Salesforce Classic to Lightning migration
Yes — ForceFolks migrates Salesforce orgs from Classic to Lightning Experience: we run a readiness assessment, rebuild unsupported customizations (like JavaScript buttons) as Quick Actions, Lightning components, and Flows, redesign record pages, then enable and roll out Lightning with training. It's a UI and productivity modernization, not a data migration — your data stays in the same org.
What is a Salesforce Classic to Lightning migration?
It's the move from Salesforce's legacy Classic interface to the modern Lightning Experience — a faster, component-based UI with productivity features Classic never had. Your data stays in the same org; what changes is the interface, page design, and the customizations Lightning handles differently (chiefly JavaScript buttons, which Lightning doesn't support).
How does a Classic-to-Lightning migration work?
It starts with a readiness assessment (Salesforce's Lightning Experience Readiness Report) to inventory customizations and surface what needs rework. We then rebuild unsupported items — JavaScript buttons become Quick Actions, Lightning components, or Flows — redesign record pages in the Lightning App Builder, enable Lightning for a pilot group, and roll out org-wide with training and hypercare.
What moves from Classic to Lightning Experience
Most configuration, data, and reports carry over; a smaller set of customizations needs rework (scope is confirmed per org).
| Salesforce Classic | Lightning Experience | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| JavaScript buttons | Not supported | Rebuild as Quick Actions, LWC, or Flows |
| Visualforce pages | Supported, may need updating | Review, restyle, or rebuild as LWC |
| Page layouts | Lightning record pages | Redesign in the Lightning App Builder |
| Classic apps | Lightning apps | Recreate with the right tabs and pages |
| Reports & dashboards | Carry over | Validated, plus new Lightning charts |
| List views & data | Unchanged | Same data, same org |
| Productivity features | Limited | Enable Kanban, path, and activity timeline |
The Classic → Lightning migration process
A readiness-led migration that protects adoption and avoids surprises on go-live.
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Readiness assessment
We run the Lightning Experience Readiness Report and inventory customizations, JavaScript buttons, and Visualforce.
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Plan & prioritize
We decide what to rebuild, restyle, or retire, and design the rollout — pilot first, then org-wide.
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Rebuild customizations
JavaScript buttons become Quick Actions, Lightning components, or Flows; Visualforce is reviewed and updated.
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Redesign record pages
We build Lightning record pages and apps in the App Builder, with the productivity features Classic lacked.
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Pilot & validate
We enable Lightning for a pilot group, gather feedback, and close gaps before the wider rollout.
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Roll out & train
We enable Lightning org-wide, train users, and support closely through the switch.
Why teams move to Lightning with ForceFolks
- Readiness-led — we assess before we switch, so nothing breaks on go-live.
- Customizations rebuilt — unsupported Classic features re-implemented natively in Lightning.
- No data risk — your data stays in the same org; this is a UI and productivity upgrade.
- Productivity gains — Kanban, path, split view, and the activity timeline, not just a reskin.
- Pilot first — we validate with a pilot group before the org-wide rollout.
- Adoption support — training and hypercare so users embrace the new UI.
Frequently asked questions
Will Salesforce Classic stop working?
Salesforce has been steering all customers to Lightning Experience and auto-enabling it, and Classic is legacy — new features land in Lightning, not Classic. While Classic still runs for now, moving sooner avoids falling further behind. We plan the switch to minimize disruption.
Do we have to rebuild everything to move to Lightning?
No — most configuration, data, reports, and dashboards carry over. What needs rework is the smaller set of things Lightning handles differently, chiefly JavaScript buttons (rebuilt as Quick Actions, components, or Flows) and some Visualforce. The readiness report shows exactly what's affected.
How long does a Classic-to-Lightning migration take?
It depends on how customized the org is — the number of JavaScript buttons, Visualforce pages, and custom apps to rework. A lightly customized org moves quickly; a heavily customized one takes longer. We confirm a timeline after the readiness assessment.
What is the Lightning Experience Readiness Report?
A Salesforce tool that scans your org and reports what's ready for Lightning and what needs attention before switching. We use it as the starting point of every Classic-to-Lightning migration, to plan the work and de-risk go-live.
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