VirtueMart is a free and open source shopping cart platform with a set of useful features. A

distinguishing characteristic of VirtueMart is the fact that this platform is a plugin for Joomla, a

popular content management system (CMS). So if you would like to add a blog or a forum to

your online store, it is not going to be a problem. VirtueMart is easy to set up and manage.

Numerous extensions and templates will make your shop look like you want it to and do almost

all you want it to.

As to Zen Cart, it definitely has its merits and many users prefer it to other solutions. But tastes

differ and often the choice of an ecommerce platform depends on the situation. If, for some

reason, you are not satisfied with your Zen Cart online store and you have decided to move your

data from Zen Cart to VirtueMart, Cart2Cart will be very helpful. Watch a video tutorial to

understand how easy it is to migrate from Zen Cart to VirtueMart with Cart2Cart.

Migration from Zen Cart to VirtueMart is performed in a few steps. Before you start, you will need

to create an account. As an option, it is possible to log in via your Google or Facebook profile.

Also you must be sure that both your carts (source and target) are available online.

1. Source Cart SetupYou will need to select the version of your Zen Cart from the list and specify your source store

URL. Then you will need to download Connection Bridge and upload it to your store root

directory. For any questions about Connection Bridge follow the link.

2. Target Cart Setup

The same procedure with your VirtueMart cart: cart type, URL and Connection Bridge.

3. Entities Selection

Select the entities you would like to move from your Zen Cart store to your new VirtueMart store.

SelectCheck All, if you want to migrate all of them. Also there are additional options. Note that

you will need to pay additionally for some of them.

4. Currencies Mapping

Currencies on your Zen Cart Store can either stay the same or be changed into other currencies

on your VirtueMart store.

5. Orders Status Mapping

You can change order statuses or leave them the same. For example, you can change pending

on your Zen Cart store to processing on your VirtueMart shop.

6. Demo Migration

Now you are ready to start Demo Migration. You can skip this stage, but it is highly

recommended to perform it to see how it works. Demo Migration is free and it will move only a

limited number of entities. Wait till it is done and do not close the browser window. When Demo

Migration is finished,you can check results on VirtueMart store. That’s Cart2Cart in action.

7. Confirm Migration

At this stage everything is ready for you to start Full Migration. Double-check the info you’ve

selected and go ahead.

When Full Migration is completed, you will receive an email notification. It will mean that your new

VirtueMart store is ready for action.

For an additional cost it is possible to request Support Service Package – Cart2Cart

professionals will do the job for you so that you won’t need to worry about anything at all.