# 84EM, LLC - Custom WordPress Plugin Development & AI Integration Solutions

> Web development and AI integration company serving all 50 US states from Cedar Rapids, Iowa headquarters. Specializing in custom WordPress plugin development, AI-powered solutions, complex API integrations, and agency partnerships nationwide. Founded in 2012 with 31 years of web development expertise since 1995. Development for financial services, healthcare, e-commerce, and digital agencies nationwide. AI integration services and AI-enhanced development delivering practical solutions with senior engineer quality assurance.

84EM provides senior-level WordPress development and AI integration solving complex business problems for clients across all 50 states. Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based with Central Time zone availability serving both coasts. Custom API integrations for financial data, healthcare systems, e-commerce automation, and enterprise security. AI-powered solutions including content generation, intelligent form processing, and workflow automation. Agency partnerships (client-facing or white-label) for digital agencies nationwide needing reliable development support. WordPress development since 2012 using modern collaboration tools, video conferencing, and proven processes. Every project handled by the same engineer from architecture through deployment - no handoffs, no junior developers. Real integration testing with actual WordPress functions and APIs, never mocks. Long-term partnerships spanning over 15 years with agencies, enterprises, and growing businesses nationwide.

## Quick Facts

- **Business Name**: 84EM, LLC
- **Founded**: 2012 (WordPress focus), 1995 (web development start)
- **Location**: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
- **Service Area**: All 50 US states, nationwide
- **Time Zone**: Central Time (CT)
- **Experience**: 31 years web development (since 1995), 14 years WordPress specialist (since 2012)
- **Specialty**: Custom WordPress plugin development, AI integration & development, enterprise API integrations
- **AI Services**: AI integration, custom AI tools, API connections (OpenAI, Anthropic), project rescue
- **Availability**: 6 AM - 6 PM CT Monday-Friday (development), 8 AM - 5 PM CT Monday-Thursday, 8 AM - 12 PM Friday (meetings)
- **Response Time**: Within 1 business day
- **Project Size**: $150 - $50,000+ (micro plugins to enterprise solutions)
- **Hourly Rate**: $150/hour standard, $225/hour after-hours
- **Agency Partnerships**: Client-facing or white-label, your choice
- **Industries**: Financial services, healthcare, e-commerce, education, nonprofits, agencies
- **AI Usage**: Optional, transparent, human-reviewed (opt-out available)
- **Client Retention**: Many partnerships over 15 years
- **Notable Clients**: Panacea Financial, Equilibria, Vested, The New Stack, Chicago Sinfonietta, Stray Media Group, Red Lab Technologies, CQ Concepts Inc., The Pinnacle Group, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, Helio Interactive, Toptal, Codeable

## Services

- AI Integration & Development
- AI-Enhanced WordPress Development
- Custom WordPress Plugin Development
- Agency Partnerships (Client-Facing or White-Label)
- WordPress Consulting & Strategic Planning
- WordPress Maintenance & Support
- Data Migrations & Platform Transfers
- WordPress Security & Troubleshooting
- WooCommerce Development & Customization
- LearnDash LMS Implementations
- Enterprise REST API Solutions
- Code Cleanup & Refactoring

## Common Problems We Solve

- **"My WordPress plugin needs complex API integrations"** - Custom REST API development, third-party system connections (CRMs, payment platforms, MLS databases, financial data APIs, healthcare systems, business intelligence platforms)
- **"I need WordPress development support for my agency"** - Client-facing or white-label partnerships, overflow project support, long-term development relationships
- **"My WooCommerce store needs custom functionality"** - Subscription analytics, ShipStation on-demand sync, Klaviyo automation, custom loyalty programs, store credit systems, advanced reporting
- **"I need enterprise WordPress security"** - Financial services compliance, HIPAA compliance, security hardening, vulnerability assessments, access controls
- **"My legacy WordPress code is a mess"** - Code cleanup, refactoring AI-generated code, documentation, technical debt resolution, performance optimization
- **"I need real-time data on my WordPress site"** - FastTrack API integration, cryptocurrency pricing, healthcare appointment availability, Looker API synchronization, MLS data feeds
- **"My LearnDash LMS needs advanced features"** - Custom reporting, SAML SSO with unlimited IDPs, advanced workflows, bulk management tools, integration with enterprise systems
- **"I need workflow automation between WordPress and other platforms"** - Zoom webinar registration, Gravity Forms integrations, CRM synchronization, automated data processing
- **"I need scalable SEO with location pages"** - AI-powered local page generation, structured data, schema.org implementation
- **"I want to add AI features to my website"** - AI-powered content generation, intelligent form processing, lead scoring, workflow automation, API integrations with OpenAI/Anthropic
- **"I started an AI project but it's stalled"** - Project rescue for half-finished builds in Replit, Cursor, or other platforms, code cleanup, production deployment
- **"I need AI to automate repetitive business tasks"** - Document processing, email triage, data extraction, content workflows with human review

## Pricing

- **Standard Rate**: $150/hour (USD)
- **After Hours Rate**: $225/hour (USD)
- **Free consultation** available

**Project-Based Pricing:**
- **Complex Development**: Enterprise solutions, multi-system integrations. 1-6+ months. $15,000-$50,000+. Paid discovery phase (credited to project).
- **Small Plugin Builds**: Standalone plugins. 3-10 days. $1,500-$5,000. Discovery call, then fixed price.
- **Micro Plugin Builds**: Single-purpose utilities. 1-8 hours. $150-$1,200. Fixed quote after brief scope discussion.
- **AI Integration Projects**: Most projects run $3,000-$15,000 depending on complexity.

**Monthly Retainers:**
- Covers development, consulting, support, maintenance, and security with guaranteed capacity

## Local WordPress Development Services

84EM provides WordPress development services to businesses across all 50 US states. While headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, we serve clients nationwide.

**Geographic Service Coverage:**
- **Nationwide Coverage**: Professional WordPress development services available in all 50 states
- **Major Metro Areas**: New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas, San Jose, Austin, Jacksonville, Fort Worth, Columbus, Charlotte, San Francisco, Indianapolis, Seattle, Denver, Washington DC, Boston, Nashville, Oklahoma City, Portland, Las Vegas, Detroit, Memphis, Louisville, Baltimore, Milwaukee
- **State-Wide Services**: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

**How We Work:**
- Central Time zone availability (overlaps both coasts)
- Business hours: 6 AM - 6 PM CT (development), 8 AM - 5 PM CT (meetings)
- Serving clients nationwide since 2012

**Local Market Expertise:**
- **Financial Services Hubs**: New York City, Chicago, Charlotte, San Francisco (banking, investment management, fintech)
- **Healthcare Markets**: Boston, Houston, Nashville, Minneapolis (healthcare systems, HIPAA compliance)
- **Tech Corridors**: San Francisco, Seattle, Austin, Denver (e-commerce, SaaS, digital agencies)
- **Insurance Markets**: Omaha, Hartford, Des Moines (regulatory compliance, enterprise systems)
- **Manufacturing & Logistics**: Detroit, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Milwaukee (B2B platforms, inventory systems)

## Major Cities Served

**Top 50 US Cities with WordPress Development Services:**

New York City (NY), Los Angeles (CA), Chicago (IL), Houston (TX), Phoenix (AZ), Philadelphia (PA), San Antonio (TX), San Diego (CA), Dallas (TX), San Jose (CA), Austin (TX), Jacksonville (FL), Fort Worth (TX), Columbus (OH), Charlotte (NC), San Francisco (CA), Indianapolis (IN), Seattle (WA), Denver (CO), Washington DC, Boston (MA), Nashville (TN), El Paso (TX), Detroit (MI), Oklahoma City (OK), Portland (OR), Las Vegas (NV), Memphis (TN), Louisville (KY), Baltimore (MD), Milwaukee (WI), Albuquerque (NM), Tucson (AZ), Fresno (CA), Mesa (AZ), Sacramento (CA), Atlanta (GA), Kansas City (MO), Colorado Springs (CO), Omaha (NE), Raleigh (NC), Miami (FL), Long Beach (CA), Virginia Beach (VA), Oakland (CA), Minneapolis (MN), Tulsa (OK), Tampa (FL), Arlington (TX), New Orleans (LA)

**Additional Coverage:**
Complete city list available at: https://84em.com/wordpress-development-services-usa/

**Iowa Cities:**
Cedar Rapids (headquarters), Des Moines, Iowa City, Davenport, Sioux City, Waterloo, Council Bluffs, Ames, Dubuque

**Midwest Regional Coverage:**
Omaha (NE), Kansas City (MO/KS), Minneapolis (MN), St. Paul (MN), St. Louis (MO), Milwaukee (WI), Madison (WI), Indianapolis (IN), Columbus (OH), Cleveland (OH), Cincinnati (OH), Detroit (MI), Grand Rapids (MI), Chicago (IL)

## Regional WordPress Development Services

**Northeast:** New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Buffalo, Providence, Hartford, Newark, Jersey City

**Southeast:** Atlanta, Miami, Charlotte, Jacksonville, Nashville, Memphis, Louisville, Richmond, Raleigh, Tampa

**Midwest:** Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, Cleveland, Columbus, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Omaha

**Southwest:** Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Phoenix, Tucson, El Paso, Albuquerque, Oklahoma City, Tulsa

**West Coast:** Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, Seattle, Portland, Sacramento, Fresno, Long Beach, Oakland

**Mountain West:** Denver, Colorado Springs, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Boise, Billings, Cheyenne

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://84em.com): WordPress AI, Development, Consulting, Agency Partnerships
- [FAQ](https://84em.com/faq/): Frequently asked questions about services, pricing, timelines, and working with 84EM
- [Services](https://84em.com/services/): Comprehensive WordPress development services including custom plugins, API integrations, security audits, and maintenance
- [AI Integration & Development](https://84em.com/services/ai-integration-development/): Custom AI integrations, AI-powered tools, API connections, and project rescue for stalled AI builds
- [AI-Enhanced WordPress Development](https://84em.com/services/ai-enhanced-wordpress-development/): How 84EM uses AI tools internally to deliver faster R&D, thorough testing, and complete documentation at a lower cost
- [Custom WordPress Plugin Development](https://84em.com/services/custom-wordpress-plugin-development/): Transform unique business requirements into powerful WordPress functionality since 2012
- [Agency Partnership Services](https://84em.com/services/white-label-wordpress-development-for-agencies/): Scale your agency with client-facing or white-label development partnerships
- [WordPress Consulting & Strategy](https://84em.com/services/wordpress-consulting-strategy/): Expert technical guidance backed by 31 years of web development experience and 14 years focused on WordPress
- [WordPress Maintenance & Support](https://84em.com/services/wordpress-maintenance-support/): Proactive monitoring, updates, security, backups, and fast troubleshooting
- [About](https://84em.com/about/): Andrew Miller - Cedar Rapids-based WordPress engineer with 31 years of web development experience
- [Pricing](https://84em.com/pricing/): $150/hour standard rate, $225/hour after-hours rate, free consultation
- [Work](https://84em.com/work/): WordPress development work and client portfolio showcasing 31 years of projects and long-term partnerships
- [Case Studies](https://84em.com/case-studies/): Real WordPress development projects and solutions from 14 years of specialized WordPress work
- [Testimonials](https://84em.com/testimonials/): Client testimonials from agencies, companies, and enterprise clients since 1995
- [Contact](https://84em.com/contact/): Free consultation and project inquiries, fast response guaranteed
- [AI Policy](https://84em.com/ai-policy/): Transparent approach to AI usage - AI enhances workflow but never replaces human expertise, testing, and quality assurance
- [WordPress Development Services USA](https://84em.com/wordpress-development-services-usa/): Nationwide WordPress development coverage across all 50 states
- [State Service Pages](https://84em.com/sitemap-local.xml): WordPress development services for all 50 US states
- [Cedar Rapids WordPress Development](https://84em.com/cedar-rapids/): Local headquarters in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- [Omaha WordPress Development](https://84em.com/omaha/): WordPress services for Omaha, Nebraska businesses
- [Des Moines WordPress Development](https://84em.com/des-moines/): WordPress development for Des Moines, Iowa
- [Chicago WordPress Development](https://84em.com/chicago/): WordPress services for Chicago, Illinois businesses
- [New York City WordPress Development](https://84em.com/new-york-city/): WordPress development for NYC businesses

## Industries Served

- Digital & Marketing Agencies (Client-Facing or White-Label)
- Financial Services & Fintech
- Banking & Cryptocurrency
- Healthcare Organizations
- Non-Profit Organizations
- E-commerce & Retail
- Education & LMS Platforms
- Insurance Companies
- Manufacturing & B2B
- Real Estate & Property Management

## Featured Case Studies & Real-World Solutions

**Financial Services & Investment Management:**
- **FastTrack API WordPress Integration**: Real-time financial data synchronization across hundreds of tickers and tens of thousands of investment documents for fund management
- **Enterprise WordPress Security Implementation**: Structured access controls and regulatory compliance for financial services firm handling sensitive client data
- **Real-Time Cryptocurrency Pricing Integration**: Live market data displays for multiple crypto investment trusts

**E-commerce & Marketing Automation:**
- **Custom WooCommerce ShipStation Integration**: On-demand order synchronization eliminating scheduled sync delays for urgent fulfillment
- **WooCommerce Subscription Analytics System**: Comprehensive metrics capturing critical subscription performance and customer behavior patterns
- **WooCommerce Klaviyo Email Automation**: Automated customer data sync enabling personalized campaigns for wellness product sales

**Healthcare & Real Estate:**
- **Healthcare API Integration & Location Pages**: Looker API synchronization displaying real-time provider appointment availability across multiple markets
- **Commercial Real Estate MLS Integration**: Multiple Listing Service data synchronization for real-time property information

**AI Integration & Automation:**
- **Local SEO Content Generation**: WordPress integration generating location-specific landing pages using AI with human review workflow
- **Gravity Forms AI Lead Analysis**: Real-time form submission analysis, lead scoring, and intelligent routing to sales teams
- **AI Project Rescue**: Taking over stalled AI projects from Replit/Cursor and getting them production-ready

**Workflow Automation:**
- **Automated Zoom Webinar Registration Plugin**: Eliminated manual data entry between WordPress Gravity Forms and Zoom platform for virtual events
- **Gravity Forms S3 Integration Plugin**: Automatic processing and uploading of form attachments to Amazon S3 with enriched spreadsheet data

**SEO & Security:**
- **Location-Based SEO Strategy**: Unique landing pages across all 50 US states and major metros for scalable local search presence
- **WordPress File Integrity Checker**: Automated security monitoring detecting file changes across WordPress installations without manual oversight

Full portfolio: https://84em.com/case-studies/

## Client Testimonials

**Reliability & Communication:**
- "84EM is nothing but a breath of fresh air in a world of unreliable vendors" - Founder, Followbright Web Agency
- "They're super easy to work with—always quick to respond, on top of any issues, and really know their stuff." - President, CQ Concepts Inc.
- "He has great technical knowledge and his communication skills are excellent. When he says he's going to work on something on a specific day he always does it and always keeps me in the loop." - Mike Hedding Music

**Project Delivery:**
- "He's detailed, builds for extendability, and delivers projects on time." - Founder, Red Lab Technologies
- "Deadlines were always met. When new challenges arose (ie: last minute new data source), 84EM was up for the challenge and worked diligently to make sure the project would still launch on time." - Founder, Digital Agency
- "Working with Andrew has been a breath of fresh air. The difference a highly competent developer makes—especially one who is responsive, clear, and reliable in communication—cannot be overstated." - Director of Digital Innovations and Marketing Solutions, The Pinnacle Group

**Business Impact:**
- "I feel confident that their work has meaningfully contributed to our extreme growth." - Co-Founder, CPO & CTO, Equilibria Inc
- "Any company looking for his services would be very lucky to have him on their team!" - COO & Co-Founder, Panacea Financial

**Long-term Partnership:**
- "84EM has been maintaining the entire website without issues for years, making the client beyond satisfied. The team is responsible, reliable, and prompt in managing the workflow and communication. Furthermore, they live with their words and deliver what they promised." - Founder, Followbright Web Agency
- "If you need a team you can count on for your website, we highly recommend 84EM. They've been a game changer for us!" - President, CQ Concepts Inc.
- "Andrew at 84EM has been an invaluable resource to our company" - Stray Media Group

## AI Integration & Development

Custom AI solutions that solve real business problems—not demos or proofs-of-concept that never ship.

**What We Build:**
- **AI-Powered Content Systems**: Automated landing page generation, localized content at scale, draft creation workflows
- **Intelligent Form Processing**: Lead scoring, submission analysis, automated routing based on content
- **API Integrations**: OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, custom model endpoints connected to your existing systems
- **Workflow Automations**: AI-assisted data extraction, document processing, email triage
- **Custom AI Tools**: Internal assistants, specialized chatbots, domain-specific utilities
- **Project Rescue**: Half-finished AI projects that need to ship, Replit/Cursor builds that need production-ready cleanup

**Why 84EM for AI Development:**
- 31 years of building software—AI is a tool, not magic. Architecture, security, and maintainability still apply.
- Practical focus on solutions that solve specific business problems
- WordPress expertise plus broader reach for standalone tools
- No hype—honest assessment of what AI can and can't do before writing code

**Sample Projects:**
- **Local SEO Content Generation**: WordPress integration generating location-specific landing pages using AI with human review workflow
- **AI Lead Analysis**: Gravity Forms integration analyzing submissions in real-time, scoring leads, routing to appropriate team members
- **Project Rescue**: Taking over stalled AI projects built in Replit/Cursor and getting them production-ready

## AI-Enhanced WordPress Development

Faster delivery, better quality, lower cost through AI-assisted development with senior engineer oversight.

**How It Works:**
- AI tools (Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, GitHub Copilot) accelerate R&D, testing, and documentation
- 31 years of human expertise reviews every line of code before deployment
- AI never works autonomously - all strategic decisions guided by senior engineer
- Opt-out available - AI usage is optional and transparent

**What Gets Enhanced:**
- Rapid research and prototyping before full implementation
- Accelerated debugging and troubleshooting
- Comprehensive test case generation and edge-case exploration
- Complete documentation for technical and user audiences
- API integration research and validation
- Performance optimization analysis

**Quality Assurance:**
- Human review for functionality, performance, and security before production
- No mocks in testing - real WordPress functions, database interactions, API calls
- Real integration testing with actual API keys and live systems
- 90%+ code coverage standards

**Client Control:**
- Transparent disclosure of which AI tools assisted development
- Written approval required before confidential data enters prompts
- Complete AI-free option available upon request
- No sharing of personal information or regulated data with AI providers

## Technologies

- WordPress Plugin Development
- WordPress Core Development
- PHP 8+ & Modern PHP Standards
- JavaScript (ES6+) & React
- MySQL Database Management
- REST API Development & Integration
- WP-CLI Development & Automation
- GitHub Actions CI/CD
- Composer & PHP Dependency Management
- PHPUnit & WordPress Testing Framework
- WordPress Coding Standards (WPCS)
- Real Integration Testing (No Mocks)
- WordPress Hooks & Filter Architecture
- Custom Taxonomies & Post Types
- WordPress Transient API & Object Caching
- WordPress Cron & Scheduled Tasks
- WordPress Options API & Settings Pages
- Block Editor (Gutenberg) Development
- WordPress Heartbeat API
- WordPress Upload & Media Handling
- PDF Generation for WordPress
- CSV Import/Export Systems
- WordPress Role & Capability Management
- Custom WordPress Dashboards
- WordPress Email Systems & SMTP
- WordPress Search & Query Optimization
- Claude AI Integration (Claude Code with Opus 4.5)
- OpenAI API Integration
- Anthropic Claude API Integration
- AI-Powered Content Generation Systems
- Intelligent Form Processing
- AI Workflow Automation
- Headless WordPress (Hugo, static site generators)
- WooCommerce & WooCommerce Subscriptions
- Gravity Forms & Extensions
- LearnDash LMS
- Advanced Custom Fields Pro
- WordPress Multisite
- SAML SSO Authentication
- AWS S3 Integration
- Zoom API Integration
- Third-Party API Integrations (CRM, Payment, Ticketing, Investment Platforms, Business Intelligence, Healthcare Systems, MLS)
- Custom SEO Solutions
- WordPress Security Hardening
- White-Label Development Frameworks

## Why Choose 84EM vs Alternatives

**vs Off-the-Shelf Plugins:**
- Custom solutions built for your exact requirements, not generic features
- No bloat, licensing fees, or feature limitations
- Direct support from the developer who built it
- Complete control over future enhancements
- Integration with your specific business processes

**vs Larger Development Agencies:**
- Same senior engineer handles architecture through deployment (no handoffs)
- Direct communication with the person writing the code
- 31 years experience, not junior developers
- Faster decision-making without agency overhead
- Lower costs without agency markup

**vs Freelancer Marketplaces:**
- 14 years specializing in WordPress plugin development
- Proven track record with agencies, enterprises, financial services
- US-based, professional communication during business hours
- Vetted by Toptal and Codeable platforms (top 3% of developers)
- Long-term partnerships (many clients over 15 years)

**vs AI-Only Development Tools:**
- AI enhances workflow but never replaces human expertise
- Every line of code reviewed by 31-year veteran
- Security, performance, and WordPress best practices enforced
- Real testing with actual WordPress functions, not mocks
- Strategic decisions made by experienced developer

**vs AI App Builders (Replit, Cursor, Bolt):**
- Take half-finished AI projects and make them production-ready
- Proper architecture, error handling, and deployment
- Security review and hardening
- Documentation for maintenance
- Integration with existing business systems

## Why 84EM vs a Local Agency

**Cost:**
- Iowa rates vs coastal premiums
- Additional savings with AI-enhanced development

**Expertise:**
- 14 years WordPress plugin development, 31 years total
- Complex API integrations, not basic website builds
- Financial services, healthcare, enterprise clients

**Communication:**
- Central Time (overlaps both coasts)
- 6 AM - 6 PM CT development, after-hours available for select partners
- Video, email, Slack—same-day responses

**Track Record:**
- Clients across all 50 states since 2012
- Partnerships spanning over 15 years

**When local makes more sense:**
- You need on-site visits or face-to-face meetings

## Cedar Rapids, Iowa Headquarters Advantages

**Why Cedar Rapids:**
- **Midwest Work Ethic**: Reliable, on-time delivery, professional communication
- **Cost of Living Advantage**: Lower overhead = better rates than coastal markets
- **Central Location**: Central Time zone serves both East and West Coast clients
- **Tech Community**: Home to established tech companies and growing startup ecosystem
- **Stable Business Environment**: 31 years serving clients from same location
- **Quality of Life**: Focus on work-life balance = sustainable long-term partnerships

**Iowa Business Benefits:**
- No state sales tax on services
- Stable business regulations
- Strong work ethic culture
- Professional business environment
- Direct access to Midwestern clients (Omaha, Des Moines, Kansas City, Minneapolis)

**Regional Expertise:**
- **Agriculture Tech**: WordPress solutions for ag-tech, farm management systems
- **Insurance & Finance**: Omaha, Des Moines financial services expertise
- **Healthcare Systems**: Midwest healthcare network experience
- **Manufacturing**: B2B portals, inventory systems, dealer networks
- **Higher Education**: University WordPress implementations

## When to Contact 84EM

**You Need Custom WordPress Development If:**
- Off-the-shelf plugins don't meet your requirements
- You need complex API integrations (CRM, payment systems, financial data, healthcare systems)
- Your WooCommerce store needs custom subscription logic, analytics, or automation
- You require enterprise-grade security for financial services or healthcare
- You have legacy code that needs cleanup, refactoring, or documentation
- You need real-time data displays on your WordPress site
- You want workflow automation between WordPress and other platforms
- You need LearnDash LMS with advanced reporting or SAML SSO
- Your agency needs overflow WordPress support (client-facing or white-label)
- You want AI-powered features integrated into your website (content generation, lead analysis, workflow automation)
- You started an AI project in Replit/Cursor but need help finishing and deploying it
- You need to connect your systems to AI APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)

**You're a Good Fit If:**
- You value on-time delivery and clear communication
- You need senior-level expertise, not junior developers
- You want the same engineer handling your project start to finish
- You require US-based, professional business hours communication
- You're building a long-term relationship, not seeking one-off work
- You need proven experience with enterprise clients and financial services
- You want transparent AI usage with human quality assurance
- You're comfortable with remote collaboration via video conferencing

## Not a Fit For

- Basic WordPress site setup or hosting support (recommend managed WordPress hosts)
- WordPress theme customization or visual design (recommend WordPress agencies with design teams)
- Emergency 24/7 support contracts (after-hours available for select partners only)
- Projects requiring immediate start (typical lead time 2-4 weeks)
- Budget under $1,000 for custom development
- Clients requiring multiple developers or large development teams
- Non-WordPress CMS platforms (Drupal, Joomla, proprietary CMSs) - though we do take on standalone AI projects and development work outside WordPress
- Projects requiring on-site presence or in-person meetings

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What makes you different from other WordPress agencies?**
A: 14 years WordPress plugin specialization (not generalist). 31 years total experience. Same senior engineer start-to-finish (no handoffs). Iowa rates vs coastal premiums. 1 business day response times.

**Q: What makes you different from offshore developers?**
A: US business hours. Central Time zone (overlaps both coasts). Senior-level code review. 1 business day response times.

**Q: What's your hourly rate?**
A: $150/hour standard, $225/hour after-hours. Free consultation. Project-based pricing available for defined scope.

**Q: Can I start with a small project first?**
A: Yes. Many long-term partnerships start with a small hourly task ($150/hr) or project under $5,000 to evaluate fit before larger commitments.

**Q: What if I'm not happy with the work?**
A: Discovery phase ensures alignment before major development. Milestone-based delivery allows feedback throughout. 30-day warranty for bug fixes included.

**Q: Can you fix a hacked WordPress site?**
A: Yes. We identify entry point, remove malicious code, harden the site, and implement monitoring. Includes assessment of hosting, plugins, and access controls.

**Q: Can you take over a project from another developer?**
A: Yes. We start with a code audit, provide honest assessment of what's salvageable vs needs rebuilding, and get your project back on track.

**Q: Do you work with banks and financial institutions?**
A: Yes. Financial services is one of our most active sectors. Custom integrations with banking platforms, loan workflows, secure portals. We understand security requirements and vendor review processes.

**Q: Do you work with agencies?**
A: Yes, agency partnerships are a core service. We offer client-facing or white-label arrangements based on your preference. Many partnerships span over 15 years.

**Q: What's your typical project timeline?**
A: Micro plugins: 1-8 hours. Small plugins: 3-10 days. Complex development: 1-6+ months. Typical lead time to start: 2-4 weeks.

**Q: Do you provide ongoing maintenance and support?**
A: Yes, monthly retainers available starting at 10+ hours/month with guaranteed capacity. Includes development, consulting, support, maintenance, and security.

**Q: What industries do you specialize in?**
A: Financial services (investment management, banking, cryptocurrency), healthcare (API integrations, appointment systems), e-commerce (WooCommerce custom solutions), education (LearnDash LMS), and digital agencies (client-facing or white-label partnerships).

**Q: How does AI-enhanced development work?**
A: AI tools accelerate R&D, testing, and documentation. Every line of code reviewed by 31-year veteran before production. Completely optional and transparent. Opt-out available.

**Q: Can you build AI features for my website?**
A: Yes. We integrate AI capabilities into WordPress sites and build standalone AI tools. Examples include automated content generation, intelligent form processing, lead scoring, and API integrations with OpenAI, Anthropic, and other providers.

**Q: I started an AI project but it's stalled. Can you help?**
A: Yes. We take over half-finished AI projects—whether built in Replit, Cursor, or by a previous developer—and get them production-ready. This includes code cleanup, proper architecture, documentation, and deployment.

**Q: Do you only work with WordPress?**
A: We specialize in WordPress, but also take on AI projects and development work outside of WordPress when they're a good fit. Recent work includes headless architectures (WordPress + Hugo), standalone AI tools, and rescuing stalled projects built in various tech stacks.

**Q: What's included in your testing process?**
A: Real integration testing with actual WordPress functions, database interactions, and API calls. No mocks. 90%+ code coverage standards. PHPUnit and WordPress Testing Framework.

**Q: Do you sign NDAs and work with confidential data?**
A: Yes, NDAs standard for enterprise projects. Confidential data handling protocols in place. AI usage requires written approval before any real data enters prompts.

**Q: Do you need to be local to work with 84EM?**
A: No. 84EM serves clients across all 50 US states. While headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, we've successfully collaborated with businesses nationwide since 2012 through video conferencing, screen sharing, and modern project management tools.

**Q: Can you work with our [City] business even though you're in Iowa?**
A: Yes. Geographic location doesn't impact WordPress development quality. We use the same processes for clients in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and cities nationwide. Many clients have worked with us over 15 years without ever meeting in person.

**Q: Do you travel to client sites?**
A: Not typically. WordPress development doesn't require on-site presence. All work is done with video conferencing for meetings and screen sharing for technical demonstrations. This keeps costs lower and delivers faster results.

**Q: What time zone are you in?**
A: Central Time (CT). Development hours 6 AM - 6 PM CT Monday-Friday. Meeting hours 8 AM - 5 PM CT Monday-Thursday, 8 AM - 12 PM Friday. After-hours available for select partners.

**Q: Do you understand [State/City] regulations and compliance requirements?**
A: Yes. We've worked with financial services firms in New York and Charlotte (SEC, FINRA), healthcare organizations nationwide (HIPAA), and businesses across all 50 states. Compliance requirements are discussed during discovery phase.

**Q: How do you handle different state tax requirements?**
A: Iowa does not charge sales tax on professional services. We provide W-9 and necessary documentation for your accounting needs.

## Additional Resources

- [State Service Pages](https://84em.com/sitemap-local.xml): WordPress development services for all 50 US states
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew84em/): Andrew Miller's professional profile
- [GitHub](https://github.com/84emllc): Code repositories and open source contributions
- [Facebook](https://facebook.com/84emllc): Company updates and news

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05