Magento 2 update and store takeover
We update Magento 2 stores and take them over from other vendors. We start with an audit, work on a separate copy and switch production over with a ready procedure to roll back to the previous version. Along the way, we remove the modules the new Magento no longer needs.
Every postponed Magento update costs more
The longer a store waits, the bigger the version jump and the more modules have to be adapted or replaced. Every module vendor has its own schedule, and the previous vendor's code often has no documentation. That's why we start every update by checking what the store actually uses.
How a Magento store update works
Six steps. A simple store takes 1-2 months, a large one up to 3 months. We work on a separate copy the whole time.
1. Audit
We check versions, modules, integrations and what the store actually uses. Without that, you don't know what to update in the first place.2. Update plan
We set the target Magento and PHP versions. Every module gets a decision: update it, replace it with a native feature or remove it.3. Update on a copy
We upgrade the core, modules and integrations with ERP or PIM, and install security patches. All on a separate copy of the store, while production runs as usual.4. Testing
We test the purchase path from product page to payment and the data exchange with external systems before anything reaches production.5. Production switchover
We agree the date with you. The switchover comes with a ready procedure to roll back to the previous version if something goes wrong.6. Care after the update
We fine-tune performance and fix whatever comes up after launch. With our maintenance service, ongoing monitoring is included.A Magento 2 update is a good moment to clean up
The cheapest module to update is the one that's gone
- modules that patched bugs already fixed in newer Magento,
- paid packages the store uses one feature of, which a native option can replace,
- modules with no data in the database and no configuration.
During the update, we can also replace an old theme with Breeze. Breeze stays on Luma and its modules, so the front end doesn't have to be rewritten for every module. We've implemented it in two Magento stores.
Case: updating a large Magento store
From 2.4.3 to 2.4.8, with less code along the way
- We split the work into 8 stages, each with a clear definition of done.
- Before removing a module, we checked its data in the database, and after each stage we ran a test purchase.
- We removed dead modules and the unnecessary login system, and moved custom modules to PHP 8.4.
- We prepared and tested the store on Magento 2.4.8 on a separate copy.
- The new Breeze theme, with the UX kept intact, is already in production.
Magento store takeover from another vendor
Access and knowledge first, development second
- take over access: repository, server, admin panel, integrations and license keys,
- run an audit and write down what actually works and what it's for,
- check integrations with ERP, payments and carriers,
- agree a plan with you: what to fix right away and what can wait.
See the results
Explore selected projects and read case studies in a concise format.
JKB / FairyTrees
Bielenda / MiyaCosmetics
Bioderma / Esthederm
LaMania
References that speak for themselves
Dynamics, changing circumstances, and our approach to work - our clients will tell you themselves. See what it's like to work with us.
The e-com.house Team helped us with a comprehensive implementation of the ecommerce business model. Despite the difficult conditions related to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the number of parties involved and the complexity of the project, within a few months we managed to add a strong online presence to our current business. E-com.house was a real support for us in the entire process and in various areas – from technology, through UX, to growth marketing.
Daniel Biegaj
Ecommerce & Marketing Director w Benefit Systems
sklep.yes2move.com
We've been working with e-com.house on all things ecommerce since may 2018. Apart from being 100 percent professional and reliable, they are also really nice people 🙂 Their expertise allows us to make decisions quicker while helping us to avoid mistakes that are easy to make when you're getting started with your own ecommerce business. e-com.house also acts as our technological partner as their team supports and adjusts our entire IT infrastructure to the demands of our quickly developing online store.
Alina Sztoch
Co-founder Kubota Store
KubotaStore.pl
What sets the e-com.house team apart from the competition is their focus on the client and their ability to see a bigger picture when analyzing client's needs. At the same time they pay great attention to detail. Thanks to their comprehensive knowledge, the team can not only help you in creating your digital strategy, but also make it easy for you to implement and execute it. They have a holistic approach to the digital brand building process - they appreciate both the importance of content and the need to monetize it. Working with them has been a great pleasure.
Hanna Rydlewska
Digital Director 'Vogue Polska'
Vogue.pl
E-com.house took over the maintenance and development of our online bookstore Literia.pl in November 2018. During that time their team has proven to be very competent in using Magento - the engine that our store has been built on. Moreover, our cooperation runs in a relaxed atmosphere – the e-com.house team members I've met are simply very nice and helpful people.
Piotr Kubiszewski
Product Owner Literia.pl, Grupa Onet-RASP
Literia.pl
We've been working with e-com.house for over 2 years. During that time we've successfully migrated 6 of our online stores from Magento 1 to Magento 2, while refreshing their UX/UI with the mobile device users in mind. This has improved the overall efficiency and security of our online stores. Merging 6 separate platforms into 1 multistore has also lowered our costs. Overall, our conversion rate has increasd by 47%!
Izabela Pańkowska
UK Market Manager
LiveOutside.co.uk
E-com.house supported us during the entire process of developing and implementing our new online store. Their continuous support, regular status updates and consultations allowed us to efficiently solve current issues and ensure that the platform is compliant with the rest of our IT ecosystem. In practice, we have become one team that works together to achieve the set goal.
Daria Leśniewska
Sales & Communications Director
RISKmadeinWarsaw.com
Having cooperated with a number of companies, we were looking for a business partner and not an inflexible contractor. E-com.house has proved to be such a partner. They helped us create an online store that meets all our requirements. Their enormous knowledge, professionalism and a very high level of culture made our cooperation a very interesting experience. The product they delivered has been equipped with many features that exceed our expectations.
Piotr Jóźwik
Kierownik działu ecommerce w PCE
PartnerElectronic.eu
