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Finally, a reliable long-term web development partner.
Same engineer from the intro call to project completion to post-launch support. Clients stick around for years. Some, for decades.
Hired for work where mistakes are expensive.
Money moves through it, personal data sits in it, or the business stops when it breaks.
- A regulated investment fund: manual data entry eliminated, every change logged
- A leadership development firm: dozens of clients, each bringing its own identity provider
- A financial services application: personal data never touches the firm's servers
- A wellness brand: purchase-only tracking became seven-stage attribution
Security for a financial services platform
> RESULTS
> UPTIME: 100%_OVER_12_MONTHS
> ADMIN_ACCESS: TWO_AUTHORIZED
> DIRECT_EDITS: DISABLED
> UNTESTED_UPDATES: BLOCKED
> RELEASE_PROCESS: TESTED_AND_SCHEDULED
Folks We've Helped
Financial services, agencies, education, e-commerce, nonprofits, publishing, and healthcare. Click a logo to see how.
Where do you need help?
WordPress Development
For businesses and agency partners that have outgrown fragile solutions. Bespoke plugins, integrations, automation & AI for all types of WordPress sites.
Learn moreWeb Development
Websites, web apps, SaaS products, APIs, and integrations. Senior engineering for enterprise-grade work, built on whatever stack fits the job.
Learn moreAgency Partnership
Your outsourced development and consulting partner for overflow projects and specialized expertise. Scale without hiring.
Learn moreAI Development
AI that works, not AI that demos. Custom integrations, automations, and tools built to solve real business challenges.
Learn moreTechnical Advisory
Engineering judgment for leaders making technical decisions. Architecture reviews, AI adoption strategy, proposal evaluation, and ongoing advisory.
Learn moreWebsite Security
Hardening, access control, monitoring, and incident response, backed by tested patching and verified backups. Handled reliably so you can focus on your business.
Learn moreProject Rescue
When a project stalls or falls apart, 84EM assesses the situation, stabilizes what's worth saving, and takes it to the finish line, helping businesses get back on track and deliver successful outcomes.
Learn moreBrowse by requirement or industry.
How does 84EM run a project?
Every project follows the same three steps, from first call to launch.
Direct Access
One point of contact from start to finish, no hand-offs mid-project.
Understand
What exists gets reviewed and the path forward defined before any project starts.
Deliver
Every engagement, new build or rescue, gets tested, documented, and deployed the same way.
Retainer, project, or ad-hoc, sized to the work.
Retainer
Reserved time for ongoing work and support.Project
A set scope and timeline with a defined deliverable.Ad-hoc
One-off fixes, audits, or advice when you need it.
Read all testimonialsHis contributions have had a direct, meaningful impact improving overall site performance while enhancing reporting capabilities and activity tracking.
Selected Blog Posts
What to Check Before You Hire A Web Developer
Five questions to ask before you sign. The answers tell you whether you'll be able to leave later, and what it will cost you if you can't.
Jul 12, 2026When Not to Use AI
AI isn't the right tool for every problem. Here's when a simpler, older solution beats it, and why that's worth saying out loud.
Jan 21, 2026There's a WordPress Plugin for That (But Should You Use It?)
How to evaluate WordPress plugins when the wrong choice costs months of work.
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 Andrew Miller?
Yes. Andrew 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 Andrew.
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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