BigCommerce Web Development in NZ for Ecommerce That Actually Scales
BigCommerce is the platform for NZ ecommerce businesses that have outgrown Shopify's limitations, or that need serious B2B features without paying enterprise licensing fees. We build, customise, and optimise BigCommerce stores that sell.
When BigCommerce Makes More Sense Thanthe Alternatives
It's not always the right answer. Here's when it usually is:
You're doing significant volume
BigCommerce handles high-SKU catalogues, complex pricing rules, and multi-currency without slowing down.
You have B2B requirements
customer groups, tiered pricing, quote management, and wholesale ordering are built into BigCommerce natively. On Shopify, these require expensive app stacks.
You need API flexibility
BigCommerce's open API architecture makes integration with your ERP, CRM, or custom backend significantly cleaner than most platforms.
You're sick of Shopify's transaction fees
BigCommerce charges no transaction fees. On high-volume stores, this alone can justify the platform switch.
If you're not sure which platform is right, that's exactly what a 30-minute call is for. We're not tied to any platform we'll tell you honestly.
BigCommerce Services
What We Build onBigCommerce
A BigCommerce store that looks, feels, and performs like your brand, not a marketplace theme with a colour change. Custom layouts, mobile-first design, and conversion-optimised product pages built from scratch or significantly customised.
Tiered pricing, customer group management, quote request workflows, account-based ordering, and buyer approval systems. BigCommerce's B2B suite is genuinely powerful, and we configure it properly.
Connect your BigCommerce store to your ERP, CRM, inventory management system, 3PL, or custom backend. Clean, documented API integrations that keep your data accurate across every system. Explore our API integration services.
Moving from WooCommerce, Magento, Shopify, or a custom platform? We handle the migration (products, customer data, order history, SEO redirects) without downtime and without data loss.
Speed improvements, Core Web Vitals, checkout flow optimisation, and SEO services that improve rankings and reduce bounce. For mature stores needing to extract more from existing traffic.
BigCommerce as the commerce engine, with a custom front-end built on Next.js or React. Faster performance, complete design flexibility, and a content experience that isn't constrained by the platform. Explore headless development →
What Makes a High-Performing BigCommerce Store
Speed, SEO, and Conversion
The stores that generate consistent revenue aren't just well-designed. They load in under two seconds, rank for the terms their customers search, and have checkout flows with minimal friction.
Performance
Optimised asset delivery, CDN configuration, and image handling that keeps load times low as your catalogue grows.
SEO
Clean URL structure, product schema, category page optimisation, and technical SEO built into the architecture - not patched in afterwards.
Conversion
Product page layouts, trust signals, upsell placement, and checkout optimisation based on what actually moves users from browsing to buying.
Pricing
What Does a BigCommerceBuild Cost?
For a quick estimate, use our price calculator, or book a call.
Frequently AskedFAQs
Should I choose BigCommerce or Shopify?
Depends on your situation. Shopify is easier to manage day-to-day for simpler stores. BigCommerce makes more sense for high-volume stores, B2B requirements, and businesses that need serious API flexibility without paying Shopify Plus prices. If you're unsure, book a call, and we'll give you a straight answer.
Can you migrate my existing store to BigCommerce?
Yes. We handle the full migration (products, customer data, order history, SEO redirects) so you don't lose rankings or data in the switch.
How long does a BigCommerce build take?
A theme customisation: 3–5 weeks. A full custom store build: 8–14 weeks. Complex builds with custom integrations take longer, and we'll tell you upfront.
Do you provide ongoing support after launch?
Yes. Maintenance, updates, performance monitoring, and development for new features starting from $200/month, or on a project basis for larger additions.
Building or Migrating toBigCommerce?
Let's talk through your requirements and tell you what the build would realistically involve.