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Senior engineering that doesn't change hands.

The engineer who scopes your project architects it and ships it, with vetted specialists added as the work demands. Clients stick around for years. Some, for decades.

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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
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I relied on him for solutions to the most complex development challenges I encountered.

Over the course of more than a decade, I collaborated with Andrew on numerous web development projects. During that time, I relied on him for solutions to the most complex development challenges I encountered. What really stood out about Andrew, though, was his dependability: He consistently communicated well, honored his commitments, and delivered work on time. On occasions when a project didn't go according to plan, I knew I could count on him to help me figure out a path forward. I would gladly work with Andrew again, and I believe that any organization requiring his capabilities would be fortunate to have him on their team.

Tom Nagel President Midwest New Media, LLC

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Folks We've Helped

Financial services, agencies, education, e-commerce, nonprofits, publishing, and healthcare. Click a logo to see how.

  • Gabelli
  • New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation
  • Vested
  • Panacea Financial
  • The New Stack
  • Battle Bank
  • The Pinnacle Group
  • Chicago Sinfonietta
  • Plan B Advertising
  • FundGuard
  • Huron Consulting Group
  • Equilibria
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What does working with 84EM cost?

How much does a project with 84EM cost?
Past engagements have ranged from a few hours of discovery work to multi-year retainers in the six figures. It depends on scope.
Does 84EM work on fixed-price or hourly projects?
Both. Ad-hoc work is hourly. Project-based work is fixed-fee. Retainers available for ongoing work with flexible billing schedules.
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Where do you need help?

WordPress Development

Functionality no off-the-shelf plugin covers.

For businesses and agency partners that have outgrown fragile solutions. Bespoke plugins, integrations, automation & AI for all types of WordPress sites.

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Web Development

An idea that doesn't fit inside WordPress.

Websites, apps, SaaS products, APIs, and integrations. Senior engineering for enterprise-grade work, built on whatever stack fits the job.

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Agency Partnership

Skip the overhead of a full-time hire.

Your outsourced development and consulting partner for overflow projects and specialized expertise. Scale without hiring.

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Technical Advisory

No one in-house to vet a big technical call.

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

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Website Security

A site nobody's watched in months.

Hardening, access control, monitoring, and incident response, backed by tested patching and verified backups. Handled reliably so you can focus on your business.

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NOT SURE?

Not sure which of these actually fits?

Share what you're working on, and you'll get a direct reply from the engineer.

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Andrew Miller, founder of 84EM

Who's behind 84EM?

84EM is led by its principal engineer, with specialists added on larger builds. There's no handoff to a junior team and no middle layer between you and the work. The person who answers today is the same one who'll answer in year three.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes 84EM different from other developers?

One principal engineer on every engagement with direct client access. No middle layer, no junior handoffs, no rotating teams. The person who scopes the project is the same person who architects it, writes the code, and ships it. 31 years of web experience, a 100% on-time delivery record, fast response times, clients ranging from solo founders to enterprises over $1B in revenue.

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 much does a project with 84EM cost?

Past engagements have ranged from a few hours of discovery work to multi-year retainers in the six figures. It depends on scope.

Does 84EM work with agencies?

Yes. 84EM offers both white-label and client-facing agency partnership models. See Agency Partnerships for details.

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.

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Messages go straight to the engineer who does the work.

He delivered a custom learning platform on budget and on schedule.

Stephanie Striepeck Senior Director Huron Consulting Group

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