When standard Shopify themes hit their limit, Hydrogen takes over. We build custom headless storefronts on Shopify's React framework that load in under 1 second and give you complete creative freedom.
Headless isn't for everyone — let's discuss if it's right for you
We build Shopify Hydrogen storefronts that load in under a second, score 99/100 on Core Web Vitals, and give you complete creative control over every pixel.
Speed isn't a feature — it's your biggest competitive advantage. Our Hydrogen stores aren't just fast; they're engineered to stay fast as your catalog and traffic scale.
Streaming SSR + edge caching via Oxygen. Pages serve before a user can blink.
Personalise content, pricing, and recommendations at the edge without sacrificing speed.
Build a checkout flow that matches your brand — no Liquid restrictions, no compromises.
Install on any device, work offline, and deliver a native app feel from your storefront URL.
Hydrogen is complex. Our build process breaks it into clear milestones, with a staging preview after week 3 so you see progress before final delivery.
GraphQL schema design, component library planning, custom checkout scoping, and UX wireframes — all signed off before development starts.
React component development, GraphQL integration, streaming SSR setup, Oxygen deployment pipeline, and performance optimisation.
Cross-device QA, Lighthouse audits to hit 95+ scores, load testing, and then a staged rollout to production on Oxygen.
Not theoretical benchmarks — real metrics from live Hydrogen storefronts we've built and deployed. Measured at 90 days post-launch.
We were building on Hydrogen before it hit v1. While others are still learning the framework, we have production storefronts live and generating revenue.
Hydrogen gives you the power of React with the reliability of Shopify's commerce backend. We leverage both to their fullest.
Streaming server-side rendering, optimistic UI, and edge caching on Oxygen. Your pages load before customers can blink.
No Liquid limitations. Build any layout, animation, interaction, or experience you can imagine. React components, your rules.
Deployed on Shopify Oxygen at 100+ global edge locations. Your store loads fast for customers anywhere in the world.
Connect Sanity, Contentful, Strapi, or any headless CMS. Your marketing team manages content, developers manage code.
We leverage every capability of Shopify's Storefront API — cart, checkout, customer accounts, metafields, and predictive search.
One Shopify backend, multiple storefronts. Different designs for different regions, brands, or customer segments.
Data model, API strategy, CMS selection, deployment pipeline, and component architecture — all planned before the first commit.
Motion design, interaction prototypes, and responsive layouts that push beyond what Liquid themes can do.
React components, Remix routes, Storefront API integration, and edge deployment on Oxygen. Sprint-based with weekly demos.
Lighthouse audits, Core Web Vitals optimization, SEO validation, and progressive launch with A/B testing against old storefront.
Headless isn't for every store. Here's when Hydrogen makes strategic sense.
Your store handles high traffic, and every millisecond of load time impacts revenue. Hydrogen delivers perfect PageSpeed scores consistently.
Your brand needs custom animations, interactive experiences, or layouts that Liquid themes simply cannot deliver.
You need multi-region storefronts, localized experiences, and edge-deployed content for a global audience.
Hydrogen is Shopify's most powerful framework, but it demands deep expertise in React, Remix, and the Storefront API. Our team has built 30+ production Hydrogen storefronts and understands the architectural decisions that separate a fast headless store from one that underperforms.
We architect for scale from day one — edge deployment on Oxygen, streaming SSR, intelligent caching, and CI/CD pipelines that make headless commerce manageable for your team.
Performance metrics from recent headless Shopify projects.
Faster page load speed after migrating from a Liquid theme to a custom Hydrogen storefront deployed on Shopify Oxygen.
Luxury Fashion DTCIncrease in conversion rate within 60 days of launching the Hydrogen storefront, driven by sub-second page loads and optimized UX.
Global Sportswear BrandPerfect Google Lighthouse score across all Core Web Vitals on both mobile and desktop for a multi-region headless storefront.
Premium Beauty BrandDecouple your frontend from Shopify's backend and unlock unlimited creative freedom. Our Hydrogen builds use React Server Components and Shopify's Storefront API to deliver experiences that traditional Liquid themes simply can't match.
Hydrogen storefronts consistently score 95+ on Lighthouse and load in under 1 second globally. With edge caching, streaming rendering, and intelligent prefetching, your customers experience instant page transitions that feel like a native app.
Everything you might wonder about Hydrogen Storefront. Don't see your question? Ask our team or book a call.
Most Hydrogen build projects take 1-4 weeks depending on scope. Smaller scopes ship in 7-10 days; larger custom builds run 3-4 weeks. We share a precise timeline before you sign off.
Project scope, design, hand-coded development, 2 rounds of revisions, mobile-responsive build, browser testing, and 30 days of post-launch support. No hidden fees.
Yes — 100%. Source code, design files, and assets are transferred to you on project completion. No vendor lock-in, no licensing strings.
Two rounds of revisions are standard. Additional rounds can be added at a flat hourly rate. Most clients are happy after the first round.
We offer 30 days of free post-launch support for bug fixes and minor adjustments. After that, we offer hourly retainer or per-task pricing.
Typically 50% upfront to start, 50% on delivery. For larger projects, we offer milestone-based payments. We accept Razorpay, Stripe, bank transfer, and UPI for Indian clients.
Absolutely. We sign NDAs and have signed dozens for brands of all sizes — from solo founders to listed enterprises. Send us yours or use ours.
Yes. We'll share 3-5 relevant case studies and live store links during the discovery call so you can see exactly what we've shipped for similar brands.
First response within 4 business hours, resolution within 24-48 hours for most issues. Urgent production bugs get same-day attention.
Yes. We're experienced with 200+ Shopify apps and integrate cleanly with Klaviyo, ReCharge, Yotpo, Judge.me, Gorgias, ShipStation, and most major stacks.
If something isn't right, we fix it. We've built our 15-year reputation on going back to the drawing board until clients are genuinely happy.
Yes. We deploy to a duplicate theme first for review, then push to live with you watching, and stand by for 24 hours.
Daily Slack/WhatsApp updates, weekly video calls if needed, and a shared Notion or Google Doc for spec, mockups, and decisions.
Your Shopify store URL, brand guidelines (if any), example references you like, and a brief on goals. We send a structured questionnaire after kickoff.
Yes. We offer monthly retainers for ongoing optimization, design changes, app integrations, and bug fixes.
Shopify's headless storefront framework built on Remix + React. It runs on Oxygen (Shopify's edge hosting) for global low-latency delivery.
When you've outgrown Liquid: complex content, multi-region needs, custom interactivity, sub-second page transitions, or unique design that's hard in Liquid.
MVP: 4-6 weeks. Full storefront: 8-14 weeks. Migration from Liquid: 6-10 weeks.
No — full Storefront API access. You keep all Shopify backend (orders, inventory, payments, apps that have storefront extensions).
Hydrogen is SSR by default — Google sees fully rendered HTML. We handle redirects, sitemaps, and meta tags carefully during migration.