Client: A B2C retailer specializing in pet products, based in Switzerland.
Challenge: The client was operating on the outdated Magento 1 platform, which was no longer supported, posing significant security risks and limiting functional scalability.
Goals:
- Transition to the modern and supported Magento 2 platform to enhance performance, security, and user experience.
- Implement the Hyvä theme to improve responsiveness and page loading speeds.
Solution:
A dedicated team comprising one frontend developer, two backend developers, and a project manager was assembled to undertake the migration from Magento 1 to Magento 2, utilizing the Hyvä theme to optimize performance and enhance the user interface.
Implementation Steps:
- Planning and Analysis: Evaluating the existing site architecture and data to identify key areas requiring attention during migration.
- Magento 2 Environment Setup: Installing and configuring the new platform, including server setups, database configurations, and integrated tools.
- Data Migration: Transferring user data, product catalog, and order history to the new platform with minimal downtime.
- Development and Testing: Customizing the Hyvä theme to ensure rapid page loading and responsive design. Developing custom functionalities tailored to the business’s unique requirements and conducting extensive testing to ensure security and functionality.
- Launch and Optimization: Going live with the new site followed by ongoing performance optimization and SEO enhancement.
Results:
- Improved site performance with a 70% increase in page load speed due to the Hyvä theme.
