React and Next.js builds that ship clean, perform fast, and stay maintainable when your team grows
We build your storefront, B2B portal, or SaaS dashboard with React and Next.js. Every build connects to your existing backend on day one. Component architecture set in Sprint 1. No technical debt shipped with the code.
React builds fail at architecture. Here is how we prevent that from the start.
Most React problems start before the first component is written. Poor rendering choices, missing component standards, and late accessibility work add up to a rebuild within 18 months.
The typical build
No component standards from day one
Components copy-paste across pages. No shared library. Design drifts after month two and engineers spend hours syncing styles instead of shipping features.
SSR bolted on after build
First Contentful Paint slows. Core Web Vitals fail. SEO traffic drops within weeks of launch. The fix costs more than doing it right from the start.
State management added mid-project
Data fetching grows inconsistent. Context API stretches past its limits. A late Redux migration costs two sprints and breaks existing features.
Accessibility as an afterthought
ARIA attributes retrofitted at launch. Keyboard navigation broken. Screen readers fail. Legal exposure grows with every month the site runs unchecked.
The Redefine build
Component library built in Sprint 1
Design tokens, shared primitives, and Storybook documentation set before any feature work. Every engineer builds from the same source.
SSR and SSG decided at architecture
Each page gets the right rendering strategy based on content type and traffic. Static, server, or incremental. Set in Sprint 1 and never retrofitted.
State strategy defined before the first component
We pick Zustand, React Query, or Context based on your use case. Data fetching is consistent from day one, not patched together feature by feature.
WCAG 2.1 AA built into every component
Axe runs in CI every sprint. Keyboard navigation is tested before a component ships. No accessibility debt sits waiting at launch.
Every React app we ship runs a performance monitor like this one
We build observability into production from Sprint 1. You see First Contentful Paint, Largest Contentful Paint, Cumulative Layout Shift, and bundle size tracked live. No guessing after launch. No performance surprises.
First Contentful Paint
0.0s
Within target
Largest Contentful Paint
0.0s
Within target
Cumulative Layout Shift
0.00
Within target
Bundle Size (gzip)
0 KB
Code-split
Component render log, last 30s
Active stack
Route load times (SSR • ms)
Three types of React builds we deliver
Headless React storefronts that load in under 1 second
We decouple your commerce frontend from the platform so your team controls every page, every component, and every millisecond of load time. React handles the interface. Next.js picks the right rendering strategy per route. Your Shopify, BigCommerce, or custom backend feeds the data. Faster pages mean more completed checkouts.
Component libraries your design and engineering teams both own
We build a documented, versioned component library using your design tokens. Every button, form, modal, and table ships with accessibility built in and Storybook documentation your team can update without calling us. New engineers onboard faster. New features ship without redesigning from scratch.
Variants
Props
B2B order portals and dashboards built for real ERP data
CTOs and product leads at B2B companies use this when a customer portal needs to show live pricing, order history, or approval status from Dynamics 365, Salesforce, or a custom API. We build role-based access, live data sync, and export-ready reporting into every portal we deliver.
Building an ecommerce frontend? See how we handle progressive web app patterns →.
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How we rebuilt DrivingI's B2B platform in 12 sprints
Build timeline • 12-week sprint sequence
Sprints 1-2
Architecture + design system
Next.js scaffold, token system, Storybook, CI/CD pipeline, type definitions
Sprints 3-5
Core component library + API layer
Product listing, product detail page, cart, checkout, API integration layer with ERP sync
Sprints 6-8
Auth, account portal + B2B workflows
NextAuth, role-based access, approval flows, account dashboard, order history
Sprints 9-11
Performance + accessibility testing
Core Web Vitals, Axe audit, load testing, Lighthouse 90+, search engine optimization meta layer
Sprint 12
Production launch
Staged rollout, monitoring configured, handoff documentation, team training
Company
DrivingI
DrivingI is a B2B automotive parts platform serving dealer networks across the United States. The platform manages complex catalogs, multi-tier customer approvals, and real-time pricing from Dynamics 365.
Built with
Node.js • Next.js • Dynamics 365 • Salesforce • BI tools
The problem
The legacy platform could not support complex B2B workflows. Inventory syncing was unreliable, catalogs loaded slowly, customer approvals were manual, and system data was fragmented across ERP, customer relationship management, and marketing tools.
Catalog load times making buyers abandon
Manual approval process blocking orders daily
Pricing data fragmented across ERP and storefront
Result
DrivingI went from manual order approvals and fragmented ERP pricing to a fully automated B2B portal. Catalog pages load in under a second. Dynamics 365 pricing syncs live. Dealer approvals run without a single manual step.
How we pick the right rendering strategy for every page
Not every page needs SSR. Not every route needs SSG. We map your content types to rendering strategies in Sprint 1. You never pay the performance cost of the wrong choice.
Static Site Generation (SSG)
Pages built at compile time and served from the edge. Zero server overhead per request. Use for marketing pages, product listings, blog content.
Request routing • Next.js App Router
Browser request
user.drivingi.com/catalog/brake-pads
Next.js Router matches route
app/catalog/[slug]/page.tsx • ISR strategy
Server Component fetches data
Dynamics 365 API • live pricing • inventory
HTML streamed to browser
FCP under 1.2s • cached at edge for 60s
Six things our React builds include that most agencies skip
Every React agency can render a component. The difference is in the decisions made before the first component is written.
Architecture audit in Sprint 1, not after launch
We define rendering strategy, state approach, and component architecture before writing a line of production code. Technical debt is a cost you pay at launch. We eliminate it before it starts.
Accessibility built into the component, not bolted on
Every component ships with keyboard navigation, screen reader support, and ARIA attributes. Axe runs in CI every sprint. No accessibility backlog sits waiting at launch day.
Ecommerce and B2B domain knowledge built from real projects
We have built React frontends for Shopify headless storefronts, B2B order portals, ERP-connected dashboards, and catalog platforms. We already know how your domain works before Sprint 1 starts.
Storybook documentation your team can extend without us
Every component ships with a Storybook story, prop documentation, and usage examples. Your team can extend the library after handoff without reading source code.
Core Web Vitals targeted from the start, not measured at the end
Lighthouse runs on every pull request. We track First Contentful Paint, Largest Contentful Paint, and Cumulative Layout Shift from Sprint 1. Performance is a constraint, not a follow-up task.
You own the code and can maintain it after handoff
TypeScript throughout. Inline comments on complex logic. No proprietary abstractions. Every decision documented in handoff notes so your next hire can read the codebase on day one.
Building a larger platform? See our custom software development work → for full-stack builds, or browse all development services →.
Questions most teams ask before starting a React build
We build headless ecommerce frontends, B2B portals, SaaS dashboards, component libraries, and React Native applications. Most engagements involve Next.js with server-side rendering or static site generation, connected to a headless CMS or ERP via APIs.
We default to Next.js for production React builds because it gives you SSR, SSG, image optimization, and edge deployment out of the box. Standalone React is available for single-page applications, dashboards, and component libraries where a full Next.js setup would add unnecessary complexity.
A component library or feature-level build runs 4 to 8 weeks. A full headless storefront or B2B portal build runs 8 to 16 weeks depending on integration complexity. We scope sprint-by-sprint so you always know what is in the next two weeks.
Sprint-based builds start at $12,000 for a focused component or feature scope. Full headless frontend builds start at $28,000 scoped before work begins. Ongoing React team augmentation starts at $4,800 per month per senior engineer.
Yes. Most of our React builds are headless frontends connected to a backend via REST or GraphQL APIs. We have production experience connecting React frontends to Dynamics 365, Shopify, BigCommerce, Salesforce, and custom Node.js APIs.
Your team spends 2 to 3 hours per week: one sprint review call and async feedback on components we share for approval. We handle architecture decisions, component development, integration, testing, and deployment. You see working code every two weeks, not at the end.
When React development fits your project and when it does not
Good fit
- You are decoupling a frontend from Shopify, BigCommerce, or a custom backend. You need a fast, maintainable frontend your team can update without rebuilding from scratch.
- Your design and engineering teams are growing and need a shared component library. It should be documented well enough for new hires to use without a walkthrough.
- Core Web Vitals failures are costing you organic search rankings or checkout completions. A faster React frontend directly affects revenue.
- You are building a B2B portal, SaaS dashboard, or internal tool. It needs complex state management and real-time data from an ERP, CRM, or custom API.
Not the right tool
- You need a basic Shopify theme or landing page. A full React build is overhead that will slow you down, not speed you up
- Your team has no in-house frontend capability to maintain a React codebase post-launch. Ownership matters more than technology choice
- Your backend is not yet API-capable. React frontends depend on a working data layer. If the API isn't ready, your frontend build waits. Solve the backend first.
Not sure which approach fits? Tell us your situation → and we will tell you straight.
Get a free React architecture plan in 3 days
No commitment. No sales call. Tell us what you are building. We send back a rendering strategy recommendation, stack choices, sprint estimate, and pricing.
What builds typically cost
$12,000
component or feature scope, 4 to 8 weeks
$28,000
full headless frontend, 8 to 16 weeks
Fixed-price sprints, billed as work is completed. No retainer required.
Submit your brief
What you are building, stack today, timeline, and integration needs
Technical scoping call in 48 hours
We ask the architecture questions, not generic sales questions
Sprint plan + pricing in 3 days
Rendering strategy, component architecture, sprint estimate, and fixed price
First component ships within 1 week
You see a working component in your repository. Design tokens live, scaffold running, CI/CD connected.
Your team's time investment is 2 to 3 hours per week: one sprint review and async feedback on components. We handle everything else.
Technical call in 48 hours → sprint plan in 3 days → first component ships within 1 week • No commitment. No pitch.