Why Migrating from Magento 1 to Magento 2 Is No Longer Optional
Magento 1 reached its end of life in June of 2020, but it still is used by thousands of eCommerce businesses. While it may seem that “if it’s not broken, don’t fix it,” staying on Magento 1 poses serious risks like security vulnerabilities, performance issues, and compliance concerns.
Roweb helped businesses to transition to Magento 2 smoothly, securely, and scalably so here is why you also should consider it.
Magento 1 Is No Longer Safe
Official support for Magento 1 has ended so therefore:
- Security patches are not released anymore
- New vulnerabilities go unaddressed
- You’re likely out of compliance with regulations like GDPR or PCI DSS
On the other hand, Magento 2 is actively maintained and updated, ensuring you’re protected against modern threats.
Performance Improvements
Magento 2 was built with a modern architecture in mind, allowing better performance:
- Improved scalability – your website’s services can run on multiple servers, making it easier to diagnose performance bottlenecks
- Page load speed significantly faster (given the correct infrastructure is used)
- Checkout speed improved
- Making use of the latest performance improvements brought by newer versions of PHP, Varnish and Redis caching and OpenSearch integration
This translates directly into higher conversion rates with improved customer experience.
Modern Tech Stack & Developer Experience
- Modular codebase (easier to manage and scale).
- Improved admin interface
- Built-in API support for mobile apps and integrations
- Cleaner architecture, easier debugging
It’s also more compatible with third-party solutions, making it ideal for custom eCommerce needs.
Enhanced Shopping Experience
With Magento 2, your customers benefit from:
- Mobile-optimized themes
- Personalized content and promotions
- Instant purchase options
- Better layered navigation and search
All of which are essential for modern online stores competing in a global market.
How Roweb Helps You Transition
To migrate into Magento 2 isn’t just a process that is plug-and-play. It involves:
- Magento 1 themes lack compatibility so rebuilding your theme is necessary.
- Rewriting or replacing custom code
- Migrating data: products, customers, orders, and settings
- Everything is tested for avoiding downtime
At Roweb, we provide:
✅ A personalized migration plan depending upon your store’s complexity
✅ Disruption is minimal and data loss is zero.
✅ Performance and UX optimization post-migration
✅ Maintenance and ongoing support
Each month, Magento 1 shows declining relevance and increasing risk. You can ensure the future of your eCommerce store by using both a partner and also Magento 2 for both performance and also scalability.
Ready to migrate? Contact us for a free consultation with our Magento experts.
