Can I migrate my website from Contently to Shopify without impacting SEO Ranking?

[muhammadalikhan]

Hi Shopify community,

I'm considering moving my cryptocurrency blog, CoinSoMuch.com, from Contently to Shopify for better e-commerce integration. However, I'm concerned about the potential impact on our SEO ranking. We’ve put a lot of effort into optimizing our site, and I want to ensure a smooth transition without losing any of the SEO gains we’ve achieved.

Can anyone share their experience or best practices for migrating to Shopify without negatively affecting SEO? What should I be aware of during this process to maintain or even improve our ranking?

Thanks in advance for your insights!

[Kyle_liu]

Hi @muhammadalikhan 

These are the relevant materials I found in the community：

Certainly! When migrating your website from Contently to Shopify, you can take steps to preserve your SEO ranking. Here's how:

1. **URL Preservation**: You can transfer your main domain to Shopify, and while subdomains might be possible, consider setting up redirects for them. Shopify allows you to create URL redirects, ensuring your existing URLs are maintained¹³.

2. **Content Migration**: You can upload content from your computer directly to Shopify. However, note that Shopify uses a liquid format, so transitioning existing website files or code may require adjustments. It's not a complete scratch start, though¹.

3. **Image Optimization**: Most Shopify themes are optimized for photos with a 1:1 or 3:4 ratio. Ensure your product images adhere to the same ratio. Here are some recommended dimensions:
- Product images: 2048 x 2048 pixels
- Slideshow banner images: 1600 x 500 pixels
- Collection images: 1024 x 1024 pixels
- And more (see the full list in the solution provided)¹.

Remember, choosing a Shopify-developed theme simplifies adjustments, and keep in mind that Shopify relies on apps for various features. Some are free, but others require a monthly fee or custom coding¹. Good luck with your migration! 🚀

Source: Conversation with Copilot, 8/14/2024
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