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What is BigCommerce Catalyst?

BigCommerce Catalyst is a next generation, innovative storefront technology designed to revolutionise eCommerce experiences for mid-market and enterprise B2C and B2B brands.

Launched by BigCommerce, it provides a simplified starting point for building online stores using a flexible, composable architecture. Key benefits of the Catalyst framework include:

  • Swift deployments - Catalyst accelerates the process of launching eCommerce stores, reducing time-to-market for businesses.
  • Improved performance - It aims for perfect Google Lighthouse scores, ensuring top-notch user experience and high conversion rates.
  • Composable architecture - Catalyst offers a powerful composable architecture combined with a no/low-code Next.js visual editor, making it easier for you to create and manage your stores.
  • B2B capabilities - It's fully customisable for complex B2B requirements and provides a production-ready B2B eCommerce funnel.
  • SEO and accessibility optimisation - Catalyst is designed to improve B2B visibility and searchability.
  • Integration with Makeswift - The page builder helps manage storefronts and content pages.
  • Developer-friendly - Built with Next.js and React, Catalyst utilises GraphQL Storefront API for efficient data handling, making it attractive for developers.

By combining popular headless technologies and proven best practices, Catalyst empowers you to create exceptional online experiences while streamlining the development process.

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