Migrate to Shopify
Without Losing Sleep.
Stop battling slow checkouts and plugin conflicts. We execute enterprise-level Shopify migrations for UK brands that demand 100% SEO preservation and instant conversion lifts.
Outgrown your current
platform?
Self-hosting is a full-time job. Shopify is a growth engine. We bridge the gap between "good enough" and "market leader."
Slow Checkout Velocity
WooCommerce and Magento lag behind. Every millisecond lost at checkout is revenue lost to competitors. Shopify is built for speed.
Security & Plugin Hell
Stop updating plugins and worrying about security patches. Let Shopify handle the infrastructure so you can handle the sales.
Stagnant Conversions
Legacy platforms often lack the UX flexibility of modern Shopify themes. We build to convert, not just to exist.
The Convert Cartel
Migration Protocol
Precision engineering for your store's transition. We don't just move data; we upgrade your entire business.
Deep Infrastructure Audit
We map your current site architecture, identifying every product variant, customer group, and mission-critical app. We find the technical debt and plan its elimination.
- Technical debt assessment
- Third-party app dependency mapping
- Database sanitisation strategy
Data & SEO Preservation
This is where most agencies fail. We implement a rigorous 301 redirect map and export/import strategy to ensure your Google rankings remain untouched—or improved.
- Full product, customer & order migration
- Metadata and SEO URL preservation
- Automated 301 redirect deployment
Shopify Build & CRO
We don't just “clone” your site. We rebuild it for speed using the latest Shopify OS 2.0 framework, layering in conversion science to increase your AOV and CVR from Day 1.
- Custom OS 2.0 Theme Development
- Performance-first UX/UI Design
- App stack consolidation
What We Migrate
Products
Title, descriptions, meta fields, variants, images, SKU data, inventory levels.
Customers
Name, email, addresses, history, marketing preferences, account notes.
Orders
Order history, transaction details, fulfilment status, tax data, invoices.
SEO Integrity
H1 tags, meta titles, descriptions, image alt text, URL structures, 301 maps.
"Will I lose my Google Rankings?"
It’s the #1 fear for merchants. Our answer is simple: No. In fact, our migrations usually see a 15-20% boost in organic visibility due to Shopify’s cleaner code and our proprietary SEO mapping.
URL Continuity
We map every legacy URL to its new Shopify equivalent, ensuring users and bots find what they need.
Schema & Metadata
Structured data is moved meticulously to keep those rich snippets appearing in search results.
Status: Verified by Cartel SEO Team
SyncingMigration Timelines
Standard Store
4-6 Wks
Perfect for stores with up to 1,000 products and minimal custom app needs.
Growth Merchant
8-12 Wks
Complex data sets, custom feature builds, and full CRO redesign included.
Enterprise
16+ Wks
Shopify Plus migrations with ERP integrations and multi-market complexities.
Migration FAQs
Will my store go offline during migration?
No. We build your new Shopify store in a private development environment. Your existing store remains live and fully functional until the moment we "switch over" the DNS records. Zero downtime.
Can you redesign the site too?
Absolutely. 90% of our migration projects include a complete UI/UX overhaul. It's the best time to implement modern conversion features and improve site speed.
What about my existing subscriptions?
We specialise in migrating subscription data from WooCommerce (Subscribed) or Magento to Recharge or Shopify Subscriptions. We ensure your recurring revenue remains uninterrupted.
Ready to scale
without limits?
"Convert Cartel didn't just move our data; they gave us our time back. Our previous site was a maintenance nightmare. Now, we focus on sales."
