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BigCommerce SEO Agency
What is BigCommerce SEO?
BigCommerce SEO is the practice of optimizing a BigCommerce store's technical setup, category and product pages, and content so it ranks in Google and AI search results. Because BigCommerce handles faceted navigation, URL structure, and product schema differently than other platforms, it needs platform-specific tactics — not generic ecommerce SEO. Lifted Websites has optimized ecommerce stores since 2009, with BigCommerce SEO plans starting at $1,700/mo.
BigCommerce SEO Services Built for the Platform
Most ecommerce SEO advice is written for Shopify and bolted onto BigCommerce as an afterthought. That's why so many BigCommerce stores stall. BigCommerce gives you native control over canonical tags, 301 redirects, custom URLs, and structured data that other platforms hide — but only if your SEO team knows where those controls live. We optimize the parts of BigCommerce that actually move rankings: category page depth, product page templates, faceted-search crawl control, and site speed on the Stencil theme framework.
BigCommerce Technical SEO: The Levers That Matter
These are the platform-specific issues we audit and fix first on every BigCommerce store — the ones generic ecommerce SEO checklists miss:
| BigCommerce Issue | Why It Hurts Rankings | Our Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Faceted navigation | Filter URLs create thousands of near-duplicate, crawl-wasting pages | Canonical + robots rules so Google crawls real category pages, not filter combos |
| Thin category pages | Category pages rank for the highest-intent terms but ship with zero copy | Unique intro + buying-guide content on every priority category |
| Missing product schema | No rich results (price, rating, stock) in Google or AI Overviews | Product + Offer + Review structured data across the catalog |
| Stencil theme speed | Unoptimized themes fail Core Web Vitals and lose mobile rankings | Image, script, and lazy-load tuning to pass Core Web Vitals |
See Google's official guidance on managing faceted navigation and BigCommerce's own store SEO documentation.
What's Included in Our BigCommerce SEO
- Technical audit & fixes — crawl, indexation, canonicals, redirects, and Core Web Vitals on your Stencil theme.
- Category & product page optimization — the pages that capture buying intent, written for humans and search.
- Content marketing — buying guides and comparison content that earn links and feed AI Overviews.
- Link building — relevant, authority-building backlinks, reported monthly.
BigCommerce vs. Shopify SEO: What's Different
| SEO Factor | BigCommerce | Shopify |
|---|---|---|
| URL control | Fully editable, no forced /products/ path | Locked /products/ and /collections/ paths |
| Canonical tags | Native control built in | Often needs app or theme edits |
| Product limits per page | Higher native limits, fewer paginated splits | Lower default, more pagination to manage |
Run a Shopify store instead? See our Shopify SEO services, or the broader ecommerce SEO overview.
BigCommerce SEO Pricing
Transparent monthly plans — no setup games. Plans scale by how many category and collection pages we optimize:
| Plan | Best For | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cart Booster | Up to 10 category/collection pages | $1,700/mo |
| Storefront Success | Up to 25 category pages | $2,800/mo |
| Unlimited Uptake | Unlimited pages / large catalogs | $5,000/mo |
A Real BigCommerce Turnaround
We took on a national BigCommerce retailer in March 2024 — right as a Google core update had cut its organic traffic to a multi-year low. Using the exact technical playbook above, we rebuilt it. According to Semrush, the store's organic traffic has grown 132% since March 2024, climbing to roughly 20,000 monthly organic visits and holding through multiple Google core updates. BigCommerce SEO isn't theory for us; it's a live account we report on every month.
✅ Why this matters for your store
Recovering a store after a core update takes platform-specific technical work, not generic SEO. We've done it on BigCommerce, on a live national catalog, and we can apply the same playbook to yours.
Why Work With Lifted Websites
Lifted Websites is a Scottsdale-based SEO agency founded by TJ in 2009. We optimize for Google and AI search — Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini — through our generative engine optimization work. Our tech stack includes Ahrefs, SEMrush, BrightLocal, and CallRail call tracking, so every lead and ranking change is measured, not guessed.
BigCommerce SEO FAQ
Is BigCommerce good for SEO?
Yes. BigCommerce gives you native control over URLs, canonical tags, 301 redirects, and structured data — controls some platforms restrict. The advantage only pays off when those settings are configured correctly, which is what our BigCommerce SEO service handles.
How much does BigCommerce SEO cost?
Our BigCommerce SEO plans start at $1,700/mo for up to 10 category pages, scale to $2,800/mo for up to 25, and run $5,000/mo for large catalogs needing unlimited page coverage.
How long does BigCommerce SEO take to work?
Most stores see measurable movement in 3–6 months, with compounding gains after that. Technical fixes can lift rankings faster; content and link building build durable results over time.
Ready to grow your BigCommerce store?
Get a free BigCommerce SEO audit — we'll show you exactly where you're losing rankings and revenue.
Get My Free SEO Audit📞 Or call us directly: (888) 863-7421 | 6815 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Our Monthly Ecommerce SEO Packages
Cart Booster
This initial package provides SEO and blog content marketing for up to 10 collection or category pages.
- Keyword Research
- On Page SEO
- Off Page SEO
- Monthly Backlinks
- Monthly Content
- Up to 10 Collection or Category Pages
- Daily Real Time Tracking
- AI Enabled Technology
- Unlimited Relevant Keywords
- Shopify & Bigcommerce Websites
- Monthly progress reports
Storefront Success
Stepping up the service, this package extends the SEO and content marketing efforts to up to 25 category or collection pages. It’s perfect for growing eCommerce sites looking to broaden their reach and deepen market penetration.
- Keyword Research
- On Page SEO
- Off Page SEO
- Monthly Backlinks
- Monthly Content
- Up to 25 Collection or Category Pages
- Daily Real Time Tracking
- AI Enabled Technology
- Unlimited Relevant Keywords
- Shopify & Bigcommerce Websites
- Monthly progress reports
Unlimited Uptake
As the most comprehensive option, this package covers SEO and content marketing for all category and collection pages on Shopify or Bigcommerce. It's aimed at large-scale retailers needing a complete overhaul or sustained top-level market presence, ensuring every product shines in search results.
- Keyword Research
- On Page SEO
- Off Page SEO
- Monthly Backlinks
- Monthly Content
- Unlimited Collection or Category Pages
- Daily Real Time Tracking
- AI Enabled Technology
- Unlimited Relevant Keywords
- Shopify & Bigcommerce Websites
- Monthly progress reports
Contact us for more custom options for advanced or more complex cases.
Custom Ecommerce SEO Pricing
BigCommerce SEO Experts
BigCommerce Experts
Data-Driven Approach
Transparent Communication
Proven Results
We have a track record of success in helping BigCommerce stores achieve significant organic traffic growth and sales increases.
Exceptional service! This company goes above and beyond to meet their customers’ needs. I couldn’t be happier with the results.
DANNY
SMALL BUSINESS OWNER
We provide Ecommerce SEO Services on Shopify too
Learn more about our Ecommerce SEO services, plans and pricing. We offer SEO for Bigcommerce stores and SEO for Shopify too!