Dedicated Shopify Hydrogen
development agency
Headless storefronts built on Hydrogen, React, and Oxygen. Sub-second page loads, Liquid to Hydrogen migrations, and multi-region commerce, delivered by an in-house Shopify Partner team with 40+ projects shipped.
WHAT WE BUILD
Hydrogen development servicesHeadless Storefront from Scratch
Greenfield Hydrogen builds. Storefront API design, React component architecture, server-side rendering with streaming, and Oxygen deployment configured for sub-second LCP.
Liquid → Hydrogen Migration
Move existing Liquid themes to a Hydrogen headless setup without losing SEO. We map content, redirects, and analytics so traffic and rankings carry over to the new stack.
Custom Hydrogen Components
Production-grade React components for product, collection, cart, checkout, and customer account flows. Type-safe Storefront API queries with GraphQL Codegen.
Performance Engineering
Streaming SSR tuning, image optimization, edge caching with Oxygen, route-level code splitting, and Web Vitals monitoring. We hit sub-second LCP on production stores.
CMS & Personalization Integration
Hydrogen + Sanity / Contentful / Shopify Markets / customer-segment personalization. Content authoring stays clean while the storefront stays fast.
Oxygen + Multi-region Deploy
Oxygen deploys for global edge delivery. Multi-region storefronts with Shopify Markets, language routing, and currency switching ready for cross-border commerce.
TECH STACK
Hydrogen + Oxygen + React 19CORE
- Hydrogen 2026
- React 19
- Remix
- Vite
- TypeScript
SHOPIFY
- Storefront API
- Customer Account API
- Oxygen
- Shopify Markets
- Hydrogen UI
PERFORMANCE
- Streaming SSR
- Edge caching
- GraphQL Codegen
- Image CDN
- Web Vitals
INTEGRATIONS
- Sanity / Contentful
- Klaviyo
- Algolia
- Stripe
- GA4 / GTM
HYDROGEN vs LIQUID
When headless makes senseHydrogen is not always the right answer. We help merchants choose between Hydrogen and a well-built Liquid theme based on UX needs, performance budget, and time-to-launch, not on hype.
| Dimension | Hydrogen (Headless) | Liquid Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Page load (LCP) | Sub-second on Oxygen + edge caching | 1.5-3s typical (theme dependent) |
| Frontend stack | React 19 + TypeScript + Vite | Liquid templates + theme JS |
| Component reusability | Full React component library | Section-based, theme-locked |
| CMS flexibility | Any headless CMS (Sanity, Contentful) | Shopify-native only |
| Personalization | Server + client side, fine-grained | Limited to Shopify Functions |
| Time to launch | 6-16 weeks (more upfront design) | 2-6 weeks (theme customization) |
| Build cost | $15K-80K+ | $5K-30K |
| Best for | Brands prioritizing speed, custom UX, omnichannel | Stores wanting fast launch with proven theme |
PRICING
Hydrogen project tiersThree engagement tiers based on scope. Final estimates are fixed-fee after a 30-minute discovery call. Numbers are USD ranges; ongoing maintenance available as monthly retainer ($3K-15K/month).
STOREFRONT START
New Hydrogen storefronts on a single region- ● Hydrogen project setup + Oxygen deploy
- ● Product, collection, cart, customer account routes
- ● 1 design system / theme integration
- ● Performance budget (LCP < 1.5s)
- ● GA4 + Web Vitals monitoring
MIGRATION & SCALE
Liquid theme migrations or feature-rich storefronts- ● Liquid → Hydrogen content + SEO migration
- ● 301 redirect map + structured data parity
- ● CMS integration (Sanity / Contentful)
- ● Custom Storefront API integrations
- ● A/B testing harness
ENTERPRISE HEADLESS
Multi-region, multi-language, Shopify Plus stores- ● Multi-region Oxygen deploy
- ● Shopify Markets + language routing
- ● Custom checkout (Plus only) + subscriptions
- ● Personalization engine integration
- ● Dedicated team (4-6 engineers, sprint cadence)
RESULTS
Hydrogen case highlightsLiquid → Hydrogen migration
LCP 2.4s → 0.8s, +18% conversion
Multi-region Hydrogen storefront
4-region deploy, 95+ Lighthouse
FAQ
Hydrogen FAQs01 When should we choose Hydrogen over a Liquid theme? +
Hydrogen makes sense when you need full UX control, sub-second performance, complex personalization, headless CMS integration, or omnichannel content. If you want a fast launch on a proven theme without custom UX, stick with Liquid. We help you make this call honestly during the discovery phase.
02 How long does a Hydrogen project take? +
A new single-region Hydrogen storefront typically takes 6-10 weeks. A Liquid → Hydrogen migration with content + SEO parity runs 10-16 weeks. Multi-region or Shopify Plus enterprise builds run 16-28 weeks. Timelines depend on integration depth and design system maturity.
03 Do you handle Oxygen deployment, or do I need Vercel / Netlify? +
We deploy on Oxygen by default since it integrates natively with Shopify and provides edge caching tuned for storefronts. We can also deploy on Vercel, Netlify, or any Node hosting if your stack requires it, though Oxygen is usually the right call.
04 Can you migrate an existing Liquid theme without losing SEO? +
Yes. We build a redirect map covering all live URLs, mirror structured data (Product, Article, Breadcrumb schemas), and run a content parity audit before launch. Post-launch we monitor GSC for impressions and rankings to catch any regression early.
05 What does a typical Hydrogen team look like? +
For a standard storefront: 1 lead engineer, 1-2 React engineers, 1 designer, plus part-time PM and QA. Enterprise headless engagements ramp to 4-6 engineers. All team members are in-house DEMETIO staff with JLPT N2+ Japanese for clients who prefer Japanese communication.
06 How is Hydrogen pricing different from Liquid theme work? +
Hydrogen has higher upfront design and architecture cost ($15K-80K+) but pays back through performance gains, CRO uplift, and lower long-term maintenance. Liquid is faster and cheaper to launch ($5K-30K) but caps your UX flexibility. We provide honest scope estimates after a 30-min discovery call.
07 Do you support Shopify Plus checkout extensibility? +
Yes. For Plus merchants we build checkout extensions and UI components that work alongside Hydrogen, including custom shipping logic, post-purchase upsells, and B2B account integrations.
08 How do you handle ongoing maintenance after launch? +
Standard engagements include 3-6 months of post-launch maintenance (bug fixes, performance tuning, monitoring). For continuous development we offer monthly retainers ($3K-15K/month) covering feature work, campaign updates, and Hydrogen version upgrades.