Headless eCommerce with Shopify Hydrogen and Adobe Commerce / Magento PWA

What is headless commerce?

Headless ecommerce is a new approach to building online stores that separates the frontend and backend of the website. Instead of using a traditional ecommerce platform that comes with a built-in frontend, a headless ecommerce system uses a separate frontend framework, such as a Progressive Web App (PWA), to connect to the backend.

There are several benefits to using a headless ecommerce system. One of the main benefits is increased flexibility and scalability. With a traditional ecommerce platform, the frontend and backend are tightly integrated, making it difficult to make changes to one without affecting the other. With a headless ecommerce system, the frontend and backend can be developed and maintained separately, allowing for more flexibility and scalability.

Another benefit is improved performance. PWAs are designed to work offline and have a faster loading time, which can improve the user experience and increase conversions. PWAs can also be added to the home screen of a user's device, making it easier for them to access the store and make purchases.

Shopify and Adobe Commerce / Magento are two popular ecommerce platforms that offer headless ecommerce solutions.

Shopify Hydrogen

Shopify Hydrogen is a new and innovative approach to building online stores that is powered by the Shopify ecommerce platform. It allows developers to use Shopify's robust backend while building a custom frontend using a Progressive Web App (PWA) framework.

Shopify Hydrogen gives access to Shopify's powerful set of features, such as security and payment gateway integration, inventory management and more. These features are essential for any eCommerce store to function efficiently.

It is a great option for businesses looking to improve the performance and flexibility of their online store. By using Shopify's backend and a Shopify Hydrogen on frontend, businesses can take advantage of the benefits of headless ecommerce while still enjoying the robust feature set of the Shopify platform.

At Commercium7, we've created a fully-functional, multilingual Shopify Hydrogen demo website so you can test in action.

Adobe Commerce / Magento PWA

Adobe Commerce / Magento is a leading ecommerce platform that is widely used by businesses of all sizes. Recently, Magento has introduced a new service called Magento PWA Studio, which allows businesses to build a custom frontend for their online store using Magento's backend.

One of the key benefits of using Magento PWA Studio is improved performance. PWAs are designed to work offline and have a faster loading time, which can enhance the user experience and boost conversions. PWAs can also be added to the home screen of a user's device, making it easier for them to access the store and make purchases.

Another advantage of using Magento PWA Studio is enhanced flexibility. Instead of being tied to a pre-built frontend, businesses can now design and develop a custom frontend that meets their specific needs and requirements. This allows for a more personalized and unique online store.

Additionally, Magento PWA Studio leverages Magento's robust feature set, including security and payment gateway integration, inventory management, and more. These features are crucial for any eCommerce store to function smoothly.

Magento PWA Studio is a powerful solution for businesses looking to improve the performance and user experience of their online store. By using Magento's backend and a PWA framework, businesses can enjoy the benefits of headless ecommerce while still utilizing Magento's robust feature set.

Adobe Commerce / Magento has a nice PWA Studio demo website where you can test all of the features that come right out of the box.