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Thinking about leaving Shopify?
You’re not alone.
Many business owners reach a point where they want something that feels easier, more flexible, more personal, and less expensive to grow with. That’s where Create A Shoppe comes in.
If you’re moving from Shopify to Create A Shoppe, the good news is this:
You do not have to start from scratch in a scary, complicated way.
We can move your website step by step, and in most cases, your products, content, pages, blog posts, images, and overall branding can all be recreated or migrated into your new Create A Shoppe website.
Because Create A Shoppe uses a different system than Shopify, the process is not usually a one-click clone. But it is very manageable when broken down into simple steps.
This guide walks you through exactly how to do it.
Before touching anything, make a simple list of what exists on your current Shopify site.
Go through your Shopify store and write down:
This step matters because Shopify stores often have a lot more built into them than people realize.
You don’t want to forget something important, like:
Think of this as your migration checklist.
Before moving anything, clean out what you no longer need.
This makes the migration easier and cleaner.
Inside Shopify, review and remove or simplify:
This is a great time to freshen everything before it goes live on your new site.
If you sell products, this is one of the most important steps.
In Shopify, export your products to a CSV file.
Usually this includes:
Also, make sure you save or download any product images if needed.
Even if the CSV includes image URLs, it is smart to make sure you have access to your actual product images separately, just in case.
What to watch for:
Since Create A Shoppe uses a different shopping system, product data may need to be imported or recreated to match our product and pricing handling.
That means some stores can be moved with partial import help, while others may need products rebuilt more carefully for the cleanest result.
Next, save all the content from your Shopify site that you want to keep.
This includes:
Even when content can be copied over, this is also a great time to improve it.
Many Shopify sites grow fast and end up with rushed copy. Migrating gives you a chance to make your content clearer, more polished, and more on-brand.
Gather everything you use for your brand before building the new site.
This includes:
Put everything in one folder so it is easy to upload into Create A Shoppe later.
If your Shopify site has a look you want to keep, take screenshots of:
These screenshots help recreate the site’s feel.
This is a big one.
Many Shopify stores rely on apps for features that may already be built in or handled differently on Create A Shoppe.
Make a list of every Shopify app you currently use, such as:
Then decide which apps are:
For example, inside Create A Shoppe, you may already have access to tools for:
This often helps simplify your setup and reduce app overload.
Now it’s time to create your new website in Create A Shoppe.
Choose the template that best fits your brand, style, and business type.
Then set up the basics:
This is where many people start feeling excited, because instead of trying to force everything into a Shopify theme, you can build the site around how you actually want it to look and work.
This step is where your products get properly set up in the new system.
Create or import your products into Create A Shoppe and organize them the right way.
Depending on your store, this may include:
As you rebuild your store, check each product for:
Important note:
Not every Shopify field maps to Create A Shoppe exactly the same way, so this is the step where adjustments are usually made.
That is normal.
The goal is not just to move products over; it is to make sure they are set up correctly for how your new Create A Shoppe store works.
Shopify uses collections.
In Create A Shoppe, your shopping experience may be organized a little differently depending on how your site is built.
This is the time to set up:
This is also the perfect time to improve the customer experience.
Ask yourself:
A migration is the best time to improve, not just copy.
Now rebuild your main website pages inside Create A Shoppe.
Usually this includes:
This is where Create A Shoppe really shines, because you are not limited to a basic store layout.
You can build a more complete brand experience with:
If your Shopify site felt too store-only, this is where you can make your website feel like a real brand.
If blogging matters for your traffic, SEO, or customer education, do not skip this step.
Move over:
As you do this, also check for:
Many business owners use migration as an opportunity to improve older blog posts so they work harder for search traffic.
Before launching, set up your SEO basics inside Create A Shoppe.
This includes:
This part matters a lot.
If your old Shopify site already has traffic or rankings, you want to preserve as much of that value as possible.
Pay special attention to:
If URLs are changing, set up redirects so visitors and search engines land in the right place.
One of the best parts of moving to Create A Shoppe is being able to do more than just run a store.
Now is the time to turn on and set up the extra features you want, such as:
This is where your website becomes more than a product catalog.
It becomes a full business website.
Before launch, test all the important store settings.
Review:
Then place a test order.
Test things like:
Do this on both desktop and mobile.
Once the new site is ready, it’s time to point your domain to Create A Shoppe.
If your domain is currently connected to Shopify, you will update your DNS settings so the domain points to your new Create A Shoppe website instead.
This step should only happen when:
After the domain is connected, your new website becomes the live version.
After your site goes live, test it again.
Check:
Also, check whether old Shopify links are still floating around anywhere, such as:
Update those where needed.
Do not cancel Shopify too early.
Wait until:
Once you are sure your Create A Shoppe site is ready, then you can close out Shopify.
In most cases, these things can be migrated, recreated, or transferred:
Some things may need manual setup depending on how they were originally built, especially:
That does not mean you lose them. It just means they may need to be rebuilt in the best way for Create A Shoppe.
Many business owners move because they want:
With Create A Shoppe, you are not just getting a store.
You are getting a fuller website experience that includes your store, blog, brand, content, SEO, and business tools, all in one place.
Here’s the short version:
Migrating from Shopify to Create A Shoppe does not have to feel overwhelming.
The easiest way to think about it is this:
You are not just moving platforms.
You are upgrading the way your business shows up online.
Instead of being boxed into a system that may no longer fit, you can move into something that gives you more flexibility, a more custom look, and more room to grow.
And when the move is done right, your new site can feel cleaner, stronger, easier to manage, and more aligned with your brand than before.
If all of this still feels like a lot, don’t worry.
You don’t have to figure it out on your own.
At Create A Shoppe, we can handle the migration for you, making the entire process simple, smooth, and stress-free.
Instead of trying to piece everything together yourself, we can:
Whether you want a basic transfer or a full upgrade and redesign, we can tailor the migration to your exact needs.
Most migrations go wrong when things are rushed or set up incorrectly.
When we do it for you, you get:
If you’re ready to move but don’t want to deal with the technical side…
👉 Just reach out, and we’ll walk you through the next step.
We’ll review your current Shopify site, talk through what you want, and handle the migration from start to finish.
You built your business; you shouldn’t have to stress over moving it.
Let us take care of it for you.