Shopware & Sonic Migration · Personally Implemented

Tired of Shopware or Sonic?
Switch to Shopify.

Many shop owners are stuck in systems like Shopware or Sonic: every change needs a ticket, every small thing costs hourly rates, and development progress stalls completely. I move your shop to Shopify — in a clearly defined timeframe, no surprises.

Since I personally implement every project, I take on a maximum of 2–3 new requests per month.

The Difference in Numbers

Classic Shop System Days of waiting · €/h cost
With Shopify · BLTR Self in minutes · Fixed price
Classic migration timeline Months, unpredictable
Migration with BLTR 4–8 weeks · planned

Full control instead of ticket dependency.
After migration you handle everything yourself — no support request needed.

Experience with
Shopware Migration Data Migration (Products, Customers, Orders) SEO-Safe Transition Shopify Expert since 2018
The Problem

Where classic shop systems
cost time and money every day.

Systems like Shopware or Sonic are often well-built — but for shop owners who want to work independently and react quickly, they become a bottleneck fast.

Days

Waiting time for every change

A new banner image, an updated product text, a changed delivery time — everything goes through a ticket system. Response comes days later, implementation even later.

€/h

Hourly billing for every small adjustment

Small layout change, new category text, an extra image format — with classic systems almost everything runs through external service providers on hourly rates. Costs add up quickly.

Zero

Barely any independence as a shop owner

The backend is complex, the interface is barely usable for non-technicians. Result: you're permanently dependent on your provider or a service provider — for tasks that should take minutes.

Barely

Poor extensibility as range and traffic grow

New features, additional sales channels, integrations with external tools — in proprietary systems this often requires significant development effort or simply isn't possible.

Why Shopify

Full Control.
No Ticket.

Shopify isn't just another shop system — it's a platform that empowers shop owners to work independently. I migrate your shop completely and hand it over so you control everything from day one.

1
Full independence from day one
Add products, edit texts, change prices, process orders — all in the clear Shopify Admin, without technical know-how, without external help.
2
Huge app ecosystem — the shop grows with you
Over 8,000 apps for reviews, email marketing, upsells, inventory management, accounting and more. New features activated in hours, not months in development.
3
Migration in a clearly defined timeframe
No open end, no unclear waiting times. I plan the migration with you — with milestones, fixed price and a timeline you can rely on.
Shopify Admin — clear and self-manageable
Shopify Admin
Everything yourself — no ticket, no waiting
Direct Comparison

Shopify vs. Classic Systems.

Six points that make the difference in daily work.

Classic Systems
e.g. Shopware, Sonic
Edit Products & Content
Usually via complex backend or support ticket — not self-manageable for everyone
Orders & Processes
Limited automation, separate tools needed, sometimes complicated workflows
Extensibility & Apps
New features often require development effort or are simply not available
Cost of Changes
Ongoing hourly rates for adjustments, no cost transparency upfront
Performance & Stability
Depends on the provider's hosting setup and server administration
Scalability
Growth in range, traffic or channels often involves considerable effort
Shopify with BLTR
Migration by Kevin Bolter
Edit Products & Content
Directly in the clear Shopify Admin — done yourself in minutes, no ticket needed
Orders & Processes
Automated workflows, clear overview, easy connection to shipping & accounting
Extensibility & Apps
Over 8,000 apps in the App Store — new features activated in hours, not months
Cost of Changes
One-time migration investment — then you make changes yourself, no ongoing hourly rates
Performance & Stability
Shopify's globally distributed infrastructure — fast, secure, without your own server management
Scalability
Growing range, new sales channels (Social, Marketplace), more traffic — all without switching systems
Reference

A shop owner
who made the switch.

Concrete before/after from a real migration project.

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Services

What I implement during migration.

From analysing your existing system to complete handover — everything from one source.

Shop Migration & Complete Data Transfer

Products, variants, categories, customer data and order history are structured and transferred to the new Shopify store. No data loss, no starting from scratch — this is the foundation of every migration I carry out.

Theme & Design Implementation

The new Shopify store gets a design that matches your CI — clean, fast and on all devices. No generic theme, but a solution that fits your brand identity.

App & Feature Setup

All features from your existing system — reviews, email marketing, shipping interfaces, accounting integration — are set up and tested in Shopify.

SEO Protection During Migration

All existing URLs are forwarded to the new Shopify URLs with 301 redirects. Rankings, backlinks and organic reach are preserved — no loss from the platform switch.

Training & Complete Handover

After migration I explain everything you need to manage the store independently in a personal training session. Afterwards you're on your own — no retainer, no lock-in.

Process

Four Steps to a Completed Migration.

No open end, no unclear effort. Planned from the start.

01

Free Initial Consultation & System Analysis

30 minutes via Zoom. I analyse your existing system, the data volume and the requirements for the new store — and you get an honest assessment of what the migration means.

02

Migration Plan & Concept

I create a concrete plan: what gets migrated, how the design looks, which apps are integrated, how the SEO transition works — with a fixed price and binding timeline.

03

Implementation — Migration, Design, Testing

I build the Shopify store, transfer all data, set up the design and all apps, and test everything thoroughly — before the store goes live. You'll be kept up to date regularly via Zoom.

04

Handover & Training

I hand everything over completely — access, documentation, personal introduction. You can manage and develop the store independently from then on. Without needing me long-term.

Why Me

50+ Projects.
Every one personally managed.

No junior team. No outsourcing. I implement every migration myself — from the first analysis to complete handover.

Shopify expertise since 2018

I know the platform inside out — theme development, data migration, performance. No learning project at your expense.

Data migration without losses

Products, customer data, order history — I have structured processes for clean data transfers, regardless of how many SKUs or entries your system has.

SEO stays intact

Redirect concept, URL structure, meta data — I protect your organic ranking through the migration. No restart, no lost rankings.

Fixed price, no hourly rate

Clear price upfront, no post-calculation. You know from the start what the migration costs — and what you get for it.

100% Remote · Zoom-first

All consultations efficiently via Zoom. No unnecessary travel, no time lost — regardless of where your shop is based.

Direct communication

You always speak directly with me — the person implementing your project. No ticket system, no anonymous contact.

8+
Years experience
50+
Projects — every one personally managed
4–8
Weeks to launch
About Me
Kevin Bolter
8+
Years Web & E-Commerce

Your Personal
Contact Person.

Kevin Bolter — I develop and migrate shop systems for shop owners and entrepreneurs. I carry out Shopify migrations personally, from the first system analysis to complete handover with training. No junior team, no outsourcing — I'm the direct contact for your project.

Web & E-Commerce since 2018 AI since 2022 Shopify Expert
Clean Data Migration
Structured processes for transferring products, customer data and order history — without data loss.
SEO-Safe Transition
Redirect concept, URL structure and meta data — your organic ranking stays intact through the migration.
100% Remote · Zoom-first
All consultations via Zoom. Fast, efficient, location-independent — without unnecessary meetings.
FAQ

What shop owners ask
most often about migration.

Will I lose my product data or customer data when switching?

No — data migration is a central part of every migration I carry out. Products, variants, categories, customer data and order history are transferred in a structured way. Before the new store goes live, we check together that all data has arrived completely and correctly.

What happens to my existing SEO ranking when switching platforms?

A platform switch carries SEO risks if not carefully planned. I create a complete redirect concept (301 forwards from all old URLs to the new Shopify URLs), secure meta data and page structure, and check after launch that Google indexes the new URLs correctly. This minimises ranking loss to a minimum.

How long does a migration from Shopware or Sonic to Shopify take?

That depends on the size of the range and the scope of features. For most shop owners the implementation time is 4–8 weeks. We discuss the exact timeline in the first call, after I've looked at your existing system — then there's a binding plan.

What does the switch cost compared to the ongoing costs of my current system?

Migration is a one-time investment with a fixed price — no open hourly calculation. What surprises many shop owners: when you add up the ongoing service provider costs for adjustments, support tickets and development on the old system, the switch often pays for itself within a few months. I'll give you the concrete price for your migration after the first call.

Do I need technical know-how after migration to maintain the store myself?

No — that's exactly one of the core advantages of Shopify. The Admin is built so that you can add products, edit texts, change prices and process orders without any technical background knowledge. I'll explain everything you need in the final training session.

Does the old store keep running while the new one is being built?

Yes. The Shopify store is built and tested in parallel while your old store runs normally. We plan the switchover moment — when the new store goes live and the old one is replaced — together so it has as little impact as possible on your ongoing operations. Downtime is reduced to a minimum.

Contact

Start without obligation.
Free Zoom Call.

30 minutes — I analyse your current system and show what a migration concretely means for you.

Since I personally implement all projects, I take on a maximum of 2–3 new requests per month. It's worth reaching out early.
Zoom Call
30 Min · Free & non-binding
Response time
Within 24 hours

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