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Web Development
Custom web application development beyond Shopify, frontend, backend, APIs, dashboards, and headless storefronts built to your exact specifications.
What’s included
Frontend Development
React, Next.js, Vue, or vanilla JavaScript frontend development. Responsive design, performance optimization, and accessibility built in. Custom landing pages, dashboards, and user interfaces.
Backend Development
Node.js, Python, Go, or other backend frameworks. RESTful APIs, GraphQL endpoints, or custom backend systems. Database design and optimization. Scalable infrastructure.
Shopify Integration
Shopify Admin API integration for inventory sync, order automation, customer data sync, and more. Custom Shopify apps. Headless Shopify implementations for complete flexibility.
Database Design & Optimization
Database schema design for your application. Query optimization. Data integrity and security. Backup and disaster recovery planning.
DevOps & Deployment
Cloud infrastructure setup (AWS, Google Cloud, DigitalOcean). Automated deployment pipelines. Monitoring and alerting. Ongoing maintenance and updates.
Documentation & Handover
Complete code documentation. Architecture documentation. Runbooks for common operations. Knowledge transfer sessions so your team can maintain the system.
The service
What it is, and why it matters.
Shopify is powerful, but it is not infinite. Sometimes you need something custom: a dashboard that visualises your business in real time. A landing page builder integrated with your store. An API that connects your suppliers to your inventory. A mobile app. A headless Shopify implementation. Custom web applications require real development: frontend (React, Next.js, Vue), backend (Node.js, Python, Go), databases, APIs, DevOps, and deployment. ScaleWise VA builds custom web applications that integrate with your Shopify store and solve real business problems. Whether you need a simple integration or a complex web app, we deliver production-ready code with documentation and ongoing support.
Why it matters for your store
The best Shopify stores are not built with Shopify alone. They are integrations: Shopify for the storefront, custom backend for inventory, custom dashboard for analytics, custom integrations for 3PLs and suppliers, custom API for partner integrations. Building once and building right is cheaper than hacking. Off-the-shelf tools that do not quite fit can cost more over time than a custom solution built for the job. We build for the long term: clean code, good documentation, scalable architecture, and the flexibility to grow.
How we work
How we do it.
- Step 01
Requirements & Architecture
We conduct deep requirements discovery to understand your business problem. We design the architecture (frontend, backend, database, integrations) and get your approval.
- Step 02
Development & Testing
Iterative development with regular demos and feedback. Comprehensive testing (unit, integration, end-to-end). Bug fixes and refinements based on your feedback.
- Step 03
Deployment & Launch
Infrastructure setup, database migration (if applicable), staging testing, and production launch. Post-launch monitoring for issues. Performance optimization.
- Step 04
Documentation & Support
Complete code and architecture documentation. Team training on system usage and operations. Ongoing support and maintenance as your business evolves.
Questions
Common questions.
How is Web Development different from Shopify Development?
Shopify Development is everything that lives inside the Shopify theme and admin (Liquid, sections, app blocks). Web Development is everything OUTSIDE Shopify: custom dashboards, headless storefronts, marketing microsites, integration backends, internal tools. We do both, but they are different skill sets.
What frontend frameworks do you build in?
React and Next.js by default for new builds. Vue and Nuxt where the team already uses them. Astro and SvelteKit for content-heavy marketing sites. We can also work in vanilla HTML/CSS/JS for projects where a framework would be overkill.
Can you do headless Shopify with Hydrogen?
Yes. Hydrogen and Oxygen builds are in scope. They are usually justified for very large catalogs, multi-region deployments, or when the brand demands a level of UX customization that Online Store 2.0 cannot deliver. We recommend it when the store needs it, and a theme build when that does the job.
Where will the app be hosted?
Vercel and Netlify for frontends. Render, Railway, Fly, or AWS for backends. Cloudflare Workers/D1/R2 for edge-first builds. We optimize for your existing stack where possible; vendor lock-in is avoided.
Will I own the code?
Yes. The repository is yours from day one. We push to your GitHub or GitLab organization. No proprietary licensing, no white-label restrictions.
Can you take over a half-built project from another developer?
Often yes, depending on code quality. We audit the existing codebase, document what we find, and quote a stabilization phase before continuing feature work. Worst case (unreadable code or fundamental architecture mistakes), we recommend a partial rebuild and explain why.
Not quite what you need?
What store owners say
4.9 from 17 reviews on FiverrAlwaz manages our Shopify store as a virtual assistant. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking support within his areas of expertise, he consistently completes tasks efficiently and effectively.
Memduh G. Store founder and CEO · Upwork
Smart suggestions and very responsive. For the first time I am confident my Shopify store is in the right hands.
Rex M. United States · Fiverr, repeat client
Alwaz is efficient, reliable, and proactive. He made our store operations smooth and stress-free. Highly recommended.
Carey N. United States · Fiverr
Talk it through on a 30-minute call.
Book a 30-minute call and we will discuss your custom development needs and show you how we approach building web applications that integrate seamlessly with Shopify.
