How Pricing Works

Three ways to engage. Fixed projects and retainers are scoped to what you need, from a short discovery to multi-year engagements. Free consultation.

Ad-Hoc

Billed hourly, as needed
  • Quick fixes, small tasks, and one-offs
  • No minimum, no retainer required
  • Ideal for existing sites that need an engineer on demand
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Project-Based

Fixed-fee, scoped per engagement
  • Defined projects with clear deliverables
  • Paid discovery on complex scopes
  • Milestone-based billing
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Ongoing Retainer

Reserved capacity
  • Ongoing development, support, and advisory
  • Part-time to full-time capacity
  • Weekly, monthly, or quarterly billing
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Every engagement includes

Direct access. Talk to the principal engineer directly. No middle layer relaying messages.
31 years in the industry. Building for the web since 1995. Experience not found elsewhere.
Senior-level work. No interns or junior-level folks involved with your project.
US-based, Central time. Regular office hours maintained, no overseas timezone delays.
I have been working with Andrew for over a decade. He is incredibly responsive and collaborative -- always willing to hear ideas and partner with project managers, creatives, and other developers.

I have been working with Andrew for over a decade, and he is such a great and reliable partner! He is incredibly responsive and collaborative -- always willing to hear ideas and partner with project managers, creatives, and other developers. He meets challenges head-on and is great at finding solutions that are built to last. He is reliable, thorough, consistently meets deadlines, and is proactive in suggesting improvements to enhance client results. We absolutely love working with Andrew and would highly recommend him to anyone!

Haley Meisinger Director & Head of Digital Team Vested
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Frequently asked questions.

How much does a project with 84EM cost?

Past engagements have ranged from small hourly tasks to multi-year retainers. It depends on scope. See how pricing works.

What if my project requirements change mid-development?

Fixed-price: minor changes absorbed, larger ones require change orders. Hourly: estimates adjust as needed.

Can I start with a small 84EM project first?

Yes. Many engagements begin with a smaller scope, such as a fixed-price discovery phase, a scoped advisory engagement, or a defined first project.

Ad-hoc hourly work can also serve as a starting point.

This is a common way to establish working fit before committing to larger work.

What happens after an 84EM project launches?

30-day free post-launch support period. Monthly maintenance retainers available for ongoing development, security, monitoring, and support.

How do I get started with 84EM?

Contact 84EM to discuss your requirements, timeline, and budget. No commitment required.

Not sure which one fits?

Describe the work. You'll get a recommendation on the engagement type direct from the engineer.

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