Shopify Hydrogen & Oxygen | Headless Commerce Development — Jhango
Headless Commerce Experts

Shopify Hydrogen — Lightning-Fast Headless Commerce

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.

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30+ Hydrogen Builds
<1s Load Time
100 PageSpeed Score
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Hydrogen Experts

Headless Commerce,
Limitless Performance

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.

  • React-Based Storefront
  • Edge-Deployed via Oxygen
  • GraphQL Storefront API
  • Streaming SSR
0.8sAvg Load Time
99/100Core Web Vitals
4.2xFaster Than Liquid
Performance Lab Production
Lighthouse Scores
98
Perf
100
A11y
100
BP
96
SEO
Core Web Vitals
LCP
0.8s
Good
INP
12ms
Good
CLS
0.02
Good
Hydrogen vs Liquid
Metric Liquid H2 Gain
LCP 3.2s 0.8s -75%
INP 180ms 12ms -93%
CLS 0.18 0.02 -89%
TTFB 820ms 95ms -88%
Edge Regions
APAC
Mumbai, Tokyo
42ms
EU
Frankfurt, London
38ms
NA
Virginia, Oregon
28ms
Bundle Size
Liquid (before)842 KB
Hydrogen128 KB
Architecture
React RSC
Storefront API
Oxygen CDN
Web Performance

Next-Gen
Web Performance

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.

Sub-Second Load Times

Streaming SSR + edge caching via Oxygen. Pages serve before a user can blink.

Dynamic Personalization

Personalise content, pricing, and recommendations at the edge without sacrificing speed.

Custom Checkout

Build a checkout flow that matches your brand — no Liquid restrictions, no compromises.

Progressive Web App

Install on any device, work offline, and deliver a native app feel from your storefront URL.

Lighthouse Report All Green
99
Perf
97
A11y
99
BP
100
SEO
Core Web Vitals
LCP (Largest Contentful Paint) 0.8s
FID (First Input Delay) 12ms
CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift) 0.02
Development Roadmap

Headless Store Live
in 6-8 Weeks

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.

01

Architecture & Design (Wks 1-2)

GraphQL schema design, component library planning, custom checkout scoping, and UX wireframes — all signed off before development starts.

02

Hydrogen Build (Wks 3-6)

React component development, GraphQL integration, streaming SSR setup, Oxygen deployment pipeline, and performance optimisation.

03

QA, Perf Testing & Launch (Wks 7-8)

Cross-device QA, Lighthouse audits to hit 95+ scores, load testing, and then a staged rollout to production on Oxygen.

Hydrogen Build Pipeline 6-8 Weeks
Architecture
Schema Wks 1-2
GraphQL + Wireframes
Complete
Hydrogen Build
React Wks 3-4
Complete
GraphQL Wks 5-6
Complete
QA & Launch
Perf Audit Wks 7-8
Lighthouse + Oxygen
Measured Impact

Headless Performance,
Measured

Not theoretical benchmarks — real metrics from live Hydrogen storefronts we've built and deployed. Measured at 90 days post-launch.

0.8s
Avg Load Time
4.2x
Faster Than Liquid
99/100
Core Web Vitals
42%
Conv. Lift
Hydrogen vs Liquid All Green
LCP
Liquid: 3.4s Hydrogen: 0.8s
TBT
Liquid: 480ms Hydrogen: 20ms
Speed Index
Liquid: 4.1s Hydrogen: 0.9s
+42% Conversion Lift
Avg across Hydrogen migrations vs Liquid stores
Why Jhango

India's First
Hydrogen Agency

We were building on Hydrogen before it hit v1. While others are still learning the framework, we have production storefronts live and generating revenue.

  • Early Hydrogen adopters — building since beta
  • Shopify Plus & Hydrogen certified developers
  • 15+ Hydrogen storefronts live in production
  • Guaranteed 95+ Lighthouse scores at launch
  • Full GraphQL API + custom app integration support
  • Source code handover — you own everything
Hydrogen Tech Stack
React 18
Streaming SSR
Hydrogen
v2 (2024)
Oxygen
Edge Deploy
GraphQL
Storefront API
TypeScript
Fully Typed
Vite
Build Tool
Hydrogen Certified Oxygen Partner 99+ Lighthouse

What You Get With Headless Shopify

Hydrogen gives you the power of React with the reliability of Shopify's commerce backend. We leverage both to their fullest.

Sub-Second Load Times

Streaming server-side rendering, optimistic UI, and edge caching on Oxygen. Your pages load before customers can blink.

Full Creative Freedom

No Liquid limitations. Build any layout, animation, interaction, or experience you can imagine. React components, your rules.

Global Edge Deployment

Deployed on Shopify Oxygen at 100+ global edge locations. Your store loads fast for customers anywhere in the world.

Headless CMS Integration

Connect Sanity, Contentful, Strapi, or any headless CMS. Your marketing team manages content, developers manage code.

Storefront API Mastery

We leverage every capability of Shopify's Storefront API — cart, checkout, customer accounts, metafields, and predictive search.

Multi-Storefront Architecture

One Shopify backend, multiple storefronts. Different designs for different regions, brands, or customer segments.

How We Build Hydrogen Storefronts

01

Architecture Planning

Data model, API strategy, CMS selection, deployment pipeline, and component architecture — all planned before the first commit.

02

Design & Prototype

Motion design, interaction prototypes, and responsive layouts that push beyond what Liquid themes can do.

03

Hydrogen Development

React components, Remix routes, Storefront API integration, and edge deployment on Oxygen. Sprint-based with weekly demos.

04

Performance & Launch

Lighthouse audits, Core Web Vitals optimization, SEO validation, and progressive launch with A/B testing against old storefront.

Hydrogen Is Right for You If...

Headless isn't for every store. Here's when Hydrogen makes strategic sense.

Performance Is Critical

Your store handles high traffic, and every millisecond of load time impacts revenue. Hydrogen delivers perfect PageSpeed scores consistently.

You've Outgrown Themes

Your brand needs custom animations, interactive experiences, or layouts that Liquid themes simply cannot deliver.

Global Scale Required

You need multi-region storefronts, localized experiences, and edge-deployed content for a global audience.

The Hydrogen & Headless Experts You Need

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.

30+
Hydrogen Builds Shipped
<1s
Avg. Page Load Time
100
Avg. PageSpeed Score
3.2x
Faster Than Liquid Themes
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Hydrogen Architecture
React
Frontend
Remix
Router
Storefront API
GraphQL
Shopify Backend
Products, Orders, Customers
Oxygen CDN
Edge Cache
SSR Stream
★★★★★ 60+ headless storefronts built on Hydrogen

Real Results From Hydrogen Builds

Performance metrics from recent headless Shopify projects.

4.7x

Faster page load speed after migrating from a Liquid theme to a custom Hydrogen storefront deployed on Shopify Oxygen.

Luxury Fashion DTC
+38%

Increase in conversion rate within 60 days of launching the Hydrogen storefront, driven by sub-second page loads and optimized UX.

Global Sportswear Brand
100/100

Perfect Google Lighthouse score across all Core Web Vitals on both mobile and desktop for a multi-region headless storefront.

Premium Beauty Brand
Headless Architecture
React Frontend
Mobile App
Storefront API (GraphQL)
Shopify Backend
Products
Orders
Customers
60+ builds React + Remix Edge deployed
★★★★★ Hydrogen & Oxygen certified partner

Headless Commerce Architecture

Decouple 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.

React Server Components & Streaming SSR
GraphQL Storefront API Integration
Oxygen Edge Deployment for Global Speed
Speed Comparison
Traditional Liquid
3.8s
Page Load
Hydrogen
0.8s
Page Load
98
Lighthouse
0.02
CLS
18ms
FID
95+
Lighthouse
<1s
Load Time
Global
Edge CDN
★★★★★ Sub-second loads across 200+ global edge nodes

Lightning Fast Storefronts That Convert

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.

Sub-Second Global Page Load Times
Intelligent Route Prefetching
Edge-Cached Content Delivery

Jhango vs Other Options

Cost
Flat Rates
Start of Work
Turnaround Time
Custom Code
Performance
Theme Editor Support
Post-Launch Support
Source Code Ownership

Freelancers

Unpredictable
Hourly Billing
1-2 Week Wait
Unreliable
Mixed Quality
Variable
Partial
Extra Cost
Varies

Agencies

3-5x Higher
Retainer Model
2-4 Week Queue
8-16 Weeks
Template-Based
Average
Basic Only
Paid Retainer
Lock-In Risk

Frequently Asked Questions

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.