How much time will it take to UPGRADE MAGENTO 1.x to MAGENTO 2.X?

Upgrading the Magento 1.X platform to Magento 2.X is an important step for any enterprise. Not only will the upgrade optimize the functionalities for visibly better performance, but it will also modernize the entire platform with improved and contemporary security measures.

How Much Time Will It Take to Upgrade to Magento 2.X?

Upgrading a Magento platform isn't as easy as it sounds, as it's not like an android update where you wait two to three minutes for it to process. It requires a lot more effort than simply running a predesigned script configured to your custom solution.

For successful upgrading, it is crucial to have a proper strategy that defines the target date and budget for the entire process.

To create a strategy that effectively unfolds, professionals are required to do a substantial amount of research work to understand the existing platform, Its structure, data points, etc.

After that, a plan is needed to be developed on the parts that are going to be upgraded, and the ones that will need recreation. Other than the finalization of the upgrading plan and strategy, there are certainly other factors on which the actual time-consumption depends on,

• The complexity of the online store
• The data it stores
• The number of customizations required.
• Furthermore, depending on the structure

The upgrading may even require the complete rebuilding of the entire platform. Considering all these points, it usually takes around 150 to 200 hours to successfully complete the entire upgrade process from Magento 1.X to Magento 2.X.

It can vary upon the complexity of data.

Upgrading the Magento Theme per the New Platform

Creating a new standard Magento theme with complete customization takes 70 to 100 hours. In this duration, the developers will integrate the third-party modules as well as other add-ons as required. The development of the add-ons, if not available for purchase, may prolong the development time to several months.

Tasks Involved In the Migration of the Platform.

It is noteworthy that the updated platform of Magento 2.X has quite a distinct architecture. Therefore, the migration involves a handful of tasks as briefed below-

Creation of a clone of the original Magento 1.X store.

Installing Magento 2.X.

Installation of the corresponding Magento 2 extensions that were used in the existing platform.

• Migration of data from the cloned platform to the new Magento 2.X platform.
• Implementing the corresponding Magento 2.X theme.
• Creating the corresponding extensions that were not available in the updated version.
• Completing the store configurations.
• Implementation of all the third-party API modules.
• Preparing of the 301 redirects and then conducting the other SEO optimizations on the new store.
• Post-deployment testing.
• Going Live with the new platform.

To Conclude...

Upgrading your Magento store from version 1.X to 2.X is quite beneficial. However, the process involved is quite complicated and time-consuming. You will be required to re-purchase some of the extensions and may have to invest in the creation of some that are not available in the newer version. Therefore, there will be a lot of time and cost involved, but the end result will definitely be worthwhile.