Magento Upgrades & Checkout Redesign for MyFreedomSmokes
Services Covered:

Industry
E-commerce & Retail
Duration
116 months
Budget
50K - 199K
Start Date
1 December 2016
Team Size
1-5 Employees
Engagement Model
Onshore
Project Capability Score (PCS)
76/100
Good
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Client
MyFreedomSmokes
Project Summary
Curotec implemented Magento security and performance upgrades—including JavaScript minification, PHP updates, and a CloudFlare CDN—and redesigned the checkout and brand pages to improve site speed, security, and user experience. The client reported smoother site performance, fewer JavaScript errors, improved UI, fast response times for urgent fixes, and reliable estimates and timelines supporting an ongoing engagement.
Key Challenges
- Previous developer failed to complete requested upgrades in a timely manner
- Slow communication and long timelines from prior vendor
- Need for a more communicative, faster partner to implement site upgrades
Project Deliverables
- Installed Magento security patch
- Minimized JavaScript
- PHP upgrades
- Implemented CloudFlare CDN
- Redesigned checkout flow
- Built custom brand header and brand landing pages
- SEO-related implementation support
- Planned migration project from Magento 1 to Magento 2
Project Solution
Curotec performed Magento security and performance work: they installed the Magento security patch, minimized JavaScript, upgraded PHP, and implemented a CloudFlare CDN to speed asset delivery. They redesigned the checkout to improve clarity and built custom brand header/landing pages to support SEO and brand content. The team also supports ongoing planning for a full migration from Magento 1 to Magento 2.
Project Outcome
- Site runs more smoothly with fewer JavaScript errors
- Improved user interface and checkout experience for customers
- Faster asset delivery via CloudFlare and backend upgrades
- Responsive support with rapid issue resolution and accurate project estimates
Platforms
Web
CMS
Tech Stack
PHP
JavaScriptMagento
Cloudflare
Client Endorsement
Overall Review Rating
5
5 out of 5 stars
Timeliness
Cost Rating
Willing to Refer
Quality of Deliverables
“Speed, security, and design upgrades were hallmarks of Curotec’s work. The team’s ability to respond quickly, to fix problems as soon as they arose, and to provide accurate financial estimates and timelines for new projects enabled the successful partnership to continue.”
Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.
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