Hi there, I’m working for a tech store in Nepal and suggesting owners to switch from Next.JS to Shopify. We are encountering several errors, like product disappearing, content not sorted well and several others. How feasible it will be to switch from Next.JS to Ecommerce what are the complications that we can face in the near future.
The Store is Zolpa Store you can see the site here.
Benefits of Moving to Shopify (Feasibility)
1. Zero Backend Maintenance
With a Next.js site, you need to manage everything — backend/server, API routes, deployment, and database.
On Shopify, all of this is handled automatically for you.
2. Easy Product Management
Shopify’s admin panel is simple and well-structured:
3. Powerful App Ecosystem
For payments, EMI, COD, SEO, upsells, analytics, and more — Shopify has ready-made apps available.
With Next.js, most of these features must be developed manually.
4. Fast, Secure & Scalable
Shopify manages global CDN, hosting, and security automatically.
In Next.js, you need to handle hosting and scaling yourself.
Complications You May Face During Migration
1. Rebuilding Custom Logic
Your current Next.js site likely has custom code.
Shopify uses Liquid + JavaScript, so:
2. Data Migration (Products, Categories, Users)
You will need to correctly export and import:
If your taxonomy structure is very deep, you may have to simplify it to fit Shopify’s system.
3. Rebuilding UI/Design
Next.js allows fully custom UI.
On Shopify, you’ll need to rebuild UI using:
This is usually easier but requires planning.
4. Nepal Payment Gateways
Shopify does not officially support many Nepal-based payment gateways.
You must check availability for:
Some may require custom apps or third-party integrations.
5. Performance & Customization Limits
Shopify is fast, but backend-level customization is limited.
For highly advanced workflows, you may need:
Best regards,
Devcoder 