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Headless Commerce Services
Everything you need to move from a traditional Liquid storefront to a high-performance headless architecture.
⚡Next.js + Storefront API
Full Next.js App Router storefront connecting to Shopify’s Storefront API via GraphQL — typed, fast, and scalable.
🧠 WPGraphQL Headless
Use WordPress as a CMS headlessly alongside Shopify commerce — ideal for content-heavy stores with complex editorial needs.
🗄️ ISR & SSG Catalog Pages
Incremental Static Regeneration and Static Site Generation for product and collection pages — instant loads at any scale.
📡 Multi-Channel Commerce
Single Shopify backend powering multiple storefronts — regional, B2B, and B2C — from one inventory and order system.
🛒 Custom Checkout UI
Shopify Checkout UI Extensions for custom upsells, loyalty integrations, delivery date pickers, and branded checkout flows.
🔌 Third-Party Integrations
PIM, CRM, ERP, and analytics integrations via Shopify’s Admin API and webhooks, fully decoupled from the frontend.
Our Headless Build Process
A structured 5-step process to migrate or build your headless Shopify storefront safely.
1. Architecture Audit
We assess your current stack, traffic patterns, and integration requirements to design the right headless architecture.
2. API Schema Design
We map Shopify’s Storefront GraphQL schema to your frontend data needs and define custom metafield structures.
3. Frontend Build
Next.js storefront is built with ISR, typed API clients, component library, and all custom UI requirements.
4. Integration & QA
Full checkout flow testing, cart persistence, multi-currency, webhooks, and CDN configuration are validated.
5. Launch & Monitor
Staged cutover with rollback plan, Core Web Vitals monitoring, and post-launch performance optimization.
Headless vs. Traditional Liquid Shopify
Understanding when headless is the right investment for your store.
| Feature | Headless Shopify (WPDEV) | Traditional Liquid Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Frontend performance (LCP) | ✓ Sub-1s achievable | ✗ 1.5–3s typical |
| Multi-channel delivery | ✓ Web, app, kiosk, IoT | ✗ Web only |
| Framework flexibility | ✓ React, Vue, Svelte | ✗ Liquid only |
| Personalisation at edge | ✓ Edge middleware | ✗ Not available |
| Time to launch | ✗ 8–16 weeks | ✓ 2–6 weeks |
| Shopify app compatibility | ✗ Requires adaptation | ✓ Native support |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about headless Shopify development answered plainly.
What is headless Shopify?
Headless Shopify separates the frontend (what shoppers see) from the Shopify backend (commerce logic). Your storefront is built with a modern JavaScript framework like Next.js that fetches product, cart, and checkout data via Shopify’s Storefront GraphQL API, while Shopify handles all payments, inventory, and order management.
Is headless Shopify worth it?
Headless is worth it when you need exceptional performance beyond what Liquid allows, multi-channel commerce (web, mobile app, kiosk), deep custom UI that Liquid can’t deliver, or strong editorial CMS requirements alongside commerce. For stores under $1M/year in revenue, a well-optimised Liquid theme typically delivers better ROI.
What is the difference between Shopify and headless Shopify?
In standard Shopify, Liquid templates are rendered server-side by Shopify and served as HTML. In headless Shopify, Shopify becomes a pure commerce API backend. A separate frontend framework handles all rendering — this can be a Next.js site, a React Native app, or any other client — consuming data via the Storefront API.
How much does headless Shopify development cost?
A basic headless Shopify storefront with Next.js and Storefront API starts around $15,000–$25,000. Mid-complexity builds with custom checkout extensions, CMS integration, and multi-currency typically run $25,000–$50,000. Enterprise headless architectures with ERP integration and multi-storefront can exceed $60,000.
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