Catalog and filter setup
Products, variants, and attributes structured so filters and search keep working as the catalog grows.
The Problem
When the Catalog Grows Faster Than the Store Setup
BigCommerce website development often starts simple. Problems arrive when theme edits, apps, and manual order work pile up around a growing catalog.
01 · Filters
Category filters stop making sense once the catalog gets large.
Product filtering gets rebuilt around the attributes your buyers actually shop by.
02 · B2B prices
Wholesale buyers phone in orders because they can't see prices.
Customer groups and price lists show each buyer their own prices after login.
03 · Order entry
Someone retypes every order into the ERP each morning.
Orders and stock sync with your ERP through the REST API and webhooks.
04 · Theme edits
Direct theme edits make every theme update risky.
Theme changes live in version control and ship through the Stencil CLI.
Your catalog crosses thousands of SKUs, and the category filters stop making sense to shoppers. Wholesale buyers phone in orders because they can't see their own prices. Someone on your team retypes every order into the ERP each morning. The theme was edited directly years ago, so updating it means losing changes. Each new feature arrives as another app with another monthly fee. Sales grow, but so does the admin work behind them.
We start by checking what BigCommerce already does natively, from customer groups and price lists to multi-storefront and product filtering. Then we customize the Stencil theme through the Stencil CLI and build private apps only where native features stop. Orders and stock sync with your ERP over the REST API and webhooks. Brands that need fully custom pages get a Catalyst storefront. The admin work shrinks while the catalog grows.
Native features checked first
Customer groups, price lists, and multi-storefront often cover needs that stores buy apps for.
Orders synced, not retyped
Orders, stock, and prices flow between BigCommerce and your ERP, with a log for every failure.
Stencil or Catalyst, fairly chosen
We keep Stencil when it does the job and move to Catalyst only when custom pages need it.
Our BigCommerce Development Process
From Catalog Review to Connected Store in Five Steps
You see what BigCommerce can do natively before we quote custom work, then approve each theme change on a preview before launch.
We look at your catalog, customer groups, apps, and the systems your orders pass through. You get a short list of what BigCommerce already covers, what needs custom work, and a rough budget.
What's Included
What Our BigCommerce Development Company Delivers
Each project is scoped to your catalog, buyers, and systems. Most combine these six parts, with native features used before any custom code.
Compare Options
DeveloperLook vs Freelancer vs Template and Apps
A freelancer, or a template with marketplace apps, works for many small stores. Here's how each holds up as your catalog and buyer types grow.
| Feature | DeveloperLookBest fit | Freelancer | Template and apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planning | Native features mapped first | Starts on the first task | Pick a theme, add apps |
| Theme work | Stencil CLI and Git | Often edited in the browser | Theme settings only |
| B2B pricing | Customer groups and price lists | Depends on experience | Paid B2B app |
| Integrations | ERP sync with error alerts | One-off scripts | Connector apps with monthly fees |
| Testing | Preview theme and test orders | Sometimes on a test store | Changes go straight live |
| Support | 30 to 90 days included | When they're available | App vendors' help desks |
| Ownership | Your code, apps, and accounts | Yours if handed over | Apps stay with vendors |
| Cost | Fixed price from $1,300 | Lowest hourly rate | Lowest upfront cost |
DeveloperLook
Freelancer
- Planning
- DeveloperLook: Native features mapped firstFreelancer: Starts on the first task
- Theme work
- DeveloperLook: Stencil CLI and GitFreelancer: Often edited in the browser
- B2B pricing
- DeveloperLook: Customer groups and price listsFreelancer: Depends on experience
- Integrations
- DeveloperLook: ERP sync with error alertsFreelancer: One-off scripts
- Testing
- DeveloperLook: Preview theme and test ordersFreelancer: Sometimes on a test store
- Support
- DeveloperLook: 30 to 90 days includedFreelancer: When they're available
- Ownership
- DeveloperLook: Your code, apps, and accountsFreelancer: Yours if handed over
- Cost
- DeveloperLook: Fixed price from $1,300Freelancer: Lowest hourly rate
Projects We've Built
Online Store Projects Our Team Delivered
Stores our team designed and built for retail, furniture, and fashion brands, some with admin dashboards. Platforms differ by project, but the catalog and order work carries over.
Borna's General Hardware Ecommerce Website
- Retail
- E-commerce
- Website
Modeverse Ecommerce Web Design & Development
- Fashion
- Retail
- E-commerce
Havenly Furniture Ecommerce Website
- Furniture
- E-commerce
- Dashboard
Sefinix Furniture Ecommerce Store and Dashboard
- Furniture
- Dashboard
- E-commerce
What Our Clients Say
What Clients Say After Launch
Feedback from teams we have built online stores and websites for.
We had a pretty specific idea of what we wanted our website to become, but I wasn’t sure how easily we could explain all of it to a development team. There were quite a few moving parts, and we were working toward a deadline, so I expected a few things to get lost along the way. That never really happened. They understood what we were trying to achieve, kept us updated throughout the process, and got everything ready within the agreed timeline. The final site feels much easier to navigate, works beautifully on mobile, and is noticeably smoother for our customers. It was a huge relief seeing the original idea actually turn into the website we had in mind.
The mobile experience is probably my favourite part of the new site. We had spent a lot of time making sure the desktop version looked right, and the team kept pushing us to think about how everything would actually feel on a phone too. They were right. The navigation is clean, the interactions feel natural, and everything we’ve tested so far works exactly as it should. They also went through the links, forms, integrations, and other details more than once before launch, which I really appreciated. And even after going live, we could still reach out when something came up. The whole process felt friendly, organised, and surprisingly straightforward.
What I appreciate most is that the website is actually easy for us to manage now. We can update content ourselves instead of sending a developer a message every time we need to change something small. They also paid attention to the technical SEO side, which mattered to us because we didn’t want a new website to create problems for the traffic we already had. I’ve probably asked more questions than I should have since launch, but every question has been handled patiently and without any fuss. The team is easy to work with, they explain things clearly, and when we need something changed, they focus on getting it done rather than making the process complicated.
1,250+
Projects shipped
10+
Years of experience
Top 3%
Upwork Top Rated Plus
5 stars
Average review score
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Work Culture
Why Catalog-Heavy Stores Trust Our BigCommerce Team
A BigCommerce development agency should save you apps, not add them. These are the habits clients mention most after their store goes live.
Native first, apps second
We check whether BigCommerce does the job natively before suggesting an app or custom code. If a built-in feature covers your case, we'll tell you before we quote.
Preview before publish
Theme changes go to a preview theme you can click through first. Your live storefront keeps selling while you review them.
Syncs that report failures
Every ERP or inventory sync logs its records and emails your team when one fails. Stuck orders get flagged long before a customer asks about them.
Theme code in Git
Stencil templates and app code live in a repository under your account. Every change is traceable and easy to roll back.
Documented apps and syncs
Each app and sync comes with notes on what it does, which webhooks it uses, and how to restart it. Your team isn't stuck relying on one person's memory.
You own the code and apps
Theme code, private apps, and API credentials stay in your company's accounts. You can switch developers or bring the work in-house at any time.
Overview
What do BigCommerce development services include?
DeveloperLook provides BigCommerce development services for stores with large catalogs, B2B buyers, or several storefronts. We customize Stencil themes or build Catalyst storefronts, develop private apps, and sync orders with your ERP. Projects start at $1,300, most launch in 3 to 12 weeks, and native features are checked before any custom code.
DEVELOPERLOOK
Project facts · BigCommerce Development Services
- Service
- BigCommerce development services (themes, apps, headless storefronts, integrations)
- Typical timeline
- 3 to 5 weeks for a store launch, 6 to 12 weeks for custom builds
- Platforms
- BigCommerce, B2B Edition, and multi-storefront setups
- Built with
- Stencil CLI, Handlebars, Catalyst on Next.js, REST and GraphQL APIs
- Experience
- 10+ years of development experience and 1,250+ shipped projects
- Post-launch support
- 30 to 90 days, depending on plan
- Communication
- Calls in US, UK, and AU business hours
- Starting price
- From $1,300 USD, fixed scope after a catalog review
Reviewed 7 Oct 2026 by Saimul Islam
Good fit
Large-catalog retailers
Your catalog runs into thousands of SKUs and variants, and shoppers can't find products because filters and search weren't set up for that size.
B2B and wholesale sellers
You sell to trade accounts and need customer groups, price lists, and quote requests on the same BigCommerce store as retail.
Brands weighing a headless storefront
Your design team wants fully custom pages, and you're weighing Catalyst for BigCommerce web development without losing the admin your staff knows.
Teams with a growing feature backlog
You need to hire BigCommerce developers for apps and integrations, but a full-time developer doesn't make sense for your workload yet.
Agencies needing BigCommerce help
Your agency won a BigCommerce client and needs a BigCommerce developer team that delivers theme and app work under your brand.
Not a fit
Leaving for Shopify
You've decided to leave BigCommerce for Shopify. Our BigCommerce to Shopify Migration team runs that move with products, customers, orders, and redirects.
Rankings are the problem
Your store works, but organic traffic is the real problem. Our BigCommerce and WooCommerce SEO Services team handles rankings rather than builds.
Budget under $1,300
Your budget is under $1,300, or you sell a few dozen products. BigCommerce's free Cornerstone theme and built-in features will cover you.
Composable stack wanted
You want a composable stack with a separate CMS, search, and storefront across platforms. Our Headless Commerce Agency page covers that wider build.
Not sure we're the right fit?
Book a free call or message us. We'll tell you honestly whether we're the right team.
Pricing
Transparent Starting Prices for BigCommerce Development Services
These are starting points in USD. Your final price depends on catalog size, B2B rules, and the systems to connect, and you get a fixed proposal after a free catalog review.
For new or replatformed stores that need BigCommerce set up properly in 3 to 5 weeks.
$1,300one-time, USD
- Stencil theme customized to your brand
- Up to 200 products and variants imported
- Payments, shipping, and tax settings
- One order or inventory sync
- Native features checked before any app
- 30 days of post-launch support
Recommended
For growing stores that need custom theme work, an app, and several connected systems.
$4,300one-time, USD
- Everything in Stencil Store Launch
- Custom Stencil templates and widgets
- One private app or custom script
- Customer groups and price lists for B2B
- Up to 3 integrations (ERP, PIM, or 3PL)
- 60 days of post-launch support
For brands moving to a Catalyst storefront or a full B2B setup with several storefronts.
$8,700one-time, USD
- Everything in Custom BigCommerce Build
- Catalyst storefront on Next.js, or B2B Edition setup
- Multi-storefront catalogs and currencies
- ERP integration with error alerts
- Search and filtering tuned for large catalogs
- 90 days of post-launch support
For Agencies
White-Label BigCommerce Development for Agencies
You own the client relationship. We supply the BigCommerce engineering: Stencil themes, Catalyst storefronts, private apps, and ERP syncs under your brand. Fixed quotes keep your margin intact, and your client approves changes on a preview theme.
How the partnership works
White label: your client only ever sees your brand
- Your client
- You, the agency
- DeveloperLook
Share the brief
Send the store URL, the catalog size, and your client's goals and deadline.
- Client needs
- You share the details
- Details received
We scope and price
You get a fixed quote, a native-first plan, and dates you can promise.
- Scope and plan
- Proposal to resell
- Your quoteYOUR LOGO
Build and hand off
Preview reviews, tested launches, and app documentation in your client's accounts.
- Done by our team
- Your brand on it
- Handed to your clientDone
Partner with DeveloperLookDelivered under your brand
Stay client-facing
Your brand on every deliverable, and no client contact unless you ask.
Theme and app skills
Stencil, Catalyst, and API work handled by one team.
Predictable margins
Fixed quotes you can resell, with no surprise invoices mid-project.
Flexible capacity
Extra BigCommerce developers for launches without adding payroll.
The Right Technology for Your Project
Technology Stack
We use BigCommerce's own frameworks and APIs, so your store keeps getting platform updates without breaking custom work.
BigCommerce- Handlebars
- Sass
JavaScript
Next.js
React
GraphQL
Vercel
Node.js- TypeScript
PostgreSQL
Docker
Stripe
PayPal
Microsoft Dynamics 365
QuickBooks
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers on BigCommerce costs, hiring developers, apps, headless builds, and support.
Saimul IslamFounder & CEO, DeveloperLookStill have questions?
Send a message or book a call with the team.
BigCommerce setup with DeveloperLook starts at $1,300 for a Stencil store launch with one order or inventory sync. Custom builds with an app and B2B pricing start at $4,300, and Catalyst or B2B Edition builds start at $8,700. BigCommerce bills its own plan fees separately, and your price is fixed in writing after a free catalog review.
A Stencil store launch takes 3 to 5 weeks, and custom, headless, or B2B builds take 6 to 12 weeks. Product data cleanup is usually the slowest part, especially with thousands of variants. ERP integrations add time when the ERP's test environment isn't ready, so we ask for access in the first week.
Hire a BigCommerce developer who shows live stores with catalogs and buyers like yours and explains when they'd use Stencil or Catalyst. Ask how they handle theme updates, since direct edits make updates risky. When you hire BigCommerce developers through us, you start with a free catalog review and a fixed quote.
Choose an agency that checks BigCommerce's native features before quoting apps or custom code. Ask to see a store they built with a similar catalog size, and how its orders reach the ERP. A good agency also explains running costs: plan fees, app subscriptions, and hosting for any headless storefront.
Pick a partner that has built apps registered in the BigCommerce Developer Portal and knows its OAuth install flow. Ask whether the app is private to your store or meant for the App Marketplace. Marketplace apps must meet BigCommerce's approval rules, such as multi-user support and HTTPS callbacks, so check who hosts the app afterward.
It lets developers build any front end while BigCommerce runs the catalog, cart, and checkout. Catalyst, BigCommerce's reference storefront, uses Next.js, React, and the GraphQL Storefront API, so teams start from working code instead of a blank repository. Merchants keep the admin they know, and developers avoid maintaining a commerce back end.
Stencil is BigCommerce's hosted theme framework, built with Handlebars templates, SCSS, and JavaScript and edited through the Stencil CLI. Catalyst is a headless storefront on Next.js that you host yourself, often on Vercel. Stencil costs less to build and run, so we recommend Catalyst only when your pages truly need it.
Yes, BigCommerce handles B2B selling through customer groups, price lists, and its B2B Edition for company accounts, quotes, and purchase orders. Many wholesale stores serve retail and trade buyers from one catalog. We set up the native features first and add custom work only for rules they can't cover, such as complex approval chains.
Yes, we connect BigCommerce to ERP and inventory systems through its REST Management API and webhooks. Orders flow out as they're placed, and stock and prices flow back on a schedule you choose. Every sync logs its records and alerts your team when one fails, so problems surface before customers notice.
You own all of it: theme code, private apps, and any Catalyst storefront live in accounts under your company's name. We document every app and sync so another developer can maintain them. Each plan includes 30 to 90 days of post-launch support, and later changes are quoted as small fixed-price tasks.
Saimul IslamFounder & CEO, DeveloperLookStill have questions?
Send a message or book a call with the team.
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