Your online store is running at full speed. You have customers, you're selling, and your business is growing. But one day you realize: your platform is starting to feel like it's not working. Updates are taking too long, integrations aren't working smoothly, or you realize your current system simply can't keep up with your growth. And then the inevitable question arises: is it time to migrate to Shopify?

Or perhaps you're already running on Shopify, but you're unsure whether it's still the best platform for your ambitions. In either case, you face a big decision: migrating your online store to or from Shopify .

Migrating sounds daunting. You think of the risks, the downtime, and the potential loss of SEO. But with the right approach, migrating won't be a stressful nightmare, but rather an opportunity to future-proof your online store.

In this comprehensive article we will explain:

• Why more and more businesses are migrating to Shopify.
  

• Why some entrepreneurs leave Shopify.
  

• What are the biggest challenges during a migration.
  

• How Syncer® makes this migration smooth, fast and stress-free.
  

• Practical examples and customer experiences.
  
  

Why migrate to Shopify?

Shopify has been one of the fastest-growing e-commerce platforms worldwide for years. And for good reason. Many businesses are switching to Shopify because:

• User-friendly and intuitive : even without technical knowledge you can arrange a lot yourself.

• Scalable : from startup to multinational, Shopify grows with you – internationally too.
  

• Offers more than 8,000 integrations : from payment methods to ERP connections and marketing tools.
  

• Robust and secure : Shopify is constantly being developed and secured.
  

• B2C and B2B supported (with Shopify Plus): ideal for companies that serve multiple target groups.
  
  

The most popular migrations to Shopify are:

• Magento to Shopify
  

• WooCommerce to Shopify
  

• Lightspeed to Shopify

• Reconfigure Shopify with a better structure or design
  
  

Why migrate from Shopify?

While Shopify is the perfect solution for many entrepreneurs, there are situations where switching to another platform makes more sense. For example:

• You want more customization and control , for example with WooCommerce.
  

• You have a large and complex ERP/WMS landscape that integrates more closely with Magento.
  

• Your business model requires very specific adjustments that Shopify is less flexible in.
  

Syncer® also ensures a secure and complete migration – while preserving your customer data, order history, SEO, and product structure.

What makes migration difficult?

Migrating often sounds simple on paper: you take your data with you and go live. But in practice, you run into pitfalls, such as:

• Incomplete or unusable data format in your new platform.
  

• SEO loss due to incorrect redirects or missing metadata.

• Design loss : you have to rebuild your webshop from scratch, which is time-consuming and expensive.
  

• Downtime when going live : your webshop has to be temporarily offline.
  

• Connections that don't work : payment providers, ERP, WMS or shipping software need to be re-designed.
  
  

And the biggest problem? You often only notice these errors after the launch, when it's too late.

The Syncer approach: Migrate without stress

At Syncer®, we take a different approach. For us, migration isn't a technical trick, but a careful process with one goal: preserving everything valuable and ensuring a seamless transition .

Our approach consists of:

1. Live Sync®

We'll connect your current online store to your new Shopify store. Everything stays synced in real time until you decide to go live. No downtime, no duplicate data entry.

2. Full data migration

From products and filters to price scales, customers, and content: we literally include everything. In all languages. Without you having to drag and drop or edit manually.

3. Smart SEO approach

SEO is often the biggest concern. We analyze your current SEO structure and rebuild it in Shopify. With 301 redirects, meta tags, sitemaps, and internal links, your ranking will be maintained—and often even improved.

4. Include or renew design

With the Syncer Theme, we'll copy your design pixel-perfectly to Shopify. Prefer an upgrade? We'll design an improved look together.

5. Everything tested before going live

Before your webshop goes live, we check everything: URLs, redirects, checkout flow, content, and integrations. We only push the button when you're 100% satisfied.

The benefits of migrating with Syncer + Shopify

Migrating with Syncer delivers concrete benefits:

Customer Stories: How Others Migrate with Syncer

Sandra from Boozyshop says:
We switched to Shopify without any downtime. The migration was spot-on. Everything was perfect: from design to customer data. Truly worry-free.

Daniel from Partywinkel.nl shares:
"With Syncer, our online store went live on Shopify while the old store was still running. Our rankings remained the same. And so did our revenue."

These are not exceptions, but exactly what we promise: migrating without stress.

Shopify Migration FAQs

How much does a migration to Shopify via Syncer cost?
Our rates are transparent and based on volume and complexity. No hidden costs. Request a demo or quote for an accurate estimate.

How long does a migration take on average?
Average delivery time is 5 to 15 business days. Thanks to Live Sync®, your data is updated in real time, so you won't experience any downtime.

Do I need a Shopify subscription already?
No. We'll set up a Shopify demo store for you. Only when you're convinced will you upgrade to an active account.

Will my webshop remain online during the migration?
Yes, 100%. Your current store will continue to run while we build your new Shopify environment.

Migrate to Shopify without stress

Migrating your webshop to Shopify can be daunting, but with the right partner, it becomes an opportunity to future-proof your business. With Syncer®, you can migrate data, design, and SEO completely, in real time, and without downtime.

Do you want to know what your webshop will look like on Shopify, with your own data and design?

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