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8 min

Technology is rarely the real source of implementation problems. Most difficulties stem from postponed decisions, unclear ownership, unmanaged scope and changes made without understanding their impact. This article explains why business decisions, not platforms, most often determine the success or failure of e-commerce implementations.

CREHLER
08-02-2026
8 min

Problems in cooperation between a client and a software house rarely start with code. Much more often they stem from unspoken expectations, blurred responsibility, delayed decisions and communication limited to tickets. This article explains why relationships and process, not technology, usually determine whether an e-commerce project succeeds or fails.

CREHLER
08-02-2026
7 min

An exceeded budget in e-commerce projects is rarely an accident. Most overruns stem from unclear scope, postponed decisions, underestimated integrations and changes introduced without understanding their cost. This article explains why budgets slip long before development starts – and why the root cause is usually decision-making, not technology.

CREHLER
08-02-2026
7 min

Changing the e-commerce platform is often mistaken for development. In reality, many migrations are driven by frustration and accumulated chaos, not real technological limits. This article explains why staying on the current system can be a strategic decision – and when “we stay” is a sign of maturity, not stagnation.

CREHLER
08-02-2026
7 min

Custom development often sounds like a competitive advantage. In reality, it frequently leads to rising costs, growing complexity and limited scalability. This article explains why “tailor-made” solutions so often become strategic debt – and when custom code helps business growth instead of holding it back.

CREHLER
08-02-2026
7 min

Failed e-commerce migrations rarely happen overnight. Most problems are visible long before the project starts – unclear goals, data chaos, lack of ownership and unrealistic expectations. This article explains why migration failures are usually predictable, and how early warning signals reveal themselves well before the first line of code.

CREHLER
08-02-2026
8 min

Changing an e-commerce platform is not an upgrade – it is a rebuild of business foundations. Many migrations fail because they are driven by frustration, not readiness. This article explains why a new platform reshapes processes, teams and decision-making, and when changing technology can create more problems instead of real growth.

CREHLER
08-02-2026
8 min

E-commerce performance today is about far more than page load speed. It is about stability under load, resilience during traffic peaks, predictable maintenance costs and the impact on everyday team operations. This article compares the performance of PrestaShop and Shopware from the perspective of scalability, system integrations and long-term e-commerce growth in 2026.

CREHLER
03-02-2026
30 min

Early 2026 intensified the debate about realistic alternatives to PrestaShop. This article compares platforms from Shopware, Sylius, and Magento to Saleor, MedusaJS, and OroCommerce, focusing on licensing constraints, architecture, integrations, and the long-term cost of operating and scaling in mid-market and enterprise contexts.

CREHLER
26-01-2026