How to migrate an e-commerce site from WooCommerce to Cuborio

How does migration from WordPress work?

Before starting the migration process, our e-commerce consultants carry out a few preliminary steps:

1. Backup of the WooCommerce site: they ensure that they have a complete backup of the e-commerce site, including files, databases, and settings. This allows the site to be restored in case of problems during migration.
2. Choosing new hosting: they select a reliable hosting provider that is optimised for Cuborio. The Cuborio team has the hosting solutions that best suit your needs.
3. Check plugin and theme compatibility: carefully check all the plugins and themes currently in use on your WordPress site. Some of these may not be compatible with Cuborio. Our team will find alternative solutions or replace them by creating customised, high-performance plugins.

Migration methods

There are several methods for migrating your site from WooCommerce to Cuborio, but our staff has always decided not to use automatic migration tools that can greatly simplify the migration process but create problems that are difficult to solve, such as:

• Duplicator: a WordPress plugin that allows you to create a complete package of your site, including files and databases, to transfer it elsewhere.
• All-in-One WP Migration: a plugin that facilitates the export and import of a WordPress site to a new installation.

In contrast, our engineers only perform manual migrations:

1. Transferring files via FTP: we use an FTP client to transfer all your WordPress site files to the new Cuborio hosting.
2. Exporting and importing the database: we export your WordCommerce site's database using phpMyAdmin and then import it into the new Cuborio database.
3. Configuring Cuborio: we correctly configure your new e-commerce site, setting up products, categories, payment methods and more.

After Migration

Once the migration is complete, it is essential to carry out some checks to ensure that everything is working correctly. First of all, it is advisable to test all the site's features: testing links, menus and forms is essential to avoid problems with users.

It is also good practice to remove any errors that may have arisen during the transfer, such as broken links or missing images. Finally, we also check the SEO settings, ensuring that the meta tags are correct and that redirects have been set up appropriately to preserve search engine rankings.

Then we perform additional final checks:

1. Verify that the site is functioning correctly: we ensure that all products, categories, payment methods, and other features of your e-commerce site have been migrated correctly.
2. Monitor performance: we regularly check the performance of your new Cuborio site to ensure that it is fast and smooth even during periods of high traffic.

Updating SEO for e-commerce

Our e-commerce SEO consultants will take care of the migration of your WordPress site, which also involves reviewing and updating the SEO settings of your online shop. It is good practice to check that the sitemap is up to date and resubmit it to Google Search Console. Reviewing the robots.txt files and any SEO plugins used in WordPress is also essential to avoid indexing issues. Finally, performance analysis with tools such as Google Analytics can provide valuable insights into user behaviour after migration.

Migrating a WordPress site is not something to be taken lightly. Taking the right precautions and following the correct steps can make the difference between a smooth transition and a series of problems to solve.

Comparison between WooCommerce and Cuborio

We always advise all our customers not to overlook seemingly minor details, as even these can have a significant impact on the success of the operation.

When in doubt or afraid of making mistakes, it is always advisable to consult e-commerce professionals, who can provide targeted assistance and ensure flawless execution.

Migrating your e-commerce site from WooCommerce to Cuborio may seem like a complex process, but with the right preparation and tools, we can transform your e-commerce into an opportunity to significantly improve the performance and customisation of your online shop.

If you need assistance to perform your e-commerce migration safely and professionally, do not hesitate to contact the Cuborio team. We will be happy to guide you through every step of the process and provide you with a high-performance, customised Italian e-commerce solution for your business.