BigCommerce to Webflow Migration Guide

Access your BigCommerce admin panel and navigate to Settings > Data Export to generate CSV files for all major data types. Export products, customers, orders, categories, and coupons using BigCommerce's native export tools. Note that BigCommerce limits product variants to 250 per product, so complex products may need restructuring. Download all files and organize them in a dedicated migration folder for easy access during the import process.

Create a new Webflow account or upgrade your existing account to include Webflow E-commerce functionality. Choose the appropriate e-commerce plan based on your expected transaction volume and feature requirements. Set up your workspace and create a new project specifically for your e-commerce site. Configure basic account settings including billing information, team access permissions, and notification preferences.

Leverage Webflow's visual development capabilities to create a custom e-commerce template that matches your brand vision. Start with Webflow's e-commerce template or build from scratch using the Designer interface. Focus on creating responsive product pages, collection pages, cart functionality, and checkout flow. Utilize Webflow's CMS and e-commerce collections to structure your product data architecture properly.

Set up your product taxonomy in Webflow by creating Collections for products, categories, and any custom groupings. Map your BigCommerce category structure to Webflow's collection system, keeping in mind that Webflow uses a more flexible CMS-based approach. Create custom fields for product specifications, SEO data, and any unique attributes from your BigCommerce catalog. Configure collection templates and dynamic pages for automated product page generation.

Use Webflow's CSV import feature or API to transfer your product catalog from the BigCommerce export files. Map product fields including names, descriptions, prices, SKUs, and inventory levels to corresponding Webflow collection fields. Upload product images to Webflow's asset manager and link them to appropriate products. Since Webflow supports unlimited variants, you can expand products that were limited by BigCommerce's 250-variant restriction.

Export customer information from BigCommerce and prepare it for Webflow's customer management system. Note that Webflow handles customer accounts differently than BigCommerce, focusing more on order history and basic profile information. Import customer email addresses, names, and shipping addresses while ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. Set up customer account pages and login functionality using Webflow's built-in user authentication system.

Set up payment processing in Webflow by connecting supported payment gateways such as Stripe or PayPal. Configure payment methods, currency settings, and transaction fees based on your business requirements. Test payment flows including successful transactions, failed payments, and refund processes. Ensure PCI compliance and security measures are properly configured for customer payment data protection.

Configure shipping zones, rates, and methods in Webflow's e-commerce settings to match your BigCommerce shipping setup. Create shipping rules based on weight, price, or destination using Webflow's flexible shipping calculator. Set up integration with shipping carriers if needed, or configure flat-rate and free shipping options. Test shipping calculations across different scenarios to ensure accuracy for customers.

Set up tax configuration in Webflow to handle sales tax, VAT, or other regional tax requirements based on your business locations and customer base. Configure tax zones, rates, and exemptions using Webflow's tax management system. Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and integrate with tax calculation services if required for complex scenarios. Test tax calculations across different customer locations and product types.

Transfer blog posts, pages, and other content from BigCommerce to Webflow using the CMS collections system. Migrate SEO elements including meta titles, descriptions, alt tags, and structured data to maintain search rankings. Set up Webflow's built-in SEO tools and configure XML sitemaps, robots.txt, and other technical SEO elements. Optimize page load speeds and Core Web Vitals using Webflow's performance optimization features.

Create a comprehensive redirect map from your BigCommerce URLs to new Webflow URLs to preserve SEO value and prevent broken links. Use Webflow's redirect manager or implement 301 redirects at the server level for all product pages, category pages, and content URLs. Configure your custom domain in Webflow and update DNS settings to point to Webflow's hosting infrastructure. Test all redirects thoroughly to ensure proper functionality.