E-Commerce Development for Shopify & Custom Storefronts
Fast checkout, mobile-first architecture, and full payment integration — built for conversion and full ownership of your stack.
70%+ of e-commerce traffic arrives on mobile — every checkout we build is designed for it
E-commerce development is the discipline where performance has the most direct, measurable revenue impact. Research shows a 100ms increase in page load time reduces conversion rates by 1–2%. A single additional step in the checkout flow reduces completion rates by an estimated 10%. Every architectural decision in our e-commerce projects is evaluated against its effect on conversion — not just technical correctness.
Our e-commerce work spans three approaches: custom-built storefronts on Next.js with headless commerce backends (maximum control, maximum performance), Shopify development for clients who need a managed platform with built-in logistics integrations, and WooCommerce for businesses already in the WordPress ecosystem. Platform selection is driven by your catalog complexity, checkout requirements, and long-term operational needs — not by which platform is faster to build.
Payment integration is handled through Stripe as the primary processor — supporting card payments, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and subscription billing from a single integration. For Latin American markets, we integrate local payment methods: PIX, Boleto Bancário, and local card acquirers. Every payment flow is tested against failure states — declined cards, network timeouts, and webhook delivery failures — because checkout failure is the most expensive bug in e-commerce.
Mobile-first is an operational requirement. Over 70% of e-commerce traffic arrives on mobile devices, and checkout abandonment on mobile reaches 85% vs. 73% on desktop. We build checkout flows for one-handed operation on small screens: minimal form fields, persistent cart state across sessions, and payment methods that bypass manual card entry. Mobile checkout is a distinct engineering problem — not a responsive design afterthought.
We have built e-commerce systems for fashion brands, specialty food retailers, B2B industrial suppliers, and digital product sellers — each with different catalog structures, fulfillment workflows, and customer acquisition channels. A B2B industrial supplier with 10,000 SKUs and net-30 payment terms is a fundamentally different system than a DTC brand running limited-edition drops. Platform and architecture are chosen accordingly.
We do not use page builders, drag-and-drop tools, or theme frameworks for production e-commerce. Every component is purpose-built for performance, auditability, and long-term maintainability. Page builder output produces bloated HTML and JavaScript payloads that cannot be optimized. When your storefront needs to load in under 2 seconds on a 4G connection, the build tool matters.
What's Included
- [✓]Custom storefront or Shopify theme with mobile-first design
- [✓]Full payment integration (Stripe, Apple Pay, Google Pay, local methods)
- [✓]Product catalog with filtering, search, and inventory management
- [✓]Order management and fulfillment workflow
- [✓]Customer accounts, wishlists, and order history
- [✓]Cart persistence and abandoned cart recovery
- [✓]Analytics integration and conversion tracking
- [✓]Performance optimization for Core Web Vitals
Tech Stack
Common Questions
Shopify or custom storefront — which is right for my business?
Shopify for businesses that need a managed platform with logistics integrations, a large app ecosystem, and lower ongoing technical overhead. Custom Next.js storefront for businesses that need full checkout control, complex product configurations outside Shopify's model, or performance requirements that Shopify's shared infrastructure cannot meet.
How much does e-commerce development cost?
Shopify custom themes range from $6,000 to $18,000. Custom Next.js storefronts with headless CMS and full payment integration range from $20,000 to $70,000. Scope and platform drive the number — we define deliverables before quoting.
Can you integrate local payment methods for Latin America?
Yes. PIX, Boleto Bancário, and local card acquirers are supported for Brazilian and broader Latin American markets. Payment gateway selection depends on your target market and transaction volume.
Do you handle product catalog migrations from existing platforms?
Yes. We have migrated catalogs from WooCommerce to Shopify and from legacy systems to custom platforms. Migration includes data validation, redirect mapping, and rollback plans.
Do you build subscription or recurring billing models?
Yes. Subscription billing through Stripe Billing, Recharge (for Shopify), or custom implementation is a standard capability. We have built subscription flows for SaaS products, specialty food boxes, and membership-based businesses.
Ready to start a e-commerce development project?
Scope defined before any code is written.