FAQ
Q: Should I move my store to Shopify from Wix? Is Shopify really better?
A: It depends on your store’s size, complexity, and growth plans.
If your business is scaling: more products, more orders, more automation. Shopify is usually the better fit. It’s designed for serious eCommerce operations, with built-in tools for inventory management, advanced shipping rules, multi-channel selling, and a huge app ecosystem. Shopify also offers faster checkout, better analytics, and deeper control over back-end operations.
That said, Wix has its strengths too. It’s visually flexible, beginner-friendly, and includes solid built-in features for small to mid-sized stores. If your store is simple and you don’t need complex integrations, Wix might still serve you well, but you’ll hit limitations quickly as you grow.
Curious about the pros and cons? Check out my Wix breakdown – how far it can go before it starts holding you back.
Still deciding? Send me a message with a link to your current Wix store. I’ll give you a free review and honest feedback on whether migrating to Shopify is worth it for your specific case.
If your business is scaling: more products, more orders, more automation. Shopify is usually the better fit. It’s designed for serious eCommerce operations, with built-in tools for inventory management, advanced shipping rules, multi-channel selling, and a huge app ecosystem. Shopify also offers faster checkout, better analytics, and deeper control over back-end operations.
That said, Wix has its strengths too. It’s visually flexible, beginner-friendly, and includes solid built-in features for small to mid-sized stores. If your store is simple and you don’t need complex integrations, Wix might still serve you well, but you’ll hit limitations quickly as you grow.
Curious about the pros and cons? Check out my Wix breakdown – how far it can go before it starts holding you back.
Still deciding? Send me a message with a link to your current Wix store. I’ll give you a free review and honest feedback on whether migrating to Shopify is worth it for your specific case.
Q: How long does it take to migrate my store to Shopify?
A: Most migrations are completed within 5–10 business days, depending on the size and complexity of your Wix store.
Here’s a rough breakdown:
Here’s a rough breakdown:
- Small stores (up to 15 products): ~ 4–5 business days
- Medium stores (20–50 products): ~ 7 business days
- Large stores (100+ products or blog content): ~ 10 business days
- Manual transfer of products, categories, and content
- Rebuilding your store’s layout inside Shopify
- Recreating forms, buttons, and core functionality
- SEO setup: page titles, meta descriptions, alt tags, clean URLs
- Domain connection and testing before launch
Q: Will my Wix store look and function the same on Shopify?
A: Yes – the goal is to preserve your store’s design, layout, and key features as closely as possible, while leveraging Shopify’s more powerful eCommerce engine.
While some Wix-specific elements (like visual effects, custom interactions, or native booking tools) may require Shopify-compatible solutions, I’ll rebuild everything manually to ensure:
While some Wix-specific elements (like visual effects, custom interactions, or native booking tools) may require Shopify-compatible solutions, I’ll rebuild everything manually to ensure:
- Your branding and visual identity stay intact
- Product pages, collections, menus, and forms are fully functional
- The user experience feels familiar, just more robust and scalable
Q: Can I manage my Shopify store myself after the migration?
A: Absolutely. Shopify is built for store owners, whether you’re tech-savvy or not.
After the migration to Shopify from Wix, you’ll be able to:
You’ll also keep your domain name. Whether it’s managed through Wix or a third-party registrar, I’ll take care of the DNS settings and connect it to your new Shopify store with zero downtime.
After the migration to Shopify from Wix, you’ll be able to:
- Add or update products, pricing, and inventory
- Change images and descriptions
- Edit pages using Shopify’s intuitive theme editor
- Manage orders, discounts, and shipping in one clean dashboard
- Access built-in marketing, analytics, and SEO tools
You’ll also keep your domain name. Whether it’s managed through Wix or a third-party registrar, I’ll take care of the DNS settings and connect it to your new Shopify store with zero downtime.
Q: Will I lose any content or SEO rankings when switching to Shopify?
A: No, the migration is handled carefully to preserve all essential content and minimize any SEO impact.
I manually transfer every product, image, page, and blog post. For SEO, I recreate key metadata (titles, descriptions, alt tags), set up clean URLs, and configure redirects to keep your traffic flowing. If you’re already ranking on Google, I’ll help ensure that your new Shopify store continues to perform well without sudden drops in visibility.
I manually transfer every product, image, page, and blog post. For SEO, I recreate key metadata (titles, descriptions, alt tags), set up clean URLs, and configure redirects to keep your traffic flowing. If you’re already ranking on Google, I’ll help ensure that your new Shopify store continues to perform well without sudden drops in visibility.
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