How to Switch from Shopify to WooCommerce Easily

Shopify and WooCommerce are two of the most popular platforms for creating and managing online stores. However, they have different features, pricing, and flexibility. If you are currently using Shopify but want to move to WooCommerce, you might be wondering how to do it without losing your data and customers.

In this article, we will show you how to switch from Shopify to WooCommerce easily and safely. We will cover the following steps:

• Preparing your WooCommerce site
• Exporting your Shopify data
• Importing your Shopify data to WooCommerce
• Setting up your WooCommerce store
• Redirecting your Shopify URLs to WooCommerce
• Cancelling your Shopify subscription

By following these steps, you will be able to migrate your online store from Shopify to WooCommerce without any hassle. Let’s get started!

Preparing Your WooCommerce Site

Before you can move your Shopify data to WooCommerce, you need to have a WooCommerce site ready. This means you need to have a domain name, a web hosting account, and WordPress installed.

If you already have these, you can skip this step. If not, here are some resources to help you set up your WooCommerce site:

• How to Choose the Best Domain Name for Your Website
• How to Choose the Best WordPress Hosting for Your Website
• How to Install WordPress in 5 Minutes or Less

Once you have your WordPress site up and running, you need to install and activate the WooCommerce plugin. You can do this by going to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard and searching for WooCommerce. Then, click on Install Now and Activate.

After activating WooCommerce, you will see a setup wizard that will guide you through the basic settings of your online store. You can follow the wizard or skip it and configure the settings later.

Exporting Your Shopify Data

The next step is to export your Shopify data so that you can import it to WooCommerce. This includes your products, customers, orders, coupons, and other store information.

To export your Shopify data, you need to use a third-party app called All-in-One WP Migration. This app allows you to export your Shopify site as a single file that you can then import to WordPress.

To use this app, you need to install it on your Shopify site. You can do this by going to Apps > Visit Shopify App Store in your Shopify dashboard and searching for All-in-One WP Migration. Then, click on Add app and follow the instructions.

After installing the app, you will see a new option called All-in-One WP Migration in your Shopify dashboard. Click on it and then click on Export.

You will see a list of options for exporting your Shopify site. Choose File as the export method and then click on Export To File.

The app will start exporting your Shopify site as a single file. Depending on the size of your site, this may take some time. Once the export is complete, you will see a download link. Click on it and save the file on your computer.

Importing Your Shopify Data to WooCommerce

Now that you have exported your Shopify data as a file, you need to import it to WooCommerce. This will transfer all your products, customers, orders, coupons, and other store information from Shopify to WooCommerce.

To import your Shopify data to WooCommerce, you need to use the same app that you used for exporting: All-in-One WP Migration. However, this time you need to install it on your WordPress site.

You can do this by going to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard and searching for All-in-One WP Migration. Then, click on Install Now and Activate.

After activating the plugin, you will see a new option called All-in-One WP Migration in your WordPress dashboard. Click on it and then click on Import.

You will see a list of options for importing your site. Choose File as the import method and then click on Import From File.

You will be prompted to select the file that you downloaded from Shopify. Choose the file and click on Open.

The plugin will start importing your Shopify site to WordPress. Depending on the size of your site, this may take some time. Once the import is complete, you will see a confirmation message. Click on Finish.

The plugin will ask you to save your permalinks structure. Click on Permalinks Settings and then click on Save Changes.

Congratulations! You have successfully imported your Shopify data to WooCommerce!

Setting Up Your WooCommerce Store

After importing your Shopify data to WooCommerce, you need to do some additional steps to set up your WooCommerce store properly. This includes:

• Checking your products and categories
• Checking your customers and orders
• Checking your coupons and discounts
• Checking your shipping and payment methods
• Checking your taxes and legal pages

Checking Your Products and Categories

The first thing you need to check after importing your Shopify data to WooCommerce is your products and categories. You need to make sure that all your products and categories have been imported correctly and that they have the right images, descriptions, prices, and attributes.

To check your products and categories, go to Products > All Products in your WordPress dashboard. You will see a list of all your imported products. You can click on each product to edit its details or view it on your site.

To check your categories, go to Products > Categories in your WordPress dashboard. You will see a list of all your imported categories. You can click on each category to edit its details or view it on your site.

If you notice any errors or missing information in your products or categories, you can fix them manually or use a plugin like WP All Import to bulk edit them.

Checking Your Customers and Orders

The next thing you need to check after importing your Shopify data to WooCommerce is your customers and orders. You need to make sure that all your customers and orders have been imported correctly and that they have the right details, statuses, and notes.

To check your customers, go to WooCommerce > Customers in your WordPress dashboard. You will see a list of all your imported customers. You can click on each customer to edit their details or view their orders.

To check your orders, go to WooCommerce > Orders in your WordPress dashboard. You will see a list of all your imported orders. You can click on each order to edit its details or view its status.

If you notice any errors or missing information in your customers or orders, you can fix them manually or use a plugin like WP All Import to bulk edit them.

Checking Your Coupons and Discounts

The third thing you need to check after importing your Shopify data to WooCommerce is your coupons and discounts. You need to make sure that all your coupons and discounts have been imported correctly and that they have the right codes, amounts, and conditions.

To check your coupons and discounts, go to WooCommerce > Coupons in your WordPress dashboard. You will see a list of all your imported coupons. You can click on each coupon to edit its details or view its usage.

If you notice any errors or missing information in your coupons or discounts, you can fix them manually or use a plugin like WP All Import to bulk edit them.

Checking Your Shipping and Payment Methods

The fourth thing you need to check after importing your Shopify data to WooCommerce is your shipping and payment methods. You need to make sure that all your shipping and payment methods have been imported correctly and that they have the right settings, rates, and options.

To check your shipping methods, go to WooCommerce > Settings > Shipping in your WordPress dashboard. You will see a list of all your imported shipping zones and methods. You can click on each zone or method to edit its details or add new ones.

To check your payment methods, go to WooCommerce > Settings > Payments in your WordPress dashboard. You will see a list of all your imported payment gateways and options. You can click on each gateway or option to edit its details or add new ones.

If you notice any errors or missing information in your shipping or payment methods, you can fix them manually or use a plugin like WP All Import to bulk edit them.

Checking Your Taxes and Legal Pages

The fifth and final thing you need to check after importing your Shopify data to WooCommerce is your taxes and legal pages. You need to make sure that all your taxes and legal pages have been imported correctly and that they have the right settings, rates, and content.

To check your taxes, go to WooCommerce > Settings > Tax in your WordPress dashboard. You will see a list of all your imported tax classes and rates. You can click on each class or rate to edit its details or add new ones.

To check your legal pages, go to Pages > All Pages in your WordPress dashboard. You will see a list of all your imported pages. You can click on each page to edit its content or view it on your site.

If you notice any errors or missing information in your taxes or legal pages, you can fix them manually or use a plugin like WP All Import to bulk edit them.

Redirecting Your Shopify URLs to WooCommerce

After checking and setting up your WooCommerce store, you need to redirect your Shopify URLs to WooCommerce. This will ensure that your visitors and customers can find your new site and that you don’t lose any traffic or SEO rankings.

To redirect your Shopify URLs to WooCommerce, you need to use a plugin called Redirection. This plugin allows you to create and manage redirects from one URL to another.

To use this plugin, you need to install and activate it on your WordPress site. You can do this by going to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard and searching for Redirection. Then, click on Install Now and Activate.

After activating the plugin, you will see a new option called Redirection in your WordPress dashboard. Click on it and then click on Add New.

You will see a form where you can enter the source URL (the old Shopify URL) and the target URL (the new WooCommerce URL). For example, if you want to redirect https://example-shopify.com/products/product-1/ to https://example-woocommerce.com/product/product-1/, you would enter these URLs in the form.

You can also choose the type of redirect (301 for permanent or 302 for temporary) and the group (Redirections for normal redirects or Modified Posts for redirects based on post changes).

After entering the source and target URLs, click on Add Redirect. Repeat this process for all the URLs that you want to redirect from Shopify to WooCommerce.

Alternatively, you can use the Import/Export feature of the plugin to import a CSV file with all the source and target URLs. This can save you some time if you have a lot of URLs to redirect.

Cancelling Your Shopify Subscription

The last step in switching from Shopify to WooCommerce is cancelling your Shopify subscription. This will stop Shopify from charging you monthly fees for using their platform.

To cancel your Shopify subscription, go to Settings > Plan and permissions in your Shopify dashboard. You will see a button that says Cancel subscription. Click on it and follow the instructions.

You will be asked to provide a reason for cancelling and confirm your cancellation. After that, you will receive an email confirming that your subscription has been cancelled.

Note that cancelling your subscription will not delete your Shopify account or data. You can still access your Shopify dashboard and export or delete your data if you want.

However, if you want to completely delete your Shopify account and data, you need to contact Shopify support and request them to do so.

Conclusion

Switching from Shopify to WooCommerce is not a difficult process if you follow the steps outlined in this article. By using the All-in-One WP Migration app and the Redirection plugin, you can easily transfer all your data from Shopify to WooCommerce without losing any information or customers.

WooCommerce is a powerful and flexible platform that allows you to create and manage any type of online store. It