WooCommerce migration: free and worry-free transfer to Theory7
Not happy with your current hosting? With our free SiteSwitch service, we move your entire WooCommerce store to Theory7. Zero downtime, order history preserved, payment provider reconnected. Your customers won't notice a thing.
- Free SiteSwitch migration by our team
- Zero downtime: no revenue loss during the transfer
- Complete order history and customer accounts preserved
- Mollie/iDEAL integration re-tested after migration
Everything you need for a worry-free migration
Free SiteSwitch service
Our migration team moves your entire WooCommerce store for free. Products, orders, customer accounts, plugin settings, and media: everything is carefully transferred to your new Theory7 hosting.
Zero downtime migration
We move your online store without downtime. Your current store stays online until the migration is fully completed and tested. Only then do we switch the DNS, so you don't miss a single order.
Complete database check
After the migration we check your entire database: products, product variations, stock information, order history, customer accounts, and WooCommerce settings. Nothing gets overlooked.
Payment provider reconnected
We test your Mollie integration after the migration: iDEAL, Bancontact, credit card, and all other active payment methods are checked. Your checkout works right away after the switch.
Order history preserved
All your historical orders, invoices, and customer correspondence are fully carried over. Your customers can view their order history, and your bookkeeping in Moneybird or Exact Online stays intact.
Personal migration guidance
You get a dedicated point of contact who guides you through the entire migration process. From the initial inventory to the final check after the switch: we won't leave you hanging.
Start with your own domain name
Instantly check whether your desired domain name is still available
Why online store owners switch to Theory7
The most commonly cited reasons to move your WooCommerce store to Theory7:
Speed: Our LiteSpeed servers with NVMe SSD storage load product pages 2 to 3 times faster on average than traditional shared hosting. Faster load times demonstrably lead to higher conversion rates and more revenue.
WooCommerce expertise: With most hosting providers you get generic support. At Theory7, the support team knows WooCommerce inside and out: from Mollie configuration to database optimization for large product catalogs.
Fair pricing: No hidden costs or mandatory annual contracts. Start from €2.49 per month with free SSL, free migration, and free daily backups. You pay for what you use and upgrade whenever you want.
Reliability: Dutch data centers, a 99.9% uptime guarantee, and proactive monitoring. Your online store is always reachable, even during Black Friday peaks and sale periods.
WooCommerce hosting plans with free migration
Migration is free with every plan: choose what fits your online store
- 15 GB NVMe storage
- Unlimited data transfer
- Free SSL certificate
- 1 WooCommerce installation
- Daily backups
- Free SiteSwitch migration
- LiteSpeed Web Server
- 25 GB NVMe storage
- Unlimited data transfer
- Free SSL certificate
- 5 WooCommerce installations
- Daily backups
- Free SiteSwitch migration
- LiteSpeed Web Server
- LiteSpeed Cache
- Priority migration
- 50 GB NVMe storage
- Unlimited data transfer
- Free SSL certificate
- 10 WooCommerce installations
- Daily backups + on-demand
- Free SiteSwitch migration
- LiteSpeed Web Server
- LiteSpeed Cache
- Staging environment
- Priority support
Checklist: preparing for your WooCommerce migration
To make the migration go as smoothly as possible, it helps to prepare the following:
Current hosting login details: Make sure you have the login details for your current hosting provider (cPanel, DirectAdmin, or another admin panel) on hand. Our team needs these to transfer your files and database.
List of active plugins: Make an overview of all active WooCommerce plugins, including payment (Mollie), shipping (PostNL, DHL), and accounting plugins (Moneybird, Exact Online). That way we know which integrations to test after the migration.
DNS management: Make sure you have access to the DNS management for your domain name. After the migration, the DNS records need to be updated to point to the Theory7 servers. If your domain name is registered with your current host, we'll also help you with the transfer.
Recent backup: Although we make our own backup, it's wise to also keep a recent backup of your online store yourself. That way you always have an extra safety net.
Frequently asked questions about WooCommerce migration
You order a hosting plan at Theory7 and give us the login details for your current hosting. Our migration team makes a full copy of your online store, including the database, files, and media. We test everything on our servers, and once everything works correctly, we switch the DNS together. Your current online store stays online until the migration is fully completed.
The technical migration usually takes 1 to 4 hours, depending on the size of your online store. The DNS switch takes 24 to 48 hours, but your online store remains reachable throughout that period. The full process from request to completion usually takes 1 to 3 business days.
No. We schedule the DNS switch for a quiet moment and make sure any orders that come in during the transition are carried over. After the migration we check that all orders have been transferred correctly, including payment statuses and shipping details.
Yes, we test your entire Mollie integration after the migration. iDEAL, Bancontact, credit card, and all other active payment methods are checked. Your Mollie API keys are transferred securely and the webhook URL is updated to point to your new server.
Absolutely. We have extensive experience migrating from all major Dutch hosting providers: Cloud86, Vimexx, Hostnet, TransIP, Antagonist, Versio, and others. Each platform has its own specific configuration, and our team knows exactly how to transfer your online store without errors.
Your email addresses are migrated along with everything else to your new Theory7 hosting. We transfer your mailboxes, contacts, and folder structure. You keep receiving email throughout the DNS transition. We also guide you through updating your email client (Outlook, Thunderbird, etc.).
We always make a full backup of your online store before we start. Should anything go wrong, we restore everything from this backup. Your current hosting stays active until you confirm that everything works as expected on Theory7. So there's always a safety net.
WooCommerce migration: why transfer to Theory7?
According to BuiltWith, WooCommerce is the most widely used e-commerce platform in the world.
Noticing your online store getting slower and slower? Paying too much for your current hosting? Or not getting enough support for WooCommerce-specific issues? A WooCommerce migration to Theory7 solves these problems. Our LiteSpeed servers, NVMe SSD storage, and WooCommerce-optimized configuration deliver faster product pages, a smoother checkout, and higher conversion. Google confirms that mobile load speed directly affects conversion rates.
The migration process step by step
We've set up the migration process so you have minimal work to do. Below you can read exactly what happens.
Step 1: inventory and planning
After you sign up, we take inventory of your current online store: which plugins you use, how large your database is, how many products and orders you have, and which integrations are active (Mollie, PostNL, DHL, Moneybird, etc.). Based on this, we schedule the migration for a moment with the least impact on your revenue.
Step 2: full copy to Theory7
Our migration team makes a full copy of your WooCommerce store: all files, the database with products and orders, media uploads, and plugin configurations. This happens in the background while your current online store stays online as usual.
Step 3: database check and optimization
After the transfer, we thoroughly check the database. We verify that all products have been transferred correctly, including product variations, stock information, prices, and product images. Order history, customer accounts, and WooCommerce settings are checked one by one.
Step 4: testing integrations
We test all active integrations on the new server:
- Mollie payments: iDEAL, Bancontact, credit card, PayPal, and other payment methods
- Shipping integrations: PostNL, DHL, and other shipping providers
- Accounting integrations: Moneybird, Exact Online, and other integrations
- Email notifications: order confirmations, shipping notifications, and invoices
- Other plugins: WPML, WooCommerce Subscriptions, Product Bundles, etc.
Step 5: DNS switch and wrap-up
Once everything works correctly, we switch the DNS together to your new Theory7 server. Propagation takes 24 to 48 hours, but your online store remains reachable throughout the entire process. After the full switch, we do one last check.
Migrating from popular providers
| Provider | Common complaints | Improvement with Theory7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud86 | Slow product pages, limited support | LiteSpeed + NVMe, WooCommerce support |
| Vimexx | Shared resources, peak-time issues | Guaranteed resources, scalable |
| Hostnet | Outdated servers, high prices | Modern infrastructure, fair prices |
| TransIP | Limited WooCommerce optimization | LiteSpeed Cache built specifically for WooCommerce |
| Antagonist | No staging environment | Staging included from Basic |
What exactly gets migrated?
With a full WooCommerce migration, we move everything:
- Products: all products, variations, categories, tags, images, and descriptions
- Orders: complete order history including payment statuses and notes
- Customer accounts: all customer data, addresses, and order history per customer
- Plugin settings: configurations for Mollie, PostNL, DHL, WPML, and other plugins
- Theme and customizations: your complete theme including customizer settings and CSS
- Media files: all product photos, banners, and other uploads
- Email accounts: your mailboxes, contacts, and folder structure
Zero downtime: no revenue loss
The biggest risk with a migration is downtime. Every minute your online store is offline potentially costs revenue. That's why we use a zero-downtime migration process. Your current online store stays fully operational until the migration is completed and tested. The DNS switch is the only moment when traffic is gradually redirected, and even then your online store remains reachable.
Ready to migrate? Check out our WooCommerce hosting plans and request your free migration. For general hosting solutions, you can also visit our web hosting page. Have a WordPress site without an online store? Check out our WordPress hosting. Also read our tips on affordable WooCommerce hosting and discover the benefits of fast WooCommerce hosting at Theory7.
How does a WooCommerce migration work?
A WooCommerce migration doesn't have to be complicated. Our technicians make a complete copy of your online store: products, orders, customer data, settings, and media. The migration happens without downtime: your old site stays online until the new environment has been fully tested.
After the migration we check that all products have been transferred correctly, that the payment methods work, and that the URL structure has remained intact. That last point is crucial for your Google rankings. The full migration is free and is completed within 24 hours on average.
Migrating a WooCommerce store step by step
Migrating a WooCommerce online store requires more attention than a regular WordPress migration. Besides the standard files and database, product images, order history, customer accounts, and any subscriptions also need to be transferred correctly. A careful migration prevents orders from getting lost or customer accounts becoming unusable.
At Theory7, the WooCommerce migration is supported by the technical team. The recommended approach is: first make a full backup at your current provider, then perform the migration to a staging environment on the Theory7 server, thoroughly test everything there (including the entire order process), and only then switch the DNS to the new server. This approach guarantees zero downtime and minimizes the risk of data loss.
Checklist for a successful WooCommerce migration
A WooCommerce migration requires careful planning. Before the migration, check: are all products, categories, and attributes correct? Do the payment providers work on the new server? Are customer passwords and order history intact? Do discount codes and coupons work? Test the entire order process, including payment, on the staging environment before switching the DNS to the new server.
Sources and references
- W3Techs: w3techs.com
- Google: thinkwithgoogle.com
- WooCommerce: woocommerce.com
"After hesitating for a long time I finally migrated my domain name to Theory7. But once I made the decision it went super fast and simple. Now I pay a lot less than with my previous host/registrar. I should have done this much sooner. I think I'll move my other domains over as well."
