Can we still use Shopify's native checkout and admin with a headless store?

E-Commerce Category SpecTypical build: 6–10 weeks

Bespoke digital storefronts engineered for maximum conversion velocity.

We build custom headless Shopify, Medusa, and custom e-commerce storefronts that deliver instant page transitions, bespoke 3D product visualizers, optimized checkouts, and seamless ERP/fulfillment sync.

Scope a E-Commerce Build Inspect Architecture

Delivery Model

Duration & Sprints

6–10 weeks

Assigned Squad

1 E-Commerce Architect, 2 Full-Stack Developers, 1 3D/UI Designer, 1 QA Specialist

Code Ownership

Complete ownership of storefront repository and Shopify/Medusa store

Strategic Purpose

The Problem This Solves

Generic e-commerce themes look identical to competitors, load slowly on mobile devices, and offer rigid checkout funnels that drag down conversion rates.

Feature Architecture

Standard Product Features

Every module is built with enterprise standards, strict typing, and comprehensive test suites.

Headless Commerce Architecture

High-ROAS

Shopify Storefront API or Medusa backend paired with a custom Next.js frontend.

Instant Sub-Second Navigation

Zero page reload lag between catalog browsing, collection filters, and product pages.

3D Interactive Product Visualizers

Interactive 3D product viewers allowing customers to inspect materials and variants in 360°.

Custom One-Click Checkout & Bundles

Dynamic cart drawers, cross-sells, tiered discounts, and frictionless checkout.

Inventory & Fulfillment Synchronization

Automated webhook sync with warehouse management, ShipStation, and ERP systems.

Omnichannel Pixel & CAPI Tracking

Server-side purchase event tracking for accurate ROAS attribution across ad platforms.

Technical Blueprint

Production Architecture Topology

Clean separation of concerns with modern cloud infrastructure.

Frontend

Next.js 15 (ISR / PPR)

Tailwind CSS

Three.js / React Three Fiber

Zustand

Backend

Shopify Storefront API / Medusa.js

Node.js Webhook Services

Database

PostgreSQL (Medusa / Custom)

Redis (Cart & Session Cache)

Cloud & Edge

Vercel Edge Storefront

Shopify Hosted Checkout

Cloudflare Images

Sprint Roadmap

Development Phases

Predictable weekly milestones with working staging releases.

Weeks 1–2

UX Architecture & Brand Commerce Design

High-converting product pages, collection layouts, and cart flows in Figma.

Weeks 3–6

Headless Frontend & Catalog Integration

Product variants, filtering, search, and dynamic cart development.

Weeks 7–8

Payments, Checkout & Webhook Sync

Payment gateway validation, shipping rules, and ERP integrations.

Weeks 9–10

Load Testing, Pixel QA & Launch

Simulating heavy traffic spikes, verifying tracking pixels, and go-live.

Guaranteed Handover Deliverables

Everything transferred directly to your team upon final milestone completion.

Custom headless e-commerce frontend codebase

Configured Shopify / Medusa backend and product catalog

Configured payment, tax, and shipping calculation logic

Server-side Meta and Google Ads conversion tracking

3D product visualizer assets and integration files

Product Questions

E-Commerce Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. You retain full access to Shopify's secure, PCI-compliant checkout, payment gateways, and inventory admin while gaining a custom Next.js frontend.

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