Headless Shopify Stores That Load Instantly
Custom Next.js storefronts that move the metrics that matter.
Custom Next.js storefronts that move the metrics that matter.
Here's what happened when Rise Yaupon rebuilt their Shopify store on Next.js.
Drag any tile right to peel back the old Shopify theme and reveal the new Next.js build beneath.
Raw screenshots, audited May 19, 2026. Same Lighthouse version, same device emulation, both runs.
| Metric | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop Lighthouse Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile Lighthouse Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Conversion rate | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Average order value | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Lighthouse audits run May 19, 2026 (same Lighthouse version, mobile + desktop emulation). Conversion rate and average order value compare Rise Yaupon's previous quarter on Shopify to the first 14 days post-launch on Next.js — data continues to accumulate.
Shelly Steele
President & Co-Founder
Rise Yaupon ↗Honest filters and real examples — not a generic pitch. Every claim below is something you can verify on riseyaupon.com.
Stock Shopify themes hide latency behind synthetic dashboard scores. Headless removes the Liquid render layer and the theme JS that blocks first paint.
With Xtremery Headless
Instant page transitions and zero theme-JS bloat. Mobile Lighthouse 44 → 88, audited the same day on both builds.
Liquid forces every page through a fixed template grammar. When the design you want doesn't fit Liquid, you either fight it with custom Liquid + app workarounds or accept a watered-down version.
With Xtremery Headless
Blog posts render product listings mid-content — a layout that takes contortion or paid apps in Shopify but is trivial in a Next.js component.
Apps solve common needs cheaply, but every app you add costs page weight, slows checkout, and locks behavior to someone else's design choices. Headless lets the merchant own the interaction.
With Xtremery Headless
Side-cart free-shipping progress UI ("add $X more to unlock free shipping"), persistent sticky add-to-cart on product pages, redesigned subscription experience with a clearer benefits hierarchy.
Full URL control, proper structured data, and real server-rendered pages — not "SEO mode" Liquid hacks. Search engines see the same markup users see.
Currency, language, and region treated as first-class architectural concerns instead of bolt-on apps that fight the theme.
Most agencies say yes to everyone. We don't.
Three ways to work together. Pricing reflects scope, not seats — every quote is built from your store, your stack, and what you actually need.
2-week delivery
$1,500–$2,500
A precise technical diagnosis before you commit to a full rebuild — for stores that want the data first.
6–8 week delivery
from $20,000
A full custom rebuild on Next.js + Shopify Storefront API. Designed, built, deployed, and supported through launch.
6–8 week build + 90-day partnership
from $30,000
Everything in the build, plus a 90-day partnership focused on CRO and post-launch performance. For buyers who want a partner, not a vendor.
Final investment depends on scope, integrations, and complexity. for a precise quote.
Six quick questions, then we'll get a 30-minute call on the calendar. No pitch — just an honest read on whether a headless rebuild is the right move for your store.
