E-commerce Platform Shopify

Yes. For Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, there’s a standard connector that lets you link Shopify to your ERP system. For example, products, data, prices, and inventory are synced to Shopify, and orders from Shopify are sent back to Business Central. dc specializes in e-commerce projects with ERP integration and always considers the Business Central connection from the start.

Shopify offers many ready-made themes so you can get started quickly. In our projects, a custom design template is always included. We use Shopify standards as a solid foundation and customize layout, colors, fonts, and unique design elements to match your corporate design. That way, you don’t get an off-the-shelf shop, but a shopping experience that fits your brand.

Shopify Plus is designed for larger and more complex commerce projects. If you have multiple markets, several international shops, high sales, special checkout requirements, or complex b2b scenarios, Shopify Plus could be the right choice. For many projects, standard plans like Grow or Advanced are totally sufficient - and you can upgrade to Shopify Plus anytime. We implement projects with both standard licenses and Shopify Plus, and advise you on which option fits your business model.

Yes. Shopify started out focused on b2c e-commerce, but now also offers native b2b features with Shopify B2B. You can set up business customers, individual catalogs, prices, payment terms, and b2b-specific checkout processes. Through ERP integration, catalogs, customer data, and prices are synced with Business Central. For larger b2b projects, we also build custom portals, dashboards, and landing pages so your customers see all key info at a glance after login.

Shopify is a great choice for fast time-to-market. A simple web store with online payments can go live in as little as 4 to 6 weeks in special cases. For a typical Shopify project, you should plan for 2 to 4 months depending on scope - including consulting, setup, design, content, testing, and go-live.

Shopify is a software-as-a-service solution. License, hosting, updates, and the technical platform are included in the monthly Shopify fee. This lets you start affordably and scale flexibly later. Additionally, you should plan for about 15 service days with dc for consulting, project management, setup, training, and design adjustments. On our pricing page, you’ll find more info and can request a custom quote.

Shopify was developed from the ground up as cloud software-as-a-service. You don’t need to install your own version or run a server, and you automatically benefit from updates, new e-commerce features, and AI capabilities. Shopify also offers a huge app store and super fast time-to-market. If you want to go live quickly, stay up to date, and use lots of ready-made extensions, Shopify is often the right choice.
Our goal is to match solutions like Shopify, Shopware, or Magento in terms of features, but be much more deeply integrated with Business Central processes. For mid-sized companies using Business Central who want to manage multiple shops, countries, or channels centrally, dynamic commerce is the optimal e-commerce platform.

Shopify is a standalone web store platform that connects to Business Central via interfaces. dynamic commerce, on the other hand, was built specifically for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and is much more deeply integrated into the ERP system’s business logic. That means dynamic commerce supports price logic, customer groups, shipping costs, voucher management, and other e-commerce processes directly in Business Central. Which solution is best depends on your business model - we’ll give you honest advice and compare both options with you.

Yes. As a Shopify Partner, dc supports you from the first consultation through setup, design, content, ERP integration, and online marketing to go-live. We can take care of your project end-to-end or work together with your existing agency, ERP partner, or internal team.

Shopify is provided by Shopify Inc., a Canadian commerce company based in Ottawa. You use the software directly as a software-as-a-service via Shopify. dc is an official Shopify Partner and supports you with implementation, customization, design, integration, and ongoing development. You usually sign the software contract directly with Shopify.