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General Questions

Can an existing shop be migrated to Shopware?

In short and in plain language

Yes, a move to Shopware is possible. First we check your data and features. Then we make a plan for the move.

We transfer the data with scripts. Before that, we test everything several times. Both systems can run side by side for a while.

Answer

Yes, switching from a legacy platform to Shopware Community Edition is one of our regular project types. It always starts with an assessment: which data structures exist, which custom functions must be preserved, and which URLs need to be carried over and protected with redirects for SEO reasons? From this we derive a clear migration plan for product data, customer master data, prices and order histories.

The actual data transfer is automated via mapping scripts and validated multiple times on a test environment before the final move. This way, mispostings and data loss can be caught early. During the transition phase, both systems can run in parallel so operations are not interrupted.

Details on the approach can be found under Shopware development. For an initial assessment of your data, get in touch.