The complete guide to migrating to Shopify

For founders, COOs, and Heads of eCommerce who know they need to move and want a clear, honest view of what that actually involves.

75%

of visitors abandon a slow site

8-12

weeks for a typical mid-market migration

33%

better total cost of ownership

What’s covered?

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When to move, and when not to

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Shopify vs Shopify Plus - a quick breakdown of which tier fits your business

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The four migration risks that cause the most damage, and how to manage them

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Our 11-phase process used on every migration we run, shared in full

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The cost of staying put - including the revenue, security, and valuation risks

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23%

Shopify's share of the UK eCommerce market

10k+

Checkouts per minute on Shopify Plus

Top 2%

Rainy City's global ranking among Shopify partners

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Rainy City brought a transparent, collaborative approach that made migrating from Magento to Shopify seamless. We were live in two months.

Andy Head

Bargain Max

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