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Magento 1 To Magento 2 Migration Service

If your online store is still running on Magento 1, it is time for Magento 1 to Magento 2 migration. Besides the encroaching end-of-life term, there are a number of features unique to the current Magento version that would serve as an additional inspiration to migrate. Magento migration 1 to 2 is a great opportunity to increase the efficiency of your previous code by removing redundant functions or design elements and optimizing the overall performance.

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Magento Migration from 1 to 2: Why is it Important?

Security Risks

Ignoring of Magento 1 to Magento 2 migration means leaving your store vulnerable to potential security breaches and exploits.

Decreased Performance

Magento 1 becomes outdated, leading to low performance and slower loading times.

Limited Third-Party Support

Magento 1 to Magento 2 migration allows you to overcome limits to enhance and expand your store's functionality.

Lack of New Features

Magento 1 remains stagnant, resulting in a lack of modern functionalities.

Incompatibility with Latest PHP Version

It leads to potential issues and performance bottlenecks.

Elevated Maintenance Costs

Costs for Magento support and maintenance will continuously rise due to the increased efforts required to address security vulnerabilities and compatibility issues.

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Overview of the Magento 2 Migration Process

Pre-migration

We conduct a data and content analysis of the store before commencing the process to determine the required resources. We then create project specifications that detail every activity and assist in creating a project plan with milestones and definitions of done.

Migration

The second step involves installing Magento 2 on a new server to establish a testing environment. Following this, the transfer of data, content, extensions, and modules takes place. It's important to note that not all third-party extensions have a Magento 2 version. If a custom site design is in place, it will require updating or complete recreation since Magento 1 themes are incompatible with the new platform.

Post-Migration Support

To ensure a seamless transition from the old site to the new site without any interruption, the final step is to sync your order history and customer information.

How We Do Magento 1 to Magento 2 Migration: Process & Timeline

Migrating from Magento 1.x to Magento 2.4.6 can be a complex and time-consuming process, as it involves more than a simple upgrade; it’s actually a migration to an entirely new platform.

Migration from Magento 1 to Magento 2	Takes approximately 250 to 850 hours, or an average of about 4 to 6 months.
Initial analysis and migration planning	Typically takes about 20 to 40 hours.
Magento 2 installation and configuration	Takes about 10 to 40 hours, depending on the complexity of the server configuration and requirements.
The importation of your previous data	Takes about 40–120 hours. This stage includes the migration of products, categories, orders, customers, etc. The time for this stage may vary significantly based on the volume and complexity of the data.
Migrating compatible third-party extensions only	Takes a few days, about 10 to 60 hours.
Non-compatible extensions	Usually take longer, but still work in the same range, 10–60 hours.
Setting up and customization of the new theme	Ranges from 50 to 250 hours. It includes creating a new theme for Magento 2 or adapting an existing one, as well as customizing functionality.
The customization of codes	Typically takes about 20 to 200 hours.
Testing & Bug fixing	Takes about 20 to 100 hours. Thorough testing of all aspects of the site to identify and correct errors.
Unforeseen work	It is always worth leaving a reserve of time for unforeseen situations, typically 10%-20%.

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Our Magento 1 to Magento 2 Migration Services

New Theme Development

The themes used in Magento 1 cannot be used in Magento 2 due to incompatibility. However, you can get a lot of attractive themes in the Magento marketplace. As a part of Magento 1 to Magento 2 migration service, our team help you make one from scratch to meet your needs. Themes for Magento 2 by WebMeridian team have better code structures and run faster, making it more straightforward to get more extraordinary performance with them.

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Front-end and Back-end Changes

This is the most critical part of the Magento 1 Magento 2 migration process, as the customization that is present in Magento 1 must be re-written for Magento 2. This part of the upgrade makes sure everything works well. You should know that the time needed to get the frontend development done depends on the complexity of your design. Our experts help you to determine which extensions and customizations may be replaced with Magento 2 out-of-the-box functionality first.

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Migration of the Store Data

We will have to thoroughly refactor the code modules and review the built-in features, extensions, and plugins before the Magento 1 migration to Magento 2 is started. WebMeridian’s certified experts migrate your store data safely such as customer orders, product descriptions, product tags, product content, details of registered customers, etc. Also, we re-integrate your Magento with any CRM, ERP, or payment gateways that you have already done so.

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Site Performance Optimization

An online store's speed may drop if it is not properly optimized, which might harm its organic performance. We migrate Magento 1 to Magento 2 with strict adherence to site speed optimization best practices. Properly optimized website will automatically load faster and offer a better user experience. Moreover, upgrading from Magento 1 to 2 increase webshop’s chances of ranking higher in search engine results pages (SERPs), increasing exposure, and retaining visitors for longer (which could translate to lower bounce rates and more interactions).

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SEO Migration

A successful SEO migration as a crucial part of our Magento 1 to Magento 2 migration service guarantee that a store complies with all best practices. We ensure that the authority and ranking of the old site will be transferred to the new one. One of the most important aspects of website transfer is URL mapping. To help users and search engines navigate the new site, redirects must be set up. Search engines will be aware to credit page authority from backlinks, for instance, to the new domain when there are URL redirects.

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Going Live and Support

This is the final part of the migrating from Magento 1 to Magento 2, and it involves polishing the site to make it pop and sustain it. This includes fixing bugs, optimizing the site’s performance, security, and more. Many unexpected issues might arise after the migration and threaten the stability of the online store. The project delivery, SEO, UX, and data layer core teams continue to monitor the site during the first week after go-live. WebMeridian’s experts collaborate closely with the client to ensure that backend operations are seamless, and that business metrics remain steady for this reason.

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What Is Magento 1 To Magento 2 Migration Cost?

Learn more about the difference between Magento 1 and 2, details of our Magento 1 to Magento 2 migration service, timeline, and costs to migrate to Magento 2.

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What Client Said

Jonas Carp

CEO at Tischline GmbH

“They stuck to the deadlines and helped us maintain our store and fix all the critical issues. They significantly improved several processes and order handling, removed security issues and improved user navigation experience for mobiles. We saw our sales increase by almost 5,000% in 2020 thanks to WebMeridian.”

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Magento 1 To Magento 2 Migration Service FAQs

Gain a deeper understanding of our Magento 1 to Magento 2 migration service by exploring answers to frequently asked questions.

Magento 1 End of Life: What does it mean?

Magento 1 is basically out of date, and it has given way to the new and improved version of the platform. Some of the many things you would have to worry about are reduced functionality, bug issues, and the absence of Adobe support. This simply means that you would get hacked more often than you expect. Also, you would not be able to fix bug issues or get any other support from Adobe. You would have no security, and whatever you face on your website would be yours to bear.

What to do if you have a Magento version 1.X website?

The only thing to do if you have a Magento 1 website is to upgrade. It would be best to plan how you would migrate Magento 1 to Magento 2 and prepare your website users for an upgrade. This is because migrating from Magento 1 to Magento 2 will not be an easy task as it may seem. It is safer and better for both you and your customers.

How long does it take to migrate to Magento 2?

The process of Magento 1 to Magento 2 migration takes roughly 250 to 850 hours, or an average of about 4 to 6 months. The overall process includes Magento 2 installation and configuration, new theme development, migration of data store, code customization, testing, and bug fixing along with solving of incompatibilities, SEO, and launch.

How much does it cost to migrate to Magento 2?

Magento 2 Open Source (Community Edition) is completely free to use, with no license fees. However, if you opt for the Enterprise Edition, the annual licensing fee starts at $22,000. The hosted version of the Enterprise Edition (Magento Commerce Cloud) can have license fees ranging from $40,000 to $190,000 per year. The cost of migrating to Magento 2 with a development team for a seamless migration process, avoiding tech glitches and data loss, ranges from $2,000 to $30,000.

Will the Magento to Magento 2 migration have an impact on my SEO rankings?

Although there may be minor fluctuations in SEO rankings, the effects can be reduced with careful redirection and SEO update implementation.

What advantages come with migration to Magento 2?

By switching to Magento 2, you may increase your eCommerce store's performance, security, and user experience in addition to having access to cutting-edge technologies.