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When Should You Migrate Your Ecommerce Platform?

Migrating too early wastes time and money. Migrating too late costs even more. The real challenge is timing it properly. Here is how to decide whether now is the right moment to move your ecommerce platform. Read more
When Should You Migrate Your Ecommerce Platform?

5 Red Flags Your Migration is Going Wrong

Most migration failures do not explode overnight. They creep in quietly through poor discovery, weak testing, and vague planning. Here are the warning signs your ecommerce migration is drifting off course — and how to fix it before launch. Read more
5 Red Flags Your Migration is Going Wrong

Migrating from a Bespoke Ecommerce System

Migrating from a bespoke ecommerce system is not like moving from one standard platform to another. Custom data models, undocumented business logic, and fragile integrations make everything harder. Here is what to expect and how to approach it properly. Read more
Migrating from a Bespoke Ecommerce System

Payment Gateway Problems During Migration

Payment gateways are where migrations quietly lose the most money. Different platforms handle APIs, webhooks, 3D Secure, and tokens in different ways, and a checkout that “works once” can still fail for real customers. Here is what breaks, why it breaks, and how to test properly before you cut over. Read more
Payment Gateway Problems During Migration

How Much Does an Ecommerce Platform Migration Cost?

Most ecommerce migration quotes feel vague for a reason. Costs vary wildly depending on data volume, complexity, integrations, and custom features. Here’s what actually drives migration pricing, realistic UK cost ranges, and how to avoid both the cheap-option trap and the enterprise overpricing trap. Read more
How Much Does an Ecommerce Platform Migration Cost?

Moving from a Legacy Ecommerce Platform

If your ecommerce platform was built a decade ago and barely documented, migration is not straightforward. Here is what makes legacy systems harder to move. Read more
Moving from a Legacy Ecommerce Platform

What Happens to Your Orders During a Migration?

The biggest fear in any platform migration is losing orders. Here is how to keep trading throughout, avoid checkout failures, and switch platforms without downtime. Read more
What Happens to Your Orders During a Migration?

WooCommerce to Shopify - Is It Worth The Move?

WooCommerce to Shopify sounds like an easy upgrade. In reality, it depends entirely on your business model, technical setup, and long-term goals. Here is the honest breakdown. Read more
WooCommerce to Shopify - Is It Worth The Move?

Protecting Your SEO During a Platform Migration

Most ecommerce migrations lose SEO because it is treated as an afterthought. Here is how to protect rankings, traffic, and visibility during a platform migration. Read more
Protecting Your SEO During a Platform Migration

How Long Does an Ecommerce Platform Migration Really Take?

Most agencies say ecommerce migrations take 6 to 8 weeks. The reality is usually longer. Here is what actually affects timelines and how to plan properly. Read more
How Long Does an Ecommerce Platform Migration Really Take?

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