Prestashop Upgrade

The latest PrestaShop installation package will be downloaded from the official website to upload on the development web server. As this server will be used to test and stage your PrestaShop installation before going live, we use high-performance ones such as Apache or Ngnix. Post this; we create a database by installing MySQL on the webserver to get it configured from the admin panel for the following upgradation steps.

Typically, your store theme fits compatible with the new PrestaShop version 1.7. However, if it is customised or outdated, it may no longer function properly. Then our developers and designers will replan its entire UI/UX as per the current market standards and your brand characteristics. Next, we will optimise its visuals, such as interactive elements, animations, transitions, etc., as per the new store version to get it to work seamlessly on all major web and mobile resolutions.

Custom scripts will be written and executed in the browser to migrate data from PrestaShop 1.6 to 1.7. But before we do that, a complete backup of your PrestaShop's source store data will be taken, including product categories, files, customer data, product SKUs, shipping records, orders, and then organised properly to make the process less complicated.

Upgrading PrestaShop involves changing various settings in the source code file. Due to this, your existing Prestashop modules and extensions may not work as they were with the previous version. Our developers will check for a suitable counterpart in PrestaShop's marketplace. If we couldn't find anything, we will redesign your modules and code them as per the new PrestaShop 1.7 architecture. Next, these modules will be tested for unforeseen errors and bugs.

After upgrading PrestaShop, the key areas of your store will be tested. This may include testing functionality, compatibility, appearance, payment processing, etc. Strong attention will be dedicated to the areas that have been modified according to the new version's architecture. Then, the checkout process will be examined if functioning properly, especially when changes are done with the payment processes and gateways. Last but not least, thorough testing of the search navigation bar will be done to ensure customers easily find what they are looking for, regardless of what version your PrestaShop online store version is using.

This is the final step of the process. It includes copying all changes made in the staging to the live server so the site is updated for all visitors. The main benefit of this step is that it allows for testing in a controlled environment before making changes visible to the public. This helps to ensure that any issues remaining can be discovered and resolved before they cause disruptions both in the front-end and back office. In addition, staging server deployment provides a way to roll back changes if necessary. If any problems do occur after going live, we can quickly revert to a previous version of the site while our developers work on a fix.

A PrestaShop update is a bit different process than a PrestaShop upgrade. It means taking a PrestaShop website from one sub-version to another sub-version of it. For instance, taking a PrestaShop online store from V1.7.4.0 to V1.7.5.0 or further. However, checking all the latest PrestaShop updates is essential to verify which one would function properly with your eCommerce store. You may connect with our certified PrestaShop developers for more knowledge on this particular topic. They will resolve your queries simply.

PrestaShop 1.7.8.5 is the current most updated version you can install into your online store.

There's not a predefined average time. It depends on factors like the size and type of your eCommerce store, the quantity of data PrestaShop developer would need to backup and migrate, the number of customised modules you have integrated into your online store, and how much elements are there in your PrestaShop theme, would we need to redesign them or not.

We have a trained team of engineers who know how to save time and be productive during technical processes. You may discuss your query with them and get an estimated time needed for your particular PrestaShop.

We have a full-stack team of over 15 PrestaShop developers, out of which the majority are certified and trained to build high-quality PrestaShop webshops.

Indeed, PrestaShop 1.6 to 1.7 migration brings the latest features for its merchants and supports several advanced security practices such as SQL injection, Cross-Site Scripting, Remote Code Execution, Astra Firewall, etc., to secure an online store from cyberpunk. Besides, it is highly stable to help big inventory webshops operate at a stable pace without any surprise bugs.

Upgrading your PrestaShop theme is essential, as it has many elements that need to be optimized to function smoothly as per the newest version 1.7.8.6. To upgrade your PrestaShop store theme, you may connect with a professional with experience in PrestaShop theme designing and recreation. They will assess your existing theme, optimize its elements, or recreate them to work responsively on all devices and resolutions as per the latest PrestaShop version.

Prestashops registration defaults only offer basic functions. One of its new features is the 'B2B Registration' that allows you to create separate B2B customer registrations that contain additional fields so you can receive more info from them and automatically add the collected information to their own B2B customer group.

This is very unlikely to happen with our certified PrestaShop programmers at work. We follow only PrestaShop recommended approach, with no risky or experimental methods to save a few costs and hours. Our team is recognised worldwide for the quality and authenticity of our work. Still, if this situation arises in a rare case, it will be covered within the free 30 days of support and maintenance that we offer after every project to our clients.

A technical procedure is followed to upgrade PrestaShop to the latest version. Though you can take help from PrestaShop's one-click upgrade plugin, we would advise connecting with an upgrade PrestaShop agency to mitigate all the risks involved in the upgrade process. PrestaShop-focused companies have dedicated experts who can manually upgrade your eCommerce store without affecting its current performance negatively.