Migrating to Shopify doesn’t mean you have to close your store. Here’s how to maintain operations during the transition.

Planning for Zero Downtime

1. Migration Strategy

• Parallel systems approach
• Phased migration plan
• Data synchronization
• Testing procedures

2. Business Continuity

• Order fulfillment
• Inventory management
• Customer service
• Payment processing

“A well-executed zero-downtime migration can save thousands in lost sales while maintaining customer trust.” Emma Thompson – E-commerce Operations Expert

Implementation Steps

Phase 1: Setup

1. Create Shopify store
2. Configure basic settings
3. Import initial data
4. Test core functionality

Phase 2: Synchronization

• Set up data sync
• Monitor inventory levels
• Track orders across platforms
• Update product information

Phase 3: Cutover

1. Final data sync
2. DNS updates
3. Payment system transition
4. Verification checks