BigCommerce to Shopify Migration Agency

Q: Will I lose SEO when migrating from BigCommerce to Shopify?

No — not if the migration is done right. Exhibea builds a full URL map with 301 redirects for every product, collection, and content page, carries over metadata, and rebuilds structured data on Shopify. Rankings typically stabilize within weeks, and many brands see them improve because Shopify storefronts render faster.

Q: How much does it cost to migrate from BigCommerce to Shopify?

Cost depends on catalog size, order history, integrations, and design scope. A straightforward migration with a design refresh starts in the five figures. Exhibea quotes a fixed price after a short audit.

Q: What happens to BigCommerce apps after migrating to Shopify?

Every app and integration is audited before the move. Most have direct Shopify equivalents, and much of what required an app on BigCommerce is native on Shopify. Custom functionality is rebuilt.

Q: Should a store be redesigned during a BigCommerce to Shopify migration?

Yes. Brands that migrate but reuse their old design see little change. Migrating and redesigning together costs less than doing them separately, and the design upgrade is where conversion gains come from.

Exhibea migrates growing brands from BigCommerce to Shopify. We move your products, customers, orders, and SEO — then rebuild your storefront so the move actually pays off. One partner. No lost data. No lost rankings. Based in Los Angeles, serving luxury and premium brands for over 12 years.

Why brands leave BigCommerce for Shopify

BigCommerce is a solid platform. Brands leave it for momentum. Shopify's theme ecosystem, app marketplace, and checkout have compounded into an advantage that widens every year. Shopify's checkout converts about 12% better than BigCommerce's on average, and Shopify reports a 31% better total cost of ownership. Good Ranchers grew revenue 48% year over year after leaving BigCommerce. Lull saw a 14% conversion lift during Black Friday Cyber Monday after switching. The pattern is consistent: brands that migrate — and upgrade their design at the same time — grow.

What a BigCommerce to Shopify migration includes

Full data migration. Products, variants, collections, customers, order history, reviews, gift cards, and discount codes.
SEO preservation. A complete URL map with 301 redirects, metadata carried over, and structured data rebuilt. You keep your rankings.
Design rebuild. Not a theme swap. A storefront designed for your brand. This is where the conversion gains come from.
App and integration mapping. We audit every BigCommerce app and integration, then match or improve it on Shopify — email, subscriptions, ERP, 3PL, POS.
Checkout and payments. Shop Pay, one-click checkout, and checkout customization on Shopify Plus.
Launch and aftercare. Staged launch, redirect testing, analytics continuity, and post-launch support.

Our process

Audit. We map your catalog, URLs, apps, and integrations. You get a fixed scope and timeline.
Design. We design the new storefront while your BigCommerce store keeps selling.
Migrate. Data moves in stages. Nothing goes live until it's verified.
Launch. Redirects on, DNS switched, rankings monitored. Most migrations take 4–8 weeks.

Why Exhibea

Exhibea is a luxury Shopify agency with about 10 years of Shopify expertise. We have scaled brands from $5M to $50M+ annually. We design for brands where presentation drives conversion — fine jewelry, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. A migration with us is not just a platform move. It's the design upgrade that makes the move worth it. See our work or read our full guide: BigCommerce to Shopify Migration: Why Brands Move and How to Do It Right.

Frequently asked questions

Will I lose SEO when migrating from BigCommerce to Shopify?

No — not if the migration is done right. We build a full URL map with 301 redirects for every product, collection, and content page, carry over your metadata, and rebuild structured data on Shopify. Rankings typically stabilize within weeks, and many brands see them improve because Shopify storefronts render faster.

How long does a BigCommerce to Shopify migration take?

Most migrations take 4 to 8 weeks, depending on catalog size, integrations, and how much of the storefront is redesigned. Your BigCommerce store keeps selling the entire time. There is no downtime at launch.

How much does it cost to migrate from BigCommerce to Shopify?

It depends on catalog size, order history, integrations, and design scope. A straightforward migration with a design refresh starts in the five figures. We quote a fixed price after a short audit — no surprises mid-project.

Can you migrate my order history and customer accounts?

Yes. Products, variants, customers, order history, reviews, discount codes, and gift cards all move. Customers receive a one-time account activation; everything else is seamless on their end.

What happens to my BigCommerce apps?

We audit every app and integration before the move. Most have direct Shopify equivalents, and much of what required an app on BigCommerce is native on Shopify. Anything custom, we rebuild.

Should I redesign my store during the migration?

Yes. Brands that migrate but reuse their old design wonder why nothing changed. The platform is the foundation; the presentation is the growth lever. Migrating and redesigning together costs less than doing them separately.