Migrations


StudioForty9 specialises in large-scale Shopify migrations, complex product transitions,
custom ERP/EPOS integrations, and multi-store operations for retailers.

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  • Ecommerce Migrations

  • Consult & Configure

  • Custom Builds

  • Systems Integrations

  • Data Migrations

How It Works

Discovery & Scoping

User Experience Design

Build & Data Migration

User Acceptance Testing

Launch & Training

Which migration path is right for me?

Not sure where your current site sits or what scope you need? You don't need to have all the answers upfront. Check out more info about the types of migrations. 

Alternatively, our Business Analysis team conducts dedicated Scoping & Discovery Workshops to evaluate your current e-commerce setup, map ERP/EPOS dependencies, and align on your key commercial goals.Together, we define your exact technical specification and roadmap before writing a single line of code

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Consult & Configure

Accelerated pathway using established best-practice theme frameworks, standard data transfers and core ecommerce features for fast market entry.

  • Out-of-the-box Shopify theme
  • No custom UX design or development
  • Standard ecommerce features
  • Product migration only

Standard Build

Looking for something a little more customised or maybe you want to do a integration? This is likely the route for you.

  • Custom design with a design system
  • Custom theme development
  • Customer and order migration
  • Content, SEO and pages
  • Single system integration

Advanced Build

Take it to a the next level. This option is best for those retailers that may have complex needs or many customisations.

  • Everything in Standard, plus:
  • Bespoke features & product personalisation
  • Custom click & collect / fulfilment
  • Multiple system integrations (EPOS, PIM, OMS, WMS, gift, loyalty)
  • Additional ideation phase

What Our Retail Partners Say

Partnering with StudioForty9 to migrate our ecommerce platform to Shopify Plus was a critical decision for Intersport Elverys. From the outset, the StudioForty9 team demonstrated a deep commitment to understanding our vision. We now have a website that is not only visually stunning but functionally superior, leading to increased engagement, conversion rates, and overall customer satisfaction. We are excited to continue our journey with StudioForty9 and I would highly recommend them for any large-scale ecommerce transformation.

Intersport Elverys

We worked with SF9 on a very big project of a new e-commerce website build, and we continue to work with them on growth strategy & support. I speak for our team as a whole when I say we could not recommend StudioForty9 enough! The whole process of was pleasant, efficient, and the team took a very hands on and in-depth approach in evaluating all of our wants & needs as a business.

Keanes

Very professional, efficient and creative ecommerce company. These guys know exactly what they are doing and not only delivered for us an amazing end result but helped in enabling us to work along side and do our bit as part of the process. Also, very honest and logical when different issues arose as well as being patient with us in the early stages of the project roll out.

Galvin

Calculate Your Projected Shopify Fees & Migration Economics


Compare your current legacy platform overhead against estimated Shopify Plus subscription, transaction, and operational costs in minutes.

Understanding your Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is the first step in building a business case for replatforming. Use our interactive Shopify Fees Calculator to model your projected platform fees, payment gateway costs, and potential infrastructure savings.

Please Note: This calculator provides an estimate only. The calculator figures are based on standard platform pricing tiers, typical transaction volumes, and baseline build parameters. Every enterprise retail business has unique back-end dependencies—such as custom ERP/EPOS integrations, complex product option logic, or multi-store architecture. To obtain a fixed-scope commercial proposal and precise project budget, our Business Analysis team will evaluate your exact technical requirements during a dedicated discovery workshop.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does an ecommerce migration typically take?

Our average migration timeline is 4 to 6 months from initial discovery to live cutover. The exact duration depends on project scope, custom UX requirements and the complexity of back-end ERP/EPOS integrations. Every project begins with an intensive scoping phase ("Measure Twice, Cut Once") to establish a firm, realistic timeline and eliminate unexpected delays.

Will migrating to a new platform harm our SEO rankings, traffic or customer order history?

No. Safeguarding your digital assets is a core priority. We execute meticulous 301 URL redirect mapping to preserve organic search rankings and domain authority. We also migrate historical product data, customer accounts (using secure, passwordless re-authentication) and complete order histories so your customers experience zero disruption on launch day.

How do you handle complex ERP, EPOS and inventory integrations during a migration?

We use Orchestra, our proprietary integration middleware, as the central nervous system connecting your storefront to legacy back-end systems (such as Meridian, Trader, SAP or WaveOMS). Orchestra manages bi-directional inventory syncs, 15-minute delta updates, price file reconciliations and complex order pass-backs for kits and bundles without slowing down front-end page speeds.

How are migration costs structured, and which build tier is right for us?

We offer three distinct migration pathways tailored to commercial goals and technical complexity:

  • Consult & Configure: Accelerated setup using best-practice theme frameworks for rapid market entry.
  • Standard Custom Build: Custom UX/UI design, full historical data transfer and single primary ERP/EPOS integration.
  • Advanced Custom Build: Bespoke design systems, complex multi-system middleware architecture, custom bundling and specialised business logic.

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Tell us about your project and we'll come back with a clear view of scope, timeline, and how we'd approach it.

Whether you're weighing up a platform migration, resolving complex back-end integrations, or exploring a custom enterprise build.