Karesuandokniven
Karesuandokniven is known for its handmade knives, crafted using centuries-old traditions in Karesuando, Swedish Lapland. The handles are made from locally sourced materials like reindeer horn, curly birch, and beechwood. These knives are designed for regular, versatile use, capturing the spirit of their origins.
The project
Karesuandokniven sought to migrate their e-commerce platform from Abicart to Shopify to enhance their online presence and streamline operations. The challenge was to create a seamless transition while retaining the authenticity of the brand and the rich heritage of their products. The migration involved reusing as much content as possible from the existing site, implementing a new design aligned with the chosen Shopify theme, and setting up a multilingual store with integrated payment and shipping solutions.
The project also required the development of a user-friendly front end that allowed for extensive product customization options, such as engraving, and the inclusion of product recommendations. Additionally, the migration of existing product data across three languages and customer email data was critical to ensuring a smooth transition.
The solution
To successfully migrate Karesuandokniven.com to Shopify, we followed a structured approach, emphasizing efficiency and maintaining the brand’s integrity.
Key Features:
- Design & Development: We reused content from the existing site and applied a new design consistent with the selected Shopify theme. The front-end development ensured that any design changes were accurately reflected in the code, particularly on the product pages, which now feature extensive customization options and dynamic product recommendations.
- Shopify Setup: We established the Shopify store with integrated payment solutions, multilingual support, and shipping options through Postnord, and UPS.
- Data Migration: We migrated existing product data from Abicart to Shopify across three languages and transferred customer email data to ensure continuity.
- Integration: We integrated Fortnox with Shopify via Sharespine for streamlined accounting and connected Klaviyo for enhanced email marketing capabilities.
Collaboration and Tools:
The remote collaboration was managed through Trello for task prioritization, Slack for communication, and Google Meet for virtual meetings. Figma was used for design creation during the design phase.
This solution provided Karesuandokniven with a modern, efficient e-commerce platform that preserves the brand’s legacy while offering enhanced functionality and user experience.
