Moving to Magento 2
— Your Questions Answered

Magento 2 migration is the process of upgrading your existing Magento 1 store to the latest version of Magento. This is important because Magento 1 is no longer supported — migrating ensures your store remains secure, fast, and scalable. Magento 2 also offers many new features and improvements that can enhance your customers’ experience and increase sales.

The time it takes varies depending on the complexity of your store and the amount of data to transfer. On average, a migration takes anywhere from a few weeks to several months. With the help of a professional like ITQ Commerce, the process can be completed faster and with minimal disruption to your business.

Migrating to Magento 2 offers improved performance, enhanced security, and increased scalability. You also get a more user-friendly interface, better product management, improved checkout processes, and better search engine optimisation — helping drive more traffic and revenue to your store.

A migration can potentially affect SEO rankings, but with proper planning and execution the impact can be minimised. ITQ Commerce implements SEO-friendly URL redirects, meta tags, and other optimisation techniques to preserve your rankings throughout the process.

Cost varies depending on the complexity of your store, the amount of data to transfer, and the level of customisation required. On average, a migration can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $50,000 or more. ITQ Commerce will work with you to ensure the migration is completed efficiently and cost-effectively. Book a free consultation to get an estimate.

A Magento upgrade refers to updating your existing Magento version to a newer release of the same major version. A Magento 2 migration specifically refers to moving from Magento 1 to Magento 2 — a more significant transition that requires careful planning and execution.

While technically possible to self-migrate, it is highly recommended to hire a professional. A professional migration ensures your store is migrated correctly, efficiently, and with minimal disruption. It also helps you avoid common pitfalls and ensures your store is optimised for performance and security from day one.

Staying on Magento 1 exposes your business to serious security vulnerabilities, performance issues, and compatibility problems. Since Magento 1 is no longer supported, you will not receive security patches or updates — leaving your store vulnerable to attacks and incompatible with newer server software.

A smooth migration requires careful planning, thorough testing, and precise execution. ITQ Commerce provides a comprehensive migration plan, executes with precision, and tests your store thoroughly to ensure everything works as expected before going live.

Even a one-second delay in page load time can result in a 7% decrease in conversions. A slow website also leads to a poor user experience, frustrated customers who are less likely to return, and long-term harm to your brand reputation and revenue.

Use testing tools such as WebPageTest, Google PageSpeed Insights, and GTmetrix to identify bottlenecks. You can also use Magento’s built-in Profiler to pinpoint areas needing improvement — from image sizes to database queries.

Common causes include poorly optimised images, excessive HTTP requests, slow database queries, inadequate server resources, poorly written code, too many extensions, and insufficient caching. Identifying and addressing these issues is essential for a better user experience.

Start by optimising images, minimising HTTP requests, and enabling caching. Use a CDN to distribute content and reduce load times. Various Magento modules and extensions can also assist with specific performance improvements.

More consumers are accessing websites on mobile devices than ever. A mobile-optimised Magento site improves user experience, reduces page load times, and increases conversions. Magento 2 supports responsive design and mobile-friendly navigation out of the box.

Scripts such as Google Tag Manager, analytics tools, and tracking pixels can significantly slow page loads. Moving these resource-hungry scripts off the main thread (for example, using Partytown) can noticeably improve your site’s performance and user experience.

Caching significantly reduces page load times and improves user experience by storing frequently accessed data so it doesn’t need to be regenerated on every request. Magento 2 supports full-page caching, block caching, and HTTP caching to keep your store fast under heavy traffic.

A security update patches known vulnerabilities in your Magento installation, protecting your store from attacks, data breaches, and downtime. Keeping your Magento version current is one of the most important things you can do to safeguard your business and your customers’ data.

We recommend updating every 3–6 months to ensure you have the latest security patches and features. ITQ Commerce can help you schedule regular updates and ensure your Magento store is always protected and up to date.

Outdated Magento versions are vulnerable to known security exploits. Failing to update can lead to data breaches, loss of customer trust, and significant downtime. It can also cause compatibility issues with third-party extensions and payment gateways.

Depending on the complexity and size of your store, a security update can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days. ITQ Commerce works closely with you to minimise downtime and keep disruption to a minimum.

Security update costs typically range from $500 to $2,000 or more depending on complexity. ITQ Commerce offers competitive pricing and can work within your budget. Book a free consultation to discuss your needs.

You can check your Magento version and security status in the admin panel. If you’re unsure, ITQ Commerce can perform a security audit to identify vulnerabilities and recommend the necessary patches and updates to keep your store secure.

A custom checkout is a tailored payment process designed to meet your business and customers’ specific needs. Optimising the checkout experience can increase conversions, reduce cart abandonment, and boost sales — while also helping you stand out from competitors.

Implementation requires significant development expertise. You can hire ITQ Commerce to design and build a custom solution, or use third-party Magento extensions to extend your existing checkout. Our team will help you choose the best approach for your business and ensure seamless integration.

Key considerations include a seamless user experience, mobile optimisation, robust security (SSL, PCI-DSS), streamlined payment flow, third-party payment gateway integration, address auto-fill, and clear order summaries with shipping estimates.

Streamline the checkout process by reducing steps and form fields, implement address auto-fill, provide clear order summaries, and ensure mobile optimisation. Minimising page load times and removing unnecessary friction at each stage directly improves conversion rates.

Yes — and there are significant benefits to doing so. Magento 2 provides a streamlined checkout process, improved payment processing, and the latest security patches. ITQ Commerce can help you plan and execute a successful migration that preserves and enhances your checkout experience.

The next step is a free consultation with our team. We’ll discuss your requirements and provide a tailored solution to boost your sales and revenue. Book your free 15-minute consultation here.