Next.js + Hydrogen Experts

Headless Shopify Development — Lightning-Fast Storefronts That Convert

Build blazing-fast headless storefronts with sub-second load times and 2X higher conversions. We combine Shopify's powerful backend with modern frontends using Next.js and Hydrogen.

3-4 week delivery
Sub-second load times
2X conversion lift
/01 EDUCATION

What is Headless Commerce?

Headless commerce separates your storefront (what customers see) from your backend (Shopify's commerce engine). Instead of using Shopify's built-in Liquid themes, you build a custom frontend with modern frameworks like Next.js or Hydrogen that connects to Shopify via APIs. The result? Complete creative freedom, blazing-fast performance, and a future-proof architecture.

Shopify

Shopify Backend

Products, Orders, Checkout, Inventory

APIs

Custom Frontend

Next.js / Hydrogen (React)

Speed

Pre-rendered pages load in milliseconds, not seconds

Flexibility

Build any UI without Liquid template limitations

Scalability

Handle traffic spikes without breaking a sweat

/02 PERFORMANCE

Why Go Headless with Webmakers?

0.7s

Average page load (vs 3.3s traditional)

2X

Higher conversion rates from speed improvements

90+

Core Web Vitals scores across all metrics

100%

Creative freedom — no Liquid limitations

/03 STACK

Our Headless Tech Stack

/01 FRAMEWORKS
Shopify Hydrogen (React-based, official Shopify framework)
Next.js (for custom builds)
React + TypeScript
/02 SHOPIFY APIS
Storefront API (GraphQL)
Admin API
Checkout API
Customer Account API
/03 HOSTING & CDN
Oxygen (Shopify's global CDN)
Vercel (for Next.js builds)
Cloudflare (edge caching)
/04 SERVICES

What We Build

Custom Headless Storefronts

Fully custom shopping experiences built from scratch with pixel-perfect designs and buttery-smooth interactions.

Headless PWAs

Progressive Web Apps that work offline, install on home screens, and deliver app-like experiences.

Multi-Channel Experiences

Connect your Shopify backend to web, mobile apps, kiosks, or any touchpoint your customers use.

Headless Migrations

Migrate from Liquid themes to headless without losing SEO rankings or breaking existing functionality.

API Integrations

Connect your headless storefront to CMS (Sanity, Contentful), ERP, CRM, PIM, and other systems.

/05 QUALIFICATION

Is Headless Right for You?

Signs you're ready to go headless:

Outgrowing Liquid template limitations
Need advanced personalization and segmentation
High-traffic events (Black Friday, flash sales) strain your store
Want custom checkout experiences
Require multi-storefront architecture
Performance and Core Web Vitals are a priority
Planning to expand to mobile apps or other channels
HOW IT WORKS

Our Process

1

Discovery & Architecture Planning

We audit your current store, understand your goals, and design the optimal headless architecture. (1 week)

2

Design & Prototyping

Create high-fidelity designs and interactive prototypes that leverage headless capabilities.

3

Headless Development

Build your custom frontend with Next.js or Hydrogen, connecting to Shopify's APIs. (2-3 weeks)

4

Integration & Testing

Integrate third-party services, test thoroughly across devices, and optimize performance.

5

Launch & Optimization

Deploy to production, monitor performance, and continuously optimize based on real data.

/06 RESULTS

Results That Speak

LuxuryForYou

We rebuilt LuxuryForYou's Shopify store as a headless Next.js application, dramatically improving performance and conversions.

Page Load
3.3s0.7s
79% faster
Bounce Rate
52%30%
22% drop
Conversions
Baseline+33%
33% lift
/07 PRICING

Pricing

Headless Storefront: 3-4 weeks

Every project is unique. Get a custom quote based on your requirements, or explore our retainer option for ongoing development and support.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Headless is ideal for brands that need maximum performance, custom experiences, or are hitting the limits of Liquid themes. If your store is simple and working well with a standard theme, you may not need headless yet. We'll help you evaluate during our free consultation.

Most headless projects take 3-4 weeks from start to launch. Complex builds with extensive integrations may take longer. We'll provide a detailed timeline during discovery.

No — when done correctly, headless improves SEO. We implement proper server-side rendering, meta tags, structured data, and redirects. Plus, the performance gains from headless directly improve Core Web Vitals, which Google uses for rankings.

Most Shopify apps that work via the backend (inventory, shipping, email marketing) continue to work. Frontend apps (reviews, wishlists) need headless-compatible versions or custom integration. We'll audit your apps and provide solutions.

You can still use Shopify's admin for products, collections, and basic pages. For advanced content, we integrate headless CMS options like Sanity or Contentful that give your team a better editing experience.

Hydrogen is Shopify's official React framework, optimized for Shopify and hosted on Oxygen. Next.js is a more general framework with broader ecosystem support. We recommend Hydrogen for Shopify-focused stores and Next.js for complex multi-vendor or highly custom requirements.

GET STARTED

Ready to Go Headless?

Book a free consultation to discuss your project. We'll evaluate if headless is right for you and provide a custom roadmap.