Migration to PrestaShop 8
Update your ecommerce site and gain in security, speed, and functionality
Are you still using PrestaShop 1.6 or 1.7? It's time to upgrade to a more powerful, stable platform, ready for the new challenges of online commerce. With PrestaShop 8, your store will be ready to grow.
Common problems in older versions of Prestashop
Lack of updates and official support
PrestaShop 1.6 is no longer supported, and version 1.7 is nearing obsolescence. This means your store is no longer protected against new vulnerabilities or compatible with new technologies.
Security risks and attacks
Using older versions of PHP and outdated modules exposes your ecommerce site to potential security breaches, unauthorized access, and data loss.
Poor performance
Slow loading times, failures during peak demand, or incompatibilities with current modules negatively impact the user experience and reduce conversions.
Technical limitations
You can't take advantage of the new features available on the market. Some modules are no longer supported, and many developers have stopped supporting older versions.
Negative impact on SEO
Technical problems such as long loading times, 404 errors, outdated URL structure, and indexing difficulties directly affect your search engine ranking.
Solutions and advantages offered by PrestaShop 8
Modern and well-maintained platform: Regular updates, official support, and compatibility with PHP 8 and new technologies ensure the long-term stability of your store.
Enhanced security from the core: PrestaShop 8 includes security improvements in its structure and allows for easy implementation of modern data protection policies.
Speed and performance improvements: Faster page loading, optimized server resources, and a smoother user experience on both desktop and mobile.
Greater flexibility and scalability: Access to new features, integration with external systems, compatibility with updated modules, and an architecture ready to grow.
Basic SEO optimization: Clean URLs, improved semantic structure, efficient meta tag management, and technical enhancements that improve crawling and indexing by Google.
How we transformed your PrestaShop 8 store at digitalDot
Technical and Strategic Evaluation of Your Store
It all starts with a comprehensive analysis of your store's current state. We not only review the technical aspects (such as installed modules, catalog structure, and server versions) but also analyze its performance in terms of SEO, speed, and user experience. This allows us to identify potential performance issues, incompatibilities, or elements that should be improved or eliminated. Based on this evaluation, we create a customized roadmap tailored to your objectives and needs.
Test Environment Without Affecting Your Live Store
We understand that your store must remain operational while we work, which is why the entire migration process takes place in a completely isolated test environment. We create a replica of your e-commerce site on a private subdomain where we perform all necessary modifications and tests. This ensures that your online store remains active and continues generating sales without any interruption during the transition.
Complete and orderly migration of critical data
In this phase, we transfer all the essential content of your store to the new version of PrestaShop. This includes products, combinations, images, categories, customers, orders, payment methods, tax rules, and specific settings. Every migration is unique, so we handle your data with precision to ensure everything remains exactly as you need it. We also review any custom modules that require adaptation or replacement with newer, more efficient versions.
Functionality and performance optimization
Migration is the ideal time to improve anything that wasn't working perfectly. We adapt the design if necessary, optimize page load times, restructure paths if it benefits SEO, and activate PrestaShop 8 enhancements, such as more streamlined administration, new customization options, and compatibility with current technologies. This phase aims to ensure your store is not only up-to-date but also performs better than ever.
Special attention to SEO and visibility
We know how important it is to maintain your search engine ranking after a migration. That's why we pay close attention to URL structure, indexed content, necessary redirects, and metadata configuration. We also perform a technical SEO review to ensure there are no drops in traffic or crawling errors after the launch. Our goal is for your store not only to maintain its visibility but to improve it thanks to a cleaner, faster, and more optimized environment.
Complete validation before launch
Before moving your store to production, we conduct a thorough validation process. We simulate complete orders, test forms, review payment and shipping methods, check external integrations, and review the design on different devices. We want every part of your store to function flawlessly before going live.
Seamless Production Launch
The launch of your new store is carefully planned, typically outside of business hours to minimize disruption. Just before the switchover, we synchronize all recent data to ensure no orders or customer records are lost. The transition is seamless and transparent: when your customers visit your store, they'll already be browsing the new version, which offers greater speed and stability.
Post-Migration Support
After the launch, we continue to support you. During the first few days, we monitor the overall performance of your store and address any questions or outstanding issues. We also provide technical support in the following weeks to help you take full advantage of all the improvements in the new version. We don't leave you on your own after the launch: we'll guide you through the transition to ensure it's complete, stable, and profitable.
Why choose us for your PrestaShop migration?
Proven Experience with PrestaShop
We have over a decade of experience working with PrestaShop, from its earliest versions to the current one. We don't improvise. We have in-depth knowledge of the platform, its limitations, its capabilities, and the best practices to get the most out of it. Our team has carried out complex migrations, custom developments, and optimizations for all types of stores: from small e-commerce sites to large international projects.
Security and Reliability at Every Stage
The security of your data is our absolute priority. Every step of our process is designed to prevent data loss, production downtime, or errors that could affect your business. We always work in controlled environments, perform multiple validations, and ensure that everything works correctly before going live. For you, this translates into a risk-free migration.
Technical Migration + Strategic Evolution
We don't just move data from one version to another. Every project is an opportunity for improvement. We use the migration to analyze how your store works, identify potential bottlenecks, and implement real improvements that you'll notice every day: speed, usability, SEO, and conversion. It's a technical change, yes, but also an evolution toward a more robust and profitable store.
Personalized Service and Real Support
Our team doesn't hide behind forms. You'll have direct contact with people who know your project, who clearly explain what we do, and who are available when you need them. We offer support before, during, and after the migration, with quick responses and concrete solutions.
Multidisciplinary and Specialized Team
We have technical, creative, and strategic profiles working in a coordinated manner: developers, SEO specialists, UX designers, WPO experts, and data analysts. This allows us to approach your project from all angles and deliver an e-commerce site ready to grow, not just one that "works."
Measurable Results and Success Stories
Our clients have not only successfully migrated their stores, but they have also seen real improvements: faster speeds, better search engine ranking, higher conversion rates, and fewer issues. We have documented cases of stores that have increased their sales by up to 30% after migration, and others that have recovered lost positions on Google in a matter of weeks thanks to an optimized structure.
We are a Professional PrestaShop Partner
We belong to the official PrestaShop ecosystem as a certified company. This keeps us up-to-date with the latest news, tools, best practices, and platform changes. Furthermore, we are in direct contact with the official team, which allows us to anticipate future updates and offer you an even more secure and up-to-date service.