Our Services

Custom WordPress, web applications, integrations, and AI tools, built by a senior developer and supported long after launch. 84EM works directly with businesses and as a partner behind agencies. 31 years of web experience, 14 in WordPress.

Not sure what your site runs on? Start from your industry or the problem instead.

WordPress Development

Custom WordPress development for businesses and agencies that have outgrown templates and page builders. Plugins, WooCommerce, headless builds, and performance work.

Custom Plugins

Purpose-built plugins build for security and scalability. LMS, Woo, custom standalone functionality. Integrations that survive plugin updates.

Custom Integrations

WordPress and WooCommerce connected to shipping and fulfillment, email marketing, e-commerce analytics, ad attribution and conversions APIs, CRMs, and lead routing tools.

Headless & Performance

WordPress as a content API behind any modern front-end -- static site generators like Hugo, JavaScript frameworks like Next.js, or native apps. Slow query analysis and security hardening.

How WordPress Development Works →

> INITIALIZING_WP_BUILD... [84EM_V31.0]

> PERFORMANCE: TUNED

> SECURITY: BUILT_IN

> RELIABILITY: FULLY_TESTED

> WP_STATUS: SHIPPING...

Custom Web Development

Web apps, SaaS products, APIs, and integrations. Laravel, Node.js, Python, Go, and headless front-ends. Senior-level work on platforms that handle production traffic.

Modern Stacks

Laravel, Node.js, Python, and Go on the back-end. React, Next.js, and Hugo on the front.

Web Platforms & SaaS

Full-stack web applications, portals, and SaaS products built for production traffic and long-term reliability.

How Custom Development Works →

> INITIALIZING_BUILD... [84EM_V31.0]

> BACKEND: LARAVEL_NODE_PY_GO

> INTEGRATIONS: CONNECTED

> SCALABILITY: PRODUCTION_READY

> BUILD_STATUS: SHIPPING...

Agency Partnerships

A senior development partner for your most technical projects. White-label, client-facing, whatever works for you. Scale without hiring.

White-Label or Client-Facing

84EM works under your brand or as your named partner. You decide how it shows up to your clients.

Technical & Specialized Projects

A senior web developer when you need one. No hiring, no ramp-up, no long-term commitment.

How Agency Partnerships Work →

> CONNECTING_PARTNER... [84EM_AGENCY]

> WHITE_LABEL: ACTIVE

> CAPACITY: AVAILABLE

> TECHNICAL_BUILDS: READY

> PARTNERSHIP_STATUS: OPERATIONAL

AI Integration & Development

AI that works, not AI that demos. Custom integrations, automations, and tools built to solve actual business problems.

AI That Just Works

Retries, fallbacks, and alerting when a model call fails, so a bad response never reaches a customer.

Platform-Agnostic

OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini. 84EM chooses the right model for the task, not the vendor.

How AI Integration Works →

> SCANNING_AI_PIPELINE... [84EM_INTEGRATION]

> MODEL_SELECTION: OPTIMIZED

> ERROR_HANDLING: PRODUCTION_GRADE

> COST_CONTROLS: ACTIVE

> PIPELINE_STATUS: OPERATIONAL

Technical Advisory

Independent judgment for leaders making technical decisions. Architecture reviews, AI adoption strategy, proposal evaluation, and ongoing advisory.

Architecture & AI Adoption

Senior review of platform, stack, and integration decisions, plus guidance on safe and effective AI adoption.

Proposal & Codebase Review

Second opinions on vendor proposals and technical assessments for acquisition, investment, or handoff decisions.

How Advisory Works →

> SCANNING_REQUIREMENTS... [84EM_ADVISORY]

> ARCHITECTURE_REVIEW: AVAILABLE

> AI_ADOPTION: GUIDED

> PROPOSAL_REVIEW: EVALUATED

> DECISION_SUPPORT: READY

Website Security

Hardening, access control, monitoring, and incident response. Handled reliably so you can focus on your business.

Hardening & Access Control

Security headers, file permissions, and database hardening. Least privilege enforced, 2FA required, access audited.

Monitoring & Incident Response

File integrity and vulnerability scanning with alerts, and fast response when something gets through.

How Website Security Works →

> RUNNING_HEALTH_CHECK... [84EM_SECURITY]

> UPDATES: CURRENT

> BACKUPS: VERIFIED

> SECURITY: HARDENED

> SITE_STATUS: ALL_CLEAR

Project Rescue

Stalled builds, broken integrations, messy code, failed migrations. 84EM picks up where others left off -- assess, stabilize, and deliver.

Project Recovery

Picking up stalled or abandoned projects and getting them done.

Getting Back on Track

84EM looks at the existing work, finds what's actually causing problems, and fixes it properly. Not a band-aid.

How Project Rescue Works →

> ANALYZING_PROJECT_HEALTH... [84EM_V31.2]

> DETECTING_SCOPE_DRIFT... [CRITICAL]

> AUDITING_VENDOR_DELIVERABLES... [INCOMPLETE]

> INITIALIZING_RESCUE_PROTOCOL_84EM...

We have managed 100% uptime for more than 1 calendar year, a feat that is frankly pretty incredible.

Andrew has been absolutely excellent. Over the past 2 years we've been working together, he's become more to our company than an incredibly talented full stack developer; he understands our brand and its goals and makes sure our digital presence is represented correctly. Any company looking for his services would be very lucky to have him on their team!

Ned Palmer Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder Panacea Financial
See a project: Panacea Financial Read all testimonials

Frequently asked questions.

What services does 84EM offer?
What does a project cost?

Small tasks are billed hourly with no minimum. Defined projects get a fixed-fee quote, with paid discovery first when the scope is complex. Ongoing work runs on a retainer.

Past engagements have ranged from a few hundred dollars to six figures. How Pricing Works has the details.

Will I work directly with the person doing the work?

Yes. Andrew Miller is the point of contact and the accountable party from scoping through deployment.

Do I own the code 84EM writes?

Yes. All custom code is owned by the client, with full repository access, documentation, and no lock-in.

How do I get started with 84EM?

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

Which service fits?

Say what you're trying to do. You'll get pointed to the service that fits and a straight answer on what it involves.

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