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Enterprise Architecture
Scalable Stencil + Cornerstone themes, robust nav, metafields & custom fields, Multi-Storefront expansion stores, and channel-aware catalogs.
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BigCommerce Developers for Custom Store Development
Enterprise-grade BigCommerce builds from a BigCommerce development company that is also a BigCommerce Elite Partner - Stencil + Cornerstone, Catalyst headless (Next.js + Makeswift), Widget Builder, Checkout SDK, GraphQL Storefront API, B2B Edition, Multi-Storefront, MACH composable commerce. 15 years, 400+ brands, 100+ verified reviews.
BigCommerce Elite Partner · BigDev Certified · Since 2012
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Example edit. Change a Stencil partial, preview it, then bundle and push the theme.
$ 1digital --about bigcommerce
- Elite Partner since
- 2012
- years on the platform
- 15
- brands
- 400+
- verified reviews (4.9/5)
- 100+
- engagements from
- $185/hr
Trusted by 400+ Brands · Certified Partners
15
Years in eCommerce
Of results, scale, and quality at the enterprise level.
50+
Expert Team
Specialists across SEO, AI SEO, PPC, design, dev, and strategy.
USA
US Core + Global Talent
US core team for clear communication; vetted global specialists for international client work.
4.9
Reputation Score
Rated 4.9/5 across 100+ verified client reviews.
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TL;DR
Hire a BigCommerce developer team - BigCommerce Elite Partner and BigDev Certified, with 15 years on the platform, 400+ brands, 100+ verified reviews (4.9/5). Engagements start at $185/hour.
We build across:
- Stencil + Cornerstone (Handlebars)
- Catalyst headless (Next.js + React + Makeswift)
- Widget Builder
- Checkout SDK
- GraphQL Storefront API
- V3 REST API
- B2B Edition
- Multi-Storefront
- MACH composable commerce
- App + ERP / OMS / CRM / PIM integrations
Related BigCommerce pages:
BigCommerce development, step by step
BigCommerce code that is tested before it goes live
Every BigCommerce change is written, built and checked before it reaches your store. Speed and accessibility checks run on each release, and nothing ships until they pass, so the live store stays fast and stable while it grows.
- ›BigCommerce themes, apps and integrations built by specialists
- ›Speed and accessibility checked on every release
- ›Launched to your live store only once the checks pass
NEW
BigCommerce storefronts on a monthly plan
Skip the build project. Get a storefront built and managed for you
A new storefront hosted on WorkspaceCMS that connects to your BigCommerce store, not a theme, designed and built free on your plan. Products, search and cart sync from your store, and every change after launch is made for you.
- LaunchSemi-custom design and build for your store$499/mo
- GrowthMOST POPULARAdvanced semi-custom design and every AI agent$799/mo
- ScaleExpanded semi-custom design and a monthly session with our team$1,299/mo
Bigger build or another platform? Enterprise from $1,999/mo, or a fully custom project.
- 01 MockupYour homepage and key pages, laid out
- 02 DesignStyled to your brand by our designers
- 03 MobileBuilt mobile-first, checked on every screen
- 04 LaunchLive and connected to your store, then improved monthly
Now showing: Forge Industrial Supply, a industrial supply demo store built on WorkspaceCMS. Open the demo
Prefer to watch?
See how the three store plans work, from first mockup to the changes we make every month.
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Why Hire
Why Hire a BigCommerce Developer for Custom Work?
Platform specifics matter, which is why custom work belongs with BigCommerce development experts. We build on both traditional Stencil and fully-headless Catalyst (Next.js + Makeswift).
Outcome: consistent Core Web Vitals, fewer regressions, and cleaner paths to checkout.
why-hire.mdThe longer answer
Platform specifics matter. A BigCommerce developer builds on Stencil + Cornerstone correctly, avoids theme bloat, integrates apps and ERPs cleanly via the V3 REST API and GraphQL Storefront API, and ships features that respect SEO.
We design catalogs, navigation, and templates for scale, implement robust permissions and Multi-Storefront architecture, and wire the ERP / OMS / CRM / PIM integrations your operations rely on - without bloating the stack.
We build on both traditional Stencil and fully-headless Catalyst (Next.js + Makeswift). Outcome: consistent Core Web Vitals, fewer regressions, and cleaner paths to checkout.
your-store.diff
- 1-theme bloat
- 2-integrations bolted on
- 3+Stencil + Cornerstone, built correctly
- 4+apps and ERPs via V3 REST + GraphQL
- 5+catalogs, nav and templates for scale
- 6+permissions and Multi-Storefront
- 7+features that respect SEO
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What We Build
What Does a BigCommerce Developer Handle Day to Day?
nav.json
Information architecture
Navigation, catalogs and templates planned for scale.
card.html
Stencil + Cornerstone themes
Handlebars, SCSS and JS, without theme bloat.
page.tsx
Catalyst headless storefronts
React + Next.js + Makeswift on the GraphQL Storefront API.
widgets/
BigCommerce-only features
Widget Builder, Checkout SDK / Open Checkout, Multi-Storefront, B2B Edition, Page Builder.
webhooks.ts
Apps and API integrations
Private and public apps, V3 REST Admin API, GraphQL Storefront API, webhooks, feeds and subscriptions.
vitals.md
Performance and hygiene
LCP, INP, CLS, WCAG 2.2 AA, canonicals, schema, redirects and llms.txt.
what-we-build/The full day-to-day list
Information architecture, theme development on Stencil + Cornerstone (Handlebars, SCSS, JS), Catalyst headless storefronts (React + Next.js + Makeswift), BigCommerce-only features (Widget Builder, Checkout SDK / Open Checkout, Multi-Storefront, B2B Edition, Page Builder), custom private and public apps, deep API integrations (V3 REST Admin API, GraphQL Storefront API, webhooks), feed connections, subscription flows, internationalization, and workflow automation
- paired with Core Web Vitals (LCP, INP, CLS) performance hardening, accessibility (WCAG 2.2 AA), and technical hygiene (routing, canonicals, schema, redirects, llms.txt) so growth doesn't break UX or rankings.
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BigCommerce Developer - Quick Answers
01What is 1Digital® as a BigCommerce developer?
1Digital® Agency is a BigCommerce Elite Partner and BigDev Certified agency founded in 2012, with 50+ specialists including Stencil developers, Catalyst (Next.js + React) engineers, BigCommerce app developers, and SEO / PPC / lifecycle marketers. Trusted by 400+ brands with a 4.9/5 rating across 100+ verified reviews. We build across traditional Stencil + Cornerstone (Handlebars), Catalyst headless (Next.js + Makeswift), Widget Builder, Checkout SDK / Open Checkout, GraphQL Storefront API, V3 REST API, B2B Edition, Multi-Storefront, and international expansion.
02Where do we start?
Audit theme, apps, Core Web Vitals, and integrations (ERP, OMS, CRM, PIM, WMS); map UX, product data (metafields, custom fields, channel-aware catalogs), and URL architecture; scope Multi-Storefront or B2B Edition requirements; define sprints with redirect mapping and migration QA where relevant.
03Common BigCommerce deliverables?
Custom Stencil + Cornerstone themes or Catalyst (Next.js + Makeswift) headless storefronts, Widget Builder custom widgets, Checkout SDK customizations, server-side API logic via the V3 REST API, Page Builder content systems, app integrations (Klaviyo, Recharge, Yotpo, Smile.io, Searchspring, Klevu, Algolia, Rebuy, Nosto), ERP / OMS / CRM / PIM connectors, Storefront / Admin GraphQL API work, schema graphs, llms.txt, and 301 redirect maps.
04How do we improve performance?
Audit and prune app footprint, lazy-load media, compress and serve next-gen images (WebP, AVIF), defer non-critical JS, optimize Handlebars partials and faceted-search queries, leverage BigCommerce's CDN (or Vercel / Netlify edge hosting for Catalyst headless) - targeting LCP under 2.5s, INP under 200ms, CLS under 0.1.
05Stencil + Cornerstone or Catalyst headless - which is right?
Stencil + Cornerstone (Handlebars) is right for most BigCommerce merchants - faster to build, easier for merchandising teams to iterate via Page Builder, and well-supported by BigCommerce's ecosystem of apps. Catalyst (Next.js + React + Makeswift) makes sense when you need maximum UX flexibility, multi-channel reach, headless CMS integration (Contentful, Sanity, Storyblok), Core Web Vitals performance traditional theme architecture can't deliver, or MACH composable commerce patterns. We scope the trade-offs honestly - headless isn't right for every brand, and Stencil isn't automatically wrong just because you've outgrown a stock theme.
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What You Get
What Our BigCommerce Developers Deliver
checkout-js · express.ts
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Checkout SDK & Open Checkout
Open Checkout customizations via the Checkout SDK, server-side post-purchase flows, accelerated payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal), one-page / express flows.
integrations · request log
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Apps & Enterprise Integrations
Subscriptions (Recharge, Rebillia), reviews (Yotpo, Judge.me), ERP (NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Acumatica), OMS / WMS (ShipStation, Brightpearl), CRM (HubSpot, Salesforce), PIM (Akeneo, Salsify), search (Klevu, Algolia, Searchspring).
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Performance, SEO & AI-Search
Core Web Vitals (LCP, INP, CLS), schema graphs (Product, Review, AggregateRating, FAQPage), llms.txt, clean URLs, AI-era discoverability (ChatGPT Shopping, Perplexity Shop, AI Overviews, Rufus).
1Digital® | BigCommerce Elite Partner Since 2012
From complex Stencil builds to Catalyst headless to global Multi-Storefront rollouts, we ship maintainable code and measurable results. 15 years. 400+ brands. 100+ verified reviews.
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Start Your BigCommerce Project
Tell Us Your BigCommerce Goals
Migration to BigCommerce, redesign, Multi-Storefront expansion, international rollout, native B2B Edition wholesale, Catalyst headless, subscription flows, or ongoing growth - share your goals and we'll map the fastest, cleanest path to impact.
1Digital® | BigCommerce Elite Partner Developers Who Ship
Strategy, design, development, and growth - aligned to BigCommerce best practices, Core Web Vitals, and your roadmap. 15 years. 400+ brands. 100+ verified reviews. 4.9/5 average. In-house team.
Get a BigCommerce Development Proposal
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Achieve Success
Work With Certified BigCommerce Developers
We pair engineering with our in-house BigCommerce designers so Figma design systems, UX flows, and brand application land cleanly in Stencil partials or Catalyst React components - not as a separate handoff.
Typical engagements:
- Product option logic
- Faceted search
- Custom pricing
- PDP / PLP templates
- Checkout adjustments
- ERP / CRM integrations
- Migrations with URL mapping and redirect plans
shipped/How our developers tailor custom features
At 1Digital® Agency, our BigCommerce development expertise significantly enhances your online store's functionality, Core Web Vitals performance, and enterprise scale.
Our skilled BigCommerce developers tailor custom features to your needs - custom Stencil theme builds on Cornerstone, Checkout SDK / Open Checkout customizations, Widget Builder components, Multi-Storefront architecture, B2B Edition rollouts, and fully-headless Catalyst storefronts.
Typical engagements include product option logic, faceted search, custom pricing, PDP/PLP templates, checkout adjustments, ERP/CRM integrations, and BigCommerce migration projects with URL mapping and redirect plans.
Trusted by 400+ Brands
BigCommerce Development Portfolio
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API Integrations
Need Expert Help With BigCommerce API Integrations?
BigCommerce's robust API surface - the V3 REST Admin API, GraphQL Storefront API, and webhook infrastructure - offers deep integration opportunities for enhancing your store's functionality, data flows, and multi-channel reach.
As a BigCommerce Elite Partner, we facilitate smooth integrations with ERP (NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Acumatica), OMS, CRM (HubSpot, Salesforce), PIM (Akeneo, Salsify), WMS, and custom middleware.
api surface
- RESTV3 REST Admin APIcatalog, orders, customers
- GQLGraphQL Storefront APIstorefront and Catalyst
- HOOKWebhooksevents to middleware
ERPOMSCRMPIMWMSMiddleware
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Premier BigCommerce Services
Enhance Your Store with Our Premier BigCommerce Development Services
Elevate your online store's capabilities with actionable insights and specialized expertise from 1Digital® Agency - a BigCommerce Elite Partner with 15 years of eCommerce specialization.
Our team delivers customized BigCommerce solutions: Multi-Storefront architecture, Checkout SDK customizations, Widget Builder components, Catalyst headless, international expansion, B2B Edition wholesale, and deep API integrations.
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Comprehensive BigCommerce Development Expertise
- ✓Stencil + Cornerstone themes (Handlebars, SCSS, JS)
- ✓Catalyst headless storefronts (Next.js + React + Makeswift)
- ✓Widget Builder custom widgets
- ✓Checkout SDK & Open Checkout customizations
- ✓Page Builder content blocks and merchandising systems
- ✓Multi-Storefront / channel architecture
- ✓International expansion (multi-currency, multi-language)
- ✓Native BigCommerce B2B Edition
- ✓Custom apps (single-click & private apps)
- ✓ERP / OMS / CRM / PIM / WMS integrations
- ✓Subscription flows (Recharge, Rebillia)
- ✓Schema graphs, llms.txt, AI-engine SEO
Advanced BigCommerce Engineering
#Stencil + Catalyst hybrid builds#Metafield-driven content systems#Performance hardening (CWV, edge caching)#Accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.2 AA)#SEO-safe v2 → v3 migrations#BigCommerce app stack curation & maintenance
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Expert Solutions
Practical Solutions Built by BigCommerce Developers
feat/checkout-sdkBigCommerce Customization & Checkout SDK
Expand business capabilities with BigCommerce customization - custom Open Checkout flows via the Checkout SDK, custom widgets via Widget Builder, server-side API logic (discounts, shipping rules, payment customizations), Page Builder content blocks, and metafield-powered dynamic content - for high-volume merchants and enterprise operations.
feat/catalystBigCommerce Catalyst Headless Development
Fully-headless storefronts on Catalyst (Next.js + React + Makeswift visual editing) with the GraphQL Storefront API, optional headless CMS integration (Contentful, Sanity, Storyblok), and multi-channel deployment (web + mobile app + kiosks + marketplaces) from a single BigCommerce commerce backend. MACH composable commerce patterns when appropriate.
feat/multi-storefrontMulti-Storefront & International Expansion
Architect Multi-Storefront setups and international expansion - regional URLs, hreflang, multi-currency, multi-language, local payment methods, and tax / duty handling - for global brands expanding without losing central control. Shared catalogs, channel-aware product visibility, and centralized reporting.
feat/b2b-editionBigCommerce Elite Partner Benefits & B2B Edition
As a BigCommerce Elite Partner, we provide expert guidance, direct access to BigCommerce's launch and merchant success teams, and comprehensive support for B2B Edition (Price Lists, Customer Groups, company hierarchies, net-terms payment, shared catalogs, gated buyer portals, quote management, and wholesale portal UX).
feat/seoOptimized BigCommerce SEO Strategies
Maximize online presence with BigCommerce SEO engineered for both Google and AI engines (ChatGPT Shopping, Perplexity Shop, AI Overviews, Rufus) - schema graphs, llms.txt, entity clarity, content architecture, technical SEO, and internal linking across Multi-Storefront setups.
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Tailored BigCommerce Solutions
Practical, Ongoing BigCommerce Services
brand/
Complete BigCommerce Branding & Logo Design
Create a unique brand identity for your BigCommerce store with comprehensive branding - logo system, typography, color palette, voice, and full style guide to enhance your online presence.
integrations/
Expert BigCommerce Integration
Tailored integrations - Klaviyo, Recharge, Yotpo, Smile.io, Searchspring, Klevu, Nosto, Rebuy, ERP (NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Acumatica), CRM (HubSpot, Salesforce), OMS / WMS - crafted for your specific enterprise needs and platform stack.
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Continuous BigCommerce Support
Ongoing development and design support for your BigCommerce store - platform updates, app maintenance, Core Web Vitals monitoring, seasonal refreshes, and feature iterations. We act as an integral part of your team.
lifecycle/
BigCommerce Email & Lifecycle Integration
Align your email marketing with your BigCommerce branding and data. Klaviyo, Attentive, Postscript, and Mailchimp integrations capture full purchase-behavior signals and support complex segmentation.
audit/
Thorough BigCommerce Website Audits
Extensive audits evaluate your BigCommerce site's performance - Core Web Vitals, accessibility (WCAG 2.2 AA), schema graph completeness, app footprint, and merchandising impact. Brand appraisal pinpoints what to fix first.
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BigCommerce UX/UI Consulting
UX/UI consulting ensures your BigCommerce site communicates your brand, engages customers, and optimizes conversion flows - improving measurable revenue outcomes and reducing friction on enterprise-scale catalogs.
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Industries We Serve
Industry-Specific BigCommerce Development
We tailor BigCommerce development for both B2C and B2B use cases. Our team brings deep experience across diverse sectors - delivering projects innovative, performance-engineered, and perfectly aligned with industry demands.
Each industry has its own rules and constraints. Our developers adjust data models, merchandising, and content patterns to match how your customers research and buy.
- Jewelry, Fashion, Designer Clothing
- Outdoors and Sporting Goods
- Hardware and Building Materials
- Baby and Nursery Supplies
- Food, Supplements, Specialty Culinary
- Computers and Peripherals
- Health and Wellness Products
- Furniture, HVAC, Lighting
- Office Supplies
- Real Estate / Commercial & Residential
- Travel & Leisure
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Storefront Improvements Without Losing Rankings
Our BigCommerce redesign and development projects are designed to elevate site functionality, Core Web Vitals performance, customer engagement, and conversion rate. We plan redesigns with URL mapping, structured data, and internal links that help search engines understand your catalog.
Leveraging BigCommerce's platform capabilities (Stencil + Cornerstone, Catalyst, Widget Builder, Checkout SDK, Multi-Storefront, B2B Edition) and deep user insights, we tailor strategies to overcome unique enterprise eCommerce challenges - ensuring your BigCommerce store stands out in a competitive, AI-driven digital market.
redirects.csv
old urlnew urlcode
/shop/lanterns.html/lanterns/301
/product.php?id=88/field-lantern/301
/blog/2019/care-guide/blog/lantern-care/301
- URL mapping✓
- Structured data✓
- Internal links✓
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BigCommerce Web Developers FAQ
01Why choose 1Digital® Agency for BigCommerce development?
Partnering with 1Digital® Agency means working with a BigCommerce Elite Partner and BigDev Certified agency with 15 years of eCommerce specialization. Our 50+ in-house specialists include Stencil developers, Catalyst (Next.js + React) engineers, and BigCommerce app developers - delivering bespoke solutions from Stencil + Cornerstone themes to fully-headless Catalyst, Multi-Storefront architecture, B2B Edition rollouts, and complex enterprise integrations.
02What makes 1Digital® stand out as a top BigCommerce development agency?
Our reputation as a leading BigCommerce Elite Partner comes from 15 years of specialization, purpose-built solutions across the full BigCommerce ecosystem (Stencil, Catalyst, Widget Builder, Checkout SDK, Multi-Storefront, B2B Edition, Page Builder), and a client-focused approach that supports high-performance BigCommerce stores at every tier of complexity.
03How do our BigCommerce development services enhance your site's functionality?
Our developers use BigCommerce-native architecture patterns, advanced theme customization (Stencil sections, Cornerstone overrides, Page Builder widgets, metafields, custom fields), Checkout SDK extensions, Widget Builder components, and Catalyst headless where warranted - elevating speed, usability, and enterprise functionality without sacrificing maintainability.
04What unique benefits do our BigCommerce SEO services offer?
Our BigCommerce SEO services optimize site structure, content, internal linking across Multi-Storefront setups, schema graphs (Product, Review, AggregateRating, Organization, FAQPage), llms.txt, and entity clarity - strengthening visibility across Google, ChatGPT Shopping, Perplexity Shop, Google AI Overviews, Gemini, and Amazon Rufus.
05How does 1Digital® ensure sustained success for your BigCommerce site post-launch?
Ongoing support, performance tuning (Core Web Vitals - LCP, INP, CLS), app maintenance, BigCommerce platform updates, automation iteration, and strategic enhancements - so your store continues to grow and adapt to changing market demands and BigCommerce ecosystem evolution.
06When does it make sense to upgrade to BigCommerce Enterprise?
Enterprise becomes compelling once you approach $1M+ GMV, need Multi-Storefront / multi-region architecture, want priority support, require native B2B Edition wholesale, or need dedicated launch engineer and merchant success support. We scope honestly - Enterprise isn't automatically the right tier for every merchant, and we've talked brands out of upgrading when the ROI wasn't there yet.
07Do you build on BigCommerce Catalyst (headless)?
Yes. Catalyst is BigCommerce's React-based storefront framework built on Next.js, paired with Makeswift visual editing. We build fully-headless Catalyst storefronts when traditional Stencil theme architecture can't deliver the UX flexibility, multi-channel reach, or Core Web Vitals performance required. Catalyst is our default headless recommendation on BigCommerce, but we scope trade-offs honestly - Stencil + Cornerstone is often the smarter call.
08How can I hire BigCommerce developers or engage a BigCommerce development agency?
Start by defining project requirements (migration to BigCommerce, redesign, Multi-Storefront expansion, B2B Edition launch, Catalyst headless, custom app), then evaluate agencies based on BigCommerce Elite Partner status, BigDev certification, case studies, team size, and communication. With 1Digital® Agency, you gain a BigCommerce Elite Partner development team experienced in delivering scalable, high-performing stores across every tier of complexity.
09Can we migrate your existing eCommerce platform to BigCommerce?
Yes. Our migration experts ensure smooth transitions from any platform to BigCommerce - Shopify, Magento (Adobe Commerce), WooCommerce, Volusion, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, NetSuite SuiteCommerce, custom platforms - with SEO-safe URL mapping, 301 redirect deployment, schema graph preservation, data integrity QA, and minimal operational disruption. We also handle BigCommerce v2 → v3 migrations.
10How do we ensure new features perform optimally during a BigCommerce redesign?
Structured redesign process - UX mapping, staging builds, schema graph preservation, 301 redirect mapping, regression testing across devices, accessibility QA (WCAG 2.2 AA), and Core Web Vitals validation - ensuring every feature functions correctly and that changes don't disrupt rankings, conversion flows, or core site behavior.
11What distinguishes 1Digital® Agency from other BigCommerce development services?
As a BigCommerce Elite Partner with 15 years of development experience, we bring reliable support, scalable solutions across Stencil and Catalyst, and refined processes. The team that develops can also handle design, SEO, PPC, and lifecycle - so you're not coordinating multiple vendors across your BigCommerce program.
12How do our BigCommerce designs boost your marketing efforts?
Our BigCommerce development and design incorporate SEO-friendly layouts, schema graphs, llms.txt, structured content, and conversion-focused elements - strengthening engagement, paid ROAS, AI-engine citation share, and customer retention across lifecycle channels.
13Do you handle BigCommerce B2B Edition and native wholesale?
Yes. We build on native BigCommerce B2B Edition - customer accounts, company-based pricing, Price Lists, Customer Groups, net payment terms, buyer-specific catalogs, quote management, and wholesale portal customizations. No third-party wholesale app required. We can also support B2B-specific SEO including wholesale catalog indexation, customer-group-aware content, and buyer-intent keyword targeting.
14Can you build Multi-Storefront / channel architectures?
Yes. BigCommerce Multi-Storefront supports multiple branded storefronts from a single back office. We architect Multi-Storefront setups for regional markets, sub-brands, B2B / DTC separation, or dedicated wholesale channels - with shared catalogs, channel-aware product visibility, separate branded checkout, centralized reporting, and a unified back-office workflow.
15Do you handle BigCommerce v2 → v3 migrations?
Yes. Our BigCommerce developers manage v2 → v3 API migrations with product option updates, modifier conversions, API endpoint adjustments, and storefront changes. We deliver clean cut-overs with redirect mapping, schema preservation, and full regression testing across PDP, PLP, cart, and checkout flows.
Let's Discuss Your Project
Customize Your BigCommerce Store with Top BigCommerce Developers
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