Our Process
How We Build Commerce Platforms
A structured, transparent engagement model designed to de-risk complex platform migrations. Every phase has clear deliverables and decision points.
Architecture Audit
We start by deeply understanding your current commerce operations. We audit your Shopify store, app ecosystem, integrations, data flows, and custom code.
Deliverables
- Current architecture documentation
- Cost analysis and platform economics
- Technical risk assessment
- Migration feasibility report
Duration: ~2 weeks
Platform Blueprint
Based on the audit findings, we design the complete system architecture. Every component, integration point, and data flow is documented and reviewed.
Deliverables
- System architecture diagram
- API specification documents
- Database schema design
- Infrastructure topology and cost estimate
Duration: ~3 weeks
Platform Development
Our engineering team builds the platform in iterative sprints. You'll have visibility into progress through regular demos, code reviews, and a shared project board.
What to Expect
- 2-week development sprints
- Sprint demos and stakeholder reviews
- Continuous integration and staging environments
- Full code ownership transferred to you
Duration: 8–16 weeks
Deployment
Zero-downtime deployment to production. We handle data migration, DNS cutover, monitoring setup, and run a parallel operation period to ensure everything works flawlessly.
Includes
- Full data migration from Shopify
- URL redirect mapping for SEO preservation
- Production monitoring and alerting setup
- 30-day post-launch support period
Duration: ~2 weeks
Start With an Architecture Audit
The audit is the first step. It gives you a clear picture of your current architecture, the cost of staying on Shopify, and what a custom platform would look like for your business.
Request an Audit