Product catalog guides
Extracting, migrating and moving catalogs across Shopify and WooCommerce — for store owners, agencies and developers.
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Detect Ecommerce Platform: 5 Ways to Check Any Store (2026)
To detect ecommerce platform details for any website, run the URL through an ecommerce platform detector, or check the site yourself — the page source, the meta generator tag, the admin URL, and the checkout all reveal the platform. This guide covers every method and the fingerprints of 10 major platforms.
How to Scrape WooCommerce Products: 4 Methods Compared (2026)
To scrape WooCommerce products from a store you don't own, paste the store URL into a dedicated WooCommerce scraper like ProdSift and export an import-ready CSV. This guide compares all 4 methods — built-in export, the REST API, generic scrapers, and dedicated tools — plus how to keep variations intact.
How Much Does It Cost to Migrate from Shopify to WooCommerce? (2026 Breakdown)
The cost to migrate to WooCommerce from Shopify ranges from almost nothing for a DIY catalog move to several thousand dollars for an agency-led migration. Most small stores spend $30 to $500 on the move itself, plus $15 to $60 a month in ongoing WooCommerce costs. This guide breaks down every cost line by method and store size.
How to Scrape Shopify Products: 4 Methods Compared (2026)
To scrape Shopify products from a store you don't own, paste the store URL into a dedicated Shopify scraper like ProdSift and export an import-ready CSV. This guide compares all 4 methods — built-in export, custom code, visual scrapers, and dedicated tools — plus how to handle variants and migrations.
How to Tell If a Website Is Shopify: 7 Ways to Check (2026)
To tell if a website is Shopify, paste the URL into a free Shopify store checker, or look for Shopify signals yourself — Shopify asset URLs in the page source, a Shopify checkout, or a /admin page that redirects to a Shopify login. This guide covers 7 ways to check, including stores that hide it.
Why Is My Shopify Product Export Failing? Every Cause and Fix (2026)
Why is my Shopify product export failing? It's almost always one of four things — the file was emailed instead of downloaded, only the current page was exported, Excel corrupted the CSV, or the file is being imported somewhere that expects a different format. This guide diagnoses each cause and fixes it step by step.
Best Shopify Scrapers in 2026: 7 Tools Compared (Free & Paid)
The best Shopify scraper depends on what you need at the end — an import-ready CSV, a data pipeline, or a quick free export. A comparison of seven ways to extract product data from Shopify stores in 2026, including free options, with the trade-offs of each.
Shopify Scraper for Dropshipping: Build a Full Store Catalog from a Competitor's Store
How dropshippers use a Shopify scraper to extract a competitor's full product catalog, filter it down to winners, and import it as a ready-to-sell store — plus what to change before you list anything.
WooCommerce Product Export Plugins vs WooCommerce Scraper: Which Do You Actually Need?
WooCommerce export plugins need admin access. Scrapers pull from any public store — no credentials needed. Top tools compared for store builders in 2026.
How to Export WooCommerce Products to CSV (Step-by-Step 2026)
To export WooCommerce products to CSV, go to WooCommerce → Products → Export in your WordPress dashboard, choose your fields, and click Generate CSV. This guide covers every method — built-in export, filtering, third-party tools — plus what to do with the file after.
Shopify Product Catalog Export: Common Mistakes to Avoid (2026)
Exporting your Shopify product catalog seems straightforward — until it isn't. Here are the most common mistakes store owners and developers make, and exactly how to avoid each one.
Shopify Bulk Product Export: Native Method vs Advanced Tools (2026)
Need to export all your Shopify products at once? Learn how Shopify's built-in export works, where it falls short, and the faster tools store owners and developers use instead.
How to Add Products to a WooCommerce Store Fast (The Builder's Shortcut)
Stop manually adding products one by one. Learn the fastest methods WooCommerce store builders use to populate a full product catalog in minutes — including bulk CSV import and instant extraction with ProdSift.
Shopify vs WooCommerce: Best Platform for Ecommerce Success in 2026?
Shopify or WooCommerce — which is better for your online store in 2026? We compare cost, ease of use, SEO, scalability, and product management so you can make the right choice.
How to Export Shopify Products to CSV (Complete Guide 2026)
Learn 3 ways to export your Shopify product catalog to CSV — the native admin method, third-party apps, and using ProdSift to extract any store's catalog in seconds.