Specifically, we help both B2B and B2C companies by:
As an eCommerce agency focused on Adobe Commerce for 10+ years, we’ve tackled projects in many industries and developed a process based on transparency and clear communication.
In this article, we’ll show you three of these projects and explain how we improved our clients’ sites with upgrades, custom development, integrations, and more.
Then, we’ll walk you through the exact process we use for each client engagement, as well as all the Adobe Commerce services we offer, so you know what to expect when working with us.
Note: In this article, we focus exclusively on Adobe Commerce (the paid version of Magento, not Magento Open Source) and we use the terms “Magento”, “Magento Commerce”, and “Adobe Commerce” interchangeably.
There are three methods you can use to migrate your site from Magento 1 to Magento 2 (also called Adobe Commerce):
Here's a quick overview of the migration process:
Bosca is an online retailer that manufactures high-quality leather goods. Their eCommerce store was originally built on Magento 1, but since Adobe was ending support for this version, Bosca’s team had to migrate to Magento 2. This migration, along with some improvements to the site, had to be completed within six weeks.
Bosca’s team chose to work with IronPlane due to our years of experience in the world of digital commerce, and specifically — our history of successful Magento 1 to Magento 2 migrations. After we conducted a business discovery and code audit (which are essential for all IronPlane projects), our project management team helped Bosca prioritize their requirements to ensure an on-time launch.
Then, we started work on the actual migration. In order to limit the necessary development time, we used our Colibri foundation — a lightweight eCommerce foundation that helps us quickly design, develop, and implement Magento sites.
Besides launching the Magento 2 site on time, our team also ensured it had the following elements, based on Bosca’s requirements:
After the site went live, our team continued to work with Bosca to improve its page load speed and conversion rates. In the following months, we also monitored how the Magento 2 site performed compared to the old one.
Here are the results five months after the launch:
To learn more about Bosca’s challenges and our approach, check out the full Bosca case study.
Building an eCommerce site is an involved process — and one that can be very difficult without the proper guidance. Generally speaking, building a Magento 2 store involves the following steps — though every site has unique needs and steps can change:
Russell Marine Products (RMP) is a premier fishing technology retailer and certified distributor of Garmin, Lowrance, Minn Kota, and Humminbird electronics.
Their online store was initially built with Volusion (a popular eCommerce platform and page builder). However, Volusion didn’t support important integrations, lacked automated order fulfillment capabilities, and wasn’t optimized for mobile, so RMP decided on a switch to Magento 2.
When they contacted us for a consultation, our first objective was to see if their decision to choose Magento was the best fit for their needs. Once we were sure Magento was the right solution, we created a personalized migration and implementation plan.
Here are some of the things we did to execute that plan:
Another key part of this project was the shipping automation our team implemented. Here’s what Josh Schneiter, Sales and Operations Manager at RMP, had to say about this functionality:“We used to touch every single order. Now with automation, we can design a workflow where we rarely ever have to touch an order and can work on more strategic goals.”
Compared to their old Volusion site, RMP’s new Magento site had:
For more details on how we helped RMP build a new Magento site, check out the full RMP case study.
Every business has unique needs — and your Magento store should reflect them. When you partner with an Adobe Commerce development agency like IronPlane, you gain access to custom development and integration implementation, including modules, extensions, third-party services, and more.
High Point Scientific sells high-quality telescopes and telescope accessories. Their website aims to help visitors with detailed product descriptions, expert videos, warranty details, and “buy now pay later” options.
Like Bosca, High Point Scientific’s site was built on Magento 1. They contacted us when they were ready to upgrade to Magento 2, but as we worked on the migration, we found many other opportunities for improvement.
For example, High Point Scientific’s team had found two problems that were introducing friction in the customer journey — people were getting confused by the site structure and having trouble searching for specific items.
Due to these issues, we started the project by running an end-to-end UX audit (alongside Baymard). The insights we gathered during this process helped us improve the site's overall usability and customer experience. On the backend, we spent a lot of time developing and testing High Point Scientific’s many integrations with tools like Search Spring, ShipperHQ, Extend, Bread, and NetSuite.
Once their Magento 2 migration was complete, alongside the UX and integration improvements, High Point Scientific’s site had:
For the full story on High Point Scientific’s site, check out the entire High Point Scientific case study.
In this section, we’ll walk you through the exact process we use for each client engagement.
Before we dive in, note that while each business has unique needs and challenges, we maintain a few key principles throughout all projects:
Now, let’s look at the IronPlance process and methodology in detail.
Before we start any project, we do a free consultation call, which has two objectives:
Again, our priority is to help you make the best decisions from both a financial and technical standpoint. That’s why we move on to the next stage only if we see a match between what we offer and what’s right for your business.
One of our first tasks with new clients is to understand the business priorities that their site must support. This is a crucial step in our long-term partnership approach because it ensures our work is always aimed at helping you reach your business goals.
We offer three different audit options at this stage:
After the business discovery and code audits, you’re matched with a dedicated Solutions Specialist who acts as a strategic partner between you and our dev team. They will help you:
Only after this strategic planning is done do we kick off website projects.
During our engagement, your Solutions Specialist will provide regular updates on how things are going and answer any questions you have. And because transparency is one of our core principles, we give you access to the project management tools we use, so you can always see what we’re working on.
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Now that you’ve seen a few real-life examples and know more about the IronPlane process, let’s wrap up our post with a brief overview of our Adobe Commerce services.
We’ve spent over 10 years applying our methodology to B2B and B2C businesses in various industries. If you’re looking for a reliable agency partner who knows the ins and outs of the Adobe Commerce Cloud ecosystem and is prepared to support your site long-term, we are ready to help.