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REASONS TO MIGRATE

Why migrate from Umbraco to Shopify?

Shopify Plus offers the ease of use and scalability that enterprise businesses require. It provides a powerful system for managing high-volume sales, multiple international stores and complex business operations.

Whilst Umbraco is known for its content management system (CMS) and integrated ecommerce solution, it often requires significant technical input and extended project timelines, both of which can increase the platform’s overall cost of ownership.

Ecommerce teams using Umbraco are commonly looking for a more streamlined approach to tooling, with the ability to make quick, reactive customisations that align their store with fast-moving marketing trends.

In comparison to Umbraco, Shopify offers:

  • Ease of use – Shopify consistently impresses retailers by combining user-friendliness with powerful, complex operations, reducing the need for constant developer involvement.
  • Lower cost of ownership – Shopify’s total cost of ownership is approximately 33% lower than competing platforms, making it a cost-effective ecommerce solution for brands worldwide.
  • Unrivalled app ecosystem – Shopify offers a vast app store, allowing ecommerce teams to easily add features and customisations without requiring development support. In comparison, Umbraco’s app marketplace is more limited.
  • Flexibility – With Shopify’s extensive app store, Liquid coding and REST API, the platform offers limitless possibilities. Developers can integrate external systems and create custom solutions, so brands no longer need to choose between flexibility and ease of use.
  • Enterprise-ready – Although historically associated with small to medium-sized businesses, Shopify is now a strong option for enterprise brands. Its advanced extensibility enables enterprise retailers to manage complex business operations at scale.
  • High-performance – Shopify consistently ranks as the fastest ecommerce platform. With speed and site performance impacting SERP rankings, conversion rates and bounce rates, choosing Shopify means your platform will not restrict store performance or growth opportunities.

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HOW IT WORKS

Replatform from Umbraco Commerce to Shopify with Swanky

As a leading global Shopify Plus agency, with expert knowledge of Shopify’s vast capabilities, we are well-placed to support a smooth transition from Umbraco Commerce to Shopify Plus. We have honed our process and can confidently provide a secure migration project, allowing you to quickly leverage the opportunities that Shopify offers.

Discovery & analysis

Every project starts with a discovery phase, which enables us to thoroughly understand its requirements and shape the following stages. During this phase, we assess performance through data analysis, provide recommendations for your tech stack, identify internationalisation needs, develop growth strategies, and more.

Page template design

Our designers will use their expertise to craft the UX/UI of your store, translating ‘look and feel’ concepts into page templates that provide flexibility for your team and maximise user engagement.

Third-party integrations

Our team comprises technical specialists and app developers who will advise on third-party app options and platform integrations. We will assess your business needs to determine an approach that delivers a robust and efficient solution for your brand.

Product data setup and import

Our data migration processes are carefully managed to ensure a secure and seamless transition. When addressing your migration, we will export your data from Umbraco, correctly reformat it and then import it into Shopify.

Shopify Plus store development

Our team of in-house developers can confidently leverage Shopify’s latest technologies and frameworks to create custom solutions tailored to your business needs. We ensure all development is carried out to the highest standard, giving you confidence in your store’s architecture.

Order and customer data import

A dedicated Project Manager will oversee the setup and import of order and customer data, applying their project expertise to ensure a secure migration process. All product data will be re-architectured to align with Shopify’s data requirements.

Training & QA

Swanky will train your ecommerce team on the features and functionality of your new store, reducing the learning curve and helping you make the most of your Shopify site. In conjunction, our QA team will test the website’s functionality, to ensure it is of the highest quality before launch.

User acceptance testing

Following a period of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by your team, your new Shopify Plus store will be launched and made live for your customers.

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