Why Now’s the Time to Migrate from Magento to Shopify Plus

I’ve worked with quite a few clients over the years who started on Magento. And while it’s a powerful platform, it tends to come with some... baggage.

As brands grow, the cracks start to show. Maintenance is a headache. Admin updates aren’t exactly intuitive. And dev work? Even the smallest updates can balloon into billable hours. It’s no surprise so many small and mid-sized eCommerce brands are rethinking their setup.

If that sounds like where you’re at, here’s why now might be the perfect time to move your store to Shopify Plus — and how we help make it as smooth as possible.

Magento Isn’t Built for Agility

Magento can be a good solution when heavily customized, but out of the box, it’s not exactly easy to manage. Here are a few common pain points I’ve seen firsthand:

• Development takes longer (and costs more).
• Day-to-day updates aren’t intuitive unless you’re a developer.
• Hosting and performance are on you (and that adds up).
• Scaling usually requires more plugins, more dev time, and more frustration.

It’s robust — no doubt. But in 2025, most eCommerce teams want a platform that’s flexible, intuitive, and built to grow with them. That’s where Shopify Plus really shines.

Why Shopify Plus Makes Life Easier

Shopify Plus is fast, scalable, and a lot more user-friendly than Magento. Your team can run day-to-day operations without needing to ping a dev every time you want to update a product or launch a campaign.

A few reasons my clients love it:

• Lower maintenance — no servers, no patches, no upgrades to manage.
• Intuitive admin — your marketing team will thank you.
• Fast time-to-market — launch new promos or product drops quickly.
• Built-in tools — powerful automations, integrations, and analytics.
• Performance that scales — whether you're doing 100 orders a day or 10,000.

How We Handle Magento to Shopify Migrations at Braun Design Co

If you’re thinking “that sounds great, but how messy is the migration?” — that’s where we come in.

Our team handles everything:

• Data mapping (products, customers, orders, content)
• Platform audit and migration planning
• Custom Shopify Plus design + dev
• SEO optimization so you don’t lose rankings
• Post-launch support to keep things running smoothly

We’ve helped brands like KT Tape and Urban Body Jewelry make the switch, and they’re now scaling faster (and with fewer headaches).

Thinking About Making the Switch?

If you’re even thinking about moving off Magento, I’d love to chat. We’re currently offering free consultations for brands exploring the move to Shopify Plus.

We’ll walk you through what the process looks like, what to expect, and how we can help make it painless.

👉 Book a free consult here
Or get in touch if you’ve got questions.