The Brief
Invopak approached us with the goal of migrating their e-commerce store from Magento to Shopify. While they were keen to leverage Shopify’s user-friendly interface and scalability, they were cautious about the potential impact on their SEO performance.
Their primary objectives included:
The challenge was to execute a seamless migration without compromising their established SEO performance.
The Solution
We implemented a comprehensive SEO strategy to address the client’s concerns and ensure a smooth SEO migration. This included a complete pre- and post-go-live checklist to ensure all SEO performance was retained as we migrated from Magento to Shopify.
The process included the following steps:
We conducted a detailed URL audit to map all existing Magento URLs to their corresponding Shopify URLs. This step ensured that no valuable pages were lost during the migration.
Redirects were carefully configured to guide users and search engines from old URLs to new ones. This step was critical to preserve link equity and avoid broken links.
Rigorous testing confirmed that all redirects worked correctly and that there were no errors or 404 pages. This was completed on staging and live to ensure the new URL structure received all authority and equity.
We generated and submitted a new XML sitemap to Google Search Console, ensuring all new Shopify URLs were indexed promptly.
A new robots.txt file was set up to effectively manage crawling and indexing preferences.
Analytics and tracking tools were configured correctly to monitor traffic, user behaviour, and overall website performance.
Internal links were reviewed and updated to align with the new URL structure, ensuring a smooth navigation experience for users and search engines.
Additional audits addressed potential issues such as page load speed, mobile responsiveness, meta tags, and structured data.
The Results
Following the successful migration from Magento to Shopify, Invopak not only sustained current performance, but also experienced significant improvements in its SEO performance.
Since launching the new Shopify store, key results include:
These results underscore the importance of a meticulous SEO migration strategy. By addressing every aspect of the migration process, we preserved the client’s SEO performance and positioned them for sustained growth on Shopify. These results underscore the importance of a meticulous SEO migration strategy. By addressing every aspect of the migration process, we preserved the client’s SEO performance and positioned them for sustained growth on Shopify.
Migrating from Magento to Shopify can be daunting, particularly given SEO concerns. However, with careful planning and execution, you can maintain and enhance your site’s SEO performance. This case study demonstrates how a structured approach can yield positive outcomes and drive tangible business results.
If you need help with your SEO Migration or have questions about migrating to Shopify, contact us today.
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