In our earlier blogs on Magento 2.0, we explored the modern technology stack and features for development, QA, and deployment .

In this blog, we focus on checkout improvements in Magento 2.0 that help increase conversions and sales.

Better Site Conversion and Sales

The Change

• Checkout
  • Magento 2.0 introduces a one-step checkout with guest checkout by default, reducing cart abandonment caused by forced registration.

• The improved checkout process requires minimal user input and includes:
  • Auto-recognition of users via email with optional login.

• Fetching shipping rates based on ZIP code.

• Automatic credit card type detection and conditional billing info entry.

• Payment
  • Supports hosted and redirect payment methods instead of traditional payment bridges.
  • Supports embedded APIs with direct post.
  • Supports iFrame-based payment forms.
  • Supports third-party hosted payment pages.
  • Default integrations include PayPal, Braintree, Authorize.net, CyberSource (EE), and WorldPay (EE).

What this Means for Merchants

• Improved checkout reduces cart abandonment and boosts conversions.
• Hosted payment methods simplify PCI compliance (SAQ-A or SAQ A-EP).

What this Means for Developers and Partners

• Magento 2.0 simplifies checkout customization compared to Magento 1.x.

What this Means for End Customers

• Faster and smoother checkout experience.
• Improved payment security without storing card details on merchant servers.

Stay tuned for our next blog on Magento 2.0!