What do BigCommerce development services include?
BigCommerce development services include theme design, custom app and API development, B2B configuration, third-party integrations, data migration and post-launch support. The goal is a store that uses BigCommerce's native features first and custom code only where it clearly pays off.
As a BigCommerce Elite Partner, we build on the platform's real strengths: no platform transaction fees, well-documented APIs, and native support for multiple storefronts from one control panel. A typical engagement includes:
- Stencil theme development: custom themes built on Cornerstone or from scratch, with Page Builder widgets your marketing team can edit without a developer.
- Headless storefronts: Next.js front ends built with Catalyst or the GraphQL Storefront API.
- Custom apps and scripts: private apps that extend checkout, pricing, shipping or admin workflows through REST APIs and webhooks.
- B2B Edition setup: company accounts, buyer roles, quotes, invoice portals and customer price lists.
- Multi-storefront builds: separate brands, regions or wholesale channels run from a single back end.
- Integrations: ERP, PIM, 3PL, tax and payment connections built for reliability.
Stencil or headless: which BigCommerce front end should you choose?
Stencil is the right choice for most stores: it is faster to build, easy for marketers to edit and fully supported by BigCommerce's theme ecosystem. Headless with Catalyst makes sense when you need a highly distinctive experience, content-heavy pages from a separate CMS, or the best possible Core Web Vitals scores. We'll show you the cost and maintenance trade-offs of each before you commit, and our headless commerce development team handles the decoupled builds.
Who is BigCommerce the right platform for?
BigCommerce suits mid-market and enterprise brands that want SaaS reliability but need deeper native catalog, B2B and API capabilities than entry-level platforms provide. It is especially strong for companies selling to both consumers and trade buyers.
We usually recommend BigCommerce when a business has:
- Large or variant-heavy catalogs with many product options and modifiers.
- Combined B2C and B2B sales that need separate pricing, permissions and payment terms.
- Several brands or regional storefronts to manage from one admin.
- No appetite for the hosting, patching and upgrade overhead of a self-hosted platform.
- Plans to sell across marketplaces and social channels.
For channel sales, our Amazon integration for ecommerce service keeps inventory, listings and orders in sync between BigCommerce, Amazon, Walmart and other marketplaces.
BigCommerce vs Shopify vs Magento: how do they compare?
BigCommerce sits between Shopify's simplicity and Magento's flexibility: it is fully hosted like Shopify, but ships with more native B2B and catalog features out of the box. This is how we frame the decision with clients.
| Factor | BigCommerce | Shopify / Shopify Plus | Magento / Adobe Commerce |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hosting | Fully hosted SaaS | Fully hosted SaaS | Self-hosted or Adobe Commerce Cloud |
| Native B2B | B2B Edition: buyer roles, quotes, price lists | Shopify Plus B2B: company profiles, catalogs | Adobe Commerce B2B module |
| Multiple storefronts | Native, one control panel | Separate expansion stores | Native store views |
| Customization model | APIs, apps, headless | Apps, Shopify Functions, headless | Full code-level access |
| Maintenance overhead | Low | Low | High |
For a deeper look at the two leading SaaS options, read our guide to BigCommerce vs Shopify.
BigCommerce B2B Edition development for wholesale buyers
BigCommerce B2B Edition gives trade buyers their own accounts, pricing and ordering tools on the same platform as your consumer store. We configure it to match your sales process, then extend it where the native features stop.
What we typically build on B2B Edition
- Company hierarchies with buyer roles and spending approvals.
- Customer-specific price lists and volume pricing tiers.
- Quote requests routed to sales reps, with quote-to-order conversion.
- Quick order pads, CSV uploads and one-click reorders.
- Invoice and payment portals connected to your ERP.
When B2B is the core of your business rather than an add-on channel, our B2B ecommerce development team will assess whether B2B Edition, Adobe Commerce or a custom build is the better long-term fit.
How much do BigCommerce development services cost?
BigCommerce development services are priced after discovery, but specialized custom stores usually fall in the $25,000–$60,000 range, while headless or multi-region B2B builds typically run $60,000–$150,000+. Our smallest engagements start around $15,000.
The factors that move your number most are:
- A fully custom theme versus an adapted Stencil theme.
- A Stencil storefront versus a headless Catalyst build.
- The number and complexity of integrations.
- B2B requirements such as approvals, quotes and custom pricing.
- Catalog, customer and order migration volume.
Ongoing costs matter too. Your BigCommerce plan, paid apps and any B2B Edition fees sit alongside development, so we model the full first-year cost rather than the build alone.
All projects run on fixed-price milestone contracts. To see a likely range before we talk, use the ecommerce website cost calculator.
Can you migrate my store to BigCommerce without losing SEO?
Yes. We migrate products, customers, order history and content to BigCommerce, then map every old URL to its new equivalent with 301 redirects so search visibility carries over. Metadata, structured data and image alt text move with the catalog.
The route we handle most often is Magento to BigCommerce migration, usually for brands that want B2B features without the cost of running and patching self-hosted infrastructure. We also bring stores over from WooCommerce, legacy custom carts and smaller SaaS builders.
Why hire a BigCommerce Elite Partner agency?
Working with an Elite Partner gives you senior BigCommerce developers, direct platform escalation paths and a team that has already seen most edge cases. We're headquartered in Houston, Texas, and support brands across the US and internationally.
- 350+ ecommerce projects delivered across 24+ verticals.
- You own 100% of your theme, app and integration code.
- Replies within 24 hours and 24/7 monitoring after launch.
- ISO 27001 security practices and a mutual NDA on request.
How our BigCommerce development process works
Every BigCommerce project follows the same six phases, and a typical build takes 8–16 weeks from kickoff to launch.
- Discovery and Strategy (weeks 1–4, alongside design): requirements, integrations, data audit and platform fit.
- Conversion UX/UI Design: wireframes and high-fidelity designs for key templates.
- Architecture and API Engineering: storefront structure, channels, apps and integration contracts.
- Custom Development (weeks 5–12): theme or headless build, apps, integrations and data migration.
- Testing and Optimization (weeks 13–16): functional, cross-device and Core Web Vitals testing.
- Zero-Downtime Launch: DNS cutover, redirect checks and hypercare.
After launch, our support team provides 24/7 monitoring with a 15-minute response time for critical incidents, plus a roadmap for app reviews, theme updates and conversion testing so the store keeps improving.
Get a free BigCommerce development estimate
If you're planning a new store, a redesign or a move to BigCommerce, start with a free ecommerce strategy call. In 30 minutes, a senior developer will review your goals, catalog and integrations, and we'll send a free project estimate for our BigCommerce development services afterward. You can also run the calculator first to arrive with a budget range in mind.
