Web Development for Agencies
Your outsourced development partner for overflow projects and specialized builds. Skip the overhead of a full-time hire and the unreliability of a typical freelancer.
White-label or client-facing
Whatever fits your client relationship.
Senior engineer on call
The same engineer from architecture through deploy.
On-time delivery
Agencies have sent 84EM overflow work for decades.
Your name on it
Work shipped under your name gets the same care as work shipped under 84EM's.
Why do agencies choose 84EM?
One accountable engineer handles architecture, development, and deployment, with no middle layer relaying messages to a rotating team. Vetted specialists join when the scope calls for it, under that same accountability. Capacity and continuity covers the coverage network and what happens during an absence.
Senior-Only Execution
Every hour on your project comes with 31 years of experience behind it. Nothing gets passed down to a junior developer.
Flexible Positioning
84EM can be white-label, client-facing, or somewhere in between. Stay invisible behind your brand, or make the introduction as a partner.
Reliable Delivery
Agencies have recommended 84EM to other agencies for years. A missed deadline costs you a client, so 84EM only commits to dates it can hit.
US-Based
84EM works from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on the same workday as your team. Questions get same-day answers.
What can 84EM build for your clients?
Custom Development
Client portals, membership systems, e-commerce, CRM integrations, automated workflows.
API Development
Connect platforms to external data sources, CRMs, ERPs, marketing automation, legacy databases. Custom REST or GraphQL APIs.
Data Migrations
Platform migrations, bulk imports, and content restructuring, verified against the source data after import.
Performance & Security
Site speed optimization, security audits, malware cleanup, security hardening.
Ongoing Support
Maintenance retainers, emergency fixes, after-hours coverage.
Technical Consulting
Pre-sales technical assessments, RFP responses, solution architecture, and second opinions on proposed implementations.
How does 84EM deliver for your agency?
Delivery happens in four stages: scope and brief, build, QA and handoff, then ongoing support. 84EM fits into your process at each stage, and all client contact still runs through you.
Scope & Brief
You send a scope, spec, or brief. 84EM reviews it and confirms timeline, deliverables, and how the work gets presented to your client.
Build
84EM builds against your spec, with progress updates on your schedule -- Slack, Basecamp, email, whatever your team uses.
QA & Handoff
Work is delivered to your staging environment and tested against your acceptance criteria, with documentation your team can use for ongoing maintenance.
Ongoing Support
The engineer who built the project handles bug fixes, change requests, and maintenance after launch, and is available when the next project comes up.
Stop Turning Away Projects
Schedule a free consult to discuss:
Your Typical Project Needs
Describe the kinds of projects you need help with and how you typically engage development partners.
Timeline & Capacity
84EM will discuss your timeline expectations, volume, and how an engagement would run alongside your team.
No Obligation
If 84EM isn't a fit for your projects, you'll hear that directly.
Read all testimonialsI've had the pleasure of working with Andrew at 84EM for over four years, and he's consistently been an exceptional partner across a range of development needs. From deep backend portal work to modernizing legacy code and building custom solutions tailored to our clients, his contributions have had a direct, meaningful impact improving overall site performance while enhancing reporting capabilities and activity tracking.
Supporting a complex 13-site ecosystem with multiple API integrations is no small task, yet Andrew approaches these challenges with both technical expertise and thoughtful problem-solving. He's proactive in identifying potential issues, staying on top of updates in the development space, and ensuring that our clients' websites remain secure, stable, and current.
Equally important, he communicates technical recommendations clearly and accessibly, making them easy to understand for those without a technical background. Beyond his skill and knowledge, Andrew has been a valuable mentor to our internal development team, always collaborative, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality results.
Frequently asked questions.
Does 84EM work with agencies?
Yes. 84EM offers both white-label and client-facing agency partnership models. See Agency Partnerships for details.
Does 84EM subcontract work?
For larger or cross-discipline engagements, 84EM brings in a trusted network of vetted engineers, designers, and specialists. All professionals known personally, not sourced on demand. Every contributor works under a signed NDA, with code review and final sign-off by the principal engineer who stays the point of contact and the accountable party throughout the engagement.
Will I work directly with the engineer doing the work?
Yes. 84EM's principal engineer is the point of contact and the accountable party from scoping through deployment. For larger engagements, a network of developers and specialists is brought in, but communication and accountability stay with the principal engineer.
How does 84EM handle project communication?
Video conferencing, email or Slack, Trello (or your preferred tool), screen sharing, reference documents, and fast response times.
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.
Need an overflow developer?
Send the project you can't staff. 84EM builds it behind your team, and you stay your client's point of contact.
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