Shopware Services: Your Path to a Successful Digital Project
As an official Shopware Gold Partner, dotSource brings many years of project experience and certified expertise to the table. Whether migration, relaunch, set-up or enhancement: We help you determine the best measures to move your digital project forward with confidence.
Before the Project
- Detailed requirements analysis in joint workshops
- Tailored creation of suitable solution packages
- In-depth business intelligence consulting to ensure transparent and insightful tracking of your key performance indicators
During the Project
- Comprehensive support in configuring your systems and applications
- Efficient implementation of new solutions or modifications based on your requirements
- Seamless integration of Shopware 6 into your existing system landscape
After the Project
- Ongoing support, further development and maintenance of your Shopware 6 online shop
- User experience optimisation with our services as a web design agency
- Thorough training of your team in using Shopware 6
- Enhanced efficiency through AI and process automation (if required)
Why dotSource Is the Right Shopware Partner for You
Benefits with dotSource as your Shopware Partner:
- Over Ten Years of Shopware Expertise: Leverage our extensive experience gained from projects across various industries.
- Certified Shopware Partner: Enjoy reliable quality supported by our close collaboration with Shopware.
- Everything from One Source: We provide end-to-end assistance – from strategic planning and implementation to team training.
- Your Success as Our Priority: Expert guidance helps you achieve your project goals.
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Migration from Shopware 5: Future-Proof Your Platform
Shopware is an essential part of the e-commerce landscape. Although Shopware 6 is the current standard, many companies still rely on Shopware 5. With support for Shopware 5 ending in 2024, migrating to Shopware 6 is the most effective way to maintain a secure and up-to-date platform.
However, upgrading from Shopware 5 to Shopware 6 requires careful preparation, which is why early migration planning is crucial. As a certified Shopware agency, we support you throughout the entire process – from scoping to implementation.
If you are unsure whether another shop system might suit your business better, our team is happy to evaluate the options available to you.
Benefit from our migration services:
- Development of migration plans tailored to your requirements
- Seamless data and feature transfer
- Downtime kept to a minimum
Shopware 6 Quick-Start Package: The Fast Track to Your New Online Shop
By following this accelerated route, you can launch your Shopware 6 online shop in under six weeks at a fixed price. Our quick-start package is aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises with compact Shopware projects, e-commerce newcomers and companies focused on growth – whether B2B or B2C.
It offers a swift and financially transparent option for taking your business to the next level.
What Our Shopware 6 Quick-Start Package Includes
- Full set-up of your Shopware 6 online shop – for either the free or commercial version
- Interface configuration aligned with your requirements
- Installation of relevant extensions and plug-ins
- Bespoke design for your new online shop
- Assistance with importing products and associated data
- Training and guidance for your online shop managers
- Dedicated project teams, status updates, regular meetings and ongoing support
- Thorough quality assurance, including automated tests during and after development
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dotSource: Expertise That Spans All Industries
To implement digital projects successfully, it is vital to understand each company's unique requirements, including those shaped by industry-specific demands. Over the years, our team has built up in-depth knowledge across various industries. This breadth of expertise makes dotSource a valuable partner for companies of all kinds.
Discover how our experience translates into strong partnerships in practice.
What Is Shopware 6?
Shopware 6 is a leading e-commerce platform that stands out through innovative shopping experiences and an API-first approach, enabling seamless system integration and a modular architecture.
The solution allows companies to deliver consistent experiences across various channels – from online shops and marketplaces to social media. Notable strengths include ease of use and effortless adoption. With the drag-and-drop layout editor, for example, new shopping experiences can be created in next to no time. Leveraging modern technologies, the platform also outperforms Shopware 5.
Shopware 6 comes in several versions: The free Community Edition is ideal for getting started in e-commerce, whereas the commercial editions are tailored to more demanding use cases. A tiered licencing model ensures a high level of scalability.
Founded in 2000, Shopware provides flexible and scalable shop systems for companies of all sizes, including enterprise-level organisations. Today, the company serves more than 100,000 customers and works with over 1,200 sales partners.
Benefits of Shopware 6
Using the drag-and-drop layout editor in Shopware 6, you can shape your online shop into something truly distinctive. Craft an environment that provides your target audience with an engaging customer journey.
Shopware 6 supports a wide range of sales channels such as online shops, marketplaces and social media. It also offers marketing features that help you increase reach and engage your target audience effectively.
With its intuitive user interface, Shopware allows you to manage products, orders and customers with ease. The platform also helps you streamline your workflows.
Grow your online shop as your requirements increase. Shopware 6 is built to cover a wide range of scenarios – from small deployments to enterprise-level platforms.
Shopware 6 meets advanced security standards and consistently delivers feature enhancements alongside regular updates. This safeguards your platform while ensuring long-term reliability.
Shopware 6 follows an API-first approach, allowing you to integrate systems and applications with ease. This keeps your business flexible and prepared for change.
Shopware 6: Features That Drive Success
Modify your online shop as required and integrate it with other systems.
Craft impactful experiences designed for B2B and B2C environments.
Benefit from smooth workflows.
Leverage AI to create content, automate product data management and improve marketing processes.
Use storytelling features to showcase your business and products effectively.
Launch your online shop quickly with the help of powerful core features.
Enhance and tailor your online shop using a variety of extensions, with the open source platform enabling bespoke development.
Host Shopware as an on-premises solution, via dotSource or in the cloud – using either software-as-a-service or platform-as-a-service models.
Shopware 6: Editions Tailored to Your Business
Shopware 6 offers a high level of flexibility, making it suitable for online shops and companies of all sizes. Its tiered licencing model gives you the scalability required to evolve. The free Community Edition is ideal for e-commerce newcomers, whereas the three commercial editions cater to more advanced use cases.
Below is an overview of the different Shopware versions. As part of a free consulting session, we are happy to identify which version works best for your business.
Community Edition: The Perfect First Step into E-Commerce
- Fully functional online shop with robust features
- Enhance your set-up with plug-ins and applications from the Shopware Store
- Built for scaling, internationalisation and seamless upgrades
Rise Edition: Manufacturer Support and AI
- Enhanced support from Shopware
- Additional automation features
- Innovative AI Copilot optimises content and reduces manual effort
Evolve Edition: Lasting Customer Experiences
- Customer journeys crafted with intent
- Built for B2B with role-based permissions and quote management
- High-quality search results thanks to Elasticsearch
Beyond Edition: Designed for Advanced B2B Requirements
- Strong B2B capabilities, including subscriptions and customer-specific pricing pulled from your ERP system
- 24/7 support provided by the German manufacturer
- Provides access to the full set of Shopware features
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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About Shopware
How much does Shopware cost?
Shopware is available in several versions. The Community Edition is free, whereas the commercial editions come with monthly licencing fees that vary by model. In comparison to other e-commerce systems, Shopware is both affordable and easy to plan for.
Who is Shopware suitable for?
Shopware caters to companies of all sizes – from e-commerce newcomers to enterprise-level organisations. It supports both B2B and B2C sales channels and helps you deliver shopping experiences tailored to your target audience. Thanks to its API-first approach, new capabilities can be added without disruption. As a platform developed in Germany, Shopware is also a strong fit for companies with strict regulatory requirements.
How much longer can Shopware 5 be used?
Support for Shopware 5 ends in July 2024. To maintain security and performance, a migration is recommended. Our experts are happy to assist you every step of the way.
