Shopify stores designed and launched
Shopify Migration Audit, Planned Before You Move a Single Record
A Shopify migration audit from a team that has launched over 450 Shopify stores since 2015: we inventory your data, URLs, apps and search traffic, tell you what will not transfer and hand back a costed plan with the safest method. Fixed packages start at $490, delivered in 2 to 9 working days, and rated 4.9+ on average by verified clients.
- Products, customers, orders, content and apps inventoried
- Every URL listed and an old-to-new redirect plan drafted
- Features that cannot migrate flagged before they cost you
- Costed method, timeline and launch plan in writing

450+ Shopify Stores Launched Since 2015, So We Know Where Migrations Break
Most migration disasters are decided before a single record moves: a missing redirect plan, an app nobody listed, a field the importer cannot read. Our audits are built from the problems that surfaced on real launches.
Average rating from verified clients
Building Shopify stores since
Secure checkout
Pay through a protected checkout and keep a full order record.
Two revision rounds
Included in every package, so the result matches what you pictured.
Backup before changes
We work on a duplicate of your theme, never on your live store.
Who Books a Pre-Migration Consultation
Some owners already know they are moving to Shopify and want a safe route. Others are still deciding whether to move at all. The audit helps both groups see the work, risk and price in advance.
Owners with traffic to protect
Organic search pays your bills and a bad cutover could cut it. You want a baseline and a redirect plan agreed before anyone touches the live domain.
Stores outgrowing their current platform
Plugins are slowing the site, hosting is costly and updates break things. You need an honest answer on whether Shopify fits and what the move would involve.
Buyers comparing agency quotes
Three proposals arrived with three scopes and three totals. An independent audit gives you a common yardstick and the questions to put to each bidder.
Merchants with custom features
Wholesale pricing, subscriptions, loyalty points or a custom checkout may or may not exist on Shopify. We tell you which ones need an app, a rebuild or a decision.
Teams planning a Shopify rebuild
You already run Shopify but want to rebuild on a new theme, a second store or Plus. A Shopify to Shopify migration has its own traps, and we map them first.
Owners recovering from a messy move
A previous move left broken links, missing orders or lost rankings. We audit the damage and write the repair list in priority order.
Why Moves Without an Audit Go Wrong
Generic Shopify migration tips online rarely say which ones apply to your store. A migration that starts with an import tool and ends with a surprise costs more than the audit that would have prevented it. These are the failures we have watched repeat, and the check that stops each.
URLs change and nobody counted them.
Outcome: Shopify fixes the prefixes /products/, /collections/, /pages/ and /blogs/, so almost every address on a store changes. We list them all from crawls and Search Console and plan the redirects up front.
The migration app skips half the store.
Outcome: Shopify's own Store Migration app leaves out orders, collections, menus, search data and blog posts. We write down what your chosen tool will and will not carry, so no gap appears at launch.
Apps and integrations were never listed.
Outcome: Reviews, subscriptions, ERP links, shipping rates and email tools each need a Shopify equivalent. The audit lists every connection with a recommended replacement and its cost.
Some data cannot be moved at all.
Outcome: Customer passwords, gift card balances, loyalty points and subscription billing records do not travel by import. We flag them with a plan, such as password reset emails, before customers notice.
The budget was built on a guess.
Outcome: Quotes range from a few hundred dollars for tools to tens of thousands for agencies. A scoped audit replaces the guess with itemised work you can price against.
Nobody owns the cutover.
Outcome: DNS, redirects, tracking and payments switch on the same day. The audit ends with a runbook naming who does what, in which order, and how to roll back.
What Our Shopify Website Audit and Planning Covers
This is a technical review, a search review and a project plan in one document. The six areas below are examined for every store, with the edge cases that tend to surprise owners.
Data inventory and mapping sheet
Products, variants, options, metafields, customers, orders, discounts, reviews and pages are counted and mapped to Shopify fields. Where a source field has no home, we propose a metafield or an app and show the effect on the theme.
Online SEO audit for Shopify migration
We crawl the live site, pull Search Console and analytics, and list indexed URLs, top landing pages, canonicals, structured data and metadata. The output is a baseline you can compare against after launch.
Redirect plan within Shopify's limits
Shopify redirects are literal, case-insensitive, capped at 100,000 on standard plans and cannot use wildcards. We size your URL set against those rules and flag the patterns that need exact one-to-one mapping.
App and integration inventory
Payments, shipping, tax, reviews, loyalty, subscriptions, ERP and email tools are listed with the Shopify equivalent, its monthly cost and whether it needs a rebuild. Nothing is left as an assumption.
Method and tool recommendation
We compare manual CSV, Shopify's migration app, Matrixify, cart-to-cart tools and an agency build against your data and recommend one, with the reasons, the cost and the risks of each.
Timeline, budget and launch plan
You receive a phase plan with realistic durations, a budget range, a freeze window, a test checklist and a cutover runbook. It is written so another developer could follow it without us.
What Your Pre-Migration Consultation Includes
Six workstreams sit inside the fixed fee. The comparison further down shows which of them each package carries, from a quick risk scan to a launch-ready plan.
Data and structure
- Counts of products, variants, customers and orders
- Metafield and custom field review
- Shopify field mapping sheet
- Data quality issues listed, such as duplicates and bad SKUs
Search and URLs
- Crawl of the live site and sitemap
- Search Console and analytics top pages pulled
- Old to new URL map drafted
- Metadata and canonical risks noted
Apps and features
- Every app and integration listed
- Shopify replacement and cost per item
- Features that cannot migrate flagged
- Theme and design differences summarised
Method and tools
- Comparison of migration methods for your data
- Tool recommendation with limits explained
- Order and customer history approach
- Password and account invite plan
Cost and timeline
- Itemised work list with price bands
- Phase timeline with dependencies
- Launch window advice
- Questions to put to any agency quoting you
Delivery and handover
- Written report you can give any developer
- Live walkthrough call
- Cutover runbook in higher packages
- Two revision rounds
We only read from your live store during the audit. Nothing is changed, deleted or published, and the plan is yours to keep whether or not we do the build.
How a Shopify Migration Audit Finds Risks Before Launch
Watch an audit work through a store area by area. Each part of the current site is scanned against what Shopify will need, anything risky is flagged, and a fix is written next to it, so the final plan is a clear list instead of a surprise on launch day.
Shopify Storefront Designs by Niche
A look at store designs across fashion, home, beauty, pets and gifts, to show the standard of layout and finish behind Migration Audit & Pre-Migration Consultation.

Streetwear store design
Streetwear
Fitness apparel store design
Fitness apparel
Fitness store design
Fitness
Premium skincare store design
Premium skincare
Food store design
Food
Audio store design
AudioHow the Audit Runs, From Access to Handover
Six stages that take the store from an unknown to a documented plan, without disturbing live trading. A Risk Scan usually lands in 2 to 3 working days, and the calculator shows the estimate for deeper packages.
- 01
Grant read access
You send exports, a read-only login or a collaborator invite. We never need hosting passwords or payment details.
- 02
Crawl and count
We crawl the site, pull search and analytics data and count every record type so the numbers in the report are measured, not estimated.
- 03
Map and test fit
Fields, options and custom data are mapped to Shopify. A small sample is run through the likely import tool to see what breaks.
- 04
Review apps and features
Each integration and custom feature is assessed for a Shopify equivalent, a rebuild or a decision.
- 05
Price and schedule
Work is itemised into bands, phased on a calendar and tied to a launch window that avoids your busy weeks.
- 06
Present and hand over
We walk you through the report, make up to two rounds of changes and deliver the final documents.
Free Checklist, Gig Seller, Agency Discovery or an Independent Audit?
There are four common ways to plan a move to Shopify. They differ in how much is specific to your store, what is left unchecked and who the advice is really working for.
| What matters | Free checklist | Gig seller | Agency discovery | Store Design Expert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counts taken from your own data | No | Sometimes | Yes | Yes |
| Features that cannot migrate listed | Generic | Rarely | Yes | Yes |
| Search baseline and URL inventory | You do it | No | Varies | Yes |
| App replacements with costs | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Method advice that is tool-neutral | Generic | Own tool | Own method | Yes |
| Report you can give any developer | No | No | Often tied in | Yes |
| Fixed price before you commit | Free | Low | Bundled | Yes |
| Independent of the build | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Ground Rules for Every Audit
You are handing us a view of your business, so the way we work matters as much as the findings. These rules apply to every engagement.
Read-only access
We view, export and crawl, but never edit products, themes, settings or DNS on your live store during an audit.
Data handled with care
Customer files are used only for counting and mapping, are kept in restricted storage and are deleted from our systems when the engagement closes.
Measured, not guessed
Counts, crawl results and sample imports come from your data. Estimates are labelled as estimates, with the reasoning shown.
A document you can reuse
The report is written for any developer to follow, with no jargon wall and no dependency on us to interpret it.
Independent advice
If the audit shows a platform change is not worth it or a cheaper tool will do, we say so, even when it means less work for us.
Fixed scope, two revisions
The package list is the contract. Two rounds of changes to the report are included before handover.
Price Your Shopify Migration Audit
Select a package, say how big your catalogue is and which platform you are leaving, then decide how much conversation you want. The fixed fee and delivery estimate update with every choice.
Request a custom quote
Stores with more than 25,000 products, several source systems, multi-country domains or an ERP at the centre need a custom quote with a scope sheet signed before work starts.
Request a QuoteChanged your mind? Choose Risk Scan, Blueprint or Launch Plan above to return to the instant calculator.
Audit Package Comparison
Compare the three levels line by line. The calculator above changes the final fee when your catalogue is larger or your source platform is more complex.
| What is included | Risk Scan $490 | Blueprint $990Recommended | Launch Plan $1,790 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inventory of data, apps and URLs | Included | Included | Included |
| Features that cannot migrate listed | Included | Included | Included |
| Risks ranked by impact | Included | Included | Included |
| Method recommendation | Included | Included | Included |
| Full crawl and URL inventory | Not included | Included | Included |
| Shopify field mapping sheet | Not included | Included | Included |
| App replacement list with costs | Not included | Included | Included |
| Itemised budget and phase plan | Not included | Included | Included |
| SEO baseline from Search Console | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Import-ready redirect map | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Cutover runbook and rollback | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Follow-up calls | 1 call | 1 call | 3 calls |
| Typical delivery | 2 to 3 days | 4 to 6 days | 6 to 9 days |
Choose your options in the calculator above: the total and the delivery estimate it shows for Migration Audit & Pre-Migration Consultation are final.
Why Merchants Choose Us as Their Shopify Migration Company for the Planning Stage
Many Shopify migration services begin with the build and treat planning as a footnote. Planning is where migrations are won, and it rewards people who have seen the same project end both well and badly. Here is what hiring us for it gets you.
Hundreds of launches behind every finding
More than 450 Shopify stores since 2015 means the risk list comes from real cutovers, not a generic template.
Search treated as an asset
Rankings and organic revenue are measured before the move, so the result can be judged afterwards with evidence.
Priced below agency discovery
Audit-only work at agencies runs into the thousands, while gigs offer none. A fixed $490 start fits between.
Tool-neutral advice
We recommend whichever method fits your data, including options we do not sell, because the plan only works if it is honest.
Shopify migration support from the same expert
You deal with the people who do the audit, not a sales layer, and they present the findings and answer follow-up questions themselves.
Take the plan anywhere
The report belongs to you. Hire us for the build, give it to your own developer or use it to challenge another bid.
What We Need to Begin Your Audit
You do not need to prepare a brief or fix anything first. We need to see the current store, and to understand where Shopify fits in your plans.
Invite us to your Shopify store
A store on Shopify is optional for an audit, but if you have one, send its link and let our collaborator request through. You remain the owner, permissions stay limited and you can end access at any time.
No Shopify store yet?
We open a development store in our own Shopify Partner account to test the import and, if you build with us, transfer ownership to you at the end so you pick a plan only when ready.
Prefer to create a staff login?
A staff account made for us works as well. Collaborator access is easier to revoke, but we are happy with either route.
Read access to the current store
A read-only admin user, a full data export or API keys for WooCommerce, Magento, BigCommerce, Wix or Squarespace. We do not need hosting or server passwords.
Analytics and Search Console
Add us as a viewer to Google Analytics and Search Console so we can pull landing pages, rankings and crawl data.
Goals, budget and dates
Tell us what you hope to gain from moving, your rough budget, any seasonal freeze and who signs off the plan.
Your passwords and payment cards stay with you. Everything we receive is used to produce the audit and removed when it ends.
What Store Owners Say Before You Order Migration Audit & Pre-Migration Consultation
Verified clients describe their projects with Store Design Expert, from first brief to launch.
Store Design Expert is the best. The work is very professional, they pay close attention to detail and, more importantly, they listen. Their level of cooperation is second to none, and everything was delivered in a very timely manner. I will keep them in mind for future projects.
I request Store Design Expert every time I have a project. They are professional and give real attention to detail, which makes the work stand out.
They kept communicating until the problem was fully resolved, and the result was great.
Super helpful and patient. I am new to ecommerce and Store Design Expert talked me through the whole process and even fixed my payment bridging for me!
I am beyond satisfied! Store Design Expert went above and beyond on my project. Highly recommended!
The experience was tailored to my brand and specifications to the letter. I love the result.
They definitely get the job done. Very patient and understanding throughout the whole project.
Thank you so much to Store Design Expert and the team. My site looks far more appealing to customers, and I will happily recommend your services to other new small businesses.
Very patient, informative and transparent, and they did exactly what they said they would do. Thanks for all the help!
What People Search For Before Ordering Migration Audit & Pre-Migration Consultation
Owners reach this page from different searches. Here is how the common ones relate to Migration Audit & Pre-Migration Consultation.
People who look up “shopify migration checklist”, “shopify migration services”, “shopify migration company” or “shopify migration support” usually want Migration Audit & Pre-Migration Consultation; the calculator above shows the price and delivery estimate before you commit.
“shopify migration tips”, “shopify migration tools”, “cost shopify migration” or “shopify plus migration guide”: owners type these when they need Migration Audit & Pre-Migration Consultation, and the packages above are priced for that job.
People who look up “shopify store migration app”, “online seo audit for shopify”, “shopify website audit” or “shopify migration service uk” usually want Migration Audit & Pre-Migration Consultation; the calculator above shows the price and delivery estimate before you commit.
People who look up “woocommerce to shopify migration plugin” or “shopify to shopify migration” usually want Migration Audit & Pre-Migration Consultation; the calculator above shows the price and delivery estimate before you commit.
Related searches include “shopify consultants near me services”.
Shopify Migration Audit FAQs
Straight answers about what the audit covers, what it costs, who it suits and what you can do with the result.
How much does a Shopify migration audit cost?
Our packages start at $490 for Risk Scan, $990 for Blueprint and $1,790 for Launch Plan. Catalogue size, source platform and the amount of consultation adjust the price in the calculator, and most audits fall between about $500 and $2,500. The fixed fee is shown before you pay.
What is included in a Shopify migration audit?
An inventory of products, customers, orders, content, apps and URLs, a list of features that cannot move, a ranked risk list and a recommended method. Higher packages add a field mapping sheet, an SEO baseline, a redirect map and a cutover runbook.
Can you give me a Shopify migration checklist?
Yes, and the audit turns it into a checklist for your store: backup, URL inventory, field mapping, app review, redirect map, test import, staging review, DNS plan and post-launch monitoring. Each line carries an owner and a date instead of staying a generic list.
What does a pre-migration consultation cover that an agency quote does not?
A quote tells you what one vendor will charge. The consultation tells you what the job involves, which tool suits your data, what cannot transfer and what fair pricing looks like. You can use it to compare bids or to brief your own team.
Cost Shopify migration: what range should I plan for overall?
Market guides put do-it-yourself tools at roughly $300 to $1,000, freelancers and small agencies at $2,000 to $7,500 and specialist agencies at $10,000 and up. The audit gives your store a specific number inside those bands before you commit.
Do I need a Shopify store online SEO audit before moving?
If organic traffic matters, yes. The online SEO audit for Shopify migration records indexed pages, top landing pages and rankings before the move, so you can show afterwards whether visibility held. Without a baseline, a dip cannot be diagnosed.
Can the audit tell me whether the Shopify store migration app is enough?
Yes. Shopify's Store Migration app imports products and customers from a handful of platforms but skips orders, collections, menus, search data and blog posts. We check your data against it and say whether it is enough or what else you need.
Which Shopify migration tools do you recommend?
It depends on the data. Manual CSV works for small catalogues, Matrixify handles bulk and order data, and cart-to-cart tools suit common platforms. We select per store and explain the limits of each so you are not surprised by what a tool cannot carry.
Is there a WooCommerce to Shopify migration plugin you suggest?
Several plugins and services exist, and they differ in how they treat variants, images, orders and URLs. We test the likely candidate on a sample of your products during the audit, then recommend one or advise a manual route.
Is there a Shopify migration service UK merchants can book?
Yes. We work remotely with UK merchants, plan for VAT, GBP pricing and local shipping, and schedule calls in UK business hours. The same fixed packages apply, and the plan notes any UK-specific tax or consent issues.
Are you available as Shopify consultants near me services?
We are fully remote, which keeps the price down and lets us work with owners in any time zone. Calls are done by video, and the report plus a recorded walkthrough means your local developers can use it too.
Do you cover Shopify to Shopify migration?
Yes. Moving to a new store, a new account, a different plan or Shopify Plus is a migration too. The audit lists what Shopify can copy, what it cannot, how the domain moves and what to do about apps, discounts and checkout settings.
Is there a Shopify Plus migration guide for large stores?
The audit doubles as one. For Plus, it adds checkout extension needs, B2B and expansion store plans, Flow automations and redirect volumes against higher limits. Very large catalogues are quoted individually after a scoping call.
Can I use the audit with my own developer?
Yes. The report is written for any competent developer, with field mappings, URL lists and test cases they can run. If you later want us for the build, the audit fee stays a separate, completed piece of work, not a lock-in.
Order Your Shopify Migration Audit Today
Choose a package, enter your catalogue size and current platform, and see your fixed fee and delivery date straight away. Your Shopify migration audit is carried out by a team that has launched over 450 Shopify stores, and ends with a costed plan you can use anywhere.
Secure checkout · Two revision rounds · Written report included
