The next step for high-growth brands. Get enterprise-grade features, lightning-fast performance, and operational simplicity. Our Shopify Headless solutions deliver 20% annual conversion growth while keeping your team agile.
Conversion-focused websites with faster page speed Custom Shopify apps to expand store functionality Full-service support from development to ongoing growth
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| The Platform Comparison | Headless Commerce | Standard Shopify | Headless Commerce |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed & Performance |
Fastest (5/5) Sub-second load times, 100/100 PageSpeed scores consistently achievable |
Lightning-fast (4/5)
100/100 PageSpeed possible with optimization |
Good (3–4/5) Decent performance |
| Conversion Optimization |
Maximum potential Unlimited customization for checkout, UX, A/B testing, personalization |
Built-in Custom checkout, upsells, A/B testing, checkout extensions |
Basic
Limited checkout customization |
| Developer Dependency |
High (Strategic) Dev needed for changes but enables unlimited possibilities |
Low–Medium Marketing team independence for most tasks |
Low Minimal dev needed |
| Enterprise Features |
Full customization Build everything exactly as needed—checkout, B2B, automation, multi-store |
Custom checkout ✓ B2B native ✓ Advanced automation ✓ Multi-store |
Limited Basic features only |
| Global Expansion |
Fully customizable
Build multi-currency, language, and cross-border experiences tailored to each market |
Built-in
Multi-currency, language, cross-border support |
Basic
Limited global features |
| Ongoing Maintenance |
High (Your infrastructure) Full control over hosting, updates, and optimization |
Low Managed hosting by Shopify |
Minimal Fully managed |
| Support |
Your team + Growisto Full development and strategic support from your partner |
24/7 Plus Support Launch Engineer Merchant Success |
Email/Chat Standard support |
| Design Freedom |
Unlimited (5/5) Build any experience with React, Next.js, Gatsby—zero constraints |
High (4/5) Extensive customization within Shopify ecosystem |
Limited (2/5) Theme-based design |
| Omnichannel Capability |
Native One backend powers web, mobile apps, kiosks, IoT devices seamlessly |
Built-in Web, POS, sales channels integrated |
Basic Web-focused |
| Best For |
Ambitious brands needing maximum performance, unique experiences, and omnichannel presence |
Growing enterprises wanting balance of power and ease |
Small to mid-size businesses starting out |
Unlike typical agencies, our focus is not just building your store, but building a store that converts, is scalable, and is very fast
Conversion First Store Setup
From theme selection to each line of code – everything is optimized for conversions from day one
User Experience at the Forefront
100/100 Page Speed scores with lightning-fast stores
Proven CRO Framework
Avg. 20% conversion uplift through data-driven optimization, Plus checkout customization, and UX testing
Strategic Technology Roadmap
Access CTO/CPO expertise to plan your 2-year Shopify Plus tech strategy, stack selection, and scalable architecture
Value-Based Pricing
Pricing aligned with your Shopify business growth and performance outcomes
Business Outcomes Focus
Measurable ROI and revenue impact from technical decisions
Premium menswear brand suffered chronic server crashes during sales, losing hours of revenue. Previous tech partners couldn’t stabilize their Magento + React setup—so we migrated them to Shopify Plus in 12 weeks.
Zero sales dip during migration
buyers•100% SEO rankings maintained•All server crashes eliminated
California beauty retailer wanted variant-specific samples with controlled checkout but third-party apps couldn’t deliver—so we built a custom solution.
25% more first-time
buyers•15% conversion lift•35% fewer returns
California beauty retailer wanted variant-specific samples with controlled checkout but third-party apps couldn’t deliver—so we built a custom solution.
2X conversion rate in 1 year•22% AOV increase•26% higher homepage engagement
California retailer needed to migrate from WooCommerce without data loss, but standard migrations risked customer profiles and transaction history—so we built a zero-downtime solution.
Zero data loss•30% mobile traffic increase•40% faster loading speed
High-performance skincare brand needed faster load times and better mobile experience—standard Shopify setups weren’t delivering the speed and scalability their premium products demanded, so we optimized across performance, mobile, and backend.
30% mobile conversion improvement•10% more product purchases•15% longer session duration
Chief Growth Officer, Tyresnmore
“What I appreciate most about working with Growisto is the depth and rigour they bring to every audit, be it CRO, TnM’s technical infra/performance, GA4 tracking, or UI/UX. As a data geek myself, I really appreciated the metric-driven plan and execution, consistently focused on improving conversions. The attention to quality in both the analysis and follow-through gives us confidence as a partner.”
Founding Member & Chief Business Officer, Atomberg Technologies
“We’re thrilled with Growisto’s website development capabilities. Growisto conducted an extensive analysis to recommend a tech stack considering our long term and diverse needs. The new site developed by Growisto performs flawlessly, enhancing the user experience. Load times have significantly improved, and navigation is seamless.”
AGM - Ecommerce, Kama Ayurveda
“The Growsito team has taken the initiative to solve problems and has continued to solve them with maturity and integrity. Since we began working together, the performance of our website has also significantly improved. The continuous maintenance assistance has been excellent, with prompt reaction times and proactive problem-solving, which has strengthened the team and fostered a true partnership. Growisto has been a wonderful experience for us.”
Associate Director - Engineering, Design Cafe
“Growisto team has been instrumental in developing the custom middleware solution for integrating multiple systems used by our sales, operations, marketing and production teams. They went above and beyond to meet the targeted deadlines and ensured to deliver a quality product. It has been a really great partnership with Growisto which we hope to continue for a long period of time.”
Free comprehensive analysis of your store’s performance, conversion opportunities, and technical optimization potential
Shopify Plus & Store Development
Headless Shopify (Hydrogen & Oxygen)
Conversion Optimization
Page Speed Improvement
Custom Feature Development
Shopify App Development
Shopify Magic & Sidekick
Shopify Flow Automation
Shopify B2B Solutions
Shopify Retail Setup
Multi-Currency Setup
Cross-Border Store Setup
Shopify Plus & Store Development
Headless Shopify (Hydrogen & Oxygen)
Conversion Optimization
Page Speed Improvement
Custom Feature Development
Shopify App Development
Shopify Magic & Sidekick
Shopify Flow Automation
Shopify B2B Solutions
Shopify Retail Setup
Multi-Currency Setup
Cross-Border Store Setup
Headless Shopify development separates the frontend experience from Shopify’s backend, allowing custom storefronts to be built using modern frameworks while Shopify manages products, orders, and checkout via APIs.
Headless is ideal when you need advanced performance, custom UX, omnichannel experiences, or frontend flexibility that goes beyond standard Shopify themes.
High-traffic stores, global brands, content-heavy sites, and businesses requiring custom user journeys benefit most from Shopify headless development.
A well-built headless store can significantly improve load times and Core Web Vitals, especially for complex storefronts, compared to traditional theme-based Shopify setups.
The timeline for building a headless Shopify store varies based on project complexity, scope of work, and specific requirements, and we provide a customized timeline for each project. Complex enterprise-level implementations with advanced integrations typically require 12-16 weeks or more.
Costs vary based on frontend framework, design depth, integrations, and scalability needs. Headless solutions require higher upfront investment than traditional themes but offer long-term flexibility.
When implemented correctly, headless Shopify can support strong SEO performance. URL handling, rendering strategy, and site architecture are planned carefully to avoid negative impact.
Shopify Plus is not mandatory, but it is commonly used for headless builds due to advanced checkout customization, scalability, and API limits.
Yes. Shopify can integrate seamlessly with headless CMS platforms, allowing content teams to manage content independently from commerce functionality.
No. In a headless architecture, the Shopify theme editor is not used. The frontend is fully custom and managed through code rather than Shopify’s theme system.
Ongoing maintenance includes frontend updates, framework upgrades, API monitoring, performance optimization, and compatibility checks with Shopify updates.
Headless is best suited for businesses that need high performance, custom user experiences, and long-term scalability. For simpler stores, traditional Shopify themes may be more cost-effective.
Get in touch with our team. We’d love to hear from you and discuss how we can help your business grow.
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