A store the size of your operation.
For most stores, a good platform does the job, and we set up Shopify or Shopware the right way. When subscriptions and workarounds start to weigh, we build the store on its own system: checkout, stock and customers on your domain.
4–8 wks
from diagnosis to store launchGerman law
store compliant from launch0 %
RAMOA commission on sales
The answer depends on the numbers.
Starting on a platform is usually the most sensible step. As you grow, the subscriptions add up: platform, apps, shipping, accounting, commissions. When that cost and the limits start to weigh more than a one-off investment, your own system makes sense.
- 01Store platform (Shopify, Shopware Cloud…)€40–400/mo
- 02Coupon and cart recovery apps€20–80/mo
- 03Shipping and labels€25–90/mo
- 04Payment provider≈ 1.5–3% per sale
- 05Accounting and integration (lexoffice, sevDesk, DATEV)€30–120/mo
- 06Legal texts, reviews, pop-ups, SEO…€30–100/mo
In stores with good volume, subscriptions can add up to hundreds of euros a month, plus a commission on sales. With your own system, much of that becomes a one-off investment: what remains is hosting and the payment provider's fee. We run that math with your numbers in the diagnosis.
Reference prices for the German market in 2026; they vary by plan and volume.
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Store on a platform
Custom storefront on Shopify or Shopware, with payment, shipping, taxes and marketing set up.
the most common start - 02
Store on its own system
Checkout, customers, orders and stock in your own system, with no platform rent.
when the numbers call for it - 03
Migration
We move catalog, customers and SEO from one platform to another, or to your own system, without losing rankings.
without losing Google
When to start on a platform.
If moving on ever makes sense, we migrate with the same care.
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Shopify
Direct-to-consumer brands that want to start quickly. Fast setup.
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Shopware
The German platform: strong in B2B, taxes, and logistics in the DACH region, with data in Europe.
Three steps to a live store.
- 01Operations assessment› assessCatalog, payment methods, taxes, shipping, and accounting. Output: a technical plan, platform or own system, with a timeline.
- 02Store build› buildDesign built to convert, integrated payments, shipping, and taxes, an admin dashboard, and checkout testing.
- 03Launch and follow-up› launchA supported launch, pixels and email marketing set up, and 30 days of close follow-up.
What every store owner asks before getting started.
01Platform or own system: what's the difference?
On a platform you pay a monthly fee, apps and, in some cases, a commission. With your own system the investment is one-off and the store grows without new platform fees. The diagnosis shows which makes sense now.
02I'm already on a platform. Do I need to migrate everything?
Not necessarily. We often start by integrating what's missing and migrate in stages, when it makes sense.
03Will I lose my Google rankings?
No. We keep the URL structure, set up 301 redirects, and monitor your rankings in the weeks after launch.
04Will the store be ready for German law?
Yes: Impressum, privacy policy, AGB, Widerrufsbelehrung, prices including VAT, and the checkout button in the format the law requires. The legal texts themselves come from your lawyer or a specialized service, and we fit everything into the store.
05Where is my customers' data stored?
In your own database, hosted where the operation requires. The data is yours.
06How long until the store is live?
4 to 8 weeks, depending on catalog size and integrations.
07Can I switch providers later?
Yes. The code, hosting, and database are yours, with no contract locking you in.
Tell us about your store.
Six steps. The proposal comes with scope, timeline and price.
First, about your store.
Just the essentials to get started.
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