Shopware 6 | The future of e-commerce

Maximum connectivity. Centrally control all distribution channels. Maximum sales opportunities. New faster backend.

Shopware 6 is the consistent further development of the successful e-commerce software from Schöppingen. A completely newly developed system core, more powerful than ever, maximum connectivity to external systems and sales channels, a completely redesigned "backend", optimal preparation for future technologies and a new standardised workflow for Shopware developers are the greatest achievements that Shopware 6 offers online retailers.

Shopware 6: More performance & future-proof

The development of Shopware 6 was not only a very big but also a very important step and already responds to developments that will significantly change online retail in the near future. Shopware 6 is not a classic further development of the tried and tested online shop software, in which new components are simply added to existing ones, but was programmed from scratch. Only this made the groundbreaking features and opportunities that the new system offers online retailers possible.

Entrust your online shop to an experienced Shopware agency to safely take the step into the future (Shopware 6). Our programmers were involved in the development of Shopware 6, which enables us to quickly create a new shop for you, or migrate your existing online shop to Shopware 6. It is an advantage to understand the structure and mechanisms of the Shopware 6 core and therefore be able to make adjustments to functions safely. An update from Shopware 5 to Shopware 6 will not be possible at the push of a button due to the new structure of the software and the database. However, we are also at your side here and will migrate your Shopware 5 online shop to the new version.

The backend of Shopware 6 has been redesigned from scratch: responsive, clear, intuitive handling.

Your Shopware 6 demo shop: Test it now & get inspired

We offer you the opportunity to test Shopware 6 in your own demo shop instance. Take a look at the new administration interface and discover the possibilities that Shopware 6 can offer you. Experiment and convince yourself of the qualities before we implement the creation of your new online shop or migrate your existing online shop to Shopware 6.

Shopware 6: Test now

More customisable & flexible than ever before: Shopware 6

The decisive keyword is "headless e-commerce". This means that the backend (the administration area) and the frontend (the display that your customers see) are completely separated from each other in Shopware 6. The advantage of this approach is the extremely high connectivity to all conceivable external systems, such as marketplaces (Amazon, Ebay, Rakuten and similar), price comparison portals and external software systems such as ERP (enterprise resource planning), CRM or PIM systems. The conventional shop frontend is thus understood as only one of the many possible sales channels.

Shopware 6 is therefore made up of different parts that are not firmly bound to each other. The administration area, the product database and one or more frontends form the cornerstone. "API first" is the approach that makes the strong connectivity possible. The newly programmed Shopware 6 API is the tool to connect to all conceivable sales channels and software systems.

Shopware 6 at a glance:

Shopware API: A Shopware 6 online shop is easily connected to external systems (CRM, ERP, PIM, Marktplatzanbindung to e.g. Amazon, eBay and the like).

High connectivity to external systems. Strongly scalable.

The centre and heart of Shopware 6 is the flexibly connectable API. The new structure makes Shopware 6 even more scalable, so that the system can grow with your success and increasing requirements. with your success and increasing requirements.

Headless e-commerce with Shopware 6: The separation of frontend and backend enables the e-commerce software to connect many frontends without sacrificing performance.

Frontend independent

Create as many storefronts as you like and link them to Shopware 6's own API. Don't just create language versions of your shop, but design target group-specific views of your online shop.

The Shopware 6 ″backend″: The new administration interface is not only clearly laid out but also shines through its user-friendliness and clarity.

Neat administration area

The administration interface (backend), which has been redesigned from scratch scores points with its clarity and intuitive operation. It is the control centre for your online business with Shopware 6.

Multichannel marketing: Connect any marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay, Rakuten and the like to Shopware 6.

Handling of all marketplaces & distribution channels

Use central product catalogues to provide and maintain products to all online marketplaces and portals, while managing individual price structures.

Ready for the IoT: Shopware 6 is technically prepared for use by smart assistants and future technological developments.

Ready for connection to the IoT (Internet of Things)

Let your customers order with Alexa or Google Assistant. Be prepared today for future developments in online retail.

The first certified Shopware 6 partner:
We accompanied the development

Through the Shopware developer community, we were able to see the first insights into the further developments of Shopware 6 very early on and are more than excited about the new approach and the many functions of this e-commerce solution. As an experienced Shopware agency, we can not only tell you about the functions, but also expand them on request. You are missing a function that you need for the right depiction of your products? Our Shopware-certified developers can implement almost all conceivable additional functions for you. The functional scope of Shopware 6 is modularly expandable with plugins, so that something can always be added during further operation.

Heptacom: Shopware Platinum agency from Bremen. Shopware 6-certified. Design, conception and development from a single source.

For whom is Shopware 6 recommended?

If you are starting your online business from scratch, we recommend that you go straight for Shopware 6. This way you have an online shop that is technologically up-to-date and offers you all the possibilities that will be expected of an online retailer in the future.
On the one hand, this saves you costs and, on the other, it gives you an advantage over your competitors. Be among the first to use this technology for yourself.

Migrating older Shopware versions: The completely new system architecture and the more modern developer ecosystem require planning to change to Shopware 6.

Update & migrate from Shopware 5 to Shopware 6: We'll do that.

You already run a Shopware online shop and want to switch to the new version Shopware 6? No problem. We will gladly support you in the migration of your shop. A classic one-click update is not directly possible due to the different structures of Shopware 5 and Shopware 6. Although Shopware offers a fairly powerful tool in the form of the migration wizard, which makes migration considerably easier, it usually requires some adjustment by experienced Shopware developers.

Almost all Shopware online shops work with the pure standard. As is well known, one of the advantages of Shopware is its customisability, which can be implemented, among other things, through a wealth of functional extensions. It is precisely these plugins that must now be checked for compatibility. Unfortunately, not all plugin solutions obtainable in the store are yet available for Shopware 6. Developers must work according to firmly defined specifications for programming for Shopware 6, which differ from those in Shopware 5. The planning of a migration therefore always includes a recording of all functional enhancements used, in order to be able to better assess effort and feasibility.

Consulting for migrating from Shopware 5

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Plan the migration from Magento 1 to Shopware 6 now. Take time pressure off your project (Mage One) with Shopware and Heptacom.

Migrating from Magento to Shopware 6: Switch now and get support.

Operators of online shops based on Magento 1 should start thinking about which system to switch to now at the latest. One thing is certain: official support will be discontinued in June 2020. So should it be the highly complex Magento 2 system? Or should it be the modern, user-friendly and powerful e-commerce platform Shopware 6?

Should you have already set your sights on Shopware 6, Shopware AG now offers you a strong argument for a quick switch in cooperation with the service provider Mage One. Shopware will cover the costs of Mage One's services for 2020, ensuring you a continued supply of patches and updates for Magento 1. This takes the time pressure off your migration project and allows for a structured and meticulously planned move of your online shop. Hardly anything is more dangerous or irksome than a project process under enormous time pressure. Something is quickly overlooked or the cleanliness of work steps suffers. With the support of Shopware and us as a partner agency, nothing stands in the way of the successful relaunch of your online shop.

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Shopware 6 | The future of e-commerce

Maximum connectivity. Centrally control all distribution channels. Maximum sales opportunities. New faster backend.

Shopware 6: More performance & future-proof

Your Shopware 6 demo shop: Test it now & get inspired