A Magento migration service helps you move to or from the Magento platform safely. Whether migrating from another platform to Magento, upgrading from Magento 1 to Magento 2, or moving between hosting environments – proper migration handling protects your data and minimises downtime.
Illuminise provides Magento migration services that UK businesses trust. We plan carefully, test thoroughly, and execute safely.
Types of Magento Migration
Platform Migration to Magento
Moving from Shopify, WooCommerce, or other platforms to Magento. Involves data migration, feature mapping, and new build.
Magento 1 to Magento 2
Rebuilding on Magento 2 to escape the unsupported Magento 1 platform. Involves data migration, theme rebuild, and extension replacement.
Hosting Migration
Moving Magento between hosting providers or to cloud infrastructure. Involves environment setup, data transfer, and DNS cutover.
Version Migration
Upgrading between Magento 2 versions. Involves compatibility updates, testing, and deployment.
Our Migration Service Process
- Discovery – Understand your current setup and migration requirements
- Planning – Create detailed migration plan with timeline and risk mitigation
- Environment Setup – Prepare target environment
- Data Migration – Transfer products, customers, orders, and configuration
- Feature Implementation – Build or configure required functionality
- Integration Setup – Connect external systems
- Testing – Comprehensive validation of all functionality
- Final Sync – Last data synchronisation before cutover
- Go Live – Execute cutover with monitoring
- Post-Migration Support – Address any issues that emerge
What Gets Migrated
Product Data
Product information, images, categories, attributes, and inventory levels.
Customer Data
Customer accounts, addresses, and account history (passwords typically need resetting).
Order History
Historical orders for customer reference and reporting.
Configuration
Store settings, tax rules, shipping methods, and payment configuration.
Content
CMS pages, blocks, and media assets.
Why Professional Migration Services
Migrations can fail in many ways:
- Data corruption or loss
- Extended unexpected downtime
- Missing functionality after migration
- Integration failures
- Performance problems on new platform
Professional migration handling prevents these issues through careful planning and execution.
Who Benefits from Migration Services
Our Magento migration service suits businesses that:
- Need to migrate platform or hosting
- Want professional handling of the process
- Cannot afford data loss or extended downtime
- Lack in-house migration expertise
- Value thorough testing before cutover
Who This Is Not For
We may not be the right fit if you:
- Have experienced migration capability in-house
- Run a very simple store with minimal data
- Prioritise lowest cost over safety
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does migration take?
Duration depends on migration type and complexity. Hosting migrations may take days; platform migrations typically take months.
Will there be downtime?
We minimise downtime by preparing everything in parallel. Final cutover requires some maintenance time.
What about our data?
Data integrity is our priority. We backup, validate, and verify throughout the process.
Can you migrate from any platform?
We have experience migrating from various platforms to Magento. Some platforms are easier than others.
Do you provide post-migration support?
Yes, we monitor closely after migration and address any issues that emerge.
Start Your Migration
Book a discovery call to discuss your Magento migration requirements.