Migrating HFF Custom Rods to Shopify Plus for a Faster, B2B-Ready Storefront

Migrating HFF Custom Rods to Shopify Plus for a Faster, B2B-Ready Storefront

Service

  • Migrating the store from WooCommerce to Shopify Plus
  • Restructuring store architecture for better product discovery
  • B2B feature implementation with custom pricing & account control
  • Development of digital product catalogs with direct ordering
  • Ongoing Shopify Plus maintenance and support

Platforms

  • Shopify Plus

Overview

HFF Custom Rods, a premium manufacturer of handcrafted fishing rods, partnered with Folio3 to modernize its eCommerce operations by migrating from WooCommerce to Shopify Plus. The goal was to create a faster, more scalable platform that could support both B2C and B2B customers with ease. We delivered a fully restructured storefront featuring advanced filtering, B2B workflows, and a digital catalog experience, backed by Shopify Plus.

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Challenge

HFF Custom Rods’ previous WooCommerce setup lacked scalability. It was holding them back from growing their business and delivering a smooth customer experience.

Performance Bottlenecks

The WooCommerce store experienced frequent slowdowns, especially during high-traffic periods, negatively impacting customer experience and conversions.

Inconsistent Product Categorization

Poorly structured product taxonomy and limited filtering options made it difficult for users to search, browse, and find relevant products quickly.

Lack of B2B Functionality

The platform lacked essential B2B capabilities, including tiered pricing, customer segmentation, and account-based purchasing workflows.

Limited Digital Catalog Experience

The client wanted to offer B2B customers a dynamic, interactive catalog with direct purchasing, something WooCommerce couldn’t support efficiently.

Migration & SEO Risks

Ensuring a risk-free migration from WooCommerce to Shopify Plus without data loss or negative SEO impact was critical to preserving business continuity.

Disconnected POS Integration

The client’s WordPress store relied on Square POS, a third-party system with no native link, requiring sales and reports to be accessed through Square’s external portal.

The Solution We Delivered

Successful Migration to Shopify Plus

Successful Migration to Shopify Plus

We migrated all product, customer, and order data from WooCommerce to Shopify Plus with zero data loss and no disruption to ongoing operations.

Optimized Store Architecture

Optimized Store Architecture

We completely restructured the store’s product taxonomy to improve discoverability. Clear categories, tags, and collections now guide users to the right products quickly and intuitively.

Custom B2B Functionality

Custom B2B Functionality

We implemented Shopify Plus B2B features, including tiered pricing based on customer groups, account-based purchasing controls, and a dedicated customer portal for B2B buyers.

Digital Product Catalog with Direct Ordering

Digital Product Catalog with Direct Ordering

We developed a digital catalog experience that allows B2B customers to browse collections and place orders directly from interactive listings.

Advanced Filtering and Collections

Advanced Filtering and Collections

Layered filtering was integrated across key collections to enable refined product searches by attributes like type, material, size, and more.

Performance Optimization

Performance Optimization

With Shopify Plus’s scalable infrastructure, we optimized the storefront for faster load times and peak-period stability. It resulted in a smoother, more responsive experience across all devices.

Reliable Maintenance & Support

Reliable Maintenance & Support

We continue to provide ongoing Shopify Plus support and maintenance, ensuring the platform evolves alongside HFF Custom Rods’ business growth.

Seamless POS Migration and Custom App Development

Seamless POS Migration and Custom App Development

We migrated the client’s Square POS to Shopify POS for unified sales and inventory management directly within Shopify. Additionally, we developed a custom POS app to support B2B in-person pricing and transactions, ensuring smooth retail operations and accurate reporting.

Results

Here’s the impact we delivered for HFF Custom Rods:

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