{"id":1348,"date":"2019-08-26T11:04:31","date_gmt":"2019-08-26T11:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nethues.com\/blog\/?p=1348"},"modified":"2022-04-04T12:29:21","modified_gmt":"2022-04-04T12:29:21","slug":"tips-for-successful-migration-to-prestashop-1-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nethues.com\/blog\/tips-for-successful-migration-to-prestashop-1-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Successful Migration to PrestaShop 1.7"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ever since the PrestaShop community has brought PrestaShop 1.7 into the market, there have been endless discussions about the upgrades and migrations to the latest versions. Be it upgrading from 1.6 to 1.7<\/a>\u00a0or for that matter 1.7.6.<\/p>\n

Migrating your eCommerce shop is indubitably an important step and tricky at times too. Do you feel the same? Well, if you are, then you are in the right place. This article is all about migrating to PrestaShop 1.7 – not the process – but the steps you need to consider before you decide to migrate. After all, tips are a part and parcel of a successful business and life!<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n

Figure Out Your M<\/b><\/strong>igration <\/b><\/strong>P<\/b><\/strong>roject <\/b><\/strong>P<\/b><\/strong>lan
\n<\/b><\/strong>A project lands up in a mess in the absence of a proper plan and method. In order to approach your migration project as a whole, your first step should be planning each stage thoroughly, analyzing the project environment, estimating the time involved, the workload and the effort required.<\/p>\n

Besides, choose the right time to launch your migration project, avoiding any period of increased activity.<\/p>\n

Remember<\/b><\/strong>: Some migrations might take several days between implementation and going live, either due to the complexity of the database or the adjustments to be made and specific tests to be run.<\/p>\n

E<\/b><\/strong>stimate the <\/b><\/strong>R<\/b><\/strong>isks <\/b><\/strong>I<\/b><\/strong>nvolved
\n<\/b><\/strong>All good things come with their own set of risks, and so does migration.<\/p>\n

To ensure a successful end product, make an inventory\u00a0of the modules\u00a0and\u00a0templates\u00a0used, together with any redirects or custom developments made. This should be done because not all elements can be transferred automatically to the new environment.<\/p>\n

Take stock of all the different elements that make up your store and check their compatibility. The risk of data loss, particularly for incompatible modules, must be considered at this stage.<\/p>\n

Further, be ready to adapt, renew or invest in\u00a0new functionalities\u00a0that comply with the latest version of the software as well as current eCommerce trends. Similarly, remember to list all elements to be moved so that nothing is overlooked. This might include:<\/p>\n