Frequently Asked Questions about migrating to Shopify Plus
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How long does a Shopify Plus migration take?
Depends on where you're coming from. WooCommerce and BigCommerce run 8-12 weeks. Magento runs 10-16. Salesforce Commerce Cloud runs 14-20. Shopify to Plus upgrade runs 4-8. The full breakdown is on each platform page.
How much does a Shopify Plus migration cost?
Phase 1 fixed-scope migrations run from AUD 80k (WooCommerce) to 600k (enterprise SFCC), depending on source platform, data volume, integration count, and whether you include a redesign. We quote fixed price after a scoping call.
Will we lose our Google rankings?
Not if redirects are built and tested properly. We map every URL, test through a crawler before launch, migrate structured data and canonicals, and monitor Search Console through week four. Rankings typically settle by week four.
Do we stay live during the migration?
Yes. Your existing store keeps running until DNS cutover. We build on a parallel environment, migrate data in stages, and run a final sync the night before launch.
Do we have to redesign at the same time?
No. Most brands replatform as-is first, then redesign as a Phase 2 once they're stable on Plus. Separating the two keeps scope honest and launch risk low.
What data gets migrated?
Products with variants, attributes, and custom fields. Customers with order history and groups. Orders, addresses, wishlists, and reviews. Integrations rewired. We reconcile counts between source and target before launch and again after. No silent data loss.
Is Shopify Plus right for us?
For brands over $1-2M annual revenue with plans to grow, usually yes. Below that, Shopify Advanced covers most use cases. Above $100M GMV with complex B2B, it depends on your specific requirements. We'll tell you when it doesn't make sense.
Classic Shopify Plus or headless Hydrogen?
Classic Plus is almost always right at migration - faster to launch, covers B2B, Markets, and Checkout Extensibility from day one. Hydrogen is the longer bet once you're stable. We scope both if your roadmap needs it.