{"id":25333,"date":"2026-04-14T12:19:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T12:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/what.digital\/?p=25333"},"modified":"2026-04-15T03:55:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T03:55:48","slug":"prestashop-to-shopify-migration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/what.digital\/prestashop-to-shopify-migration\/","title":{"rendered":"PrestaShop to Shopify Migration for Swiss Merchants: Data, Tools, ROI"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Migrating from PrestaShop to Shopify makes sense when the cost of running an open-source platform starts eating into margins that should be funding growth \u2013 and for many Swiss merchants, that tipping point arrives sooner than expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide focuses on what&#8217;s genuinely specific to a PrestaShop-to-Shopify migration. For the general migration process and cost structure, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/what.digital\/shopify-migration-process-costs\/\">Shopify Migration<\/a> guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why PrestaShop merchants switch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The core issue is <strong>ownership of complexity<\/strong>. Every security patch, server update, and performance fix lands on your team. Shopify handles all of that \u2013 including PCI DSS Level 1 compliance \u2013 on your behalf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PrestaShop&#8217;s module ecosystem<\/strong> compounds this. Modules vary wildly in quality, and years of accumulated legacy modules frequently conflict with each other. Upgrades become risky and expensive. Shopify&#8217;s app store is better-vetted, with far more predictable behaviour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>combination system<\/strong> \u2013 PrestaShop&#8217;s equivalent of product variants \u2013 also becomes unwieldy at scale. It supports unlimited combination attributes per product; Shopify caps variants at three option types. That gap creates real work during migration, and it&#8217;s the most underestimated challenge on a PrestaShop project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PrestaShop&#8217;s native multistore feature<\/strong> is powerful on paper but complex to manage in practice. Shopify Markets offers a far more intuitive approach to multi-region and multi-language selling \u2013 especially relevant for Swiss merchants covering DE\/FR\/IT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The switch makes the most sense when:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your team spends meaningful time on hosting, updates, and module maintenance rather than growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You lack in-house PHP\/PrestaShop expertise and depend on external developers for routine changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;re scaling internationally and need multi-currency, multi-language, and multi-market features without a custom module stack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s harder to justify if your store has deeply customised modules, complex B2B pricing logic, or if your current setup works reliably and your margins are tight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n      <div id=\"block_b314ee402cd369b32bec3db3022b6fcb\" class=\"block-call-to-action alignfull overflow-hidden py-10 l-block\" >\n  \n  \n  <div class=\"l-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"relative\">\n      <div class=\"bg-brand sm:min-h-[238px] relative flex px-6 md:px-12 py-6 sm:py-12 items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\">\n\n        <svg class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 z-30 hidden sm:block\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n          <path d=\"M0 0H24L0 24V0Z\" fill=\"white\" \/>\n        <\/svg>\n\n        <svg class=\"absolute bottom-0 left-0 z-30 hidden sm:block\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n          <path d=\"M0 24H24L0 0V24Z\" fill=\"white\" \/>\n        <\/svg>\n\n        <div class=\"relative z-20 flex flex-col w-full lg:flex-row\">\n          <div class=\"mb-4 lg:mb-0 lg:w-1\/2 lg:pr-8\">\n                          <h2 class=\"mb-4 c-title\">\n                Planning a move from PrestaShop to Shopify?              <\/h2>\n                                      <div class=\"text-gray-900 leading-1.5 text-size-large\">\n                <p>Get expert feedback on your catalogue, modules, translations, and Swiss setup in a free 30-minute call. We\u2019ll review the migration risks, identify likely blockers, and outline the smartest next steps for your store.<\/p>\n              <\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"lg:w-1\/2 flex items-center lg:justify-center\">\n                          <a class=\"c-btn c-btn--black c-btn--no-icon c-btn--lg\" href=\"http:\/\/what.digital\/quiz-website\" target=\"_self\">\n                Free consultation              <\/a>\n                      <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"absolute top-0 left-full h-full w-screen bg-brand\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"absolute top-0 h-full hidden sm:flex items-center pointer-events-none z-10 w-[calc(50px+100vw)] lg:w-[calc(444px+100vw)]\" style=\"right: -100vw;\">\n        <svg class=\"w-full\" height=\"238\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n          <defs>\n            <pattern id=\"geo_pattern_block_b314ee402cd369b32bec3db3022b6fcb\" patternUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\" width=\"222\" height=\"238\">\n              <path d=\"M221.717 238.43H2.92857L112.323 120.664L221.717 238.43Z\" stroke=\"#FFD076\" fill=\"none\" \/>\n              <path d=\"M111.176 238.43H2.92857L57.0522 180.164L111.176 238.43Z\" stroke=\"#FFD076\" fill=\"none\" \/>\n              <path d=\"M221.717 119.43H2.92857L112.323 1.66435L221.717 119.43Z\" stroke=\"#FFD076\" fill=\"none\" \/>\n              <path d=\"M221.717 119.43H113.47L167.593 61.1643L221.717 119.43Z\" stroke=\"#FFD076\" fill=\"none\" \/>\n              <path d=\"M167.17 179.106L222.44 119.606\" stroke=\"#FFD076\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" fill=\"none\" \/>\n              <path d=\"M57.0522 179.429L1.78171 119.929\" stroke=\"#FFD076\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" fill=\"none\" \/>\n              <path d=\"M222.864 0.555664L166.73 60.9854\" stroke=\"#FFD076\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" fill=\"none\" \/>\n              <path d=\"M1.78195 0.929199H222.288\" stroke=\"#FFD076\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" fill=\"none\" \/>\n              <path d=\"M1.78192 0.929199L1.7819 238.309\" stroke=\"#FFD076\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" fill=\"none\" \/>\n              <path d=\"M221.999 237.07L1.78107 237.07\" stroke=\"#FFD076\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" fill=\"none\" \/>\n            <\/pattern>\n          <\/defs>\n          <rect width=\"100%\" height=\"238\" fill=\"url(#geo_pattern_block_b314ee402cd369b32bec3db3022b6fcb)\" \/>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What makes this ecommerce migration different<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The migration process is similar to the <a href=\"https:\/\/what.digital\/bigcommerce-to-shopify-migration\/\">BigCommerce to Shopify migration<\/a> and follows an eight-phase structure: Audit &amp; Planning \u2192 Store Setup \u2192 Theme Development \u2192 Data Migration \u2192 Apps Setup \u2192 QA &amp; Testing \u2192 SEO Preparation \u2192 Launch &amp; Monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s what makes a PrestaShop to Shopify migration distinct from other migrations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Data structure differences<\/strong> matter more here than in most migrations. PrestaShop uses hierarchical categories; Shopify uses flat collections. Nested navigation needs to be manually recreated post-migration. PrestaShop&#8217;s single order status field also maps to Shopify&#8217;s separate payment and fulfillment status fields, which requires explicit mapping during import.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The combination system<\/strong> is the most technically distinctive challenge. Products with more than three attribute types need to be restructured before import \u2013 either by consolidating attributes or splitting products. Running a demo migration first with tools like Prestify or Cart2Cart is a smart way to spot these issues early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Translation data<\/strong> doesn&#8217;t migrate automatically. Plan for a manual translation setup phase in <a href=\"https:\/\/what.digital\/shopify-markets-international-pricing-logic\/\">Shopify Markets<\/a>, or use Langify or Weglot to rebuild multilingual content. For Swiss stores covering German, French, and Italian, Langify gives the most control. Shopify&#8217;s native Translate &amp; Adapt is free but limited to two automatic translations \u2013 manual translations are unlimited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Related:<\/em><\/strong><em> we published an article on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/what.digital\/best-shopify-translation-apps\/\"><em>the best translation apps for Shopify<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PrestaShop themes can&#8217;t be ported to Shopify.<\/strong> A new theme must be built from scratch using Shopify&#8217;s Liquid templating language and JavaScript. Most merchants treat this as an opportunity to modernise the storefront \u2013 which is the right call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What migrates, what doesn&#8217;t, and what needs work<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Most core data transfers cleanly:<\/strong> products (titles, descriptions, images, variants, SKUs, prices, inventory), customer accounts, order history, collections, blog posts, pages, and basic discount codes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Several things require extra planning:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Product combinations with more than 3 options<\/strong> need restructuring before import.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discount rules<\/strong> \u2013 simple codes transfer fine; tiered discounts, cart rules, and group-based pricing need rebuilding via Shopify apps or Shopify Functions (Plus only).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Loyalty points history<\/strong> doesn&#8217;t map to Shopify natively \u2013 plan a fresh start with Smile.io or LoyaltyLion and communicate the change to customers in advance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multistore setups<\/strong> require careful mapping to Shopify Markets or separate stores.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Group-based pricing<\/strong> \u2013 basic &#8220;VIP gets 10% off&#8221; logic is now replicable natively in Shopify. Complex scenarios like fixed product-level prices per group or tiered wholesale pricing still require Shopify Plus B2B Catalogs or apps like Wholesale Club.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Not migratable:<\/strong> URL structures (a comprehensive 301 redirect map is non-negotiable) and customer passwords. Due to encryption, customers log in via OTP after migration \u2013 plan a communication campaign before launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Migrating directly to Shopify Plus<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re moving directly to <a href=\"https:\/\/what.digital\/what-is-shopify-plus\/\">Shopify Plus<\/a> rather than standard Shopify, several additional capabilities are worth planning for from day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/what.digital\/shopify-plus-checkout-extensibility\/\"><strong>Checkout Extensibility<\/strong><\/a> lets you add custom fields, upsells, loyalty point display, and complex discount logic directly in checkout \u2013 without modifying core checkout code. This is particularly relevant if your PrestaShop store had custom checkout logic that otherwise can&#8217;t migrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Higher API rate limits<\/strong> matter significantly for shops with <a href=\"https:\/\/what.digital\/shopify-erp-integration\/\">ERP or PIM integrations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Costs, tools, and Swiss-specific configuration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Agency fees<\/strong> for a PrestaShop to Shopify migration typically start around CHF 5,000 and can go up to more than CHF 50,000 for complex migrations with ERP integrations, custom functionality, and full theme development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shopify subscriptions<\/strong> begin at CHF 25\/month, while Shopify Plus starts from CHF 2000\/month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>One cost that&#8217;s routinely underestimated:<\/strong> PrestaShop stores with large combination catalogues require significant upfront data restructuring before migration can begin. Build this into your project timeline specifically \u2013 it&#8217;s not something you can skip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the actual data transfer, <strong>Matrixify<\/strong> gives granular CSV-based control over products, customers, orders, and metafields. Running theme development and data migration as parallel workstreams is the most efficient project structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Swiss-specific configuration<\/strong> needs to be handled from day one. Swiss VAT (MWST) must be manually set up in Shopify. <a href=\"https:\/\/what.digital\/twint-shopify-integration-switzerland\/\">TWINT<\/a> \u2013 one of the most popular payment methods for Swiss customers \u2013 is now natively available through Shopify Payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Related:<\/em><\/strong><em> To dive deeper into Swiss-specific configurations for your migration to Shopify also read our <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/what.digital\/odoo-to-shopify-migration\/\"><em>Odoo to Shopify migration article<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is the migration worth it?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The switch pays off fastest when PrestaShop maintenance costs \u2013 hosting, modules, developer time \u2013 are consistently eating into your margins without delivering growth. Teams that can&#8217;t make basic storefront changes without filing a developer ticket get the fastest ROI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s harder to justify if your store has complex combination catalogues, deeply custom pricing logic, or heavy B2B workflows. If your current setup works reliably and your margins are tight, the upfront investment needs a clear ROI case before committing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Done right, a PrestaShop to Shopify migration reduces overhead, improves checkout conversion, and lets your commercial team move independently of technical dependencies.<br>As an experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/what.digital\/shops\/\">Shopify agency<\/a> with deep knowledge of Swiss payment configuration, MWST setup, and data migration, we handle the complexity so you don&#8217;t have to \u2013 from audit to go-live. <a href=\"https:\/\/what.digital\/quiz-website\">Get in touch<\/a> to discuss your project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n      <div id=\"block_08606e9bb60aa6d87affde9c58cd1b5e\" class=\"block-faq-accordion default-block-spacing alignfull l-block\" >\n  \n  \n  <div class=\"l-wrap max-w-[952px]\">\n    <div class=\"text-center sm:mb-16\">\n              <p class=\"inline-block c-title c-title--small text-brand\">\n          <span>FAQ<\/span>\n        <\/p>\n      \n      \n      <div class=\"\">\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"\">\n              <div class=\"c-faq-accordion\" >\n          \n                          <div class=\"c-faq-accordion__el c-faq-accordion__el--active\" >\n                <h3 class=\"c-faq-accordion__subtitle c-faq-accordion__subtitle--active\">\n                  <a href=\"#\">\n                    <span class=\"font-sans font-medium\" itemprop=\"name\">\n                      Can I sell on PrestaShop while the Shopify migration is running?                    <\/span>\n\n                    <span class=\"c-faq-accordion__plus\">\n                      <svg width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                        <path d=\"M19 9.5L12 16.5L5 9.5\" stroke=\"#0F1620\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\n                      <\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                    <span class=\"c-faq-accordion__minus\">\n                      <svg width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                        <path d=\"M19 15.5L12 8.5L5 15.5\" stroke=\"#FFB831\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\n                      <\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                  <\/a>\n                <\/h3>\n\n                <div class=\"c-faq-accordion__text c-faq-accordion__text--active\"  >\n                  <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. The migration happens in a new Shopify environment in parallel with your live PrestaShop store. Your existing store stays fully operational until you switch DNS on launch day \u2013 the cutover itself typically takes just a few minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            \n          \n                          <div class=\"c-faq-accordion__el \" >\n                <h3 class=\"c-faq-accordion__subtitle\">\n                  <a href=\"#\">\n                    <span class=\"font-sans font-medium\" itemprop=\"name\">\n                      What happens to PrestaShop manufacturer and supplier data?                    <\/span>\n\n                    <span class=\"c-faq-accordion__plus\">\n                      <svg width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                        <path d=\"M19 9.5L12 16.5L5 9.5\" stroke=\"#0F1620\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\n                      <\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                    <span class=\"c-faq-accordion__minus\">\n                      <svg width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                        <path d=\"M19 15.5L12 8.5L5 15.5\" stroke=\"#FFB831\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\n                      <\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                  <\/a>\n                <\/h3>\n\n                <div class=\"c-faq-accordion__text\"  style=\"display: none;\"  >\n                  <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturer names, contacts, and selling history can be migrated, but the data needs to be mapped manually to Shopify&#8217;s structure. This is often handled during the data preparation phase rather than through automated tools.<\/span><\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            \n          \n                          <div class=\"c-faq-accordion__el \" >\n                <h3 class=\"c-faq-accordion__subtitle\">\n                  <a href=\"#\">\n                    <span class=\"font-sans font-medium\" itemprop=\"name\">\n                      How do I handle PrestaShop&#8217;s multistore setup if my storefronts have very different catalogues?                    <\/span>\n\n                    <span class=\"c-faq-accordion__plus\">\n                      <svg width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                        <path d=\"M19 9.5L12 16.5L5 9.5\" stroke=\"#0F1620\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\n                      <\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                    <span class=\"c-faq-accordion__minus\">\n                      <svg width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                        <path d=\"M19 15.5L12 8.5L5 15.5\" stroke=\"#FFB831\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\n                      <\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                  <\/a>\n                <\/h3>\n\n                <div class=\"c-faq-accordion__text\"  style=\"display: none;\"  >\n                  <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your storefronts differ significantly in catalogue, pricing, or branding, separate Shopify stores are usually the better option over Shopify Markets. Markets works best when you&#8217;re selling the same catalogue to different regions with localised pricing and language.<\/span><\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            \n          \n                          <div class=\"c-faq-accordion__el \" >\n                <h3 class=\"c-faq-accordion__subtitle\">\n                  <a href=\"#\">\n                    <span class=\"font-sans font-medium\" itemprop=\"name\">\n                      Do PrestaShop product reviews migrate to Shopify?                    <\/span>\n\n                    <span class=\"c-faq-accordion__plus\">\n                      <svg width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                        <path d=\"M19 9.5L12 16.5L5 9.5\" stroke=\"#0F1620\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\n                      <\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                    <span class=\"c-faq-accordion__minus\">\n                      <svg width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                        <path d=\"M19 15.5L12 8.5L5 15.5\" stroke=\"#FFB831\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\n                      <\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                  <\/a>\n                <\/h3>\n\n                <div class=\"c-faq-accordion__text\"  style=\"display: none;\"  >\n                  <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product reviews are not migrated by default, but some tools offer it as an optional add-on. Alternatively, apps like Judge.me can import reviews post-migration. It&#8217;s worth deciding early whether migrating historical reviews is a priority for your store.<\/span><\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            \n          \n                          <div class=\"c-faq-accordion__el \" >\n                <h3 class=\"c-faq-accordion__subtitle\">\n                  <a href=\"#\">\n                    <span class=\"font-sans font-medium\" itemprop=\"name\">\n                      What&#8217;s the recommended import sequence when using Matrixify for a PrestaShop migration?                    <\/span>\n\n                    <span class=\"c-faq-accordion__plus\">\n                      <svg width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                        <path d=\"M19 9.5L12 16.5L5 9.5\" stroke=\"#0F1620\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\n                      <\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                    <span class=\"c-faq-accordion__minus\">\n                      <svg width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                        <path d=\"M19 15.5L12 8.5L5 15.5\" stroke=\"#FFB831\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\n                      <\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                  <\/a>\n                <\/h3>\n\n                <div class=\"c-faq-accordion__text\"  style=\"display: none;\"  >\n                  <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Import customers first, then products and variants, then inventory levels, and finally historical orders. This sequence avoids referencing errors \u2013 for example, orders referencing customer records that don&#8217;t yet exist in Shopify.<\/span><\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            \n                  <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Migrating from PrestaShop to Shopify is impactful \u2013 but only if timing and execution are right. PrestaShop&#8217;s open-source flexibility has a hidden cost: every patch, module conflict, and server update drains your team. 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