Migrating Your Magento Store to Hyvä Theme: What Merchants Should Expect
Magento has been one of the most trusted eCommerce platforms for years, largely because of its flexibility, scalability, and full code ownership. It works for stores of every size, from small shops to large enterprise retailers, and has kept adding features as merchant needs have grown more complex. Despite these strengths, Magento has traditionally struggled with frontend performance. Its…
Magento has long been a popular eCommerce platform due to its flexibility, scalability, and full code ownership. However, its default frontend has traditionally struggled with performance issues, relying on a heavy JavaScript stack. To address this, Hyvä Theme was created, using Tailwind CSS, Alpine.js, and vanilla JavaScript for a lighter architecture that speeds up page loading and improves PageSpeed scores.
When migrating to Hyvä Theme, merchants should expect a complete rebuild of the storefront, while the Magento backend remains unchanged. This means your daily business operations, such as managing orders, products, customers, and marketing, will stay the same. You can even use the opportunity to refresh your store's design during the migration.
The majority of pages, including the homepage, category pages, product pages, and cart pages, will need to be rebuilt in Hyvä's new architecture. However, any custom frontend functionality you've developed will also need to be recreated. To minimize development time, consider using a premium Hyvä theme template as a starting point.
Most Magento extensions designed for backend operations will continue to work without modification. However, extensions that affect the frontend will require Hyvä-compatible versions. Keep in mind that not all third-party extensions will be compatible, so it's essential to audit your extensions before beginning the migration.
Checkouts can remain on the existing Magento theme until the migration is complete, and some merchants choose to start with Hyvä Checkout to benefit from improved performance. The migration process typically takes one to two months, depending on factors such as the store's design complexity, the number of CMS pages, custom frontend functionality, and the use of third-party extensions.
After the migration, the merchant should expect improved frontend performance, potentially achieving PageSpeed scores of 90 or higher. The backend operations, however, remain largely unchanged, and the team can continue using Magento without additional training. Overall, migrating to Hyvä Theme offers significant performance benefits while allowing merchants to maintain their core business operations with minimal disruption.
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