Store migration: definition
A migration means transferring an online store from one version, platform or host to another, while keeping all of its data intact.
Three types of migration, one shared concern: lose nothing
Migration comes up in several situations: moving from an older version of PrestaShop to a more recent one, switching platforms entirely (for example from PrestaShop to WooCommerce), or simply moving the store to a new host without changing the software. In all three cases, the main concern stays the same: preserving the catalogue, order history, customer accounts and, where possible, SEO already earned.
For an online retailer, a poorly prepared migration can mean lost orders, product URLs that change and break rankings, or missing images after the file transfer. A serious migration involves a full backup before any operation, a test on a staging environment, then a check after going live: catalogue, checkout flow, payment methods, and redirects for old URLs if the addressing scheme has changed.
Frequently asked questions
Does a migration cause the store to lose its rankings?
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Can a store be migrated without any service interruption?
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