# NextGen Sites by thedigitalhacks

> thedigitalhacks (The Digital Hacks) designs and builds next-generation websites: real-time 3D, motion design and immersive UX on fast, search-friendly HTML. Built on Next.js, Shopify and three.js (WebGL). Three plans: NextGen Site from $5,000, NextGen Ecom from $10,000, NextGen Custom from $15,000 (USD).

Website: https://nextgen-sites.thedigitalhacks.co/
Company: https://thedigitalhacks.com
Book a strategy call: https://thedigitalhacks.com/book-a-consultation
Last updated: 2026-10-13

## Plans

- [NextGen Site, from $5k](https://nextgen-sites.thedigitalhacks.co/#plan-site): For SaaS companies and local businesses (cafés, clinics, studios, showrooms). Custom design with a 3D hero or an explorable 3D venue, scroll-driven storytelling, clickable booking/menu hotspots, up to 8 pages with an editable CMS, local SEO and structured data, booking and analytics. Typical timeline 4–6 weeks.
- [NextGen Ecom, from $10k](https://nextgen-sites.thedigitalhacks.co/#plan-ecom): For furniture, fashion and cosmetics brands. Shopify (Online Store 2.0) or headless Next.js on Vercel; 3D product viewers with colour and material swatches; "view in your space" AR on iOS and Android; 3D modelling and compression for up to 25 products; animated collections and cart interactions; product schema and Core Web Vitals. Typical timeline 6–10 weeks.
- [NextGen Custom, from $15k](https://nextgen-sites.thedigitalhacks.co/#plan-custom): For enterprises with 5,000+ products or complex builds. Headless architecture (Next.js, Shopify Plus, commercetools or Medusa), 3D product configurators with live pricing and rules, PIM/ERP/search integrations, an automated 3D asset pipeline, performance/accessibility/security reviews, a dedicated team with an optional SLA. Typical timeline 10–16+ weeks.

## Why 3D and AR (as reported by Shopify)

- Gunner Kennels: +40% order conversion and 5% fewer returns after adding 3D/AR to Shopify product pages. Source: https://www.shopify.com/case-studies/gunner-kennels
- Rebecca Minkoff: shoppers were 65% more likely to place an order after interacting with a product in AR. Source: https://www.shopify.com/it/blog/realta-aumentata

## FAQ

- What is a NextGen site? A website built around real-time 3D (WebGL), motion and interaction, such as product viewers, explorable venues or scroll-driven stories, on top of fast, search-friendly HTML.
- How much does a 3D website cost? From $5,000 (NextGen Site), $10,000 (NextGen Ecom) or $15,000 (NextGen Custom); exact pricing is confirmed after a discovery call.
- How long does it take? 4–6 weeks, 6–10 weeks, or 10–16+ weeks respectively.
- Does 3D hurt SEO or mobile speed? Not when built to a performance budget: content stays in real HTML with structured data, models are compressed to a few hundred KB, scenes load on scroll and pause off-screen.
- Does it work with Shopify? Yes. Shopify supports 3D models and AR natively; thedigitalhacks adds viewers to existing themes or builds headless storefronts.

## Process (5 steps)

1. Strategy call (day 1, free): 30 minutes on goals, customers and current site; you get a plan recommendation, fixed quote and timeline.
2. 3D & motion direction (weeks 1–3): moodboard, 3D concept renders and a clickable motion prototype, approved before any build starts.
3. Build & 3D pipeline (weeks 3–8+): 3D models created and compressed for the web, built on Next.js, Shopify or WooCommerce with an editable CMS; weekly live preview links.
4. Launch & QA (launch week): real-device testing, Core Web Vitals tuning, accessibility, SEO and structured data, analytics for every 3D interaction.
5. Grow & optimise (first 30 days): 30-day support, a check of how Google and AI assistants see the site, and an optimisation roadmap.

## Related

- [Shopify AI SEO Playbook](https://ecommerce.thedigitalhacks.co.uk): thedigitalhacks' guide to AI search for Shopify brands.
- [GEO & Agentic AI Playbook](https://playbook.thedigitalhacks.co): Generative Engine Optimization playbook.