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The Business Owner’s Guide to Magento 2 Migration

Nachiappan Chockalingam
September 19, 2018 |
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With the successful creation and implementation of Magento 2, Magento has begun the process of phasing out support and new features for Magento 1. By 2020, Magento will stop providing security patches, software quality fixes, or any other upgrades for merchants using Magento 1. Those who are using some of the earlier versions of Magento 1, versions 1.9 to 1.12, have already noticed limited support from Magento.

If your e-commerce website uses any version of Magento 1, and you want to keep your business secure, compliant, and innovative, the time to start preparing to migrate to Magento 2 is now. While switching your store over to Magento 2 can be intimidating, the value of this new version of Magento far outweighs any concerns.

This article will explain the reasons why it is important for your company to migrate to Magento 2 as soon as possible and some strategies for making the transition go smoothly.

Why Migrate to Magento 2?

Transitioning from Magento 1 to Magento 2 is a big change, and it will take time to complete. With over 200,000 e-commerce businesses which have yet to make the move, it can be easy to wonder if moving to Magento 2 will be worth it for your e-commerce company. Here are some solid reasons to take migration into consideration:

Magento 2 Will Boost Your Conversion Rate

Like any other business decision you make for your e-commerce company, when you are thinking about whether and when you should migrate to Magento 2, you need to consider your bottom line. If you are worried about how this change will influence your online business, it is important for you to realize just how significantly Magento 2 can increase your profitability.

Magento 2 boasts significant improvements over Magento 1 including 50% better loading speed, 38% faster checkout, and the capability for 123,000 more orders to be processed per hour. This means that, when you move to Magento 2, your customers will have a better, more fulfilled experience interacting with your online store, which will lead to a higher conversion rate and more repeat and long-staying customers.

The longer you wait to start the transition to Magento 2, the longer you are missing out on the benefits this version of Magento has to offer your e-commerce business.

Magento 2 is Secure

In addition to speed and scalability, Magento 2 is more secure than Magento 1. Magento 2 uses strong hashing algorithms for maximum password security as well as increased security measures against XSS attacks. These tools, as well as other heightened security features, help protect your website and ensure that your business is as secure as possible.

If you postpone your e-commerce company’s transition to Magento 2, not only will you miss out on all of these beneficial security enhancements, but you will also see scale backs on your current security measures. By 2020, Magento will stop offering support, updates, and security measures for any merchants using Magento 1, leaving your website vulnerable.

Migration Takes Time

Another reason to consider planning your move to Magento 2 sooner rather than later is the timeline for migration. Transitioning to Magento 2 is not a quick and easy move that you can complete at the last minute. Even simple migrations, which require only moving data and code without code restructuring or design, will take between five to seven months to complete. Migrations with simple customizations can take up to seven to nine months, and if you have a more complicated migration with data, customizations, and integration like POS, ERP, and CRM, expect the transition to take even longer.

If you want a smooth transition to Magento 2 without feeling rushed or needing to compete with the thousands of other e-commerce businesses who have yet to move, you want to start as early as possible.

Strategies for a Smooth Transition

If you have a complicated migration, the process for moving your e-commerce business to Magento 2 can seem overwhelming. You can make the transition easier for yourself by taking certain steps to prepare your company for the move. Follow the strategies below for a seamless migration to Magento 2:

Conduct a Personal Audit

Review which extensions, features, add-ons, and functionalities are not proving beneficial to your current operation, and see which ones already have counterparts in Magento 2. Any features, especially customized ones, which you find not to be useful for your e-commerce website should be removed now. This will make your transition less complex and cut down on the time it will take for you to migrate to Magento 2.

Work with a Certified Magento Developer

After you conduct an audit, you should hire a certified Magento developer to take over the Magento 2 migration and ensure you do not sacrifice quality or security. Developers especially, a certified Magento professional solution partner, can make sure that the transition happens as quickly as possible, and they will help your e-commerce business to continue operating efficiently during the move.

Switching to Magento 2 from Magento 1 can seem complicated, but with the right developer, it does not have to be so difficult. For help transitioning to Magento 2, visit DCKAP and learn more about our Magento managed services.

Nachiappan Chockalingam

Nachiappan, an aspiring writer, is passionate about creating good quality content. He is responsible for writing and reviewing blog articles, creating landing page content, and developing a knowledge base for a number of products. He is an avid fiction reader, biker, and foodie. His practice is to follow the motto "Live the moment and enjoy any day and every day as if there is no tomorrow."

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