Square Online to Wix Migration Guide

Log into your Square Dashboard and navigate to Items & Orders > Items. Click the Export button and select CSV format to download your complete product catalog. The export will include product names, descriptions, prices, SKUs, categories, and inventory levels. Ensure you have admin access to your Square account before proceeding with the export.

Create a new Wix account and select a Business & eCommerce plan that supports online selling. Choose either the Business Basic, Business Unlimited, or Business VIP plan based on your needs. Complete the initial business setup by entering your company information, including business name, address, and contact details. Connect your domain or register a new one through Wix.

Browse Wix's eCommerce templates and select one that matches your brand aesthetic and product type. Focus on templates designed for your industry, whether it's retail, services, or local business. Customize the template's colors, fonts, and layout to match your existing brand identity from Square Online. Ensure the template supports the product display style you need.

Clean your Square Online CSV export to match Wix's import format requirements. Remove or consolidate products that exceed Wix's 100-variant limit per product. Use Wix's Store Manager to import your products via CSV, mapping fields like product name, description, price, and SKU to Wix's corresponding fields. Upload product images separately through Wix's media manager.

From Square Dashboard, export your customer list through the Customers section as a CSV file. Clean the customer data to remove duplicates and ensure email addresses are properly formatted. Import customers into Wix through the Contacts section in your Wix dashboard, mapping fields like name, email, phone, and address. Note that customer passwords cannot be transferred and will need to be reset.

Set up Wix Payments or connect your preferred payment processor in the Store Settings > Payments section. If you were using Square Payments, you'll need to transition to Wix Payments or integrate alternatives like PayPal, Stripe, or other supported gateways. Configure accepted payment methods, including credit cards, PayPal, and any local payment options. Test payment processing with small transactions to ensure everything works correctly.

Configure your shipping settings in Store Settings > Shipping & Fulfillment to match your current Square Online setup. Create shipping zones, set rates for different regions, and configure shipping methods like standard, expedited, and local delivery. If you offer free shipping thresholds, set these up in Wix's shipping rules. Integrate with shipping carriers if you use calculated shipping rates.

Set up tax collection in Store Settings > Taxes based on your business location and requirements. Configure automatic tax calculation for different regions, states, or countries where you're required to collect sales tax. If you were manually managing taxes in Square Online, take advantage of Wix's automated tax features. Verify tax rates are accurate for your primary selling regions.

Recreate your essential pages from Square Online including About Us, Contact, Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and any custom content pages. Copy and paste content while reformatting for Wix's editor. Set up your navigation menu to match your existing site structure. Ensure all internal links are updated to point to the correct Wix pages.

Create 301 redirects from your old Square Online URLs to corresponding Wix pages to preserve SEO value and ensure customers can find your content. Use Wix's URL Redirect Manager in the SEO settings to map old product pages, category pages, and content pages to their new Wix equivalents. Focus on redirecting your most trafficked pages and any pages with external backlinks.

Conduct thorough testing of your new Wix store including product browsing, cart functionality, checkout process, and payment processing. Test on multiple devices and browsers to ensure compatibility. Verify that all imported products display correctly with proper images, descriptions, and pricing. Process test orders to confirm the entire customer journey works smoothly.