One of the biggest benefits of Magento is that its numerous out-of-the-box features can be easily extended with many more modules, created by Magento community. Although some extensions have an almost plug-and-play installation process, it’s much better to do it under control of a professional. We get requests for third-party Magento extension installation daily, and we accumulated a great experience of how to upgrade your website with new features while keeping it safe and high-performing. While there is no instruction to fit all different cases, here are some things to consider when installing new modules.
Understanding Magento Extensions
Magento extensions are essential tools that extend the functionality of your Magento store. They play a crucial role in enhancing store capabilities, addressing specific needs such as payment processing, SEO, or customer relationship management. Extensions vary widely, from those that improve backend operations to ones that enhance the user experience on the front end. Understanding the types of extensions available and their potential impact on your store is key to leveraging Magento’s full capabilities. Leveraging Magento 2 extension development services can further enhance your store’s functionality by creating custom extensions tailored to your specific business requirements, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.
Find a good extension
The first place to search for a quality Magento module is the Magento Marketplace. It is the safest place to find high-quality extensions – each one passes a scrupulous validation by Magento itself. This means that Magento oversees the quality of all products uploaded to the Marketplace, ensuring the code meets its high standards.
You can also get modules directly from trusted vendors. On their websites you will find information about extension features, customer reviews, prices and support conditions. If the vendor isn’t a Magento partner, there’s a risk of getting a low-quality extension with no warranty if issues arise.
Choosing a high-quality Magento 2 extension will help you avoid situations, when the code causes many conflicts with the other website functionality, or, in the worst case, has security holes.
Install extension with a development team
Despite the fact that almost all extensions have good installation manuals and configuration descriptions, we strongly suggest you to have a professional install Magento extensions for you. Developers make sure that all the technical requirements are met, carefully test the store after installation, and will always fix unexpected issues in case they occur.
Moreover, if the extension needs to be deleted after all, a developer will make sure it is done properly and no unnecessary data is left behind.
Update extensions regularly
We strongly recommend updating extensions regularly. This way, you will have all the fixes or improvements from the latest versions. You will also avoid doing extra job of fixing something on your website, that was caused by the lack of a timely extension upgrade.
Keep the number of extensions low
Last, but not least, pay attention to the number of extensions on your website. The more customizations it has – the slower it is. Here is how it works, when a visitor goes to your website, a request to show the page is sent to a server. Then, in simple words, the server performs numerous operations to prepare the data and give it back to the browser. If a store has a lot of additional logic from third-party extensions, the server operations increase significantly, even if these operations aren’t directly related to the requested data. It results in additional time that is needed to process the request and the website loads slower. And you never want to keep your website visitors waiting.
We do not mean that extensions should not be installed at all – just keep the harmony and analyze the performance impact before and after the installation. And make sure you delete unneeded modules and not simply switch them off (a common mistake of Magento website managers), assuming they are no longer used by your Magento extension installation.
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Atwix As Your Magento Custom Extension Development Partner
When it comes to Magento custom extension development, Atwix stands at the forefront. Our extensive experience in Magento 2, even before its release, has positioned us as one of the first Magento 2 Trained Partners worldwide. We specialize in creating custom extensions tailored to your specific business needs, ensuring enhanced performance, administrative automation, and a unique storefront experience. Our approach involves detailed specification, meticulous architecture design, adherence to the best Magento 2 coding standards, and comprehensive testing. Whether it’s for streamlining administrative tasks, improving SEO, or integrating seamless payment options, Atwix’s custom extension development is aimed at propelling your eCommerce store’s success. Embrace the advantages of personalized Magento solutions with Atwix.
For more about our Magento 2 extension development services, visit Atwix’s Magento 2 Extension Development page.
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