PrestaShop migration to a modern headless stack
PrestaShop is fine up to a point — at large catalogs and high traffic it starts to struggle. We move you to Sylius/Symfony + Next.js, keeping everything that matters: URLs, SEO, orders and customers.
Why PrestaShop becomes a limit
On large catalogs, filtering and search slow down, the admin becomes sluggish and server costs rise. Optimizations hit the limits of the monolithic architecture.
What’s specific about migrating off PrestaShop
PrestaShop has a few specifics we handle explicitly: product combinations and attributes, theme overrides and custom modules, the URL structure (rewrite + id_product) and multi-shop setups. We map them correctly into the new model and rebuild module functionality natively or via integrations.
- Product combinations and attributes mapped correctly
- Custom modules rebuilt natively or via integrations
- PrestaShop URLs mapped 1:1 for 301 redirects
Our reference: electronic-mag.ro
We migrated electronic-mag.ro, a B2B store with over 351,000 products, off PrestaShop to a headless stack, with real performance results and no loss of organic traffic.
Migration steps
- 1
Audit & inventory
We analyze your PrestaShop store: catalog, categories, URLs, integrations (couriers, invoicing, marketplace feeds), traffic and pain points. We set measurable goals.
- 2
Migration plan & architecture
We propose the headless architecture (Sylius/Symfony + Next.js), the data migration plan and the SEO strategy to keep your rankings. You get a clear estimate and timeline.
- 3
Data export & mapping
We export products, categories, customers and orders from PrestaShop and map them into the new data model, with integrity checks.
- 4
Backend + frontend development
We build the Sylius/Symfony backend and the Next.js frontend, with incremental deliveries and a staging environment you can test.
- 5
SEO: URL mapping + 301 redirects
We map all old URLs 1:1 and set up 301 redirects, so you don’t lose Google rankings or organic traffic.
- 6
Launch & optimization
A controlled cutover with real-time monitoring (goal: zero downtime), then continuous optimization and subscription maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
Will I lose Google rankings if I migrate off PrestaShop?+
No, if done correctly. We map all PrestaShop URLs 1:1 and set up 301 redirects, preserving on-page structure. That’s how we migrated electronic-mag.ro (351,000+ products) with no organic-traffic loss.
What happens to my PrestaShop modules?+
We rebuild the functionality you need natively in Sylius/Symfony or via dedicated integrations (couriers, invoicing, feeds). You’re no longer dependent on modules of variable quality.
Are orders and customers migrated too?+
Yes. We migrate products, categories, attributes, customers and order history, with automated integrity checks at every step.
How long does a PrestaShop migration take?+
It depends on catalog size and integrations. We start with an audit that sets a clear timeline. See the factors that affect duration in our migration-cost guide.
Got a serious store on a slow platform?
Let's talk about moving it to a modern stack, without losing traffic or sales.