BigCommerce API Integration: What to Know

BigCommerce provides powerful APIs that let your store connect directly with third-party systems. This simplifies scaling operations, syncing data, and creating custom experiences.

Overview of BigCommerce’s API Architecture

BigCommerce supports REST and GraphQL APIs. This gives your team flexibility to build integrations that are both powerful and efficient.

Common API Integration Use Cases

• ERP connections for inventory and order syncing

• CRM integration for customer segmentation and retention

• PIM systems to manage large product catalogs

• Custom headless frontends that communicate through the Storefront API

Authentication and Webhooks

BigCommerce uses OAuth for authentication and provides webhooks to track real-time updates. This is especially helpful for syncing orders, products, or customer activity across systems.

Best Practices for Reliable API Integrations

• Use rate limit headers to avoid API throttling

• Queue large sync jobs during off-peak hours

• Monitor for failed requests and create fallback logic

A Real Integration Example

Recently, we helped a client integrate BigCommerce with a custom-built CMS. This connection allows product data to flow directly into content modules, speeding up the creation and publishing of dynamic, shoppable content. The streamlined process gives the client more control and flexibility to update their site quickly while keeping product information accurate and consistent.

Planning a complex integration? Book a scoping call with Arctic Leaf.