Shopify Migrations: A smarter move for growing retailers

Why migrate to Shopify?

Shopify isn’t just another platform, it’s the industry leader. Merchants are getting a solid, reliable foundation built with growth at the forefront of its incredibly intelligent platform. Trusted by millions of businesses worldwide, Shopify gives you the tools to sell smarter, move faster, and run a business that is future-proof and works for your growing customer base.

 

At Visualsoft, we support ambitious retailers in unlocking the full capabilities of Shopify POS. Whether you operate a single location, manage pop-up events, or run a complex omnichannel business, we ensure a strategic implementation that delivers clarity, efficiency and consistency across every touchpoint.

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Key benefits of migrating to Shopify with Visualsoft

A platform that works

You didn’t start your business to troubleshoot code or manage unreliable plugins. Shopify takes care of that for you. With automatic updates, built-in security, and an intuitive dashboard, you can easily manage products, update your homepage, and monitor orders with no developer required. It’s a platform designed to work seamlessly, so you can stay focused on running your business.

 

A checkout experience that converts

The faster your checkout, the more people make a purchase. Shopify’s is the best in the business – clean, quick, and mobile-first. With Apple Pay, Google Pay and Shopify Payments and Klarna all baked in, customers can pay in a few taps. That means fewer abandoned baskets and more conversions.

 

Shopify POS: Sell anywhere, anytime

Shopify’s POS system is built for businesses that sell both online and in the real world. Whether you’ve got a bricks-and-mortar store, a market stall, or you’re popping up at events, your stock, orders and customer data are all in sync – automatically. 

 
Complete customisation with full control

Businesses get full control over how your Shopify site looks and feels – With thousands of themes, drag-and-drop editing, and full access to HTML and CSS for advanced tweaks. There are thousands of design options and enough flexibility to make your store stand out for all the right reasons.

 

Support when you need it

Things go wrong. It’s part of running an online business. But when they do, Shopify’s 24/7 support means you’re never left guessing with live chat, email or phone. On top, there's a helpful knowledge base and community online if your team would rather research for themselves

 

Powerful intergrations

Shopify works with over 8,000 third-party apps and tools, from CRMs and accounting tools to email platforms and fulfilment services. Taking full advantage of the Shopify ecosystem means you can automate, streamline your processes, and keep your business running smoothly.

 

Scalability for ambitious brands

Whatever your monthly revenue, Shopify’s powerful platform can handle it. And if you hit that next level, Shopify Plus gives you the enterprise-grade features, automation, and international capability to scale properly.

 

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How Visualsoft handles your Shopify migration

We do not follow a generic plan. Every brand is different, and so is every migration. But there are some key stages that underpin every successful move:

  • Initial scoping: We assess your current setup, goals, integrations and risks.

  • Data planning: Mapping products, customer data, orders and content to Shopify's structure.

  • SEO strategy: Ensuring your rankings and redirects are properly handled.

  • Design and build: Creating a theme that fits your brand and functions as it should.

  • QA and testing: Making sure every touchpoint works on desktop, tablet and mobile.

  • Launch and post-launch support: A controlled switch with hands-on support to keep things steady.

 

Safeguarding your SEO during migration

 

One of the most common concerns for eCommerce businesses during a platform migration is the potential impact on SEO. This is where partnering with an experienced agency becomes crucial. A poorly executed migration can negatively affect your site's search engine visibility. However, with a strategic and well-managed approach, there's no reason to worry. Re-platforming to Shopify can often lead to improved search rankings.

 

We protect your rankings by:

 

  • Maintaining your existing URL structure where possible
  • Mapping and implementing 301 redirects for every key page
  • Migrating metadata and structured data accurately
  • Submitting updated sitemaps and monitoring post-launch

 

Our team includes Shopify SEO specialists who plan and implement migrations with search performance in mind from day one.

Shopify Builds

Bespoke Shopify and Shopify Plus store builds tailored to your business goals, combining performance, scalability and conversion-focused functionality to support growth from day one.

Shopify Support

Ongoing expert support and strategic guidance from certified Shopify specialists, ensuring your store runs efficiently while you stay focused on commercial priorities.

Shopify POS

Seamlessly unify your online and in-store operations with Shopify POS, supported by tailored setup and optimisation to deliver a consistent and integrated customer experience.

Shopify Design/ UX

Enhance user experience and brand engagement through purposeful design. Our UX and UI experts craft interfaces that reflect your brand and drive customer action.

Shopify Migrations

Smooth, secure migration from legacy platforms to Shopify or Shopify Plus, ensuring minimal disruption, full data integrity and improved performance across your eCommerce infrastructure.

Shopify SEO

Improve visibility and drive qualified traffic through technical SEO, content strategy and platform-specific expertise designed to strengthen your search presence on Shopify.

Shopify CRO

Maximise revenue from existing traffic with our conversion rate optimisation services, combining data insight, behavioural analysis and iterative testing on the Shopify platform.

Shopify Features & Functionality

Extend your store’s capabilities through carefully selected app integrations and custom development, aligned to your operations and built for long-term scalability.

Results for

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64% increase in revenue for Walk London

Results for

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64% increase in revenue for Walk London
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Enterprise migrations with Shopify Plus

We migrate stores from platforms including; Square, Magento (1 & 2), WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Etsy, Wix, Amazon, Clover & Lightspeed R&X.

Each comes with its own challenges, but we've done them all. You can trust us to handle even the most complex data structures, integrations or performance issues.

 

Shopify Plus offers even more flexibility and control for high-volume or enterprise retailers. Visualsoft is an accredited Shopify Plus Partner with experience in:

  • Multi-store and multi-language migrations
  • Headless builds with React, Vue or Next.js
  • Advanced automation using Shopify Flow
  • Custom checkout development
  • B2B functionality and internationalisation

A Shopify ecosystem built for flexibility

 

Shopify’s greatest strength lies in its extensive app ecosystem, with over 12,000 apps designed to support every aspect of eCommerce. From marketing and fulfilment to loyalty and automation, this flexibility enables brands to build a store that aligns with both business needs and customer expectations.

 

With the right combination of apps, businesses can streamline operations, personalise experiences, and scale efficiently without relying on complex custom development. Whether refining workflows or increasing repeat purchases, the results can be significant.

 

At Visualsoft, we work with leading Shopify partners, including Klaviyo, Yotpo, Rebuy, Gorgias, Recharge, LoyaltyLion, Reviews.io, Salesfire, and MentionMe. Together, these tools create a connected ecosystem that simplifies operations and supports sustained growth across every key touchpoint.

 

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FAQs

Shopify is a leading eCommerce platform designed to help businesses of all sizes sell online. It offers a user-friendly interface, robust security, and access to over 8,000 apps, making it ideal for scaling your business and managing operations efficiently.

Shopify is a complete e-commerce platform that enables you to start, grow and manage a business. It’s hosted and there are three different pricing tiers to choose from. Shopify Plus is an enterprise e-commerce software system designed for high-growth merchants and brands that have very high levels of annual revenue.

If your annual sales are starting to hover at the million-pound mark, it’s likely time to upgrade your plan. Shopify Plus offers more flexibility, support options and permissions to your store’s code, making it an excellent choice for businesses that need access to resources that will support higher levels of growth.

Shopify Plus offers advanced features like:

  • More users: Increased staff accounts and permissions.
  • Automation: Shopify Flow for workflow automation.
  • Advanced apps: Access to exclusive apps and higher API limits.
  • Dedicated support: Merchant Success Manager for personalised guidance.
  • Better rates: Improved credit card fees and no sales limits.
  • For growing businesses, Shopify Plus delivers the tools and flexibility to scale efficiently.

Yes, we specialise in seamless Shopify migrations. We’ll ensure your data, design, and SEO rankings remain intact while transitioning your store to Shopify, minimising downtime and disruption.

Timelines depend on the complexity of your project. A standard "lift and shift" replatform to Shopify typically takes around 2 months. For custom-built stores, including migrations from other platforms, the process generally takes between 3 to 6 months. Larger, more complex builds may take longer. We’ll collaborate closely with you to set clear deadlines and ensure timely delivery.

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