Magento 1 to Shopify Migration
Still on Magento 1? Your migration is overdue. We can fix that in days.
Magento 1 reached end of life in June 2020. Six years without security patches. 93% of remaining M1 stores carry a high or critical security risk rating. Every month you wait increases your exposure. We migrate your entire M1 store to Shopify in days for a fixed price.
Official Shopify Partner
Magento 1 is a security liability
End of life since June 2020. No security patches. No official support. Every day your M1 store is live, your business and your customers are exposed.
No security patches
Magento 1 has received zero security updates since June 2020. Known vulnerabilities remain unpatched. Payment card data is passing through software with documented security flaws.
PCI compliance risk
Processing payments on unsupported software puts your PCI DSS compliance at risk. A breach or failed audit could result in fines, increased processing fees or loss of your merchant account.
No developer support
Finding a developer willing to work on Magento 1 is increasingly difficult and expensive. The knowledge base is shrinking. Every fix is a workaround on top of unsupported code.
Hosting end of life
Major hosting providers are ending Magento 1 support. PHP 7.4 (the last version M1 supports) reached end of life in November 2022. Running M1 means running on unsupported infrastructure.
How we compare
| Agora Studio | Typical agency | DIY tools | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,999 fixed — pay after you have seen the result | £20,000 to £75,000+ | $59 to $299 |
| Timeline | Days | 3 to 6 months | Hours (data only) |
| Theme included | Yes, visually matched | Yes, from scratch | Separate project |
| CMS pages | Yes, all rebuilt | Yes | Manual rebuild |
| Blog migration | Yes, with images | Sometimes | Basic text only |
| AI SEO content | Yes, every product | Rarely | Separate service |
| 301 redirects | Yes, every URL | Yes | Extra cost |
| See it first | Yes — we build first, you pay after | After deposit | After payment |
How it works
A straightforward process. Share your URL, we build your store, you review the result.
Share your store URL
Share your current Magento store URL using the form below. No deposit, no commitment. We start building your Shopify store straight away.
We build your complete store
Products, images, collections, pages, blog posts, redirects and AI-generated SEO titles and descriptions. Theme visually matched to your current site. Delivered within days.
Review and approve
We send you a password-protected link to your finished Shopify store. Browse through it at your own pace. Happy with the result? Pay the balance. Otherwise, your deposit is refunded in full.
Refundable guarantee
We build first, you pay later. See your finished Shopify store — browse it, test it, show it to your team. Only pay if you want to go live with it.
What is included
Everything you need to go live. A complete, secure Shopify store replacing your unsupported Magento 1 installation.
Is this right for your store
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Better suited to a bespoke project
We handle these too — just as tailored projects. Get in touch to discuss.
Questions
What happens to my SEO rankings?
Every URL on your Magento 1 store gets a 301 redirect to its Shopify equivalent. Google follows the redirect and transfers the ranking authority. M1 URL structures differ from Shopify, so proper redirect mapping is essential — we handle this for every product, category, page and blog post. We also generate fresh SEO titles and meta descriptions using AI, which typically improves your search visibility from day one.
Is my Magento 1 store actually at risk?
Yes. 93% of M1 stores carry a high or critical security risk rating. Known vulnerabilities have been publicly documented since 2020 and remain unpatched. If you are processing card payments, your payment processor could revoke your merchant account if they identify the platform as unsupported.
Will my conversion rate improve on Shopify?
Shopify has the highest converting checkout of any ecommerce platform. Shop Pay, Shopify's accelerated checkout, converts up to 50% better than guest checkout. The entire flow is optimised into a single page with auto-filled addresses, express payment options including Apple Pay, Google Pay and Shop Pay, and a frictionless one-step experience from cart to confirmation. Most merchants see an immediate uplift in conversion rate after migrating.
Does my current Magento 1 site stay live during the migration?
Absolutely. Your M1 store stays live throughout the entire process. We build your Shopify store on a separate development domain. When you are ready to switch, it is a DNS change. Your current site continues to operate until you decide to go live on Shopify.
What if I have more than 2,000 products?
We have migrated stores with over 15,000 products. Larger catalogues are handled on a case-by-case basis. Get in touch with your store URL and we will confirm pricing within 24 hours.
Will my theme look exactly the same?
We visually match your current design on Shopify. Given M1's age, many merchants find the Shopify version is a significant upgrade in terms of mobile responsiveness, page speed and overall user experience while maintaining the familiar look and feel.
What about customer data and order history?
The fixed-price service covers product data, content and design. Customer accounts and order history migration are available as an add-on. Customer passwords require a reset on the new store due to encryption differences between M1 and Shopify — this is standard across all Magento migrations.
How long does it take?
Most stores receive their demo within a few days. The timeline depends on catalogue size and complexity. Given the security urgency of M1, we prioritise these migrations.
I am using Mage-One for security patches. Am I safe?
Mage-One provides unofficial patches that address some known vulnerabilities. However, it offers zero path to PCI compliance and zero guarantee of comprehensive coverage. It is a temporary measure. Moving to Shopify resolves the security concern permanently. ---
Start your migration
Drop your Magento store URL below. No deposit, no obligation. We will build your Shopify store and send you a link to review.