When migrating data between Shopify and WooCommerce, it’s important to understand the differences in how the two platforms define and handle certain types of data. This knowledge base article will provide detailed information about these differences and offer suggestions on how to handle the data migration process.
- Product Data:
- Shopify does not have a concept of a parent product, only variants. In WooCommerce, variants are represented as variations of a parent product. When migrating, you need to decide how to map the product structure between the two platforms.
- SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) is unique in WooCommerce. You have the option to define the Variable product SKU as either the ID of the product in Shopify or the Slug of the product in Shopify.
- Product Status:
- Shopify has three product statuses: active, archive, and draft.
- WooCommerce uses different statuses: public, pending, and draft. During migration, you will need to map these statuses accordingly.
- Variation Names:
- In Shopify, variation names automatically change based on the options selected, such as “S – Small” or “L – Large”.
- WooCommerce keeps the variable names as they are. When migrating, you need to decide whether to keep the Shopify variation names or modify them to match WooCommerce’s naming convention.
- Custom Meta Fields:
- Shopify uses apps to add custom meta fields to products, while WooCommerce relies on plugins.
- During migration, you can map the meta fields between the two platforms using the corresponding meta keys.
- Collections vs. Categories:
- Shopify uses the term “Collections” to categorize products, whereas WooCommerce uses “Categories”.
- When migrating, you will need to map the collections in Shopify to the appropriate categories in WooCommerce.
- Order Statuses:
- Shopify has order statuses such as voiced, payment pending, refunded, and paid.
- WooCommerce has a broader range of order statuses: pending, processing, on-hold, completed, cancelled, refunded, failed, and trash. You will need to map the Shopify order statuses to the appropriate WooCommerce statuses during the migration process.
- Customers:
- Shopify distinguishes between subscribed and non-subscribed customers.
- WooCommerce considers all customers as users. When migrating, you will need to ensure that the customer data is properly mapped and migrated to WooCommerce’s user system.
By understanding these data differences and following the suggested mapping strategies, you can successfully migrate your data between Shopify and WooCommerce while preserving the integrity and structure of your information.