Eticaret to Bigcommerce

Step 1: Prepare Your Eticaret Store for Migration

Before we embark on the migration journey, it is essential to prepare your existing Eticaret store meticulously. The primary goal of this step is to ensure that all necessary data is backed up and that you have a clear understanding of what needs to be migrated. This preparation is vital to mitigate any potential data loss and to streamline the migration process.

First, we recommend performing a complete backup of your store data. This includes:

• Product Data: Export all product details such as titles, descriptions, prices, images, and inventory levels.
• Customer Information: Gather customer data, including names, emails, and order history.
• Order History: Ensure that you have a record of all past transactions, which is crucial for maintaining customer relationships.
• Store Settings: Document your current store settings, such as payment options, shipping methods, and tax configurations.

Once you have backed up your data, audit your existing content. This means reviewing your product descriptions, categories, and any custom features you might have implemented. Take note of any specific functionalities or third-party integrations you currently use in Eticaret that you wish to replicate in BigCommerce.

Next, we will check that your current store structure aligns with BigCommerce's capabilities. This includes ensuring that:

• Your product categories are set up logically, as this will reflect in the new platform.
• Any custom fields you use can be accommodated in BigCommerce.

By meticulously preparing your Eticaret store in this manner, we set the foundation for a successful migration to BigCommerce, ensuring that all relevant data is captured and structured appropriately.

Step 2: Choose Your BigCommerce Plan

In this step, we focus on selecting the optimal BigCommerce plan that aligns with your business needs. BigCommerce offers a variety of plans designed to cater to different business sizes and requirements, ranging from startups to enterprise-level operations.

Here are the main plans available:

• Standard: Ideal for individuals and small brands with up to $50K in online revenue.
• Plus: Designed for ambitious small businesses with up to $180K in online revenue.
• Pro: Most popular among fast-growing businesses with a revenue cap of $400K+.
• Enterprise: Tailored solutions for established businesses generating over $1M in online sales.

When choosing a plan, consider the following factors:

• Sales Volume: Evaluate your sales projections and choose a plan that can support your anticipated growth.
• Features Needed: Each plan comes with different features. Ensure the plan you choose includes essential functionalities such as advanced reporting, custom checkout, and abandoned cart recovery.
• Budget: Factor in your budget while considering the long-term value of the plan you select. Higher-tier plans often provide more robust features that can lead to increased sales.

Once you have evaluated and selected the appropriate plan, you can proceed to set up your BigCommerce account, which will be essential for the next steps in the migration process.

Step 3: Set Up Your BigCommerce Store

With your BigCommerce plan in place, the next step is to set up your BigCommerce store. This process involves configuring various settings and customizing the storefront to ensure it aligns with your brand identity.

Start by creating your BigCommerce account. Once registered, follow these steps:

1. Store Settings Configuration: Navigate to the 'Settings' section in your BigCommerce dashboard to configure essential store settings. This includes:
• Setting up your business information, including name, address, and contact details.
• Configuring payment gateways that suit your business needs.
• Setting up shipping methods and rates to meet customer expectations.
• Defining tax settings based on your operational regions.
2. Customizing Your Storefront: BigCommerce provides various themes and customization options. Choose a theme that resonates with your brand identity and customize it as follows:
• Upload your logo and select brand colors.
• Customize fonts and layout to create a visually appealing design.
• Utilize the drag-and-drop functionality to arrange elements on your homepage, such as featured products, promotional banners, and content sections.
3. Adding Essential Pages: Create key pages that are crucial for customer navigation and SEO:
• About Us Page
• Contact Page
• Privacy Policy and Terms of Service
4. Test Your Store: Before migrating your data, ensure that your store is functioning correctly. Test the following:
• Checkout process
• Payment processing
• Mobile responsiveness

By completing these steps, you'll have a fully functional BigCommerce store ready for the next phase of migration.



Step 4: Migrate Your Data from Eticaret to BigCommerce

With your BigCommerce store set up, it’s time to migrate your data from Eticaret to BigCommerce. This step is crucial as it involves transferring all your essential business data, ensuring continuity in your operations.

Here’s how to proceed with the migration:

1. Choose a Migration Method: Depending on your technical proficiency and resources, you can opt for:
• Manual Migration: Suitable for smaller stores where data volume is manageable. This involves exporting data from Eticaret in CSV format and importing it into BigCommerce.
• Automated Migration Tools: Utilize third-party migration tools or services that specialize in ecommerce migrations, ensuring a smoother and more reliable transfer. Examples include Cart2Cart and LitExtension.
2. Export Data from Eticaret: To export data manually, follow these steps:
• Navigate to your Eticaret dashboard and access the data export tool.
• Select the data types you wish to export (products, customers, orders).
• Download the exported data files in CSV format.
3. Import Data into BigCommerce: Once you have your data files ready:
• In your BigCommerce dashboard, go to 'Products' > 'Import' for product data, and follow the prompts to upload your CSV files.
• Repeat the process for customer and order data, ensuring all fields match the required formats.
4. Data Verification: After the import process, it is crucial to verify that all data has been transferred correctly:
• Check for missing products, incorrect pricing, or misallocated customer information.
• Ensure that images are correctly linked to their respective products.

This meticulous approach to data migration ensures that your new BigCommerce store is fully populated with accurate and relevant information, setting the stage for your continued success.



Step 5: Set Up Payment and Shipping Methods

After migrating your data, the next step is to set up payment and shipping methods in your BigCommerce store. This is critical to ensuring a smooth and efficient checkout experience for your customers.

Begin by configuring payment gateways as follows:

1. Access Payment Settings: Go to the 'Settings' section on your BigCommerce dashboard and navigate to 'Payments.'
2. Select Payment Providers: BigCommerce supports various payment gateways, including PayPal, Stripe, and Authorize.Net. Select the ones that best suit your business:
• Follow the prompts to connect your chosen payment gateway accounts to your BigCommerce store.
• Configure settings such as payment methods, transaction fees, and currency preferences.
3. Test Payment Process: Conduct a test transaction to ensure that payments are processed correctly and that customers receive confirmations.

Next, we will set up shipping methods:

1. Access Shipping Settings: In the 'Settings' menu, navigate to 'Shipping.'
2. Configure Shipping Options: Define your shipping zones and methods:
• Choose from options like flat rate shipping, free shipping, and real-time carrier rates.
• Set shipping rates based on weight, order value, or specific products.
3. Test Shipping Options: Proceed to conduct test orders to ensure that shipping rates are calculated accurately based on the buyer's location.

By the end of this step, your BigCommerce store will be equipped with reliable payment and shipping solutions, enhancing the overall customer experience and facilitating smooth transactions.



Step 6: Optimize Your BigCommerce Store

With your BigCommerce store set up and functional, the next step is to optimize it for performance, user experience, and search engine visibility. Effective optimization is key to ensuring your store attracts visitors and converts them into paying customers.

Start by focusing on Search Engine Optimization (SEO):

1. Optimize Product Pages: Ensure that each product page has unique, keyword-rich titles and descriptions. Utilize relevant keywords that potential customers are likely to use when searching for your products.
2. Implement URL Structure: Use SEO-friendly URLs that are descriptive and easy to read. Avoid long strings of numbers or symbols.
3. Metadata: Fill in meta titles and descriptions for all pages, including category pages, to improve search visibility.

Next, enhance the site speed:

1. Image Optimization: Compress product images without sacrificing quality to improve loading times.
2. Minimize HTTP Requests: Reduce the number of elements on your pages to decrease loading times. This can include minimizing the use of scripts and stylesheets.

Finally, ensure mobile responsiveness:

1. Responsive Design Testing: Check that your store is fully responsive and that all elements display correctly on various devices, including smartphones and tablets.
2. User Experience (UX) Testing: Conduct usability tests to identify any areas for improvement in navigation, layout, and overall user experience.

By optimizing your BigCommerce store in these ways, you will enhance its performance, attract more visitors, and ultimately drive sales growth.



Step 7: Launch Your BigCommerce Store

With your BigCommerce store fully set up and optimized, it's time to prepare for launch. This step involves final checks and implementing marketing strategies to maximize visibility and sales once you go live.

Begin with a pre-launch checklist:

1. Final Data Review: Verify that all product information, customer data, and order history have been migrated accurately.
2. Functionality Testing: Conduct a thorough test of the entire customer journey, including browsing, adding items to the cart, and completing purchases.
3. SEO Checks: Ensure all SEO elements are in place, including meta tags, alt attributes for images, and optimized URLs.

Next, develop a launch marketing strategy:

1. Email Marketing: Send out an email announcement to your existing customer base, informing them about the launch and any special promotions.
2. Social Media Promotion: Leverage your social media channels to create buzz around the launch. Share sneak peeks, giveaways, or exclusive offers to entice followers to visit your store.
3. Paid Advertising: Consider using paid advertising strategies such as Google Ads or Facebook Ads to drive traffic to your newly launched store.

Finally, once you are confident in the readiness of your store, set a launch date and announce it across all your marketing channels. Ensure that you have customer support prepared to handle inquiries on launch day.

With these steps completed, you'll be ready to successfully launch your BigCommerce store and start your journey towards ecommerce success.



Power Your Step - Get in Touch

Power Your Step - Get in Touch

At PowerCommerce, we are dedicated to empowering your ecommerce journey. Our extensive experience in seamless platform migrations ensures that your transition from Eticaret to BigCommerce will be smooth and efficient. By partnering with us, you can leverage our expertise to minimize downtime and maximize your store's performance.

If you are ready to take the next step, here’s how you can get in touch with us:

1. Visit our contact page to fill out our inquiry form.
2. Contact us directly via phone at 800-099-9090.
3. Email us at info@powercommerce.com for any questions or to schedule a consultation.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enhance your ecommerce operations with our expert support. Reach out today and let’s power your success together!