Joomla Migration Service
Seamless Joomla 6 Migrations. Leave the technical heavy lifting to us. Whether you’re switching eCommerce platforms or upgrading from Joomla 3, 4, or 5, our experts handle the entire transition for you. We manage your products, customers, and SEO URLs to ensure your new store is ready for business with zero technical risk.
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What Data Can Be Migrated to Joomla
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Products
- Name, SKU, Full Description, Status, Manufacturer, Weight.
- Price, Special Price.
- Stock Status, Manage Stock, Quantity.
- Meta Title, Meta Description.
- Product Tags.
- Barcode.
- Variants: SKU, Weight, Attributes, Quantity, Price, Special Price, Name, Thumbnail Image.
- Additional Images.
- Metafields.
Products Categories
- Name, Description.
- Image.
- Meta Title, Meta Description.
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Customers
- First Name, Last Name, Email.
- Newsletter.
- Billing Address: First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code. Telephone.
- Shipping Address: First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone.
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Orders
- Order Number.
- Order Status.
- First Name, Last Name, Email.
- Billing Address: First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone, Fax.
- Shipping Address: First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone.
- Order Items (Name, SKU, Option), Product Price, Quantity.
- Sub Price, Discount Price, Tax Price, Shipping Price, Total Price.
- Order Comments.
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Manufacturers
- Name.
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Coupons
- Coupon Code.
- Coupon Date.
- Coupon Expire Date.
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Reviews
- Created Date.
- Rate.
- User Name.
- Title.
- Comment.
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CMS Pages
- Title
- Description.
- URL.
- Image.
- Categories.
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Blogs
- Title
- Description.
- Categories.
- SEO URLs.
- Images.
Please note that data possible for migration listed below may vary depending on your Source Store. Please chat with LitExtension experts for more details.
Additional Options
Clear Data On Joomla Before Migration
You can clear the data on Joomla in accordance with selected entities for migration. More Details →
Preserve Order IDs on Joomla Store
This option helps keep your order ID the same during your store migration. More Details →
Create 301 Redirects on Joomla Store
Automatically redirect your old store’s URLs to the new ones during the migration. More Details →
Migrate Images from Products, Categories, Blog Descriptions
This option helps you to migrate images in descriptions of products, categories, and blog posts. More Details →
Strip HTML Tags from Category and Product Names
Strip HTML tags from category and product names automatically when migrating your store. More Details →
How to Perform Joomla Migration with LitExtension
Our experts will attentively consider your requirements, suggesting necessary measures to guarantee optimal preparation for the migration.
Set up Joomla store, deploy the necessary apps and create the appropriate environment before migration.
Let’s start the Joomla migration. Once the process is kicked off, it will constantly run even when you turn off your browser.
How to Perform Joomla Migration with LitExtension Experts
Upgrading to Joomla 6 or switching eCommerce platforms is a major move. Whether you are coming from Joomla 3, 4, or 5, or migrating from an entirely different platform, LitExtension handles every part of the transition for you. We assign you a Personal Assistant who manages your products, customers, and SEO URLs from day one to launch, with zero technical risk on your end.
Step 1: 1-1 Consultation
We start by mapping exactly what your store needs and answering every question you have about moving to Joomla.
- Expert Advice: We address your specific concerns about data export, custom fields, and platform compatibility issues tied to your current Joomla version or source platform.
- Service Level Agreement (SLA): We define the full project scope together. Both parties sign the SLA to lock in all requirements before work begins.
- Migration Speed Enhancement: If your store holds a large volume of data, we offer Multi-threaded Migration. This speeds up the transfer significantly while keeping your data safe and cutting downtime. (Additional fees apply.)
Step 2: Pre-Migration
Before any data moves, we prepare your Joomla environment to receive everything cleanly and without conflict.
- Target Store Setup: We configure your Joomla store and get the environment fully ready for import.
- Store Customization: We adjust settings and map your data to match exactly how it needs to appear on Joomla.
Please Note: Because legacy eCommerce platforms and Joomla operate on different architectures, extra fees may apply if you need to migrate highly customized data. This includes data generated by third-party platform plugins or deep database modifications.
Step 3: Demo Migration
We run a small-scale test migration to confirm your store data maps correctly to Joomla’s data structure before a single record goes live.
Our experts set up a demo migration for every data type to verify all settings are correct. We review the test data thoroughly and fix any errors before the full migration runs. This step alone prevents the majority of post-migration problems we see when teams skip straight to a full transfer.
Step 4: Perform Full Migration
Once the demo is approved, we transfer your entire store to Joomla safely and completely.
- Full Migration Implementation: We run your complete eCommerce platform to Joomla migration. Our system detects hidden issues automatically, and our experts resolve them in real time.
- Free Additional Options: All extra migration options you need, including 301 redirects to protect your SEO rankings and preserve your organic traffic, are included at no added cost.
Step 5: Migration Results Testing
After the transfer is complete, we inspect your new Joomla store from top to bottom to confirm full accuracy.
- Quality Check: We run multiple tests to confirm every piece of migrated data arrived intact and matches your original requirements.
- Confirm Project Outcomes: You review the final result on Joomla and give us your sign-off before we close the project.
Step 6: Post-Migration
We keep your new Joomla store fully up to date even after the main transfer is done.
- Recent Data Migrations and Smart Updates: Your old store stays live and keeps taking orders throughout the migration. After the main transfer, we help you move any new customers or orders directly into Joomla so nothing falls through the gap.
- Tech Support: You receive up to 60 days of free technical support after the full migration is complete.
- Migration Assurance: We offer a full refund within 30 days if there are major technical problems with your migrated data that our team cannot resolve.
Step 7: Customer Support
Our dedicated team and your assigned personal expert are with you from the first consultation to the final sign-off.
- 12-Hour Response Time: We guarantee a response within 12 hours of every inquiry.
- Availability: Our team works 24/7 on business days and weekends, excluding national holidays.
- Personal Assistant (PA): Your PA is a dedicated migration expert who manages your Joomla Migration with Experts help end to end. You can reach them via support ticket, email, phone, online meetings, or private chat.
If you’re non-tech, let our Joomla migration experts handle your migration from A to Z.
Save your time for more important tasks.
FAQs About Joomla Migration
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Which versions of Joomla are currently supported for migration?
Most standard migration tools and services support moving from older versions (Joomla 1.5, 2.5, or 3.x) up to the latest stable releases, such as Joomla 4, 5, and 6. If you do this manually, migrating from a legacy version like 1.5 or 2.5 is usually not a direct jump and requires a multi-step “mini-migration” (e.g., upgrading to Joomla 3 first, then 4, and finally 5).
However, by using our LitExtension AIO Migration Service, our technical experts handle the complex database structures for you, allowing your data to be accurately mapped and transferred to the latest Joomla version without you having to manage the tedious multi-step process yourself.
What happens to my templates and third-party extensions?
This is often the trickiest part of the migration process. Templates and third-party extensions built for older versions of Joomla are usually not natively compatible with Joomla 4 or 5 due to massive changes in the core code framework.
While automated tools cannot migrate visual design or raw code, our LitExtension AIO Migration Service provides you with a dedicated Personal Assistant. We can help map and migrate the data stored within your supported third-party extensions and advise you on finding modern, compatible alternatives for your new site.
Do I need to upgrade my hosting server for the newest Joomla versions?
Yes, quite possibly. Newer versions of Joomla require modern server environments to function securely and efficiently. For example, Joomla 4, 5, and 6 have stricter minimum technical requirements for your PHP version and MySQL/MariaDB database versions than Joomla 3 did.
If you opt for our LitExtension AIO Migration Service, our experts can assess your current hosting environment during the planning phase and advise you on exactly what server upgrades or configurations are needed to run your new CMS smoothly.
Will I lose my content, SEO rankings, or user data during the migration?
A properly executed migration is completely non-destructive. Your core content like products, customers, orders, etc. can all be safely exported and imported. To protect your SEO rankings, you must map your URLs correctly or set up 301 redirects for any page links that change.
If you utilize our LitExtension AIO Migration Service, top-tier data safety is guaranteed. Our team takes care of transferring your core data flawlessly and can automatically create 301 redirects to ensure your SEO rankings remain entirely unaffected.
How long does a standard Joomla migration take?
The timeline depends entirely on the size and complexity of your website.
Simple Sites: A basic informational site might take just a few days to migrate and test manually.
Complex Sites: Large corporate sites or e-commerce platforms with heavy user data and multiple extensions can take weeks or months to properly migrate and bug-test.
With LitExtension: Engaging our LitExtension AIO Migration Service provides you with a clear, customized timeline upfront. Because our experts handle the entire process from initial setup to final testing the transition is often completed much faster and more reliably than an in-house manual migration.
Will my website experience downtime during the migration?
It shouldn’t! The safest way to migrate is to set up a separate development or staging environment and perform all the work there. This zero-downtime approach is a core guarantee of our LitExtension AIO Migration Service.
Our team performs the entire migration on your target setup in the background, meaning your current, live website remains 100% active, secure, and ready for your users while the new site is being built.
How Your Data Is Secured During Migration?
Server Security
Data Security
Data Access Restriction
GDPR Compliance
NDA
Payment Security
Why choose LitExtension Joomla Migration Services
Zero Effort Required
From start to finish, our expert team will do all the work, providing a worry-free, successful transition to Joomla Migration.
Inclusive Migration Options
With all migration options included – like 301 Redirects and Product ID Preservation – you can enhance your Joomla migration experience at no extra costs.
Personalized Migration Experience
Each step of your Joomla migration is tailored to meet your business requirements for a fully customized process.
Enhanced Data Quality Assurance
Our two-phase testing approach, with manual and complimentary autotesting, ensures the highest standard of data accuracy for your migration.
Dedicated Personal Assistant
Your dedicated assistant will guide you from start to finish, answering all questions and resolving issues along the way.
Comprehensive Post-Migration Support
For 30 days after migration completion, our team provides unlimited Re-migrations, Recent Migrations, and Smart Updates, ensuring ongoing flexibility and precision.
Your Success, Our Motivation
Who We Truly Are? Let Our Customer Define!
I highly recommend LitExtension for anyone looking to migrate platforms! Their in-depth consultation helped clarify everything, while their quick responses made my Joomla migration worry-free.
LitExtension was very well to made migrating from a platform to Joomla and vice versa! Their dedicated consultation clarified all my concerns, and their customer care team was always ready to assist with any questions I had.
The level of professionalism at LitExtension is unmatched! They took the time to understand my needs during the Joomla migration, providing excellent support every step of the way.