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Upgrading the store is fine, the only thing you miss that way is the template changes (but if you're doing a new design, you'll get them anyway by applying the base framework or picking a Ready Theme).
It's worth reiterating though, if all you need is the template changes (and you're willing to go to a fresh install) the faster way to get that is to just apply the Version 9 CSSUI Framework.
It's worth reiterating though, if all you need is the template changes (and you're willing to go to a fresh install) the faster way to get that is to just apply the Version 9 CSSUI Framework.
We hope to push out an article on this as we are seeing a lot of confusion in this area, and I feel it had a lot to do with how MM9 was promoted. We literally caught ourselves almost having to argue with certain clients that upgraded their previous stores expecting that all the new features would be point and click, ready to roll for the holidays. When we informed clients of the required template changes, which can be extensive based on the previous customizations made to a given store, we were hit with some serious push back and confusion.
Constructive Criticism: I think Miva should have had a "before you upgrade" article better outlining what MM9 means for existing stores prior to it's release, including the required template changes. The MM9 release announcement that went out seemed to have been interpreted as "everything is point and click" to a number of existing users.
How about an email with a link to an article covering all of this? That's where I am considering going if you don't, just so we don't have to explain it all over and over.
I think the most serious problem is the "Upgrade Available" link. Which, looks exactly like the "Upgrade Available" link for PR8 Release 12--though the outcome if VASTLY different. Its quite apparent, that some store owners have already "just clicked update" cause that's what you've be training them to do. However, this update has a LOT more impact.
You need to somehow get a "Before you update" link in BEFORE they click that Continue button. (And no, just cause you had a billboard inside the admin for 9 months, don't think more than half ever looked at it :))
Completely agree Bruce. Rick, will MM9 updates at least have the "are you sure you want to update" message in the future? (think any "before you upgrade" resources should be displayed at/or before that point)
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