Headless Shopify with Astro

Custom frontend plus Shopify backend. That's fast and you have full control.

How I Build Shopify Differently

I don't build standard Shopify stores. I separate frontend and backend. Shopify is your backend via API, your design is a custom frontend. Usually I use Astro for that.

Why Headless?

A standard Shopify store is fast enough. But if milliseconds matter, if you need custom UX that Shopify Liquid can't deliver, or if your entire tech stack looks different than everyone else's, then headless makes sense.

What I Build

Frontend with Astro

Astro is genuinely fast. 90+ Lighthouse score, under one second load times. That's not theory, that's the default. Plus your own design, not some pre-made shop template.

Shopify Admin API

Shopify is the backend. Products, inventory, orders, everything through the API.

Integration

Payments, shipping, inventory. Everything integrates seamlessly.

Deployment

Vercel or your own host. You're not locked into Shopify infrastructure.

What's It Good For?

E-Commerce

Obviously. Physical products, optimized checkout, real shipping integration.

Digital Products

E-books, software, design assets, anything that's available instantly after purchase. With license management if needed.

Subscriptions and Memberships

Recurring payments. Premium content. Content that's only visible to subscribers.

B2B

Large orders. Custom pricing per customer. Company accounts.

Tickets and Events

Pre-sales, events, anything with a price tag.

Case Study: apapachorealcacao.nl

A specialty coffee brand. The website was slow before and looked like everyone else's. Built it: headless Shopify with Astro.

3.2 second load time before, generic design. 0.8 seconds after, unique design, 90+ Lighthouse. Owner says conversions improved. That makes sense. Faster, prettier, distinctive.

My Process

We do discovery. What's your business, what are your goals? Then I recommend whether headless makes sense or not. After that I build the frontend and backend integration. We test thoroughly: checkout, products, payments, everything. Then it goes live. After launch I help with optimization and new features.

Tech Stack

  • • Shopify (Plus compatible)
  • • Liquid Template Language
  • • Shopify Admin API
  • • Custom Frontend (React, Astro)
  • • Headless Shopify possible
  • • Performance Optimization
  • • Image Optimization

Case Study Available:

apapachorealcacao.nl - E-commerce store with 75% performance improvement

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Shopify Use Cases

E-Commerce

Obviously. Physical products, optimized checkout, real shipping integration.

Digital Products

E-books, software, design assets. Instant delivery. License management if needed.

Subscriptions

Recurring subscriptions. Premium content. Gated access.

B2B

Bulk orders. Custom pricing. Company accounts.

Ready for Your Shopify Store?

Let's discuss your e-commerce goals. Free consultation on Shopify or alternative solutions.

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