BigCommerce themes use the Stencil framework, a powerful but opinionated templating system.
BigCommerce themes use the Stencil framework, a powerful but opinionated templating system. System Strats builds custom BigCommerce themes using Stencil, Handlebars, and modern frontend technologies to create fast, beautiful storefronts that convert.
Custom Stencil theme development
Mobile-first responsive design
Optimized page speed and performance
Section-based content management
We evaluate your BigCommerce setup and identify underutilized features. We assess B2B needs and operational integration gaps.
We implement advanced catalog management, pricing rules, customer groups, and automation. We build B2B portals if needed.
We integrate with inventory, accounting, CRM, and fulfillment systems. We optimize performance and ensure the architecture supports your growth.
We monitor performance, refine customer experience, and scale as needed. We identify new features and capabilities to unlock additional value.
We've architected complex BigCommerce implementations for high-volume sellers. We understand the platform deeply and know how to unlock its power. We combine technical expertise with strategic thinking about your business growth.
Common questions about BigCommerce Theme Development, and how System Strats can help.
Stencil is BigCommerce's theme framework that uses Handlebars templates, SCSS styling, and JavaScript. It provides a structured approach to theme development with local development tools and theme versioning.
Yes. We modify existing Stencil themes: changing layouts, adding custom sections, adjusting styling, and adding functionality while maintaining the theme's core structure and update compatibility.
BigCommerce's CDN and Stencil framework provide a good performance baseline. We optimize further with image compression, lazy loading, critical CSS, and minimized JavaScript.
Yes. We build themes with custom widgets and regions that work with BigCommerce's visual Page Builder, giving your team drag-and-drop control over page layouts.
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