The Replatforming Checklist

Is your webshop ready for international growth?

Ecommerce
Engineering
Technology

16.04.2026

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Paul van der Meijs
Head of Technology

You’re selling well in the Netherlands, your processes are running smoothly, and you’re starting to feel the itch to expand abroad. But that won't happen as long as your foundation isn't solid. When your loading times remain slow, payments falter, and all product information has to be translated manually, you’re already falling behind.

Sound familiar? Then your current webshop is likely no longer a match for your growth ambitions. In this blog, we share the checklist to determine if you're ready for a new platform and how to make the switch to Shopify or Magento (Adobe Commerce) safely.

When is it time for a new platform? (The Checklist)

International growth demands more from your tech than just an extra domain name. Check these points:

  • Speed & scalability

    Does it take longer than 2 seconds for your shop to load? In an international market where competition is fierce, every millisecond costs you conversions.

  • Multi-store management

    Do you have to log in separately for every country to track inventory and update content? A modern platform lets you manage multiple storefronts from a single backend.

  • Local relevance

    Does your system support local payment methods (like Klarna, Cartes Bancaires, or iDEAL) and handle complex international VAT rules?

  • Integration fatigue

    Does your connection with the ERP, PIM, or WMS constantly crash during large order volumes?

  • Time-to-market

    Does it take weeks to release a new feature? In a growing market, you need to be able to fly.

Checked 3 or more boxes? Then it’s time to take a serious look at replatforming.

The Choice: Shopify vs. Magento

When replatforming, the choice often comes down to Shopify or Magento. Both are excellent for international growth, but they serve different purposes:

  • Shopify: Ideal for brands that prioritize speed and ease of use. It is SaaS (Software as a Service), meaning hosting and security are managed for you. Perfect for rapid international rollouts with relatively low technical maintenance.
  • Magento (Adobe Commerce): The go-to for complex B2B cases or webshops with unique, custom-built functionalities. It offers total architectural freedom, which is essential if you have processes that don’t work "out-of-the-box."

5 Steps to a Safe Transition

Replatforming is a major decision and a significant change for your business. This is how we ensure a safe transition:

  • 1. Strategy & architecture

    We don't start with code; we start with your business goals. Which markets do you want to conquer? Which systems (ERP/CRM) need to be integrated? We draw the blueprint for your new ecosystem.

  • 2. Design & user experience

    A new platform is the ultimate moment to sharpen your international brand identity. We design an interface that looks sleek, builds trust worldwide, and seduces customers into making a purchase.

  • 3. Technical realization & data migration

    The most critical phase. We build the shop and migrate your valuable customer data, product information, and order history. We ensure a 'zero downtime' strategy so your sales never skip a beat.

  • 4. SEO & performance preservation

    The biggest risk in replatforming? Losing your hard-earned SEO value. Our performance specialists create a watertight redirect plan and monitor rankings from day one.

  • 5. AI-First optimization

    The work doesn't stop after go-live. We implement AI tools for smart product recommendations and international customer service, allowing your team to scale efficiently without overhead growing at the same rate.

Growth waits for no one

Replatforming is an investment in your company’s future. By choosing a platform now that can handle international complexity, you’ll avoid having to start over in two years.

Curious about what platform suits your international ambitions best?

Paul van der Meijs

Head of technology

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