Headless Shopify development
Headless Shopify development for a much faster store.
Going headless means we build a brand-new, super-fast front end for your store — while Shopify still runs your cart, checkout and orders behind it. Your pages can load in under a second, your design can look exactly how you want, and your team keeps the same Shopify they already use. We build it with Hydrogen or Next.js.
Brands and teams we’ve worked with
What is headless Shopify?
A normal Shopify store uses Shopify for two jobs: the look (your theme and pages) and the shop tools (cart, checkout, inventory). A headless Shopify store splits those two jobs apart. We build the look and the pages ourselves — this part is called the “head” — and Shopify keeps running the shop tools in the background.
Because we build the front end from scratch, it can load much faster and look exactly the way you want. And because checkout stays on Shopify, it's still safe, trusted and easy for your team to manage.
Traditional vs headless Shopify
The difference in one picture — a normal store versus a headless one.
Traditional Shopify
your design + pages
cart · checkout · inventory
Shopify runs both the look and the shop tools. Simple — but the theme limits how fast and custom you can be.
Headless Shopify
Hydrogen / Next.js — super fast, fully custom
cart · checkout · inventory
We build the front end separately for speed and design freedom; Shopify keeps running checkout in the background.
Why brands choose headless Shopify with us
Built with Hydrogen
Hydrogen is Shopify’s own tool for building fast, custom stores. The cart and speed features come built in, so it stays close to everything Shopify.
Built with Next.js
Next.js is a popular website framework with full design freedom and fast pages, hosted on Vercel. We pick Hydrogen or Next.js based on what fits your team best.
Your SEO stays safe
We build pages so Google sees all your text and images (server-side rendering), and we map every old URL to its new one — so your rankings hold through the switch.
Faster pages, better scores
We check your speed and Core Web Vitals before and after the build. The goal is simple: your scores go up, not down.
Frequently asked questions
What is headless Shopify?
Headless Shopify means splitting your store into two parts: a custom, super-fast front end that we build (your design and pages), and the Shopify back end that keeps running your cart, checkout, inventory and orders. Shoppers get faster pages and a fully custom look, while your team keeps the same Shopify admin they already know.
What is the difference between Hydrogen and Next.js for headless Shopify?
Both build fast headless Shopify storefronts. Hydrogen is Shopify’s own React tool and stays close to Shopify. Next.js is a popular framework with more design freedom, hosted on Vercel. We recommend the right one based on your team and your current setup.
Will headless Shopify hurt my SEO?
No — not when it is built right. We use server-side rendering so Google sees the full page, and we map every old URL to its new one before launch, then watch your rankings after. Done properly, going headless can even improve SEO because the pages load faster.
Is headless Shopify worth it?
It is worth it if you need much faster pages, a fully custom design, or one back end feeding several front ends (website, app, kiosk). If a good theme still does everything you need, you may not need headless yet — we will tell you honestly which one fits your store.
How long does a headless Shopify build take?
A focused headless store — product pages, collection pages, cart and checkout — usually takes about 8 to 14 weeks. The timeline depends on how custom your design is and how many other systems we connect.
An official Shopify Select Partner
Vetted by Shopify and trusted by brands across the US, UK, Canada, Singapore, UAE, Australia and India — with a money-back guarantee and on-time delivery on every build.
Want a faster, custom Shopify store?
Tell us about your current store — we'll suggest a headless Shopify plan that keeps your SEO and fits your timeline.