Building Serious eCommerce Brands at Scale
BigCommerce and Shopify development experts. We build online stores that grow cleanly - from custom storefronts to headless commerce.
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We partner with eCommerce agencies, technology companies, and retail teams on launches that stay maintainable after go-live.
Why Northstar
Why eCommerce Companies Trust Northstar
- Team with 15+ years of eCommerce experience
- 1200+ online stores delivered by our developers
- Deep BigCommerce and Shopify knowledge
- Proven ecommerce delivery methodology
- Dedicated senior eCommerce developers
- Battle-tested processes for successful launches
Built by senior developers with 15+ years in eCommerce. We bring deep BigCommerce and Shopify expertise, clear delivery process, and a track record of store launches that hold up in production.
Building Investor Ready Products
2 In Pipeline
1200+ satisfied clients Worldwide
1200+
Make Your Store Work Like Your Best Sales Day — Every Day
Your online store should be your best salesperson. Too often, technical debt, slow pages, and weak UX leave revenue on the table.
What we fix:
- Slow load times that kill sales
- Templates that don't match your brand
- Checkout flows that lose customers
- Backend systems that can't keep up with growth
- Mobile experiences that underperform
OUR SERVICES
eCommerce Development Services
Focused BigCommerce and Shopify development built to stay stable, maintainable, and flexible as your store grows.
BigCommerce Development
Custom storefronts, headless commerce, B2B solutions, and app development — built for long-term scale and performance.
Learn more →Shopify Development
Custom themes, Shopify Plus features, app integrations, and headless solutions for DTC brands from launch to enterprise.
Learn more →Headless Commerce
React, Next.js, or Vue.js frontends on modern headless architecture — fast, flexible, and ready for omnichannel.
Learn more →eCommerce Integrations
Connect your store to payments, shipping, ERPs, CRMs, PIMs, and marketing platforms with reliable data flow.
Learn more →Our Process
How It Works
- 01
We start with your business goals, brand, and customers. What differentiates your products? What is blocking growth? We define success before writing code.
- 02
We design a conversion-focused experience that matches your brand. Custom layouts, checkout flows, and integrations are mapped with clear milestones.
- 03
We build your BigCommerce or Shopify store and connect ERPs, CRMs, shipping carriers, and marketing tools so everything works together from day one.
- 04
We test every key journey, optimize page speed, and validate performance across devices so your store launches ready to convert.
- 05
We support launch and monitor early performance. After go-live, we optimize from real data to improve conversion and customer experience.
Why brands trust Northstar as their development partner
When brands need a store that fits their goals, they choose partners who keep scope clear, execution steady, and progress visible.
Delivery
Clear scope and ownership for every workstream so platform changes, integrations, and releases move forward without repeated rework.
Execution
Active day-to-day development guidance surfaces issues early and keeps progress on track as complexity grows.
Visibility
Teams always know what is done, what is at risk, and what comes next - fewer surprises as release dates approach.
Who we are
Your partner in building brands that scale
15
+Years of team experience in eCommerce development
We're senior developers with 15+ years building and scaling BigCommerce and Shopify stores. We partner with startups through enterprise brands to create custom eCommerce experiences that drive revenue growth.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers about how Northstar builds and supports eCommerce stores.
We provide end-to-end eCommerce development for BigCommerce and Shopify, including custom storefronts, theme work, apps, headless commerce, integrations, migrations, and ongoing support. For enterprise storefronts, see our Shopify Plus development services.
We work with both new and existing online stores. This includes improving storefront performance, adding custom features, integrating third-party systems, migrating from other platforms, and preparing stores for long-term scalability and growth.
Yes. We build headless commerce solutions using BigCommerce or Shopify as the backend, combined with modern frontend frameworks like React, Next.js, or Vue.js. This approach provides greater flexibility, faster performance, and omnichannel capabilities.
Timelines vary based on scope, complexity, and integrations. Theme customizations may take 2-4 weeks, custom storefronts 2-3 months, and headless commerce implementations 3-6 months. We provide clear timelines after reviewing your requirements.
Pricing depends on scope and timeline. Typical ranges: theme customization $5,000-$15,000, custom storefronts $15,000-$50,000, headless $30,000-$100,000+, apps $10,000-$40,000. For a Shopify-specific breakdown, read our guide on custom Shopify development cost in 2026, or book a free consultation.
Yes. We offer ongoing support and maintenance packages that include bug fixes, platform updates, performance monitoring, feature enhancements, and technical support. Support can be structured as monthly retainers or on-demand hourly engagements depending on your needs.
Let's talk Commerce
Share your vision and challenges. We'll give you honest feedback, realistic timelines, and a clear path forward.
Free consultation. No pressure.