Service · Headless Pilot

One category in production in 2–4 weeks. KPI not met — we refund.

A full migration without a pilot puts the entire budget on an unproven hypothesis. Validate your hypothesis on real data before the full replatform budget. Bitrix backend, 1C, CRM untouched. Source code yours either way. Pilot cost credited toward replatform.

  • KPI guarantee with refund
  • from $5.5K · fixed price
  • 2–4 weeks
  • Bitrix untouched
Web storefront
iOS + Android
PWA

Frontbox · core

Next.js + Elasticsearch

SSR · ISR · edge cache · facets · synonyms · auth

~120msTTFB
1.9sLCP
88mssearch
1C‑Bitrix
1C
CRM / ERP

What you get

Five guarantees written into the contract

  • KPI guarantee with refund

    Before kickoff we lock in metrics in the contract: LCP ≤ 2s on 4G, conversion no lower than baseline. If we miss them — we refund the full pilot cost.

    Money back if we miss

  • 2–4 weeks to live data

    One category in production on real traffic in 2–4 weeks. Not staging, not a demo — production metrics: LCP, CR, bounce.

    Real data, not slides

  • Fixed price

    Quoted before signing, milestone payments. No surprise invoices mid-project.

    from $5.5K · no hidden costs

  • Source code yours regardless

    Decide not to continue after the pilot — all code is transferred to you anyway. Vendor lock-in eliminated.

    Code yours from day one

  • Backend untouched

    We connect to Bitrix via API (read-only): products, stock, prices. Backend, 1C, CRM, marketplaces stay unchanged.

    Zero risk to your current store

Cases

Pilots with measured results

We take on pilots where we can deliver a measurable outcome. Here is what happened.

    How the pilot runs

    Four stages — fixed timeline

    Each stage ends with a concrete deliverable: preview on your data, a working storefront, a metrics report.

    1. 013 days

      Catalog Probe & audit

      We load your CSV/XML catalog and deploy a preview on a subdomain — you see real speed and search on your data before any integration. In parallel we audit Bitrix: payments, delivery, 1C sync, marketplaces.

    2. 021–2 wks

      Storefront build

      Frontbox on the selected category: PDP, listing with filters, cart. Elasticsearch configured for your attributes — morphology, synonyms, autocomplete.

    3. 031 wk

      Integration & testing

      Connect one payment and delivery provider. Load testing, SEO, cross-browser. Sign-off with your team on staging.

    4. 04result

      Launch & measurement

      Deploy to production subdomain or A/B split. Measure LCP, CR, bounce before and after. Report with metrics and a go / no-go recommendation.

    Comparing approaches

    Pilot vs 'Full migration right away'

    Two paths to headless. Pilot is for those who want data before the decision.

    Criterion
    Headless Pilot
    Full migration upfront
    • Time to first data
      2–4 weeks
      3–6 months
    • Budget risk
      Fixed
      Open-ended
    • KPI guarantee
      Yes, in the contract
      Usually none
    • Commitment after
      Zero — your call
      Full contract
    • Source code if you stop
      Always
      Depends on contract
    • Backend at risk
      No
      Sometimes required to change

    Pricing

    Headless Pilot — one tier, fixed price

    Pilot cost is credited toward the first phase of Headless Replatform if you continue.

    KPI guarantee

    For e-commerce stores on 1C-Bitrix

    Headless Pilot

    One category in production: PDP, listing, cart, checkout. LCP and CR measured before and after — in numbers, not impressions.

    from $5.5Kfixed price
    Timeline
    2–4 weeks
    Runs on
    your infrastructure
    Code
    source code yours
    • Catalog Probe included (3 days)
    • KPI contract with refund
    • CFO / board report
    • Cost credited toward replatform

    What's included and what's not

    ItemIncludedNot included
    Catalog ProbeYes, first 3 days
    One payment / delivery providerYes
    Metrics reportYes
    Full catalogNext phase: Replatform
    AI personalizationSeparate: AI Pilot

    KPI not met through our fault — we refund the pilot cost. Source code transferred regardless.

    Guarantees

    What we commit to

    Every item is in the contract before kickoff. Not in a deck — in a document.

    • KPI contract before kickoff

      Metrics (LCP, CR) are written into the contract. Miss them through our fault — we refund.

    • Quote before first code

      Price is fixed before signing. No surprise invoices mid-project.

    • Catalog Probe included

      First 3 days — catalog load and preview on your data. You see the speed before integration.

    • CFO / board report

      LCP, TTFB, CR, bounce before and after. Executive format — no technical jargon.

    • Source code regardless

      Code transferred even if you decide not to continue. Vendor lock-in eliminated.

    • Cost credited

      If you move to replatform, pilot cost goes toward the first phase.

    FAQ

    Common questions about the pilot

    • What does 'KPI not met — we refund' mean?

      Before kickoff we agree on KPIs in the contract: LCP ≤ 2s on 4G and conversion no lower than baseline. We measure two weeks after launch. If targets are missed through our fault — we refund the full pilot cost. Source code is transferred regardless.

    • Is Catalog Probe required before the pilot?

      Probe is included in the pilot cost and takes the first 3 days. If you have already run a Probe — we credit it and shorten the pilot timeline by 3 days.

    • Which category should we choose for the pilot?

      We decide together on the first call. Usually we pick your highest-revenue category with a mobile CR drop — results are clearest there. Or the category with the worst LCP.

    • Does the pilot commit us to a full replatform?

      No. After the pilot you make the decision based on real metrics. If you do not want to continue — code is transferred to you and we part without issues.

    • Can the pilot cost be credited toward the replatform?

      Yes. The pilot cost is credited toward the first phase of Headless Replatform if you continue.

    • How much does a full replatform cost after the pilot?

      Headless Replatform cost depends on catalog size and number of integrations — typical range starts from $15K. Pilot cost is credited toward the first phase. We prepare a detailed estimate after the pilot based on its results.

    • Do you touch our 1C-Bitrix backend?

      No. We connect to Bitrix via API in read-only mode: products, stock, prices, categories. Backend, 1C, CRM and marketplaces are not modified.

    • When will we see the first results?

      In 3 days — a preview on your data (Catalog Probe). In 2–4 weeks — one category live in production with real LCP and CR metrics.

    • Who is the pilot not right for?

      If you need the full catalog migrated at once — see Headless Replatform. If there is no technical way to isolate a test category, or you need AI personalization from day one — see AI Pilot. The Catalog Probe concept can help you first check whether your catalog is compatible before committing.

    One category live. Data in 2–4 weeks.

    Quote ready in 48 hours. If pilot is not the right fit — we will say so and suggest an alternative.

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