Over 5,000 Products
A large catalogue means more attributes, variants, prices, feeds and mass operations. It is worth assessing the speed of administration, search engine and synchronisation with PIM or ERP.
BigCommerce to Magento 2 Migration for Retailers That Need Greater Control
I migrate catalogues, customers, orders, pricing, content, integrations and SEO from BigCommerce to Magento 2. Channel-specific data and storefront behaviour are mapped deliberately instead of carrying SaaS constraints into the new platform.
BigCommerce is a capable SaaS platform with management APIs, Multi-Storefront and headless options. Migration makes sense when the commercial model, app and API dependencies, or the need for bespoke catalogue, checkout and B2B workflows make greater ownership valuable.
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The decision to change
When Does the SaaS Model Stop Fitting the Operating Model?
BigCommerce manages hosting, platform updates and core infrastructure. In return, the store operates within the platform’s data model, supported extension points, API behaviour and commercial plans.
A migration review is worthwhile when key processes depend on several apps or workarounds, integrations are difficult to observe, or important catalogue, checkout and B2B requirements need more control than the current architecture provides.
Has Your Store Reached Scale to Justify the Migration?
The values below are not hard technical limits. These are actionable signals that the cost of restrictions, manual work or fees may justify an analysis of moving to Magento 2.
Over 3,000 Transactions per Month
With such volume, checkout stability, service automation and integration reliability have a direct impact on operational costs and customer experience.
From Around £600,000 Net per Year
At this scale, the cost of downtime, throttling, and service-based fees begins to justify investing in a platform tailored to your processes and growth plans.
Common Barriers in a Complex BigCommerce Store
These are not universal BigCommerce limitations. They become migration drivers when the cost of adapting the business to the platform exceeds the value of managed SaaS.
Platform and Checkout Boundaries
Themes, headless storefronts and checkout extensions provide flexibility, but highly bespoke sales flows must still use the mechanisms supported by the platform and its APIs.
Dependencies Across Apps and Services
Search, subscriptions, promotions, fulfilment and B2B features may be distributed across apps with separate data models, release cycles and support responsibilities.
API Orchestration at Scale
Large catalogue and order synchronisations must account for pagination, API rate limits, retries and partial failures. Reliable integrations therefore need queues, monitoring and idempotent processing.
Multi-Storefront and Channel Complexity
Channels, sites, category trees, price lists, currencies and channel assignments add important context. Each relationship must be mapped explicitly before it can be recreated in Magento.
What Does Magento 2 Make Easier to Own?
Magento 2 replaces the managed SaaS boundary with an application that the merchant and development partner can extend, deploy and monitor as one controlled system.
Application and Data Model Ownership
The catalogue, checkout, pricing and order workflows can be extended in modules, with code review, automated tests and a release process owned by the project.
Bespoke B2C and B2B Processes
Customer-specific pricing, approval rules, purchasing roles, product configuration and lead-generation flows can be implemented as cohesive platform capabilities.
Observable Integrations
ERP, PIM, CRM, OMS and fulfilment connections can use queues, logs, alerts and explicit ownership of every synchronisation direction.
Multiple Stores in One Installation
Magento’s website, store and store-view hierarchy supports distinct domains, catalogues, languages, currencies and configurations within one codebase.
What Do I Migrate from BigCommerce to Magento 2?
Migration covers data, but also functions, integrations and the way the team works. Each area receives a mapping and completeness check criteria.
Catalogue and Channel Assignments
I map products, variants, options, modifiers, categories, brands, custom fields, metafields, media, prices, stock and assignments to storefront channels.
Customers and Order History
I migrate customer accounts, addresses, groups, orders, line items, discounts, shipping details, statuses and the agreed history needed by customer service and reporting.
Storefront, Content and SEO
I rebuild the frontend for Magento 2, map content and metadata, and prepare redirects from BigCommerce URLs to the new catalogue and content structure.
Apps, Integrations and Channels
I inventory apps, webhooks, marketplaces, payment and fulfilment services, then decide which capabilities move into Magento modules and which remain external integrations.
How Does a BigCommerce to Magento 2 Migration Work?
The new Magento 2 store runs alongside the existing platform. I perform multiple trial migrations and schedule cutover only after testing and data reconciliation.
- BigCommerce store auditI check the catalogue, customers, orders, integrations, applications or modules, SEO, analytics and manual processes performed by the team.
- Data and functionality mapI determine which records and functions migrate, what needs cleaning, and what will be rebuilt or deliberately omitted.
- Magento 2 store buildI configure Magento, implement the frontend, modules and integrations, and prepare environments for imports and acceptance tests.
- Trial migrationsI import copies of data, compare record numbers and relationships, measure synchronisation time and correct mapping before launch.
- UAT, SEO and team preparationThe customer checks the full sales and service paths. At the same time, I verify redirections, analytics, permissions and the operational checklist.
- Synchronisation and launchIn the agreed window, I perform the final import, switch traffic and integrations, and then monitor orders, errors and indexation.
Budget and schedule
What Determines the Cost of Migration from BigCommerce?
The greatest impact is on data quality, the number of variants and language versions, order history, the scope of the new frontend, integrations, B2B processes and functions that cannot be replaced with off-the-shelf modules.
After the audit, I prepare the scope of Magento 2 store development, schedule and pricing based on a fixed price. I describe elements that require decisions or additional data separately so that the budget is not based on hidden assumptions.
Technology partner
Why Choose APK Studio?
I focus on the commercial outcomes that matter to clients. I build fast, conversion-focused online stores and B2B platforms that automate workflows and make sales teams more efficient.
I combine seven years of experience in e-commerce with technological solutions supporting sales. After launch, I continue to help develop the platform and make strategic decisions.
Project security
A Reliable and Predictable Partner
Adobe-Certified Developer
The Adobe Commerce Frontend Expert certificate confirms the competences needed to properly implement Magento 2. This makes the choice of partner safer.
Experience in Integrations
I have delivered Magento 2 integrations with ERP platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, NetSuite and SAP Business One, PIM platforms including Akeneo, and order management systems such as Linnworks and Brightpearl. This reduces the risk in one of the most complex parts of an e-commerce project.
Safe Fixed Price Budget
This is a fixed-price engagement. A thorough analysis defines acceptance criteria, architecture and scope. As a result, the project can be priced in detail and the final cost is not a surprise.
Features Delivered Every Two Weeks
I release working features to the test environment throughout the project. Your project lead can review them as they become available, keeping you in control of the delivery direction.
Experience and certification
Competencies Needed for Safe Migration
7 Years
experience in e-commerce
£3 Million
revenue generated for customers
25+
completed Magento 2 store builds
I am an experienced Adobe Commerce developer and hold the Adobe Commerce Front-End Developer Expert certification.
Customer reviews
Collaboration Based on Communication and Results
What I liked most was Artur's professional and quick communication, his punctuality and innovative approach to technical challenges, which allowed me to achieve great results without unnecessary complications. I definitely recommend APK Studio's services to every online store owner, because it is an investment that pays off really quickly.
I recommend cooperation with Mr. Artur. He approaches each project in a professional and technically matter-of-fact manner, proposing specific solutions tailored to actual needs. After the changes introduced, the website operates more stably, which resulted in the acquisition of new customers, and previously reported problems were eliminated. The cooperation runs smoothly and without unnecessary formalities. High quality of services while maintaining a reasonable, competitive price.
Artur has great expertise in Magento 2 development and communicates in a direct, clear, and goal-oriented way. Before working with him, I tried several companies from India and different freelancers, but I wasn't satisfied with the quality & communication. With Artur, the work is delivered professionally and to a high standard. I can definitely recommend him!
Selected projects
Design, Technology and Business Outcome
Each project combines business decisions, user experience and technical quality. See an example of my work and let’s discuss your next project.
Magento 2 · redesign
From a Budget Image to an Elegant Premium Brand
The redesign of the store, slimming the front-end and improving the shopping experience resulted in an increase in the number of orders by 47% within two months.
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FAQ
FAQs About Migrating from BigCommerce to Magento 2
Can a store on BigCommerce continue to scale?
Yes. BigCommerce can support large and complex stores, including multiple storefronts and headless builds. Migration should be driven by architectural fit, process ownership and total cost of ownership, not by traffic or catalogue size alone.
What data can be migrated?
The usual scope includes products, variants, options, modifiers, categories, brands, custom fields, metafields, images, prices, stock, customers, addresses, groups, orders, discounts and selected content. The final map depends on API access, apps and channel-specific configuration.
Will customers keep their accounts and passwords?
BigCommerce APIs do not expose customers’ existing passwords for export. I migrate accounts and order history, then use a secure account activation or password-reset journey after launch. Plain-text passwords are never copied.
Does the store need to be taken offline during migration?
Construction and testing take place next to the operating store. A short service window may be needed for final integration synchronisation and switchover. I determine its length after trial imports.
How do you secure SEO when switching platforms?
I compare old and new addresses, prepare 301 redirects, transfer important content and metadata, and check canonicals, sitemap, analytics and indexation errors after launch. This does not guarantee immutable positions, but reduces the technical risk of losing traffic.
Won't Magento 2 be more expensive to maintain?
Magento requires professional hosting, updates and technical support, so it may not be justified for a small or standard store. At larger scale, the advantage is control over code, processes and costs that do not have to increase automatically with the number of applications, API calls or orders.
How long does a migration take and how much does it cost?
An accurate estimate starts with an audit of the data, features, integrations and frontend. Once the scope is agreed, I provide a delivery plan and fixed price tied to clear acceptance criteria.
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Is Your Store Still Running on BigCommerce?
Describe the number of products and orders, the most important integrations, current limitations and planned development direction. I will come back with information about what I need for the audit and preparation of the migration scope.