BigCommerce Headless Architect · Canada

Headless BigCommerce with
total frontend freedom.

Next.js, Nuxt, and Gatsby storefronts powered by BigCommerce’s GraphQL Storefront API. App-like speed, edge caching, and total design freedom — sub-second Time to Interactive on every device.

GraphQL API
Next.js / Nuxt
Edge Caching
Sub-1s TTI
Stencil CLI
40+
Headless Builds
0.9s
Avg TTI
60%
Mobile Conversion Lift
100+
Lighthouse Score
Headless Roadmap

From monolith to modern frontend.

Our proven 4-step process takes your store from legacy theme to cutting-edge headless in 4–8 weeks.

1

Architecture Design

Frontend framework selection, GraphQL schema review, CMS integration planning, and performance baseline.

2

Frontend Build

React/Next.js/Nuxt development, custom components, checkout flow design, and mobile-first responsive build.

3

API Integration

GraphQL endpoint configuration, BigCommerce API mapping, caching layer, and error handling.

4

Deploy & Optimize

Vercel/Netlify edge deployment, ISR/SSG tuning, Core Web Vitals guarantee, and monitoring.

GraphQL API

BigCommerce’s Storefront API unlocks total flexibility.

The GraphQL Storefront API lets you fetch products, cart, checkout, and customer data with a single request. We architect efficient queries, implement persistent cart across sessions, and build custom checkout flows that convert 40% better than standard themes.

  • Efficient GraphQL query architecture
  • Persistent cart + customer sessions
  • Custom checkout flow design
  • Real-time inventory + pricing
  • Multi-channel data feeds
Leverage GraphQL →
GraphQL Storefront API
Next.js & Edge

Deploy on Vercel for global sub-second delivery.

We build Next.js storefronts with Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR) — so your catalog pages are pre-built at the edge, updating instantly when products change. Combined with Vercel’s global edge network, customers get app-like speed on every continent.

  • Next.js / Nuxt / Gatsby frontends
  • ISR + SSG for catalog pages
  • Vercel / Netlify edge deployment
  • Sub-second Time to Interactive
  • Core Web Vitals 95+ guaranteed
Deploy on Edge →
Next.js edge deployment
Custom Checkout

Checkout flows that convert 40% better.

BigCommerce’s headless checkout API lets you design completely custom checkout experiences — one-page checkout, multi-step wizard, or embedded mini-cart. We optimize every field, every button, and every transition to minimize abandonment and maximize revenue.

  • One-page or multi-step checkout
  • Custom payment gateway integration
  • Address autocomplete + validation
  • Guest checkout + account creation flow
  • Post-purchase upsell integration
Design Checkout →
Custom checkout design
Headless Packages

Freedom tiers for every frontend.

One-time investment. No recurring platform fees. Full ownership of your custom frontend.

Startup Headless
$5,970/one-time

Headless setup with Next.js boilerplate and standard BigCommerce GraphQL integration.

  • Next.js headless setup
  • GraphQL API integration
  • Standard product + cart pages
  • Vercel deployment
  • Basic SEO setup
  • 4-week delivery
Get Startup Headless
Premium Headless
$14,970/one-time

Advanced headless with multi-region, custom APIs, and PWA features.

  • Everything in Essential Headless
  • Multi-region edge deployment
  • Custom API extensions
  • PWA + offline support
  • Advanced caching architecture
  • 8-week delivery
Get Premium Headless
Enterprise Headless
$20,370/one-time

Maximum-scale headless with dedicated architect and 90-day optimization.

  • Everything in Premium Headless
  • Dedicated frontend architect
  • Custom middleware development
  • Advanced analytics integration
  • 90-day performance monitoring
  • 10-week delivery
Get Enterprise Headless
Frontend Reality

Stencil theme vs Headless.

See the performance and conversion difference between standard themes and headless frontends.

Metric Stencil Theme Webemart Headless
Time to Interactive2–4 seconds0.9 seconds
Design FreedomLimitedTotal
Edge Caching Global
Custom Checkout Full
Mobile ConversionBaseline+60% lift
Core Web Vitals60–7095–100
CMS Integration Any CMS
PWA / Offline Native
Client Showcase

Storefronts that took off.

Real headless BigCommerce builds with Next.js, Nuxt, and custom frontends.

Headless Project 1
Headless Project 2
Headless Project 3
Headless Project 4
Headless Project 5
Headless Proof

Storefronts that took off.

Real results from businesses that went headless with BigCommerce.

★★★★★

“The Next.js headless frontend cut our mobile load time by 70%. Our mobile revenue jumped 45% in the first quarter.”

GH
Greg H.
VP Operations, ProSupply Co.
★★★★★

“ISR means our 50,000 product pages update instantly when stock changes. No more sold-out items showing as available.”

TN
Tina N.
E-Commerce Director, EliteBrands
★★★★★

“Total design freedom. We built a checkout flow that converts 40% better than BigCommerce’s default. That’s real ROI.”

RS
Ryan S.
CTO, MegaTools International

Your frontend is your competitive advantage.

Book a free headless audit. We’ll benchmark your current theme, demo a Next.js prototype, and design a frontend architecture that converts.

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