Shopify Migration: The Complete Guide to a Successful and Hassle-Free Web Migration for Your Business

Moving to Shopify is more than switching platforms, it’s a full refresh of your web presence, internal processes, and user experience.

For companies that want an online store that performs better, is more secure, and is better optimized for SEO, migrating to Shopify is often the right choice, as long as it’s well planned, and that’s where we come in.

At Maze, we support businesses of all sizes through this transition. StaySharp, C’est Belge, JACoffee, and Flordeco all moved their site and/or online store to Shopify with one clear goal, offer a smoother, faster, and more profitable experience.

Why move your online store to Shopify

1. A reliable, scalable ecommerce platform

Shopify is an ideal platform for businesses of any size that want to simplify store management while maximizing performance. Proof point, about 29% of all online stores in the United States use Shopify and there are 4.5 million active stores worldwide.

Everything is built to offer smooth interactions for users, from fast loading to integrations with your apps.

  • Built-in hosting and security

  • Clear, intuitive admin to manage your products, your customers, and your orders

  • Works with your web tools like Klaviyo, Google Analytics, ERP, POS, etc.

  • Automatic updates and 24/7 technical support

📈 Typical outcome, +20% conversions, +15% page speed, and higher customer satisfaction based on post-migration reviews.

2. SEO structure built for search engines

SEO is a pillar of any successful migration. Shopify offers clean URLs, fast load times, and solid meta management. With the right plan, you can keep your search rankings and often improve them.

Tip, set up your 301 redirects from day one to avoid 404s and tell Google where your pages moved.

3. Strong security

Shopify is PCI DSS compliant and includes HTTPS by default. That means your data, transactions, and your customers’ data are protected without complex setups. For a business, it’s peace of mind that comes with performance.

Bottom line, Shopify handles the technical side so you can focus on growth.

👉 Thinking about a migration? Tell us about your Shopify project.

The Shopify migration process, a 6-step guide

Moving to Shopify shouldn’t be improvised. Here are the key steps in a controlled process.

Step 1, Full site audit

It starts with a technical and strategic audit, structure, data, products, organic search performance, and connected systems.

This analysis highlights strengths and gaps in your current store and sets a clear roadmap for the migration.

👉 Contact us to get a full audit before you migrate.

Step 2, Data preparation

Before you migrate, clean, standardize, and organize your data, products, customers, orders, content, and files.

A solid base ensures a lossless transfer and consistency in your new Shopify store.

Step 3, Migration with LitExtension and specialized tools

Connectors like LitExtension help transfer your data to Shopify efficiently.

This platform imports products, customers, and orders from WooCommerce, Magento, Lightspeed, or PrestaShop while keeping your structures and history.

Maze combines automation with manual checks to ensure nothing is lost along the way.

Tip, even with a reliable tool like LitExtension, manually review variants, metadata, and product images.

Step 4, UX/UI refresh and user interaction

A Shopify migration is also a chance to rethink your store.

We work on ergonomics, content hierarchy, and a smoother customer path to meet modern expectations.

  • Simpler menu

  • Optimized product pages

  • Responsive, modern design

Example, during Stay Sharp’s migration, we improved UX by simplifying the menu and tuning product filters, which directly lifted conversions.

👉 Want to improve your user experience? We can help rethink your store.

Step 5, Redirects and SEO optimization

Every URL on your old site should point to its new version. We set 301 redirects, optimize tags, metadata, and alt text. Then we use Shopify tools and Google Search Console to validate indexing and prevent traffic loss.

Step 6, Testing, training, and support

Before launch, we test the whole site, cart, checkout, mobile, integrations, emails, and web performance.

Once everything is validated, Maze trains your team on daily Shopify operations and stays available with post-launch support.

Useful tools for a Shopify migration

A successful migration isn’t only about content. Apps play a key role in performance and daily ops.

  • LitExtension, automated data migration

  • Klaviyo, marketing automation and buyer segmentation

  • Judge.me, customer reviews

  • Ubersuggest or SEMrush, SEO optimization and validating redirects/404 and 500 errors

  • Matrixify, advanced data export/import

  • Shopify Flow, internal process automation

These tools help teams like yours structure the store, automate tasks, and offer a better buying experience.

👉 See how Maze sets up your full Shopify environment.

Mistakes to avoid during a Shopify migration

  • Skipping the SEO audit before migrating

  • Neglecting data security during the transfer

  • Forgetting 301 redirects

  • Launching without thorough testing

  • Underestimating key tech like SEO, reviews, and automation

Case studies, Shopify migrations by Maze

Pourquoi pas fleurs

Migration from PrestaShop to Shopify

This project shows how a Shopify migration can turn an existing store into a performant, scalable platform.

With over 40 years in floristry in Montreal, the business wanted to modernize its PrestaShop site to improve UX and simplify online order management.

Maze handled the full migration to Shopify, transferring products, collections, customers, and historical data while fully rethinking the UX/UI structure.

We simplified the menu, built a clear architecture for collections (flowers, bouquets, occasions, etc.), and integrated a custom delivery system to make buying easier.

Result, a faster, more intuitive store that aligns with the brand promise, delivering emotions, not just flowers.

👉 On PrestaShop? Let’s plan your Shopify migration without data loss.

C’est Belge

Migration from Squarespace to Shopify

The brand C’est Belge, focused on Quebec gourmet products, wanted to move from WordPress to Shopify to improve performance, product management, and the site experience for buyers.

Maze led the full migration to Shopify, transferring products, customers, transactions, and content, while reworking UX and UI to reflect the brand’s authentic, warm feel.

We also integrated key features for marketing, reviews, and logistics, so the team can manage the store more efficiently day to day.

Result, a Shopify store that’s fast, intuitive, and faithful to the brand’s craft image, while being more flexible for internal ops.

👉 On WordPress and want a higher performing store? Contact Maze to plan your move to Shopify.

Client review

"Looking for a partner to create our new website, we chose Maze and couldn’t be more satisfied. The team was responsive, professional, and attentive. Despite several specific requests, they adapted with efficiency and flexibility."

JACoffee

Migration from WordPress/WooCommerce to Shopify

For JACoffee, a Quebec specialty coffee brand, the goal was twofold, move from WordPress/WooCommerce to Shopify and refresh the brand identity to align the buying experience from web to product.

Maze managed a full migration to Shopify, including transfer of products and customer data, while reworking the UX/UI to simplify the purchase flow and highlight the brand’s warm universe.

We also led the creative direction and visual communication so every touchpoint, from site to coffee bag, shows the same personality.

Result, a unified, engaging ecommerce site, smooth, memorable, and ready for growth.

👉 Planning a full brand refresh while moving to Shopify? Contact Maze to blend strategy, design, and performance.

Gigi Organic

Migration from Wix to Shopify

Gigi Organic, a brand of women’s care boxes, moved from Wix to Shopify to support growth and offer a smoother buying experience.

Maze handled the full migration, transferring products, content, and customer data, and delivered a UX/UI refresh focused on simplicity and highlighting hero products.

The aim, build a modern, high-performing store that matches the brand’s minimalist, ethical stance.

Result, a faster, cleaner store aligned with Gigi Organic’s vision of conscious, accessible beauty without compromise.

👉 Thinking about leaving Wix for Shopify? Contact Maze to turn your store into an optimized, durable ecommerce experience.

Client review

"I recommend the Maze team. It can be hard to pick a developer for your project. Katherine and Simon were a great find. They understood my needs and found solutions with Shopify. They know the platform well and offer end-to-end support. They are responsive, available, and attentive, plus very friendly. I recommend them."

Speclite

Migration from a Laravel site to Shopify

The Speclite project moved a Laravel site to Shopify Plus to modernize the stack, improve performance, and centralize B2B and B2C sales on one platform.

Maze managed the full migration to Shopify Plus and built a custom B2B portal that simplifies complex transactions and client relations.

We created an architecture focused on performance, data security, and conversion, and set advanced integrations to connect Shopify with the company’s internal ecosystem, inventory, CRM, and automation.

Special care went into the buying experience to make flows faster and better suited to industrial commerce.

Result, a Shopify B2B platform that is high-performing, scalable, and easy to use, helping Speclite increase operational efficiency by 20% and boost buyer satisfaction.

👉 Want to move to Shopify while keeping a custom B2B model? Contact Maze to design a portal that fits your needs.

Client review

"A young, dynamic team. A great mix of technical rigor and creativity."

Flordeco

Migration from Joomla to Shopify

This project involved moving a network of floor covering and decor retailers from Joomla to a modern, high-performing Shopify setup that’s easier to manage.

Maze managed the entire migration, transferring products, customers, transactions, and content while reworking UX and the site structure to unify more than 35 locations under one platform.

The team also delivered a full UX/UI refresh with a clear interface, improved search, and strong category and store-level merchandising.

On performance, the site was optimized for SEO and speed, with features tailored to the B2C model and local conversion needs.

Result, a unified ecommerce platform that’s faster, easier to manage, and built to support steady growth online.

👉 Need to centralize multiple locations on Shopify? Contact Maze to plan a high-performing migration.

Quick checklist for a successful Shopify migration

✅ Technical and SEO audit

✅ Clean product and customer data

✅ Use a reliable tool, LitExtension or Matrixify

✅ Set up 301 redirects

✅ Integrate key apps

✅ Training and post-launch support

Why choose Maze for your Shopify migration

Moving to Shopify is an investment in a durable platform, but success depends on the partner who supports you.

At Maze, we blend technical expertise, business understanding, and SEO optimization.

  • Custom approach, every migration fits your reality

  • Full ecommerce experience, UX/UI, SEO, automation, data

  • Ongoing support, before, during, and after go-live

  • Clear goal, stability, performance, and growth

We turn your Shopify migration into a durable performance lever for your company.

"Shopify converts up to 36% better than Salesforce Commerce Cloud." - Shopify Market Report

👉 Ready to talk about your migration? Contact us now.

Ready to move to Shopify

Whether you’re coming from WooCommerce, Magento, Lightspeed, or PrestaShop, Maze handles your Shopify migration end to end.

Audit, transfer, SEO, apps, security, we take care of everything.

You get a modern, high-performing store aligned with your business goals.

👉 Thinking about a migration? Tell us about your Shopify project.