BigCommerce to Wix Migration Guide

Navigate to BigCommerce admin panel and access the 'Products' section to export your product catalog via CSV. Use the built-in export feature under 'Products > Export' to download product data, including variants, pricing, and inventory. Export customer data from 'Customers > Export' and order history from 'Orders > Export'. Create separate exports for categories, coupons, and any custom fields you've configured.

Review your exported product data to identify items with more than 100 variants, as Wix has a 100-variant limit compared to BigCommerce's 250. Create a spreadsheet to track products that need variant consolidation or splitting into separate products. Consider combining similar variants or creating product bundles to work within Wix's constraints. Plan which variants are most important for your business and prioritize accordingly.

Create your Wix account and select an appropriate business plan that includes e-commerce functionality. Choose between Business Basic, Business Unlimited, or Business VIP based on your storage and bandwidth needs. Enable the Wix Stores app from the App Market, which is essential for e-commerce functionality. Configure your basic store settings including currency, units of measurement, and business information.

Browse Wix's e-commerce templates and select one that matches your brand aesthetic and functional requirements. Use Wix's drag-and-drop editor to customize colors, fonts, and layout to match your BigCommerce store's branding. Configure the header, footer, and navigation menu structure to provide familiar user experience for existing customers. Set up essential pages like About Us, Contact, and FAQ using Wix's page templates.

Use Wix's CSV import feature to upload your optimized product catalog through the Store Manager. Map your BigCommerce product fields to corresponding Wix fields, ensuring product names, descriptions, prices, and SKUs transfer correctly. Upload product images either through the CSV or manually through the Wix Media Manager. Configure product categories, collections, and filters to help customers navigate your catalog effectively.

Import your customer database using Wix's customer import feature, mapping fields like name, email, phone, and address information from your BigCommerce export. Create customer groups or segments based on purchase history or customer value to maintain your marketing organization. Send welcome emails to existing customers informing them of the platform change and any new account access procedures. Set up customer accounts and ensure login functionality works properly.

Set up payment gateways through Wix Payments or integrate third-party processors like PayPal, Square, or Stripe that you may have used with BigCommerce. Configure accepted payment methods including credit cards, digital wallets, and any buy-now-pay-later options your customers expect. Test payment processing in sandbox mode before enabling live transactions. Set up tax calculations and ensure compliance with your local tax requirements.

Configure shipping zones, rates, and methods in Wix Stores to match your BigCommerce shipping setup. Set up shipping calculators for different regions and integrate with carriers like USPS, UPS, or FedEx if you used real-time shipping rates. Create shipping rules for free shipping thresholds, expedited options, and international shipping policies. Configure local delivery or pickup options if applicable to your business model.

Set up tax calculations in Wix based on your business location and where you're required to collect sales tax. Configure automatic tax calculations for different states or countries using Wix's built-in tax engine or integrate with TaxJar for more complex tax scenarios. Ensure tax-exempt customer handling and proper tax reporting capabilities are in place. Test tax calculations across different shipping locations to verify accuracy.

Transfer your blog posts, landing pages, and other content from BigCommerce to Wix using copy-and-paste or content export tools. Recreate your site's navigation structure and internal linking to maintain SEO value. Set up meta titles, descriptions, and alt tags for all pages and products. Configure Wix SEO Wiz to optimize your site structure and implement schema markup for better search engine visibility.

Create 301 redirects from your old BigCommerce URLs to corresponding Wix pages to preserve SEO rankings and prevent broken links. Use Wix's URL redirect manager to map old product pages, category pages, and blog posts to their new locations. Set up redirects for any custom landing pages or promotional URLs that customers might have bookmarked. Test all redirects to ensure they're working properly and not creating redirect chains.