Shopify Hydrogen Development for Headless Stores
Shopify Hydrogen development builds a custom React storefront on Shopify's headless framework and hosts it on Oxygen's global edge network. Omeiro creates the home, collection, product and cart routes, giving you design freedom the theme system does not allow.
A sample layout, on desktop and phone
A made-up example of the kind of page this work is for: a clear heading, one main button and the key sections. The same page reflows on a phone.
A made-up layout to show the kind of structure we work on for Shopify hydrogen development. It is not a client site. Your design follows your brand, your pages and your content.
What you get with Shopify hydrogen development
Next-generation headless e-commerce built with Shopify Hydrogen React framework and deployed on Oxygen global edge hosting for sub-second checkouts.
Basic Package
Hydrogen storefront: home, collection, product, cart, Oxygen deploy. 14-day delivery, 2 revisions.
Standard Package
10 routes, CMS content, search, account pages. 28-day delivery, 3 revisions.
Premium Package
Full headless store, custom design, analytics, performance tuning, 60 days support. 45-day delivery, 5 revisions.
Clear brief first
We confirm what you need before work starts, so the scope is clear on both sides.
Revisions listed
Each package shows its revision rounds. A round is one list of changes sent together.
Yours once paid
Copyright of the final work passes to you once the order is paid in full.
Hosting, domains and any paid theme, plugin or app are bought in your name and paid by you, so they stay with your business.
How our Shopify hydrogen development works
Plan routes
Pages, data needs and integrations are mapped before any code.
Build the storefront
React routes and components are developed against your design.
Connect Shopify
Products, cart and checkout are linked to your store.
Deploy to Oxygen
The storefront is published and tested for speed.
Deciding whether Shopify Hydrogen is worth the effort
Shopify Hydrogen development makes sense when a theme cannot deliver the experience you need, such as heavily custom product configurators, editorial layouts or complex multi-region content. For a typical catalogue with standard pages, an optimised theme is quicker to build and cheaper to maintain. Weigh the trade-offs before committing to a custom storefront.
Headless changes who does what. Developers maintain the storefront code, apps that inject scripts into themes may not work, and previews need a separate setup. Prepare your design files, list of required apps, content sources and traffic expectations. A well scoped Shopify Hydrogen build also plans analytics, SEO elements such as metadata and redirects, and a way for your team to update content without needing a developer.
In short
- Delivery in 14 to 45 days, by package.
- Fixed price, shown before you order.
- Brands that have outgrown what themes can express.
- Copyright yours after full payment.
Shopify Hydrogen Development: common questions
How much does Shopify hydrogen development cost?
Prices are fixed and shown by package on our Shopify Hydrogen Development pricing page, so you see the full price before you order. You can also ask for a custom quote.
How long does headless Shopify take?
Delivery depends on the package: Basic 14-day delivery; Standard 28-day delivery; Premium 45-day delivery.
What is included in the Basic Package?
The Basic Package includes: Hydrogen storefront: home, collection, product, cart, Oxygen deploy. Higher packages add more scope, revisions and support.
Can I get a custom hydrogen oxygen developer package?
Yes. If none of the packages fits, use the custom package form on our pricing page to describe what you need, and our team sends you a fixed price.
Is headless right for my store?
Often only for stores with unusual design or integration needs, so ask before committing.
Where is the store hosted?
On Shopify's Oxygen hosting.
Will my apps still work?
Some apps need extra work in a headless setup, so we check yours first.
Who edits content?
Standard connects CMS content so editors can update pages.
What is the difference between Hydrogen and Oxygen?
Hydrogen is the React-based framework used to build the storefront, while Oxygen is Shopify's hosting platform that runs it. Together they form Shopify's headless commerce offering.
Who owns the final work?
Copyright of the final work passes to you once the order is paid in full. Paid fonts, stock files or licences, if used, are licensed in your name.
Ready to start your Shopify hydrogen development?
Compare the packages and pick the one that fits. Not sure which? Write to us and we will help you choose.