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Shopify Plus for Wholesale: Migrating Your B2B Store Without Losing Customer Data
Your wholesale business runs on relationships. Years of account history, negotiated price agreements, thousands of orders tied to dozens of company profiles....
Read articleWhy platform migrations fail — and how Syncer prevents it
When migrations go wrong — and they often do Platform migration sounds like a technical project. Move the data. Flip the switch. Go live. But for thousands o...
Read articleFrom Magento to Shopify Plus: a technical migration checklist for 2026
If your team is still running on Magento 2, you're likely tracking two things closely: the support lifecycle and the monthly cost of keeping the platform...
Read articleHow Syncer migrates complex product catalogs to Shopify Plus: bundles, variants, and custom attributes
Complex product catalogs are where most Shopify migrations go wrong. Bundles fall apart, variant combinations get truncated, and custom attributes stored as ...
Read articleThe Real Timeline of a Shopify Plus Migration (and Why It's Shorter Than You Think)
"How long will this take?" is usually the first question a merchant asks when a Shopify Plus migration comes up — and it's often followed by a ...
Read articleMulti-store migration: consolidating multiple shops into one Shopify Plus store
Running four, five, or ten Shopify stores for different countries or brands feels manageable at first. Then the app subscriptions multiply, the theme updates...
Read articleB2B on Shopify Plus: what to expect after migrating from Magento or Shopware
Running a B2B or wholesale business on Magento or Shopware means you probably built your customer groups, negotiated pricing, and order rules yourself — modu...
Read articleTechnical SEO during a Shopify Plus migration: redirects, crawl budget, and ranking protection
1. The SEO risk nobody talks about — until it's too late You've planned the migration meticulously. The new Shopify Plus store is ready, the design i...
Read articleMagento 2 to Shopify Plus: what a real migration looks like
The real cost of staying on Magento 2 You already know Magento is complex. But knowing it and feeling it every day are two different things. Security patches...
Read articleLightspeed C Series to Shopify Plus: why e-commerce merchants are making the switch
Every growing e-commerce brand reaches a point where its platform stops being an engine and starts being a ceiling. For thousands of European merchants runni...
Read articleHow to migrate 100,000+ products to Shopify without downtime
You have 100,000 products, maybe more. Thousands of variants. Years of product descriptions, images, attributes, and inventory records. And you need to move ...
Read articleLaunch day: 3 shops live with Syncer
Syncer lanceerde vandaag drie verschillende webshops: Reswipe, Lumi3re en THE VIBE. Een bewijs dat veilige e-commerce data migratie werkt voor iedere branche.
Read articleWooCommerce to Shopify Plus: the hidden costs nobody warns you about
You thought WooCommerce was free. You were wrong. WooCommerce is technically open-source. That means the software itself costs nothing. And for a long time, ...
Read articleA wave of launches: complex shops successfully migrated to Shopify
In June, multiple complex shops went live on Shopify, including Kleurmijninterieur.nl and Kurk24.nl. Syncer shows how legacy commerce can be transformed into...
Read articleShopware 5 end of support: what it means for your online store
The support has officially ended On July 31, 2024, Shopware AG closed the book on Shopware 5. No more security patches. No more bug fixes. No more compatibil...
Read articleQ2 2026 Review: Platform Migration Trends in Dutch E-commerce
The Quiet Migration Wave That Defined Q2 2026 If you pay close attention to the Dutch and Benelux e-commerce market, Q2 2026 will go down as a turning point....
Read articleMigrating to Shopify Plus: The 10 Most Asked Questions Answered
You've decided to move to Shopify Plus. Good move. But the moment you start talking to people about it, the questions pile up fast. How long will it take...
Read articleLightspeed eCom vs Shopify: Comprehensive Feature Comparison 2026
Lightspeed eCom (C Series) vs Shopify: still a fair fight in 2026? Lightspeed eCom has served thousands of European merchants well. But the platform — specif...
Read articleHeadless Shopify after replatforming: is it the right move for you?
The architecture question nobody asks at the right moment You've decided to migrate. The legacy platform — WooCommerce, Magento, Shopware, Lightspeed — i...
Read articleShopify Magic & Sidekick: the AI features you unlock after migrating from legacy platforms
Every major technology platform is racing to embed AI into the merchant experience. Shopify has built an entire AI layer — Shopify Magic, Sidekick, semantic ...
Read articleShopify Plus Partner: What the Certification Means for Your Migration
The Partner Label That Actually Means Something Search for "Shopify agency" and you'll find hundreds of results. Every one of them claims to be...
Read articleMigrating a Fashion Webshop to Shopify: Product Variants, Lookbooks and Seasonal Catalogues
Your fashion catalogue is complex. Your migration shouldn't be. A fashion webshop is not a generic e-commerce store. It is built on layers of complexity:...
Read articleShopify Plus Multi-Currency Migration: Mapping International Pricing Data
Your store sells in euros, pounds, and dollars. You manage different price lists for Germany, the UK, and the United States. Your Magento or Shopware install...
Read articleMigrating from Shopware 5 to Shopify: timeline, challenges and approach
Shopware 5 reached end of life — and the clock is ticking On 31 July 2024, Shopware officially ended support for Shopware 5. After nearly nine years of activ...
Read articleShopware 5 to Shopify: timeline, traps and approach
Shopware 5 is end of life. Here is how to plan the move to Shopify without breaking your rankings.
Read articleEvery Shopify Plus deal hides a migration. Nobody talks about it.
The deal closes. The migration starts. Nobody planned it. Every Shopify Plus deal has a migration hiding inside it. The moment a merchant signs on Shopify Pl...
Read articleEvery Shopify deal hides a migration. Nobody scopes it.
The deal closes, the migration starts, nobody planned it. What that quietly costs a project.
Read articleShopify vs Magento for large product catalogs: handling 10,000+ products
Compare Shopify Plus and Magento for large product catalogs (10,000+ products): variants, performance, scalability and how to migrate without downtime.
Read articleShopify vs Magento for catalogs over 10,000 products
Scalability, variants, performance and migration effort for very large catalogs, without the vendor talk.
Read articleMigrating reviews to Shopify: Trustpilot, Kiyoh and Reviews.io
Keep your Trustpilot, Kiyoh and Reviews.io reviews intact when migrating to Shopify. Avoid losing social proof, Google star ratings and SEO value.
Read articleCustomer data and GDPR in platform migration: what can you bring along?
Which customer data can you legally migrate to Shopify under GDPR? Practical guide to legal bases, data minimization and compliant migration with Syncer.
Read articleShopify Markets: selling internationally from a single backend after migration
Shopify Markets: selling internationally from a single backend after migration Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify…
Read articleWooCommerce plugins vs. Shopify apps: cost and reliability compared
WooCommerce plugins vs. Shopify apps: cost and reliability compared Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify…
Read articleWhat really drops after a migration, and what does not
Rankings, sessions, conversion: which numbers move after go live and which ones you should worry about.
Read articleB2B migration to Shopify Plus: wholesale, buying prices and customer portal
B2B migration to Shopify Plus: wholesale, buying prices and customer portal Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and…
Read articleMagento 2 end-of-life: why migrate to Shopify Plus now
Magento 2 end-of-life: why migrate to Shopify Plus now Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify Plus.
Read articleWooCommerce vs. Shopify: Total Cost of Ownership comparison for 2026
WooCommerce vs. Shopify: Total Cost of Ownership comparison for 2026 Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify…
Read articleLive Sync explained: how a cutover happens without downtime
Why an export freeze is unnecessary, and what runs between your old platform and Shopify until the switch.
Read articlePreserving Google rankings during migration to Shopify: the complete SEO guide
Preserving Google rankings during migration to Shopify: the complete SEO guide Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify…
Read articleMigrating from Lightspeed to Shopify without downtime: here's how
Imagine: your store is offline for a whole day while you migrate to a new platform. What happens? Customers trying to order get an…
Read articleSyncer in Twinkle Magazine: lessons from hundreds of complex platform migrations
Syncer in Twinkle Magazine: lessons from hundreds of complex platform migrations Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify…
Read articleMagento to Shopify Plus: the business case for replatforming
Magento to Shopify Plus: the business case for replatforming Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify Plus.
Read articleThe checklist to run before you switch to Shopify
Fourteen checks that separate a calm launch from a month of firefighting.
Read articleFrom Magento to Shopify: preserving product data and SEO during migration
From Magento to Shopify: preserving product data and SEO during migration Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and…
Read articleMigrating Lightspeed C Series to Shopify: the complete guide
Migrating Lightspeed C Series to Shopify: the complete guide Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify Plus.
Read articleWhat a Shopify migration really costs
Agency quotes, hidden hours and the difference between a project price and a product price.
Read articleShopify migration failed? The 5 biggest mistakes and how to avoid them
You've spent months thinking about the switch. From WooCommerce to Shopify, or from Magento to Shopify Plus. The decision is made: it's going to be a…
Read articleWooCommerce migration: safely moving orders and customer data to Shopify
WooCommerce migration: safely moving orders and customer data to Shopify Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and…
Read articleShopware 6 to Shopify Plus: the enterprise migration guide for 2026
Shopware 6 to Shopify Plus: the enterprise migration guide for 2026 Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify…
Read articleLightspeed Retail to Shopify POS: the complete move to unified commerce
Lightspeed Retail to Shopify POS: the complete move to unified commerce Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and…
Read articleIs your store AI-ready? Why Shopify scores better in the LLM era and focuses on 'agentic commerce'
Is your store AI-ready? Why Shopify scores better in the LLM era and focuses on 'agentic commerce' Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration…
Read articleQ1 budget round? Why now is the perfect moment for your Magento to Shopify Plus migration
Q1 budget round? Why now is the perfect moment for your Magento to Shopify Plus migration Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist…
Read articleFrom WooCommerce to Shopify Plus: the migration guide for growing stores
Find out when it's time to move from WooCommerce to Shopify Plus. Learn how Syncer's Live Sync® technology delivers zero-downtime migrations, the Sho...
Read articleYour product data decides your AI visibility
Why GEO is a data problem, not a content problem, and what to fix in your catalog first.
Read articleShopware to Shopify migration: the complete 2026 comparison
Considering a migration from Shopware to Shopify? Discover the key differences, benefits and how Syncer's Live Sync® technology migrates your store seaml...
Read articleReplatforming to Shopify: avoid these 5 migration mistakes
Discover the 5 most common mistakes in e-commerce migrations to Shopify and learn how to avoid them. From SEO loss to data issues — this is what you need to…
Read articleLightspeed POS to Shopify POS: the complete migration guide for retailers
Considering a move from Lightspeed POS to Shopify POS? Discover the differences in pricing, features and hardware, plus a practical migration approach for…
Read articleMigrating Shopware 5 to Shopware 6? Why Shopify is a smarter alternative
Shopware 5 end-of-life has already passed. Shopware 6 means a complete rebuild. Discover why moving to Shopify Plus might be smarter.
Read articleShopify Editions Winter 2026: all the new features for merchants
Discover all the new features in Shopify Editions Winter 2026: from Sidekick AI and Agentic Storefronts to revolutionary B2B updates. Read what this means…
Read articleShopify Catalogs, UCP and AI: what does this really mean for merchants and agencies?
Shopify Catalogs, UCP and AI: what does this really mean for merchants and agencies? Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for…
Read articleShopify Catalogs: B2B price lists and customer segmentation for wholesalers
Shopify Catalogs: B2B price lists and customer segmentation for wholesalers Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and…
Read articleMagento to Shopify Plus migration: why switch now?
Magento to Shopify Plus migration: why switch now? Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify Plus.
Read articleLightspeed to Shopify migration: when is it time to make the move?
Find out when it's time to move from Lightspeed to Shopify. Learn about the challenges of migration, how to prevent data loss and why growing stores choose…
Read article🛒 WooCommerce vs. Shopify: which platform fits your growing store?
An honest comparison between WooCommerce and Shopify for growing stores. Discover the pros and cons, scalability, Total Cost of Ownership and when a…
Read article💰 Shopify Plus: is it really as expensive as everyone says?
Shopify Plus starts at $2,300/month. Sounds steep — but what do you get for it? And how does it compare to the hidden costs of Magento or Salesforce…
Read articleMigrating WooCommerce to Shopify: the complete 2026 guide
Migrating WooCommerce to Shopify: the complete 2026 guide Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify Plus.
Read article🎉 Mijnwebwinkel becomes Acendy. What this is going to mean.
🎉 Mijnwebwinkel becomes Acendy. What this is going to mean. Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify Plus.
Read article🛒 Why Black Friday feels like Shopify's own holiday 😎 (and what a migration delivers for you)
Shopify claims Black Friday as their moment — and the numbers prove them right. With $11.5 billion in revenue over a single weekend, the platform shows…
Read article📦 How Shopify, Lightspeed and Magento are preparing for the biggest shopping season ever
The 2025 holiday season is set to break records. Singles' Day set the tone and Black Friday is around the corner. Pick the strategy…
Read articleEveryone has an opinion, no one has a plan
Everyone has an opinion, no one has a plan Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify Plus.
Read articleFrom stuck to future-ready: how Schminkspecialist took back control with Syncer
From stuck to future-ready: how Schminkspecialist took back control with Syncer Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify…
Read articleOutlook: Emerce EDAY and Shopping Today — what do the new insights mean for the future of e-commerce?
Outlook: Emerce EDAY and Shopping Today — what do the new insights mean for the future of e-commerce? Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration…
Read article'Spending' weeks are so 2020!
'Spending' weeks are so 2020! Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify Plus.
Read article2025: the end of full-service agencies?
2025: the end of full-service agencies? Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify Plus.
Read articleMigrate your store without stress: discover the Syncer approach
Migrate your store without stress: discover the Syncer approach Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify Plus.
Read articleStore migration to or from Shopify: how to do it smartly and stress-free
Store migration to or from Shopify: how to do it smartly and stress-free Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and…
Read articleWhere is the human in the age of AI?
On the future of e-commerce, developers and unexpected business ideas Read on Syncer's e-commerce blog.
Read articleSpring of uncertainty: how e-commerce entrepreneurs navigate turbulent times
Spring of uncertainty: how e-commerce entrepreneurs navigate turbulent times Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and…
Read articleWhy so many stores migrate from Magento to Shopify
Why so many stores migrate from Magento to Shopify Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify Plus.
Read articleThe impact of AI on e-commerce marketing strategies in 2025
The impact of AI on e-commerce marketing strategies in 2025 Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify Plus.
Read articleFrom traditional to digital: the new standard in B2B e-commerce
From traditional to digital: the new standard in B2B e-commerce Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify Plus.
Read articleThe rise of geo-advertising and hyperlocal marketing
The rise of geo-advertising and hyperlocal marketing Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify Plus.
Read articleThe power of metafields in Shopify
The power of metafields in Shopify Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify Plus.
Read articleProblem solved: an insight from Nick, our support hero!
Case: pausing synchronisation to prevent content from being overwritten Read on Syncer's e-commerce blog.
Read articleOptimising your PageSpeed score
Optimising your PageSpeed score Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify Plus.
Read articleE-commerce in the spell of the EU Digital Services Act (DSA)
E-commerce in the spell of the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify Plus.
Read articleValentine's, spring and the ultimate seasonal switch: smart e-commerce strategies for a strong start
Valentine's, spring and the ultimate seasonal switch: smart e-commerce strategies for a strong start Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration…
Read articleThe threat of cybercrime in e-commerce
The threat of cybercrime in e-commerce Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify Plus.
Read articleTikTok Shop: opportunity or threat? 🚀
Three entrepreneurs, three strategies: how they handle the rise of TikTok Shop Read on Syncer's e-commerce blog.
Read articleWhat is the ideal e-commerce platform for your business?
What is the ideal e-commerce platform for your business? Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify Plus.
Read articleSocial commerce: how Pieter takes his store to the next level
Social commerce: how Pieter takes his store to the next level Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify Plus.
Read articleWhy migrating from Lightspeed to Shopify with Syncer® in 2025 is a smart choice
Why migrating from Lightspeed to Shopify with Syncer® in 2025 is a smart choice Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify…
Read articleMust-haves for your store in 2025
Must-haves for your store in 2025 Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify Plus.
Read articleAn ethical dilemma: Fatima's eco fashion story
An ethical dilemma: Fatima's eco fashion story Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify Plus.
Read articleE-commerce trends 2025: what does your platform offer?
E-commerce trends 2025: what does your platform offer? Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify Plus.
Read articleEmma's first year: smart strategies for the start of 2025
Emma's first year: smart strategies for the start of 2025 Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify Plus.
Read articleThree entrepreneurs, three challenges: how AI is changing e-commerce
Three entrepreneurs, three challenges: how AI is changing e-commerce Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify…
Read article🔢 Your 2025 marketing calendar: capitalise on key (inter)national days
🔢 Your 2025 marketing calendar: capitalise on key (inter)national days Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and…
Read articleSocial commerce: the power of social media for e-commerce in 2025
Social commerce: the power of social media for e-commerce in 2025 Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify…
Read articleSwitching costs vs. growth opportunities: why moving to Shopify is easier than you think.
Switching costs vs. growth opportunities: why moving to Shopify is easier than you think. Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist…
Read articleIntegrating augmented reality (AR) in online shopping: a look at 2025
Integrating augmented reality (AR) in online shopping: a look at 2025 Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and…
Read articleThe impact of AI-driven shopping assistants on e-commerce in 2025
The impact of AI-driven shopping assistants on e-commerce in 2025 Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify…
Read articleThe impact of the Trump win on e-commerce: what the future holds for online stores
The impact of the Trump win on e-commerce: what the future holds for online stores Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for…
Read articleDiscount fatigue? How brands can offer real value during the sales season
Discount fatigue? How brands can offer real value during the sales season Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and…
Read articlePlatform migration without SEO loss: how Syncer helps you preserve your SEO performance
Platform migration without SEO loss: how Syncer helps you preserve your SEO performance Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for…
Read articleInternational growth: why Shopify is the ideal choice for international e-commerce
International growth: why Shopify is the ideal choice for international e-commerce Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for…
Read articleWhy more and more brands are choosing Shopify as their e-commerce platform
Why more and more brands are choosing Shopify as their e-commerce platform Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and…
Read articleBlack November: how sales days are turning into sales weeks
The traditional Black Friday sales day has undergone a real transformation in recent years.
Read articleBest Shopify themes for your niche: what suits your brand experience and sales strategy?
Best Shopify themes for your niche: what suits your brand experience and sales strategy? Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for…
Read articlePersonalisation and customer retention in e-commerce: the key to success in 2024
Personalisation and customer retention in e-commerce: the key to success in 2024 Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify…
Read articleWhy would you switch from Lightspeed to Shopify?
Why would you switch from Lightspeed to Shopify? Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and Shopify Plus.
Read article11 processes that Syncer replaces in an automated migration to Shopify
11 processes that Syncer replaces in an automated migration to Shopify Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify and…
Read articleSmart shoppers: how consumers and businesses approach sales strategies in 2024
Smart shoppers: how consumers and businesses approach sales strategies in 2024 Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify…
Read articleSales in times of inflation: how economic uncertainty affects the sales season
Sales in times of inflation: how economic uncertainty affects the sales season Insights from Syncer, the Dutch e-commerce migration specialist for Shopify…
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