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Storefront, commerce backend, and integrations
with one engineering partner

Headless
e-commerce development

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Where headless
is a strong fit

Some projects are better suited to headless commerce development. We recommend this architecture in several scenarios.

Localization or multi-branding is required

Localization or multi-branding is required

Different brands and markets can have their own storefronts with local text copy and imagery while sharing the same commerce backend

Buying flows go beyond standard themes

Buying flows go beyond standard themes

A separate frontend gives more freedom to build product configurators, bundle builders, or guided product selection outside the platform's theme constraints

Speed targets become more demanding

Speed targets become more demanding

A decoupled architecture lets you tune rendering, caching, and page delivery independently to improve load times and support conversion

Frontend changes have to move faster

Frontend changes have to move faster

Design and marketing teams can update layouts or campaign pages without tying every change to a commerce platform release

Headless e-commerce development
for different project needs

Headless storefront development

Headless storefront development

Based on your requirements, we choose the frontend framework and build the storefront around your buying flows

Custom headless storefronts
B2B and B2C storefronts
Multi-brand and multi-market storefronts
Frontend performance optimization
Architecture & technical planning

Architecture & technical planning

Early technical review helps choose an architecture that is easier to maintain and scale, including decisions on composable e-commerce services and integrations

Headless architecture
Frontend technology selection
Integration planning
Implementation planning
API development & integrations

API development & integrations

APIs and integrations are built around your data flows, so the storefront reflects current data from connected systems

Commerce API development
CMS and PIM integrations
ERP and CRM integrations
Search and payment integrations
Migration to headless

Migration to headless

We rebuild the storefront for headless while keeping core backend logic and historical data, with existing integrations adapted where needed

Headless migration planning
Storefront rebuild
Integration migration
Pre-launch testing
Support & optimization

Support & optimization

The same engineers who built your system can stay with the project after launch to handle updates, performance work, and integration changes

Frontend updates
Performance optimization
Integration changes
Technical support

Headless development
across e-commerce platforms

Shopify
Shopify

For headless Shopify, we build Hydrogen storefronts connected through the Storefront API for custom buying flows beyond standard Shopify themes
Adobe Commerce
Adobe Commerce

Your B2B workflows, catalog logic, and existing customizations can remain in Adobe Commerce and work with a custom storefront through GraphQL
BigCommerce
BigCommerce

Catalyst or a custom frontend connects to BigCommerce through the GraphQL Storefront API, depending on the project requirements
WooCommerce
WooCommerce

We separate the frontend from WordPress and handle custom logic, extensions, and integrations within a headless WooCommerce project

Vilmate
Take your headless project to the next step
Share your current tech stack and what you expect from headless.
In 30 minutes, we can discuss the technical approach and scope of work.
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Headless commerce development with Vilmate

Storefront and integrations in sync
Flexible ways to work
ISO 27001 certification
Fast delivery, high code quality
Nearshore collaboration
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We cover storefront, API, and integration work within one team, with the same engineers responsible for how those parts work together
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Choose fixed price, time and material, or a dedicated team depending on your scope, timeline, budget, and the expertise available in-house
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We guarantee that project data and system architecture are protected under the security controls required by ISO 27001
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A short kickoff process helps development start 2–4 weeks after signing. The team understands your goals, plans the work around them, and writes maintainable code.
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Overlapping working hours make it easier to schedule quick calls and get timely answers without losing a day to time-zone gaps

Our work in practice

Projects that show what Vilmate built and the results clients achieved

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BigCommerce Store Optimization
#e-commerce
#aws
#bigcommerce
#contentful
#graphql
#next.js
#node.js
#react
USA

BigCommerce Store Optimization

Global outdoor apparel brand
A technical audit led to long-term work on the BigCommerce store. Our development team took technical ownership, reworking its architecture, integrations, storefront UX, and release process.
80%
Codebase Refactored
90%
Backend Features Rewritten
2×
Lower AWS Costs
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Awarebee
#ai
#saas
#tech
#wordpress
USA

Awarebee

Monitor website changes with AI
We worked on Awarebee’s SaaS platform, covering UX/UI, dashboards, subscriptions, branding, and a marketing website built around its existing monitoring functionality.
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SFCC Store Stabilization and Enhancement
#e-commerce
#.net
#node.js
#sfcc
#wordpress
USA

SFCC Store Stabilization and Enhancement

Platform enhancement for a leading US retail and entertainment company
A century-old greeting card brand needed more than a quick fix. We stabilized their SFCC platform, built QA automation from scratch, and brought consistency to their mobile apps.
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What clients ask
about headless development

Can we keep our current commerce backend and build a headless storefront?
In many cases, yes. If the current backend still works for the business, it can remain in place while a new storefront is developed and connected through APIs. If the backend also needs changes, we include that work in the project.
Can you migrate an existing store to headless?
Yes, we rebuild your storefront on a headless framework and connect it to your commerce backend through APIs, carrying over the core business logic, product data, and order workflows your store relies on.
Will our existing integrations still work?
Backend integrations can often stay in place when the commerce backend remains unchanged. Integrations tied to the current storefront, such as tracking scripts or storefront widgets, may need to be adapted for the new frontend.
How long does a headless e-commerce project take?
There isn't a standard timeline. A focused headless storefront can take around 2–4 months. Larger projects with multiple markets, integrations, or migration work can run for 6–12 months.
How do you handle SEO when moving to headless?
We preserve the existing URL structure when it carries over to the new storefront. When routes change, we map the old URLs to their new locations with permanent redirects, carry over metadata, and make sure search engines can access the new storefront.
Does a headless storefront need ongoing development after launch?
Typically, yes, since frontend features, design, integrations, and connected services evolve over time. We can extend the partnership so the same team continues with updates, performance work, and other technical changes after launch. You can keep the current cooperation model or switch to another one if it better fits the updated scope.

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