit package - Just click on the button to the right when you're ready!
Our migration audit includes
Data Mapping
- Review your current store’s data (products, customer information, orders, etc.) for a smooth transition into the Shopify platform.
- Identify any complications for migration
Competitor Analysis
Assessing your brand identity and analysing competitor strategies to align your store with market expectations and trends.
Platform Compatability
Evaluating your existing tools, integrations, and functionalities to ensure they are compatible or can be effectively replicated on Shopify.
UX/UI Design
Reviewing your current user experience and interface design to optimise usability and engagement during the migration.
SEO Migration Checklist
Ensuring critical SEO elements (URLs, metadata, redirects) are properly maintained or improved to preserve search engine rankings post-migration.
Report and Recommendations
We present to our audit findings and recommendations for a successful migration to Shopify.
Why Shopify Plus?
Speed
Enterprise ready
Built to scale
Fully hosted and secure
99.99% Uptime
Dedicated merchant success manager
International capabilities
Automation tools
App integration
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