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How Do I Switch From Etsy to Shopify?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 7:40 pm

The first step is to export your Etsy listing data. You can do this by going to Your Etsy Shop > Shop Settings > Options > Download Data. This will generate a CSV file that you can save to your computer.

Once you have your CSV file, the next step is to import your listing data into Shopify. You can do this by going to Your Shopify Admin > Products > Import.

On the import page, select the CSV file that you exported from Etsy and then click Start Import. After the import is complete, you will need to map your Etsy listing data to the corresponding Shopify fields.

After your listing data has been imported into Shopify, the next step is to set up your payment gateway. You can do this by going to Your Shopify Admin > Settings > Payments.

On the payments page, select the payment gateway that you want to use and follow the instructions to set it up. Once your payment gateway is set up, you will need to add a payment method to your Etsy shop.

To add a payment method to your Etsy shop, go to Your Etsy Shop > Shop Settings > Billing. On the billing page, scroll down to the section called Payment Methods and click Add Payment Method.

On the Add Payment Method page, select the payment gateway that you want to use and follow the instructions to add it. Once you have added a payment method, you will need to set up shipping for your Etsy shop.

To set up shipping for your Etsy shop, go to Your Etsy Shop > Shop Settings > Shipping. On the shipping page, scroll down to the section called Shipping Zones and click Add Shipping Zone.

On the Add Shipping Zone page, enter the name of the country or region that you want to ship to and then click Save. After you have added a shipping zone, you will need to add a shipping rate.

To add a shipping rate, go to Your Etsy Shop > Shop Settings > Shipping and scroll down to the section called Shipping Rates. Click Add Shipping Rate and enter the details of the shipping rate that you want to offer.

Once you have exported your listing data from Etsy and imported it into Shopify, set up your payment gateway and shipping rates, You’re ready to start selling on Shopify!

PRO TIP: If you are considering switching from Etsy to Shopify, there are a few things you should be aware of. First, it is important to note that your Etsy shop will remain active even after you switch to Shopify. This means that you will need to continue to manage your Etsy shop, in addition to your new Shopify store. Additionally, it is important to export your Etsy product data before you switch platforms, as this data will not be transferred automatically. Finally, you will need to set up your Shopify store from scratch, including adding products, setting up shipping and payments, and creating any necessary pages (about, contact, etc.). While switching from Etsy to Shopify may seem like a lot of work, it can be a great way to expand your online business. Just be sure to plan ahead and take the time to set up your new Shopify store correctly.
Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.