Shopify migration
Etsy to Shopify migration
I set up your own Shopify store from your Etsy shop, import your listings properly and keep Etsy selling alongside it, so you add a channel you own without giving up the sales you have.
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- Shopify Select Partner
- 4.96 average from 719 reviews
- 1,000+ Shopify projects delivered
- Redirects and SEO handled
Pricing
Fixed quote
Overview
Your own store, Etsy alongside
Moving from Etsy to Shopify isn't a migration in the usual sense. Etsy is a marketplace: your listings, reviews and buyers live on Etsy's site, and its search sends you traffic. A Shopify store is your own site on your own domain, with your own customer list, and nobody sends you visitors for free. I'm a Shopify developer and CRO specialist and a Shopify Select Partner, so I lean towards Shopify, yet I usually advise keeping Etsy open next to the new store. My Shopify vs Etsy comparison sets out when each one fits better.
Importing from Etsy to Shopify is well supported. As checked on 7 November 2026, Shopify's free Store Migration app imports Etsy listings, or you download a CSV in Shop Manager under Settings > Options > Download Data. The file holds titles, descriptions, prices, quantities, tags, SKUs and image URLs, for active listings only. Sold-out or expired listings must be renewed first, which costs a listing fee. Variations need restructuring, a listing with 101 or more variation combinations imports without its variants, and products arrive as drafts.
Customers and order history move only with third-party apps, and Etsy buyers never joined your mailing list, so I import them as not subscribed. Reviews stay on Etsy unless an app can bring them across. There are no redirects to set up, because listing URLs belong to Etsy. That also means your new domain starts with no search history, so I rewrite titles built for Etsy search into product pages built for Google.
To keep both selling, note that Shopify's Marketplace Connect no longer accepts new Etsy connections. Shopify's guide points to third-party apps such as Shuttle and ShopList to sync listings, orders and inventory, and I set one up so a sale on either side updates stock on both. Every migration gets a fixed quote after a free 3‑point review.
Signs it's time for your own store
- Etsy fees take a bigger bite as your sales grow.
- You want buyers' emails so you can sell to them again.
- Repeat customers ask whether you have your own website.
- You want your own branding, domain and product pages.
- Some products or bundles don't fit Etsy's rules.
What the move includes
Listing import
Active listings imported with the Store Migration app or CSV, titles cleaned up, and every product checked before it's published.
Variation rebuild
Etsy variations rebuilt as Shopify options and variants, with prices, stock and variant images on the right rows.
Etsy and Shopify sync
A sync app set up so listings, orders and stock stay in step and an item that sold on one channel can't be oversold on the other.
Your own domain
A domain bought or connected, store emails set up, and the shop live on your own name instead of a marketplace address.
Product pages for Google
Titles, descriptions, collections and meta tags written for Google search rather than Etsy tags, so the new store can be found.
Reviews and customers
Etsy reviews brought into a review app where the app supports it, and past buyers imported without marketing consent.
Benefits
Why Etsy sellers work with me
Keep Etsy, add a store
I don't ask you to close what works. The plan is a second channel you own, built to run beside Etsy.
Traffic is in the plan
A store with no visitors is just a cost. Product pages, collections and SEO basics are set up so Google can send buyers.
Trust built in
Etsy gives shoppers confidence for you. On your own store, reviews, delivery details and a fast mobile checkout do that job, and I set them up.
How it works
How the move works
- 1
Free 3‑point review
Send your Etsy shop link. I look at your listings and sales mix and tell you the three things the new store needs most.
- 2
Plan and fixed quote
We agree what moves, how Etsy and Shopify will sync and what the store needs, then you get a fixed quote and timeline.
- 3
Build and import
My team builds the store, imports and fixes your listings and sets up the sync, while your Etsy shop keeps selling.
- 4
Launch both channels
The store goes live on your domain, the sync is tested with real orders, and you get a walkthrough of daily tasks.
Is it a fit?
Is this move right for you
A good fit
- You have steady Etsy sales and want a channel you own.
- You want an email list and repeat customers.
- You're ready to bring some traffic of your own, from social, email or search.
- You sell more than a handful of products.
Not the right fit
- Nearly all your buyers find you through Etsy search and you have no time for marketing.
- You're still testing a product idea. Etsy alone costs less while you find out.
- You expect the new store to match Etsy's traffic straight away.
Comparison
What moves, and what changes
| Aspect | On Etsy | On Shopify |
|---|---|---|
| Shop address | etsy.com/shop/name | Your own domain |
| Listings | Active listings CSV | Imported as drafts, checked |
| Variations | Etsy variations | Options and variants |
| Customers | Etsy buyers | Your list, consent recorded |
| Reviews | On your Etsy shop | Review app, where possible |
| Traffic | Etsy search | Google, email, social |
| Selling on Etsy | Main channel | Kept, synced by an app |
Reporting
What you get at handover
Sync notes
How the Etsy sync app is set up, which side controls stock, and what to do if an order fails to sync.
Import check
Listing and variant counts from Etsy and Shopify side by side, with anything left out explained.
Launch checklist
Domain, payments, shipping, taxes, policies and test orders signed off before the store opens.
Store walkthrough
Adding products, handling orders and editing the theme, so you're not dependent on me for daily work.
Recent Shopify work
Shopify stores I’ve built.
Ricrac Shop
Built start to finish for an Egyptian-made furniture and home brand: a bilingual English/Arabic store with room- and product-led navigation and a ‘Ready to Ship’ range. Product pages put installments, delivery estimates, warranty, returns and reviews where buyers decide. I also handled the speed and SEO work.
View the Ricrac Shop case study
Wood Tech
Built start to finish for an Australian woodworking-machinery distributor: CNC machines, edgebanders, panel saws and tooling, with brand, machine-type and used-machinery routes. Machine pages lead with ‘Enquire Now’, specs, brochures and videos to turn high-ticket visits into sales calls. I also handled the CRO, speed and SEO work.
View the Wood Tech case study
IrelandsEye Knitwear
Dublin knitwear brand selling sweaters, cardigans and knitwear staples, with multi-currency shopping for customers across Europe and beyond.
View the IrelandsEye Knitwear case study
123TelecomShop
Electronics retailer selling smartphones, cases and accessories, with daily deals and a device trade-in route.
View the 123TelecomShop case study
PerfumeBey
Extrait de parfum brand with a ‘2+1 gratis’ bundle offer, pay-later messaging and a bilingual storefront.
View the PerfumeBey case studyWhy work with me
Why brands choose to work with me.
A specialist team, led by me
I lead every project personally, and a team of Shopify specialists helps me deliver faster across CRO, design, development, apps and automation.
Decisions backed by data
Changes start from customer behaviour, analytics and recordings, not guesswork.
Built around revenue
Design and code are judged by what they do for conversion and order value.
Direct communication
You work with me directly, with working-hour overlap with the US, UK and Europe.
Shopify Select Partner
Listed at Select tier in the Shopify Partner Directory, with 7+ years on the platform.
Trusted by brands in 35 countries
355+ clients and a 4.96 average rating from 719 reviews.
Client reviews
What store owners say.
I am writing to highly recommend Ashraf, who I had the pleasure of working with on Fiverr. Ashraf is an exceptional worker who consistently delivers high-quality work with excellent attention to detail.
I hired Ashraf to code something in my website. Throughout the project, he demonstrated exceptional communication skills and was always responsive to my inquiries and concerns. He also was proactive in seeking my feedback and ensuring that the final product met my expectations.Shopify Custom Coding & CROjoerismash
NetherlandsAshraf is an outstanding developer who transformed my website beyond my expectations. He not only delivered on every request promptly but also enhanced the site with his expertise. Communication was excellent throughout the process, and the delivery was impressively fast, showcasing Ashraf's commitment to customer satisfaction. I highly recommend Ashraf for anyone seeking a skilled and reliable developer to elevate their website.
Shopify Store Design & Redesigngleamify_be
BelgiumExtraordinarily great work. Very fast and even added some extra details. Ashraf's dedication and attention to detail are truly impressive. He ensured that every aspect of the website was polished and functional, going above and beyond to deliver a product that exceeded my expectations. Communication was smooth and efficient, making the entire process a breeze. I highly recommend his services!
Shopify Custom Coding & CROjens1905
Netherlands
FAQ
Migration questions, answered.
What store owners ask before moving to Shopify.
Ask me about your storeHow do I import from Etsy to Shopify?
Shopify's free Store Migration app imports Etsy listings, or you download a CSV of active listings in Shop Manager under Settings > Options > Download Data and import it. Listings with variations need editing first, and products land as drafts. I handle the cleanup and check every product before it's published.
Can I keep selling on Etsy after moving to Shopify?
Yes, and Shopify's own guide says so. I usually recommend keeping both: Etsy brings marketplace buyers, while your store builds a customer list you own. A sync app keeps stock and orders aligned across the two.
Can I connect Etsy to Shopify with Marketplace Connect?
Not as a new connection. As checked on 7 November 2026, Shopify says new Etsy connections can't be made with Marketplace Connect, though existing users can keep it. Third-party apps such as Shuttle and ShopList sync listings, orders and inventory instead.
What happens to my Etsy reviews?
They stay on your Etsy shop. Shopify suggests a third-party app to bring them across, or downloading a copy. I check what your chosen review app can import before promising anything, and reviews that can't move still count on Etsy.
Can I email my Etsy customers from Shopify?
Only those who agreed to marketing. Etsy buyers didn't sign up to your list, so I import them as not subscribed. Your list grows from sign-ups on the new store, and that's the part of the business you own outright.
Do I need redirects when moving from Etsy?
No, because the old URLs are on Etsy's domain, not yours. The trade-off is that your new domain starts with no search history, so I set up product pages, collections and meta tags that give Google something to rank.
How much does moving from Etsy to Shopify cost?
The migration has no set price: you get a fixed quote after a free 3‑point review, based on listings, variations, design and the sync setup. Shopify itself offers 3 days free, then $1 a month for 3 months, and Basic is $25 a month, or $19 a month billed yearly.
Should I close my Etsy shop?
Not at the start. Keep it open until the new store brings its own orders, then decide based on where your profit comes from. Some sellers keep Etsy for good as a discovery channel.