The 4-Week Migration Sprint: Moving From WooCommerce to Shopify in Record Time

The Presta 4-Week Sprint Framework

We run tracks in parallel.

Week 1: Audit, Foundation & Design

Goal: Define the scope and set up the target environment.

• Technical Track: We spin up the Shopify Plus instance, configure DNS settings (initially unpointed), and install the base theme architecture.
• Design Track: We don’t design “from scratch.” We use our high-converting “Accelerator” theme and customize your brand identity (Colors, Typography, UI Kits).
• Data Track: We run the full export of your WooCommerce database to identify corrosion (bad emails, broken SKUs).

Week 2: Data Transfer & Component Build

Goal: Move the “Heavy” data.

• Technical Track: We migrate all Customers and Order History (historical data). This takes time, so we start early.
• Design Track: We build the key custom components (e.g., your unique “Bundle Builder” or “Subscription Widget”).
• SEO Track: We begin the 301 Redirect Mapping of your top 1000 URLs.

Week 3: Content, Catalog & Integrations

Goal: The store becomes functional.

• Technical Track: We migrate current Product Inventory and Catalog structure.
• Integration Track: We connect your ERP (NetSuite/Dynamics), Email (Klaviyo), and Reviews (Yotpo).
• Quality Assurance: We run the first end-to-end transaction test.

Week 4: The Delta Migration & Launch

Goal: Zero-Downtime switchover.

• Monday-Wednesday: rigorous QA on mobile, tablet, and desktop. Browser stack testing.
• Thursday (The Freeze): We pause editing on WooCommerce.
• Friday (The Cutover):
  1. Run “Delta Migration”: Copy only the new orders/customers from the last 2 weeks.
  2. DNS Update: Point domain to Shopify.
  3. SSL Propagation.
  4. Live!

Critical Success Factors

1. The “Like-for-Like” Fallacy

Do not try to make your Shopify store look *exactly* like your WooCommerce store. Your WooCommerce store has 5 years of bad UI decisions. Migrate the *brand*, not the bugs.

2. The Data Sanitation

We don’t just move data; we clean it. We remove 5-year-old “Draft” products and 10,000 spam comments.

Is a 4-Week Migration Right For You?

This sprint is intense. It requires:

• A decisived decision maker (No “design by committee”).
• Access to all DNS and API keys on Day 1.
• A willingness to adopt Shopify native features over custom hacks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 4 weeks guaranteed?

For 90% of stores, yes. If you have complex ERP integrations requiring custom middleware, it may extend to 6 weeks.

Do I have to pause my store?

No. Your WooCommerce store remains live and selling 100% of the time until the final 15-minute DNS switchover.

Who handles the data?

Our specialized data engineers. You do not need to export CSVs.

Sources

• Agile Methodology in E-commerce
• Shopify Plus Launch Checklist