Magento 1 to Shopify Migration Services

Your Magento 1 store has been running without a security patch since June 2020. Every month it stays live adds custom code, extension dependencies, and unpatched vulnerabilities that make the migration more complex and more urgent at the same time.

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Years in business

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Projects Delivered

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Client Retention

June 2020

Magento 1 end of life date

Adobe ended all support for Magento 1 on June 30, 2020. No security patches have been released since. Stores on Magento 1 face unpatched vulnerabilities and cannot maintain PCI DSS compliance through vendor-supplied patches.

40+

Magento to Shopify migrations delivered

Shero has delivered more than 40 Magento to Shopify migrations including multiple M1 stores that ran for 10+ years before migrating. M1 migrations are the most technically debt-heavy in the practice.

16+

years in eCommerce

Shero has been working with Magento since the M1 era. The team that migrates M1 stores has built and maintained them, which means the audit phase moves faster than it does for agencies encountering M1 for the first time.

12-18

weeks for a typical M1 migration

Magento 1 migrations typically run 12-18 weeks depending on extension count, ERP complexity, and data quality. The migration services hub covers all migration types and timelines.

Working with Shero has been an outstanding experience. Their team is highly skilled and easy to work with.

Douglas J. Stang, VP, E-commerce, Justrite Safety Group

What a Magento 1 to Shopify migration involves

Magento 1 stores carry more technical debt than any other migration type: outdated extension stacks, custom code written for a PHP architecture Shopify does not share, and data that may not have been cleaned in years. Shero audits Magento 1 source data, extension dependencies, and ERP integrations before committing to a scope. The audit determines what can be migrated cleanly and what needs to be rebuilt.

  • Magento 1 data audit and migration
  • Extension inventory and replacement decisions
  • ERP and integration rebuild for Shopify
  • Custom module assessment
  • URL mapping and redirect strategy
  • SEO protection through 90-day stabilisation

Why Magento 1 brands choose Shero for migration to Shopify

Magento 1 migrations carry the accumulated technical debt of a platform that stopped receiving updates in 2020. The longer a store has run on M1, the more the extension stack and custom code have drifted from anything a modern platform can interpret directly.

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Magento 1 stores have been without security patches since June 2020

Adobe ended all Magento 1 support on June 30, 2020. No patches, no bug fixes, no compliance support since. Stores on M1 cannot satisfy PCI DSS Requirement 6, which requires applying vendor-supplied security patches. Every month of continued M1 operation is a month of unpatched vulnerabilities and increasing regulatory exposure.

02

Magento 1 extensions cannot be migrated, only replaced

M1 extensions use a completely different code architecture than Shopify and cannot be ported or adapted. Shero inventories every active extension, identifies the business function each serves, and finds the Shopify equivalent: App Store app, native feature, or custom build. Both paths are priced in discovery so scope is known before any development begins.

03

Magento 1 data requires cleaning before migration

Stores running M1 for years accumulate duplicate categories, legacy attributes, abandoned customer records, and order data tied to retired SKUs. Carrying that data into Shopify uncleaned creates a new store with inherited problems. Shero audits and cleans source data before migration so Shopify launches with accurate, usable records.

04

M1 ERP integrations are built against an obsolete API

Magento 1 ERP connections use REST and SOAP APIs Adobe no longer maintains. Shopify uses a different API. Every integration must be rebuilt from scratch. Shero scopes the rebuild in week one so the timeline accounts for the full cost. The Shopify ERP integration page covers what that rebuild involves.

05

The URL structure decision affects years of accumulated backlinks

Magento 1 URL patterns differ from Shopify. A complete redirect map is required before go-live, not after. Missing redirects for high-authority URLs means losing link equity that took years to build and cannot be quickly recovered. Shero maps every legacy URL type, verifies the full redirect set before launch, and monitors crawl data through stabilisation.

06

Staying on Magento 1 longer makes migration more expensive, not less

Every year on M1 adds custom code, extension dependencies, and data to audit. Developer knowledge of M1 is declining, making emergency support expensive and hard to find. Shero builds the business case in discovery so timing rests on real cost data. The Magento to Shopify migration page covers both M1 and M2 migrations.

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Well-known American knife manufacturer

Benchmade

For more than three decades, Benchmade has been known for producing high-quality knives for everyday carry, hunting, rescue, and outdoor use. Launched on Magento Commerce Cloud in 2018, the brand partnered with Shero to tap into the surge in outdoor consumer demand and scale their online presence.

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Provide solutions for industrial safety protection

Justrite

JustRite Safety Group is a leading manufacturer of workplace safety products with roots going back to 1906. The brand partnered with Shero to merge four separate Magento stores into a single multi-store megasite, allowing customers to shop across all brands with one shared cart.

Justrite
Body jewelry and tattoo supplies

Painful Pleasures

Painful Pleasures is a long-standing supplier of body jewelry and tattoo supplies with a catalog of 40,000+ products. The brand partnered with Shero to complete a stalled Magento to Shopify migration and deliver the complex custom features their business depends on.

Painful Pleasures
Sports equipment for lacrosse and field hockey

STX

STX Sporting Goods is a leading global manufacturer of innovative sports equipment and apparel, catering to athletes and enthusiasts in lacrosse, field hockey, and other team sports. Renowned for its cutting-edge technology and premium products, STX sought to revamp its digital presence to align with its reputation for excellence.

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A 30-minute discovery call with Shero produces a migration scope, integration audit, and fixed timeline. No assumptions, no surprises mid-build.

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How Shero migrates from Magento 1 to Shopify

01

M1 source audit

Audit Magento 1 data quality, inventory every active extension, map all ERP connection endpoints, and document the URL structure. M1 stores accumulate years of technical debt that must be assessed before scope is agreed.

02

Extension replacement decisions

Map every active M1 extension to a Shopify equivalent: App Store app, Shopify-native feature, or custom build. Each path is priced in discovery so the total migration cost is known before any development commitment.

03

Data cleaning and migration

Clean product, customer, and order data before migrating to Shopify. M1 stores accumulate duplicate records, legacy attributes, and orphaned data that causes problems if carried into the new store uncleaned.

04

ERP integration rebuild

Rebuild ERP and third-party integrations for Shopify's API from scratch. M1 integrations use obsolete REST and SOAP endpoints. Every connection is rebuilt to specification and tested in staging before go-live.

05

Redirect mapping and SEO

Map every M1 product and category URL to a Shopify URL. Verify the complete redirect set before go-live. Missing redirects for high-authority URLs lose link equity that cannot be recovered quickly.

06

Go-live and 90-day monitoring

Run the pre-launch checklist. Monitor organic traffic, crawl errors, and integration health daily for 90 days. M1 stores typically see organic recovery within 30-60 days when redirects and content are correct.

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Justrite Safety Group

"The collaboration between us and Shero Commerce on the Justrite multi-store site went beyond what we had hoped for.  They are a terrific partner to work with.  Their team’s dedication to understanding our unique requirements and delivering a high-quality, customized solution has greatly enhanced our online presence. The new website not only showcases our products effectively but also streamlines the shopping experience for our customers. We couldn’t be happier with the results and look forward to working with Shero Commerce on future projects."

Douglas J. Stang

VP of eCommerce / Justrite Safety Group

Benchmade Knife Co.

"Working with Shero Commerce for the past three years has been a game-changer for our B2B eCommerce business.Their expertise in email marketing, website support, and eCommerce strategy has significantly improved our online presence and optimized our B2B operations.The team’s dedication to our success is evident, and we’re excited to continue our partnership with them. If you’re looking for a reliable and results-driven eCommerce agency, look no further than Shero."

Joe Prebich

VP of Marketing / Benchmade Knife Co.

Painful Pleasures

"Our journey from Magento to Shopify was riddled with complexities and challenges. With a vast catalog and intricate B2B logic, we needed expertise that could navigate through these intricacies. Shero Commerce was our beacon. They not only provided innovative solutions but also utilized their vast Magento knowledge to bridge gaps in Shopify’s native features. Now, our platform is seamless, our costs are reduced, and the headaches are a thing of the past. A heartfelt thank you to the Shero team!"

Patrick Rice

CEO / Painful Pleasures

STX

"Since partnering with Shero Commerce, our eCommerce revenue has grown by 200%. Their 24/7 support and innovative solutions have been game-changers for our business. "

James McKenna

Senior Commerce & CX Manager / STX

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