14 Years WordPress Expertise. 31 Years in industry
Custom websites, apps, and AI integrations. We've built for the web since 1995 and have operated as 84EM since 2012.
What We Do
84EM builds and supports custom software for businesses and digital agencies. You work directly with the senior developer writing the code, from the first call through launch and ongoing support.
We don't use contractors or freelancers. Larger projects add developers, designers, and specialists from the agencies we already work with
Clients stay for years, and some have been with us for decades.
Core Services
Custom Web Applications: PHP, Laravel, Python, React, and Next.js built to fit your existing processes and data
WordPress & WooCommerce Development: custom plugins, third-party integrations, and headless builds with Hugo and Astro
AI Integration: connecting Anthropic, OpenAI, and Gemini APIs to the systems you already run
Project Rescue: taking over stalled or broken projects from a previous vendor
Agency Partnerships: white-label development, or working with your client directly as the named vendor
Security & Performance Audits: hardening, malware cleanup on compromised sites, and diagnosing slow page loads
Technical Consulting: architecture reviews, platform selection, and a second opinion before you commit budget
Maintenance & Support: updates, monitoring, and someone who answers when something breaks
How We Work
Because we take over a lot of projects from other vendors, we know what undocumented code costs. We document as we go so your team, or a future developer, can maintain what we build.
Work With Us
Businesses hire us directly, and agencies bring us in for white-label or client-facing work. Send a short description of what you're building, and we'll let you know whether 84EM is a good fit.
84EM offers valuable web development services with a focus on effective communication and problem-solving. Clients report satisfaction with project outcomes and timely delivery. Specific project costs and client sizes are not disclosed, but their work has significantly contributed to client growth and efficiency.
84EM is recognized for their technical proficiency and problem-solving skills. They excel in developing complex solutions and explaining them in layman's terms, making clients feel confident in their capabilities.
Positive Client Feedback and Satisfaction
Clients express high levels of satisfaction with 84EM's work, with feedback indicating that the company fulfills promises and delivers excellent results, contributing to client growth and success.
Exceptional Project Management and Communication
Clients consistently praise 84EM for their reliable, timely, and clear project management style. They effectively handle communication, ensuring all parties are on the same page and deadlines are met, even with last-minute requests.
No Significant Areas for Improvement
Across multiple reviews, clients did not identify any significant areas for improvement, suggesting that 84EM consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in their service delivery.
Impressive Custom Solutions and Innovation
84EM is commended for creating custom solutions that exceed expectations. They innovate effectively within existing tech stacks, delivering outcomes that impress stakeholders and investors alike.
Backend Support for Women's Functional Health Brand
Featured Review
Web Development
$50,000 to $199,999
Jan. 2019 - June 2022
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"I feel confident that their work has meaningfully contributed to our extreme growth."
Jun 13, 2022
Co-Founder, CPO & CTO, Equilibria Inc
Marcy Capron-Vermillion
Verified
Other industries
Chicago, Illinois
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
84EM was hired by a women's functional health brand to serve as their primary resource for backend support. The team utilized WordPress, WooCommerce, and several API software as part of their main tech stack.
The client credits 84EM for their continued growth, extending past their partnership. The team was highly communicative and organized, and internal stakeholders were particularly impressed with their creativity and solutions-based approach.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
My company is a woman's functional health brand, focused on cannabinoids and mushrooms, paired with a 1-on-1 education service. Our mission is to be the modern support system for women, and we've served hundreds of thousands to date. I am the co-founder and chief product+tech officer.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire 84EM, and what were your goals?
Andrew of 84EM has worked on my company with me for over 3 years. He has always been our backend star. His goal was to always move our tech forward for the business given we've grown so quickly - partially thanks to him!
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
He was referred by a trusted colleague, and he had passion for our mission. I chose to work with him because he was clearly brilliant.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
Our stack is very custom - WP + Woocommerce and tons of API work, used as a webapp engine of sorts. Andrew has been key to the build out of what we have today, accommodating so many business needs that nobody really thought could be possible on our stack. Our investors are always impressed.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
Andrew as a senior software engineer/backend lead.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
I feel confident that their work has meaningfully contributed to our extreme growth. He's also made many processes more efficient and saved our butts in many emergencies.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
Andrew is fast to communicate, can multi-task, and always adds to a conversation. Rarely has he ever missed a deadline; I can't even think of 1 time.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
The brilliance. Even the other day, Andrew figured out how to take my desired "from A to B" and do it in a way that was faster, cleaner, simpler than what any of the rest of us had brainstormed. He is such an awesome problem solver.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
I am usually very direct with feedback yet I don't really have anything to put here!
RATINGS
5.0
"you won't be disappointed."
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"impressive"
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"always easy"
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"I think his pricing is fair"
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"of course.
Medical Website Dev & Maintenance for Web Dev Company
Web Development
$50,000 to $199,999
Feb. 2018 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"84EM is nothing but a breath of fresh air in a world of unreliable vendors."
Jun 22, 2022
Founder, Followbright Web Agency
Anonymous
Verified
Media
Frisco, Colorado
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
A website development company has collaborated with 84EM to build a medical website in WordPress. The team has created the project strategy and implementation and assisted with the entire process.
84EM has been maintaining the entire website without issues for years, making the client beyond satisfied. The team is responsible, reliable, and prompt in managing the workflow and communication. Furthermore, they live with their words and deliver what they promised.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
Nationally ranked web development agency. I am the founder.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire 84EM, and what were your goals?
Large project that exceeded our internal capacity, we brought in Andrew and 84EM to develop the overall strategy manage and implement this project.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
84EM's honest and prompt communications, clarity around decisions, ability to understand and communicate about parameters, and success in the past.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
Developed an entire online ecosystem built in WordPress for a medical consulting company from the ground up. Mapped out, designed, developed, and supported project for the past 4 years exquisitely and without ANY problems!!
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
2 - developer and project manager
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
Extraordinarily happy client and continued renewal of ongoing maintenance plan -- couldn't have lead to better outcomes!
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
Responsible, reliable, timely, clear.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
84EM is nothing but a breath of fresh air in a world of unreliable vendors. They do what they say, communicate, and do excellent work!!
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
None I can think of, honestly!
RATINGS
5.0
"Truly exceptional to work with"
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"couldn't be better"
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"Easily -- available within reason when needed. Provides peace of mind."
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"Reasonable and fair."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"Already have!
API Development for Digital Agency
Custom Software DevelopmentWeb Development
$10,000 to $49,999
Dec. 2021 - Jan. 2022
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"84EM was up for the challenge and worked diligently to make sure the project would still launch on time."
Jun 14, 2022
CEO, Digital Agency
Anonymous
Verified
Advertising & marketing
Cedar Falls, Iowa
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
A digital agency specializing in custom development partnered with 84EM to develop an API. They utilized multiple data sources and helped in standardizing the endpoints, data mapping, and handling the logs.
Despite the multiple last-minute requests from the client, 84EM was still able to finish the project. They were able to meet all the deadlines and create an output that pleased both parties. Their team was diligent and was always up to take on new challenges.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
CEO at a digital agency specializing in custom development and marketing solutions.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire 84EM, and what were your goals?
Develop an API to power a consumer facing website. Multiple data sources were used. 84EM standardized the endpoints, mapped the data, created error handling, and logs. The website is high traffic and is in a regulated industry.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
84EM was a past colleague. His ability to solve problems and explain solutions/issues in non-technical ways is second to none.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
REST API creation.
Data mapping.
Error handling.
Created custom overwrite for fallback client usage.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
1, Owner
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
It was a rush to the finish line with numerous last minute requests for 84EM. The project was a complete success with all parties pleased.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
Deadlines were always met. When new challenges arose (ie: last minute new data source), 84EM was up for the challenge and worked diligently to make sure the project would still launch on time.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
84EM is technical by nature, but has the ability to speak and explain in layman's terms. He also has a sense of humor, which makes all projects much more enjoyable.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
Nope
RATINGS
5.0
"Talented developer and a good human."
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"Exceeded our expectations"
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"Deadline was tight, and he was available."
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"Very fair value for the experience and thoughtfulness of the work produced."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"I already have.
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Our Story
84EM builds and supports custom websites, apps, and software for businesses and digital agencies. We've built for the web since 1995 and have operated as 84EM since 2012.
The work ranges from a custom plugin or a difficult integration to long-term maintenance.
What Sets Us Apart
Senior Execution.
The same person handles architecture, development, and deployment, and has built for the web since 1995. Larger projects add developers, designers, and specialists from the agencies we already work with.
WordPress Native.
Built with WordPress best practices for compatibility, performance, security, and maintainability.
Reliable.
Email answered within one business day. Some clients have worked with us for over a decade.
Verified means Clutch independently confirmed 84EM is a legally registered business, financially sound (Creditsafe: Low Risk), and backed by 3 verified client reviews averaging 5.0 stars.
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