BigCommerce Headless Agency
BigCommerce Headless Development with Catalyst + Makeswift
BigCommerce Catalyst and Makeswift are the starting line for headless commerce. We take you the rest of the way, with a storefront designed around your customers, connected to your systems, and built to keep evolving.
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- Certified Elite BigCommerce Partner since 2012
- Total Creative Control, Zero Template Constraints
- Enterprise Level Services
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BigCommerce Headless Solutions
Catalyst + Makeswift: Developer Flexibility, Marketing Control
Catalyst is BigCommerce's official, open-source framework for headless storefronts. Makeswift is the visual editor built into it. Together they give you a modern foundation. We build everything that turns it into your store.
Catalyst: Official Headless Framework
Catalyst gives developers a modern Next.js and React codebase connected to BigCommerce through the GraphQL Storefront API. Developers build the components your team uses in Makeswift and decide what can be edited and what stays locked, so the storefront stays fast, stable, and on brand.
Makeswift: Visual Page Builder
Makeswift gives your marketing team a drag-and-drop editor for building landing pages, launching promotions, and updating content with developer-approved components. Every change can be previewed across devices before it goes live, without waiting on a code deploy for routine updates.
Behind it all, BigCommerce still runs your catalog, checkout, orders, and customer data, so Catalyst changes what your customers see without changing how your business operates.
BigCommerce Headless Solutions
What is Headless Commerce?
A headless storefront separates the frontend (what customers see and interact with) from the commerce backend (products, pricing, checkout, and orders). The two connect through APIs, so you can redesign, rebuild, or extend the frontend without disrupting the systems that run your business.
On BigCommerce, Catalyst is the official framework for building that frontend.
Benefits of Headless
Is Headless Commerce Right for You?
If your store has hit any of these walls, headless is worth a look:
- Your theme can't support the experience you want to build
- You run content-heavy campaigns and need faster page launches
- Integrations feel bolted on instead of built in
- Page speed is holding back conversions
Not sure if you need headless or a BigCommerce Stencil theme? We'll walk through your current setup and tell you honestly which path makes sense.
Headless Ecommerce Solutions
BigCommerce Headless Development Services
Whether you’re planning your first headless build or improving an existing one, our BigCommerce headless development services cover everything from architecture and design to integrations and ongoing support.
Headless Strategy & Architecture
Before a line of code, we map your systems, goals, and growth plans, then design a BigCommerce headless architecture built for how your business actually operates, not the latest trend.
Storefront Design & Development
Our in-house team designs and develops custom BigCommerce Catalyst storefronts on Next.js and React, with fast load times and a shopping experience built around your catalog and customers on every device.
Custom Makeswift Components
We build branded, reusable Makeswift components so your marketing team can launch pages and campaigns, while developer-set guardrails keep every page fast and fully functional.
Headless Migration
Moving from a traditional platform or an outdated headless build? We migrate your store with your data, SEO rankings, integrations, and customer accounts protected from planning to launch.
Third-Party Integrations
Connect your store with external systems like CRM, ERP, and marketing automation tools for a more streamlined, efficient workflow tailored to your business needs.
Ongoing Optimization & Support
We keep your headless storefront performing at its best with ongoing development, performance tuning, SEO improvements, and new features that evolve with your business.
BigCommerce Headless Solutions
Headless vs. Composable Commerce: Which is Best?
Headless Commerce decouples the frontend of a website (how it looks and functions for users) from the backend (where ecommerce functions happen). This allows you to build highly-customized frontend experiences while the backend manages operations like inventory, payments, and customer data.
Composable Commerce takes this a step further, breaking down the entire ecommerce system into individual, modular services (like checkout, inventory, and payments). Each service can be selected and scaled independently.
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for every business. Our BigCommerce experts will evaluate your resources and long-term goals to help determine which approach best fits your unique needs.
Testimonials
What our clients have to say
True BigCommerce Experts
I’ve worked with IntuitSolutions for nearly 8 years, and they continue to set the bar for excellence. They’re true BigCommerce experts who are always available, always ready to support, and consistently delivering results with integrity and precision...I’d absolutely recommend IntuitSolutions to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and genuinely supportive partner. Their devs are some of the best and their management is top notch! Big fan of their communication style too.
Max K. — Swisher
10/24/2025
Highly Recommend
I've only worked with the team over at Intuit for just over a year now, but they consistently achieve every goal, are great at brainstorming and solving for complex issues, and the results have been fantastic. Our new BigCommerce website has gotten rave reviews for look and feel, but also functionality. This team truly feels like an extra arm of our business not just an agency. Highly recommend.
Brittany M. — Citadel Floors
02/10/2026
We Can't Recommend IntuitSolutions Enough
We started working with IntuitSolutions in 2024 when we wanted to make our website more user-friendly, and it’s been an great partnership ever since. The team has helped us turn our site into something really dynamic, with tons of custom features that make a huge difference for our customers. If you want a team that truly cares about your business and knows how to bring your vision to life, we can’t recommend IntuitSolutions enough.
Michael P. — Nootropics Depot
11/07/2025
Every Experience Has Been Outstanding
I’ve worked with IntuitSolutions on multiple complex website build projects, and every experience has been outstanding. They were consistently fair in pricing, managed scope effectively, and delivered on the milestones they committed to. IntuitSolutions is truly a people-focused company, and it shows in how they approach problem-solving and work through challenges with professionalism, diligence, and integrity. Thank you, IntuitSolutions, for being a true partner.
Ronnie B. — Miwall Corp
01/05/2026
Headless Ecommerce Solutions
Why Choose BigCommerce Headless Architecture?
BigCommerce headless architecture empowers businesses with unparalleled flexibility, allowing for fully custom frontend designs, faster site performance, and seamless integration across multiple channels.
Step 1 — Scope and Spec
We start with a technical discovery: documenting your requirements, mapping the work, and producing a fixed-price specification before development begins. You know exactly what is being built, what it costs, and when it launches before we write a line of code. Work does not start until you have approved the spec.
Step 2 — Build and Communicate
Development moves in structured phases with regular updates and visible progress. You are never left wondering where things stand. For shorter projects this means weekly check-ins. For longer builds it means milestone-based reviews where you can see and test what has been completed.
Step 3 — Launch and Support
We manage the launch from final QA through go-live. After launch, your team gets full documentation, a walkthrough of what was built, and direct access to our support team. Whether you need a quick fix or are ready to start the next phase, we are already familiar with your store.
Our Custom BigCommerce Designs
Featured BigCommerce Projects
Real BigCommerce projects. Real outcomes.
KONG Company
2026 Commerce Awards Winner — KONG’s first-ever D2C ecommerce site delivers greater control over merchandising, content, and customer experience with a fully custom BigCommerce build.
Grab Mojo
We designed and built Grabmojo.com's debut D2C store on BigCommerce and created a unique shopping experience for their customers.
GolfBags.com
Golfbags.com partnered with us to design & build a custom BigCommerce store that delivers speed, customization, and frictionless shopping for their customers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Going Headless
How Does a Headless Storefront Work?
The storefront your customers see runs separately from BigCommerce. BigCommerce still manages products, pricing, orders, checkout, and customer data, and the storefront pulls that data in through APIs.
What is BigCommerce Catalyst?
Catalyst is BigCommerce's official, open-source framework for building headless storefronts. It's built on Next.js and React and connects to BigCommerce through the GraphQL Storefront API, giving developers a production-ready starting point instead of a blank frontend.
What is Makeswift?
Makeswift is BigCommerce's visual page builder. It's built into Catalyst, so your team can create and edit pages with drag-and-drop tools, using components our developers build and control.
Will my existing BigCommerce apps and integrations work with a headless storefront?
Yes. During discovery, we review every app and integration you use, confirm what carries over, and rebuild or replace anything that doesn’t, so your storefront launches with the features your customers expect.
How much does BigCommerce headless development cost?
Cost depends on your design scope, integrations, number of storefronts, and migration needs. Headless builds typically cost more than a Stencil theme build. We'll scope your project and give you a clear estimate.
How do I know if headless commerce is right for my business?
Headless makes the most sense when your theme limits your customer experience, your integrations are complex, or you need faster content launches. If none of those apply, Stencil may serve you better. We'll give you an honest recommendation.