Introduction
Choosing the right platform is critical for brands aiming for scalability, internationalization and sustainable growth in e-commerce. Although Turkey-based IKAS stands out with its solutions focused on the local market, Shopify is one step ahead in terms of global sales and advanced integration ecosystem. In this guide, you'll find every detail you need to make your IKAS to Shopify migration smooth, fast, and unprofitable.
Shopify vs IKAS - Quick Comparison
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Global Reach: While Shopify offers support & payment gateways in 175+ countries, IKAS is mainly focused on the Turkish market.
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App Ecosystem: Over 10,000 Shopify Apps allow you to add almost unlimited functionality.
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Multi-Channel Selling: It manages Shopify POS, TikTok Shop, Instagram Shop, and Amazon FBA integrations with local marketplace connections from a single panel.
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Performance & Security: Shopify's SaaS infrastructure auto-scales, is PCI-DSS certified, and offers 99.99% uptime.
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Pricing: Shopify's Basic → Plus plan structure is flexible.
Shopify is the right choice if you want international goals, flexible integration, and powerful reporting. If local SME focus and low start-up costs are your priority, IKAS may be sufficient.
Transition Readiness Checklist
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Clarify Your Business Objectives - Growth, market expansion, redundancy.
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Backup Assets - Product CSVs, images, customer & order data, page contents.
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SEO Inventory - URL map, top traffic pages, backlink sources.
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Plugin/Integration List - Match the Shopify counterpart of every plugin you use in IKAS.
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Timeline & Resource Plan - Set a launch date to account for holiday season and campaigns.
Step-by-Step Transition Process
1 | Setting up the Shopify Store
- Domain forwarding or new domain selection
- Theme setup compatible with brand colors & typography (Dawn, Impact, etc.)
- Multi-language-currency settings (Shopify Markets)
2 | Data Migration
| Data Type |
Transportation Method |
Tips |
| Products |
CSV, Matrixify or LitExtension |
Map variant/SEO fields at the same time |
| Customers |
CSV, Shopify Admin API |
Add GDPR compliant checkboxes |
| Orders |
Shopify Order API or 3rd-party app |
Be sure to check the test order |
| Media |
Bulk upload + automatic alt-text |
Keep file sizes <250 KB |
3 | Design & UX Optimization
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Speed Lazy-loading, WebP visuals.
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Navigation Collection-based mega menu.
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Trust: Judge.me, Yotpo comment apps.
4 | Integrations
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Payment: Iyzico, Stripe, Klarna, Shop Pay.
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Cargo: Sendcloud, ShipEntegra.
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Accounting/ERP: Logo, Netsis, Mikro integrations.
5 | SEO & 301 Redirects
- Redirect the old IKAS URLs to the new Shopify slugs.
- Resubmit SiteMap.xml in Google Search Console.
6 | Test & Go-Live
- 25+ scenario tests in sandbox environment (coupon, refund, mobile checkout, etc.)
- DNS change - TTL=300 seconds.
- 72 hours performance monitoring after going live (PageSpeed, New Relic).
What can we do with Nodus Works?
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End-to-End Migration Management - Strategy, data migration, QA, launch.
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Customized Theme & UI/UX - Figma to Shopify Liquid.
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Application & ERP/CRM Integration - Logo, Netsis, SAP, HubSpot.
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Digital Growth Packages - SEO, performance marketing, email automation.
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Training & Ongoing Support - Shopify Admin usage, reporting, campaign.
92% of the 37 brands that switched platforms with Nodus Works in the last 12 months increased their sales volume by 48% on average in the first 6 months.
Frequently Asked Questions (Updated 2025)
How long does the migration take?
Average 7-21 days, depending on data volume.
Will the store close?
Downtime = 0 minutes with scalable staging method.
What is the cost?
One-time migration fee + Shopify subscription. Total first year cost for SMBs ≈ 1-3 minimum wages.
Will old SEO be lost?
No, authority is preserved with 301 redirects and metadata transfer.
Ongoing integrations?
Shipping, accounting, and marketplace integrations are available in the Shopify App Store.
Next Steps
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Fill out the meeting request form fora Free Preliminary Analysis.
- Within 24 hours we will send a scope report.
- Let's start the project after plan, budget and schedule approval.
🚀 The power to put your brand on the global map: Shopify x Nodus Works
