In this episode, we take a deep dive into how to migrate from BigCommerce to Shopify in 2026 — and why this process should be treated as a full replatforming project rather than a simple data transfer. We explore the key differences between the platforms, including URL structures, checkout customization approaches, and integration ecosystems, and explain how these impact your migration strategy.

You’ll learn how to properly audit your current store, prepare a clean data backup, and map your existing URLs to Shopify’s fixed structure to preserve SEO performance. We also cover common pitfalls such as broken redirects, missing metadata, duplicate customer records, and integration mismatches — and how to avoid them with a structured approach.

Finally, we walk through the full migration process step by step, from setup and data transfer to ...