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Support

Magento 1

General & Onboarding

Can you take over management of our existing Magento 1 customizations/extensions?
Can you implement features only available in Magento 2 on our Magento 1 store?
Are you able to maintain and patch Magento 1.9.x installations, and ensure compatibility with newer PHP versions?
Our hosting provider is forcing us off their platform due to Magento 1. Can you migrate us to an M1-compatible host?

Security & End-of-Life

Magento 1 has reached end-of-life, can MageAnts still help me with support and maintenance service?
Can MageAnts still apply security patches and hotfixes for my Magento 1 store?
Can you guarantee PCI compliance for our Magento 1 store since official patches stopped?
We handle EU orders, can you make our Magento 1 GDPR-compliant despite EOL status?
Can you implement modern password hashing (argon2id) or enforce 2FA for admin users on Magento 1?
How do you handle Magento 1 security support, including installing SUPEE patches and conducting vulnerability audits?

Performance & Hosting

My Magento 1 site is slow under traffic spikes, what solutions can you implement?
We’re getting random errors/crashes. Can you diagnose and stabilize our Magento 1 store?
Site speed has degraded significantly. Can you optimize performance without upgrading?
Can you optimize my database (MySQL) and reindexing processes to reduce page-load times?
Is my current PHP/MySQL version compatible with Magento 1, and can you help me migrate to PHP 7.x without breaking extensions?

Upgrades & Migration

Can you upgrade my Magento 1 store to a more recent 1.x release and ensure theme compatibility?
If I want to migrate to Magento 2, can you provide a cost/time estimate and a migration plan?

Compatibility & Code Quality

Can you refactor my Magento 1 custom modules/themes to follow best practices and improve maintainability?

Checkout & Integrations

My PayPal/Authorize.net integration is failing on some orders, can you troubleshoot and fix?
I need to sync products and orders with my ERP/CRM, can MageAnts' configure it for my Magento 1 store?
How do you integrate Magento 1 with Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, and other third-party softwares?
Can you help me set up real-time inventory updates for my Magento 1 store?

Responsive Design & Theming

My Magento 1 store's custom theme breaks on mobile, can you make it fully responsive and cross-browser compatible?

Magento 2

General & Onboarding

What is the Magento website support service?
What is the difference between Magento consultation services and Magento support services?
Does MageAnts provide support?
What are the benefits of Magento website maintenance services?
Given Magento 1’s end-of-life, do MageAnts offer ongoing security patches, compliance fixes, and technical support for Magento 1 stores?
Do we need to maintain our website regularly?
Do I need to sign extensive contracts?
What does Magento support and maintenance service include?
Why should I hire MageAnts for my Magento support requirements?
How do I get started with your support and maintenance services?
Are dedicated developers available for Magento support and maintenance?

Updates & Maintenance

How often will you update my Magento 2 store?
Are there any setup or onboarding fees?
Will my Magento site slow down during maintenance?
What happens if a site breaks during maintenance?
How quickly can you restore from backup if something goes wrong?
What if I have a problem after business hours or over the weekend?
Do you provide 24/7 support?
How quickly do you respond to support query?

Management & Communication

Do you include a dedicated project manager in your support packages?
What is your Magento support process?
What prerequisites (e.g., server access, documentation) must we provide before onboarding?
Who handles communication? How frequently will we have status calls or receive progress updates?
How do you track and manage support tickets (e.g. Jira, Trello, Asana)?

Packages, SLAs & Pricing

What types of support package you provide, what's the duration, and how are unused hours handled?
Can we purchase additional hours if our allocated support time is exhausted before the renewal date?
Do you offer Magento Enterprise support?
Do you offer performance auditing and optimization services?

Security & Monitoring

Do you perform proactive security patching and vulnerability scans?
Do you provide uptime and performance monitoring?
Do you have experience with PCI compliance for Magento stores?

Integrations & Customization

Could you integrate our website with other 3rd party technology/solution providers?
Can you help with Magento customization service or only provide maintenance and troubleshooting?
Will you provide documentation of your processes and any changes you make?

Upgrades & Extensions

Can you assist with upgrading to and maintaining Magento 2.3, including security and performance optimizations?
Do you offer support for installing, configuring, and troubleshooting extensions from the Magento Marketplace?
How do you enable and configure WebP image support in Magento 1 and Magento 2 storefronts?
What’s your process for integrating WebP image formats in a Magento 2 site to improve page-load speed?
Can you manage and troubleshoot deployments on Magento Cloud, including environment setup and scaling?

Enterprise & Specialized Services

What dedicated services and SLAs do you provide for enterprise-level Magento implementations?
What customizations do you recommend for Magento 2 WebP image support?
Is round-the-clock (24/7) Magento support available for critical incidents and emergency fixes?
How are your ongoing Magento support plans structured (hourly blocks, monthly retainer, SLAs)?
Can you provide custom programming support for building or extending Magento modules, APIs, and integrations?