Selecting your e-commerce engine is a long-term architectural decision that impacts your operational profit margins. In the Turkish market, the choice primarily centers around global powerhouse Shopify versus modern domestic challenger İKAS. Knowing the technical and financial trade-offs between them saves tens of thousands in ongoing transaction fees and developer hours.
| Dimension | Shopify | İKAS |
|---|---|---|
| Local Latency & Speed | Global CDN (Needs tuning) | Domestic Edge Nodes (Blistering Fast) |
| Gateway Fees | 0.5% - 2.0% platform transaction fee | 0% Extra Platform Fee |
| Marketplace & Logistics Sync | Requires third-party paid apps | Built-in & Native (Trendyol, etc.) |
| Global Cross-Border Sales | World Benchmark (Shopify Markets) | Growing (İKAS Global) |
Can we migrate an existing store without losing Google search rankings?
Yes. With accurate 301 URL mapping and structured data preservation, migrations sustain organic search traffic without losses.
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