Magento is the world’s No. 1 ecommerce platform and as Magento 1 is slowly phased out it is expected that the number of on-line stores updating to Magento 2 will increase. Magento is an advanced, open source e-commerce solution. It requires developer implementation, and as such offers flexibility, complete customization and the ability to scale the software as your business grows. Magento provides an excellent user experience and is easy to use and manage. Magento’s software updates include new features and enhancements that help you improve the shopper experience. Here’s a few of the main benefits of Magento 2 so you can decide if updating will be a benefit to your eCommerce business.
- Performance and Speed
Magento 2 will be 20% faster, the pages will load faster and a greater capacity to handle multiple catalogue.
- Payment Functionality
A new range of PayPal and Braintree features will help streamline purchases an transaction processes.
- Performance Improvements
Static asset creation is faster and SQL media queries have been optimized to boost storefront performance and compilation.
- User friendly checkout
Highly customized and requires fewer steps and customer information.
- Admin Interface Improvements
Admin panel can be fully customized including a simple drag & drop functionality, helping to reduce the time required to manage online stores.
- Stock Listings
Magento 2 now displays the price of out-of-stock products on the product page.
- Reduced upgrade costs
In Magento 2.0, upgrading core Magento software and extensions is easier with lower upgrade costs.
- Better security
Magento 2 offers even better security.
- Modern theming and layout framework
Helping you to create and maintain site variations for, new product lines, seasonal campaigns and market expansions
These changes will help stream line your ecommerce business, to find out more contact our Colourways Magento team