Do's and dont's when migrating

Moving to a new platform, also called migrating or re-platforming, is an important step for your business. This step may involve some stress, but it is primarily an opportunity to take the growth of your online store to the next level. When moving, there are a number of issues to consider. There are some things you should do, but also some things you better not do. We list them for you: 

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Do's

1. Keep it organized: Start small and expand slowly. This makes the process manageable and uncluttered. 
2. Prepare well: thorough preparation is half the battle. In doing so, make sure you have a clear schedule. 
3. Designate a project owner: Make one person responsible for the migration. This ensures clear communication and decision-making. 
4. Set clear conditions: determine in advance the minimum requirements the new platform must meet before it goes live. 
5. Schedule a deadline: A specific deadline provides focus and drive within the team, and helps to complete all necessary steps in a timely manner. 

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Don'ts

1. Do it "in addition to" normal operations: Don't treat migration as an afterthought in addition to normal operations. This can lead to half-work and mistakes. Make the migration a priority and ensure sufficient time and resources to complete the project thoroughly and successfully.
2. Avoid complete renewal: Don't use migration to change everything, but focus on stability and improvement. 
3. Don't do it alone: Engage experts as needed. Sometimes a migration can be too complex and large for a do-it-yourself approach. 
4. Don't expect everything to be perfect right away: Be prepared for some teething problems. For example, on the day of going live, inventory may not be correct or a particular app may still do something slightly different than you expect. 

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With these guidelines, you will ensure a structured and successful transition to the new platform. We at Duxly are ready to support you every step of this process and make sure the migration goes smoothly.

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Tips on terms: 

• - Focus on the essentials: stabilize the new platform with existing features before adding new ones, optimize product texts, and change categories gradually with a well-founded plan.
• - Plan ahead: perform the migration during less busy periods to minimize the impact on your operations. This gives you more time to resolve any issues without directly impacting your sales and customer service.
• - Don't underestimate preparation time: Start preparations during busy periods so you have enough time to carefully plan and execute everything. This includes testing the new platform, training your team and creating contingency plans.

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