Finally, after months of hard-work, sweat, and tears, Magento 2 is a reality. The release of this version has sent waves through Magento community as it outperforms its older siblings from the technical perspective. It’s going to be the future of eCommerce industry and there are already countless premium Magento extensions available in the market to make selling and buying great experience.

According to studies, Magento currently holds 29.6% of the market share of for eCommerce platforms and with the release of its advanced version, the share is expected to increase. The increase will not only include the number of Magento1 stores, but also from the other platforms as the upgraded version comes with great features and scalability which others haven’t even thought of providing. Of course, the early adopters will reap the benefits of the advanced technology as it gives eCommerce stores a competitive edge.

Impressed with Magento2? You must be considering converting to the latest version. But, before you take a step ahead to convert, go through the given information for better conversion.

Migration

Yes, migration is a difficult process and you need the help of a professional to safely migrate all your product and other required information while moving to Magento2. Fortunately, Magento already provides reliable information and tips to make it an easier process for people willing to experiment.

All your store data must be migrated from current version to the advanced one. The themes and customization also must be migrated, which you might have installed. If you’re not sure of doing it yourself, take a smart step and call a professional for Magento store upgrade service.

Extensions for Magento2

The extensions that you previously used on your store are not going to work with the latest version, but the Magento representatives have assured that they are working closely with providers of Magento ecommerce extensions to make sure your products will work fine once you migrate to.

If you are using a popular extension, then you might not need to worry, but it may be a case when you have custom developed an extension. For specific extensions, you’ll have to take additional steps to secure store’s functionality.

Performance

Forget about the performance, Magento2 is going to drive the wagon faster and safer than any other platform available. Magento representatives have claimed that the latest version is going to perform 25% faster than any other 1.x versions. Of course the exact number will vary, but you can at least expect better and faster performance once you migrate.

And this is one of the most important factors that may change your mind and encourage you to migrate to Magento2.

Zend Framework 2

No, Magento2 is not going to use it. However this doesn’t mean that the latest version will be at disadvantage with ZF 1. Magento is working with the Zend to make sure the latest version delivers great results with the current setup.

So, finally you don’t have to worry about the level of performance your customers will have.

Bonus: Magento Connect

As a bonus for the Magento2 users, there will be an updated Magento Connect platform, which will include a number of great features and offer various free Magento extensions, new dashboard for developers, and more for people who need the right extensions for their store.

Conclusion

Although some may have doubt on the quality of Magento2, there’s no second thought that the platform is designed to provide a much better and faster experience for the online buyers and better admin interface for the store owners. It maintains the flexibility Magento is known for and most importantly adds some important, useful features.