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BigCommerce Migration

BigCommerce is easy to start.
Hard to customize.
Impossible to bend.

BigCommerce works until you need something it wasn't built for. Custom checkout logic. Complex B2B pricing. Multi-brand storefronts. We migrate growing retailers to Adobe Commerce - where customization has no ceiling and you own everything.

01 // The Signs

BigCommerce is holding you back if...

1
You're fighting the template system. BigCommerce themes look great out of the box, but the moment you need a truly custom layout — a unique PDP, a custom checkout step — you're wrestling with Stencil's limitations.
2
Your B2B needs have outgrown the basics. BigCommerce's B2B Edition covers the fundamentals, but contract-based pricing, complex approval chains, or custom quoting workflows? You're hitting walls.
3
You need real multi-store. BigCommerce charges per storefront. Running 3–5 brands? That's 3–5x the subscription cost. On Adobe Commerce, one instance serves unlimited storefronts.
4
Your integrations are duct-taped together. BigCommerce's API is decent, but deep ERP integrations often require middleware or workarounds that create fragile connections.
5
You want to own your platform. On BigCommerce, you're renting. They control the hosting, the checkout, and the feature roadmap. On Adobe Commerce, you own everything.
02 // Comparison

What Adobe Commerce gives you
that BigCommerce can't

Capability
BigCommerce
Adobe Commerce
Customization
Template-limited
Fully custom — no ceiling
Checkout
Limited control
Fully customizable
B2B commerce
B2B Edition (basic)
Native enterprise B2B
Multi-store
Per-store pricing
Unlimited from one instance
ERP integration
Middleware-dependent
Native or custom integration
Ownership
SaaS — you rent
You own everything
Custom functionality
App-dependent
Custom modules, full control
Content management
Basic CMS
Full CMS + Page Builder
API flexibility
REST + GraphQL
Full REST + GraphQL + custom
03 // Process

BigCommerce → Adobe Commerce in 6–10 weeks

01

Discovery & Planning

Weeks 1–2
  • Audit BigCommerce store — products, customer groups, pricing rules, integrations
  • Map BigCommerce data to Adobe Commerce structure
  • Identify apps needing native replacement or custom modules
  • SEO audit — URL mapping and redirect strategy
Deliverable: Fixed-price migration plan
02

Data & Backend Migration

Weeks 3–5
  • Product catalog, variants, images, custom fields
  • Customer accounts, groups, pricing tiers
  • Order history and transaction records
  • Payment, shipping, and tax configuration
Deliverable: Functional backend with verified data
03

Frontend & Customization

Weeks 5–7
  • Hyva theme implementation (recommended) or custom design
  • The custom features BigCommerce couldn't support — built properly
  • Mobile-first, performance-optimized
Deliverable: Frontend ready for review
04

Integration, Testing & SEO

Weeks 7–9
  • ERP, PIM, CRM reconnection — without the middleware
  • Full UAT with your team
  • 301 redirect map for every BigCommerce URL
  • Schema markup, sitemaps, canonical tags
Deliverable: Staging-approved store
05

Launch

Weeks 9–10
  • Zero-downtime DNS switchover
  • 2-week post-launch stabilization
  • Performance monitoring and Search Console tracking
Deliverable: Live store, fully monitored
04 // Common Concerns

What BigCommerce store owners ask

For product management, order processing, and content updates — no. Adobe Commerce's admin panel is mature and intuitive. You'll need a developer for customization work (that's us), but daily operations are straightforward.

Yes — hosting runs $200–$500/month vs BigCommerce's included hosting. But you eliminate per-store fees ($30K+/year for multiple stores), reduce app subscriptions, and gain the ability to customize without restrictions. Most retailers break even or save money.

No. We create comprehensive 301 redirect maps and monitor Search Console throughout. SEO preservation is built into every phase of our migration process.

Yes. Your BigCommerce store stays live until we're ready to switch. We can even run both platforms briefly in parallel for high-volume stores.

It depends on complexity — catalog size, custom features, integrations. As a benchmark: 40% less than what a local Australian or US agency would charge for the same scope. We'll give you a fixed-price quote after discovery.