🔥The Secret to a Stress-Free Shopify Migration🔥

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Migrating your eCommerce store is an intimidating thought. But it doesn’t have to be.

Here’s the secret to a stress-free Shopify migration: project scoping and discovery from Fyresite.

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What is a Scope?

A scope is the guidelines of a project. It includes a detailed timeline, breakdown of what will and will not happen during the project, project milestones, and costs. 

More than just an explanation and breakdown of the project, the project scope is a contract between the client (you) and the agency (Fyresite).

What is Discovery? 

Discovery is the phase after scoping. During the discovery phase, Fyresite uses the scope to create an action plan for completing the project. We look at what the project will entail researching what has to be done to complete that step. 

The scope is that ‘what’ of the project, and the discovery is the ‘how’. 

Common Discovery Aspects 

While the specifics of the discovery will vary on a case by case basis, all clients can expect these aspects. 

• Quantifying the data that will be migrated

  • Data Models & Configuration (Products, Collections, Customers, etc.)

  • What historical data do you want to bring with you to your Shopify store?

• Identifying what features and integrations are included in Shopify and what will have to be custom built

  • If there are custom features, determining the integration method 

• Conducting platform-specific discovery to identify issues for migration

  • Every platform is different, so migrating away from every platform comes with unique challenges

• Communicating with the client (you) about any challenges and recommendations for dealing with these challenges 

• Specifics and features of 

  • Inventory and fulfillment 

  • Tax requirements 

  • Payment Process 

  • Sales Channels 

  • Analytics tracking 

  • Design and branding 

  • ERP configuration 

  • Forms 

  • Products and collections 

  • Cart and checkout

  • Order and fulfillment

Is This Really Necessary? 

Short answer: yes.

When you reach your breaking point with your old platform, you want to get started ASAP.

But scoping and discovery are both essential parts of the migration process. They allow us to provide a clear timeline and understanding of expectations from both sides. 

Scope and discovery not only help define roles and responsibilities, but allow us to uncover any surprises that might pose a problem down the road.

Finding an issue and solution in the discovery stage is much more affordable than if you skip discovery and it’s found during design, development, or migration. 

Ready to Make the Leap?

Ready for a better platform? Schedule your free 15 minute consultation with our team today!