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A Simple Guide to Import Blog Posts From WordPress to Shopify
Migrating a blog from WordPress to Shopify can feel stressful when your posts and content drive traffic and trust. Losing content can affect visibility and growth. This guide shows simple and reliable ways to move your WordPress blog to Shopify while keeping your content safe and ready to support your store.
How to Move Your WordPress Blog to Shopify
Moving a blog from WordPress to Shopify often feels tough, especially when posts, categories, tags, and comments drive traffic and reader trust. Many store owners fear losing years of content during the move, which can hurt visibility and engagement, and often pushes growing brands to outsource WordPress development services for safer handling of complex migrations.
The Magefan WordPress Blog Export tool removes that stress by helping you move WordPress blog content into the Shopify Blog App by Magefan with clarity and control. This keeps your content organized and readable, so you can focus on growing your store while your blog continues to support traffic and sales.
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How to Import a Blog From WordPress to Shopify
You can import a WordPress blog into Shopify in three main ways. The right method depends on your blog size, time limits, and how much control you want over the content.
Method 1: Using a Migration App
Best for large blogs and full imports
Migration apps handle posts, images, tags, and redirects in bulk. This saves time and reduces errors, especially when export issues arise from security checks like WordPress nonce failure during admin actions.
Commonly Used Apps
- Matrixify
- Cart2Cart
- Blog Feeder
Step 1: Export Blog Posts From WordPress
Install the All Export plugin in WordPress.
Go to
- All Export New Export
- Select Posts or Pages
- Choose only the required fields to avoid file issues.
Recommended Fields for Blog Posts
ID
Titl
Content
Excerpt
Date
Permalink
Slug
Status
Author First Name
Author Last Name
Categories
Tags
Featured ImageOptional SEO fields if Yoast is used
_yoast_wpseo_title
_yoast_wpseo_metadescRun the export and download the file as CSV.
Step 2: Rename the Export File
Do not open the CSV file.
Rename it clearly, for example:
WordPress-Blog-Posts.csvStep 3: Upload File to Matrixify
In Shopify Admin
- Apps Matrixify Import
- Upload the CSV file.
Confirm Matrixify detects:
- Format WordPress
- Type Blog Posts
Step 4: Set Import Options
Fill the Old server URL
https://yourwordpresssite.comEnable Dry Run for testing.
Dry run checks formatting and generates:
- Excel file
- Images folder
Step 5: Upload Images to Shopify
Go to
- Shopify Admin Content Files
- Upload all images from the generated images folder.
Step 6: Review the Matrixify Excel File
Open the generated Excel file.
You will see sheets named:
Blog Posts
Pages
Redirects- Fix titles, slugs, or content if needed.
- Do not change sheet names.
Step 7: Import Final Excel File
- Upload the Excel file back into Matrixify.
- Disable Dry Run.
- Start the import.
Step 8: Verify Import Results
After completion:
- Check blog posts
- Check images
- Test redirects
If errors appear, open the Import Results file and reimport failed rows.
Method 2: Manual Copy and Paste
Best for small blogs under 20 posts
This method gives full control but takes more time.
Step 1: Create a Blog in Shopify
Shopify Admin: Online Store Blog Posts, Manage Blogs, Add Blog
Step 2: Copy Content From WordPress
Use the HTML view in the WordPress editor.
Copy:
- Title
- Body content
- Tags
- Categories
Step 3: Paste Into Shopify
Shopify Admin
- Blog Posts Add Blog Post
- Paste content into the editor.
Step 4: Upload Images Manually
Download images from WordPress.
Upload them to:
Shopify Admin Content FilesInsert images into blog posts.
Method 3: Use a Developer
Best for very large or urgent migrations
A developer handles:
- Custom formatting
- SEO cleanup
- Redirect logic
- Broken links
This option costs more but suits high-traffic blogs or tight deadlines.
Basic Redirect Code Example
After migration, redirects protect search traffic.
Add redirects inside Shopify or use the Matrixify Redirects sheet.
Example CSV format:
Redirect from,Redirect to /blog/old-post-url,/blogs/news/new-post-urlWhich Method Should You Choose
| Blog Size | Best Method |
| Under 20 posts | Manual |
| 20 to 500 posts | Migration App |
| 500+ posts | App or Developer |
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Conclusion
Import Blog Posts From WordPress to Shopify with the right method to keep your content and traffic safe. A careful, planned move helps your blog stay visible and useful on Shopify. If you want a smooth and quick migration, talk to us and let our team help you import blog posts from WordPress to Shopify with confidence.
