BigCommerce migration

Bring content, commerce and operations into one composable core.

For teams already working headlessly or across multiple channels, YLP can simplify the content and operational layer around commerce.

NO BIG-BANG REQUIREDSEO-AWAREPHASED OPTIONS
Why YLP

A migration should remove complexity, not reproduce it.

We focus on the business data, URLs, integrations and workflows worth keeping — then rebuild the platform around a cleaner YLP model.

WHY MOVE

One source for content + commerce

Avoid managing the editorial layer and commerce backend as separate systems.

WHY MOVE

Custom admin workflows

Build your operating model around your business requirements.

WHY MOVE

Multi-site control

Centralise common data while keeping each brand's frontend independent.

WHY MOVE

AI-assisted operations

Apply AI workflows across structured catalogue and content data.

What can move

Bring the value you've already built.

The exact scope depends on exports, customisation and data quality. We validate migration feasibility before committing to a cut-over plan.

From BigCommerce

Catalogue and variant dataMapped, transformed and validated against the YLP model.
Categories and product relationshipsMapped, transformed and validated against the YLP model.
Customers and selected ordersMapped, transformed and validated against the YLP model.
Pricing and inventoryMapped, transformed and validated against the YLP model.
SEO and redirect mappingsMapped, transformed and validated against the YLP model.
Custom integration requirementsMapped, transformed and validated against the YLP model.

Into YLP

Structured contentReusable models, blocks, localisation and SEO.
Commerce operationsProducts, variants, inventory, customers, orders and promotions where applicable.
Open deliveryREST / GraphQL APIs for your current or redesigned frontend.
AI-ready administrationYLP AI tools today and Atlas-style operations as the roadmap expands.
Migration approach

Move in a way that protects revenue and search visibility.

For larger or business-critical sites, we prefer phased migration, parallel validation and explicit URL / integration mapping over risky all-at-once changes.

01 / AUDIT

Inventory the current platform

Data, content, catalogue, URLs, integrations, plugins/modules and custom logic.

02 / MAP

Design the YLP target

Decide what maps directly, what needs transformation and what should be retired.

03 / VALIDATE

Import and compare

Test data quality, redirects, content, checkout and operational workflows.

04 / LAUNCH

Cut over in control

Use staged rollout or parallel operation where the risk profile requires it.

Free migration assessment

Plan your move from BigCommerce with confidence.

Tell us about your current setup. We’ll identify what can move, what needs attention and whether a fixed or phased migration makes the most sense.

  • Protect valuable content, data and URLs
  • Surface risks before development starts
  • Get a practical path based on your priorities
Get my migration planAbout 2 minutes · No commitment
Common questions

Before you migrate.

Do we need to rebuild the frontend at the same time?

No. In many cases the safer approach is to migrate the backend first or run the new and old systems in parallel, then move frontend experiences progressively.

Can you preserve SEO URLs?

We identify high-value URLs and metadata during discovery and create redirect / canonical mappings as part of the migration plan. Exact preservation depends on the current routing model.

Do all historical orders need to move?

Not necessarily. Some businesses migrate complete history; others keep an archive and move only recent or operationally useful records. We recommend the simplest option that meets business and compliance needs.

Can we keep existing integrations?

Where the integration exposes usable APIs or webhooks, it can often be reconnected. Bespoke modules and plugins need to be assessed individually.

How do you keep migration cost under control?

We separate must-have migration scope from legacy complexity that no longer creates value, and can phase non-critical features after launch.

After migration

Your migration should not end with another maintenance problem.

Keep capable commerce operations while adding a YLP team for the everyday site, catalogue and content work around them.

Once your site is running on YLP, you can choose managed support for everyday updates, product work, small design improvements and technical fixes.

OLD MODEL
  1. Developer, freelancer or agency
  2. Quote
  3. Wait
  4. Change
  5. Invoice
  6. Repeat
YLP MODEL
  1. Send request
  2. YLP team handles everyday work
  3. Review
  4. Done
  5. Predictable monthly plan

Everyday support covers reasonable content updates, product changes, minor design adjustments, store configuration and technical fixes. Larger development projects, custom integrations and major redesigns are scoped separately.

Ask about managed migrationSee managed support

Ready to leave BigCommerce behind?

Start with a migration assessment before committing to a rebuild.

MIGRATION / AFTER LAUNCHSUPPORTED
01Preserve what mattersContent, data and URLs
02Move in practical phasesReduce cut-over risk
03Keep the site movingOptional managed YLP support
MIGRATE ONCE / STOP REPEATING THE OLD MODEL