Development & Feature Work

Transform your vision with ongoing development support and custom feature implementation

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Development & Feature Work

For new features, UI/UX updates, workflows, integrations, and enhancements. A retainer package keeps us moving forward with continuous improvements while maintaining budget predictability. Pricing scales based on project complexity and codebase size.

📊 Understanding Project Complexity

Simple

Bug fixes & patches
Content updates
Minor UI tweaks
Simple integrations

Moderate

New features
API integrations
UI/UX improvements
Workflow enhancements

Complex

Platform modernization
Major refactoring
Complex integrations
Architecture changes

💡 Why Choose a Retainer?

A retainer package keeps us moving forward with continuous improvements. We'll suggest updates and you and your team can create a punch list of changes/enhancements. Knock them out a little at a time (stay in retainer budget per month) or do more focused project-based work (retainer plus discounted rate).

💳 Pay-As-You-Go — $225/hr

Flexible hourly billing for one-off projects and ad-hoc development work with no commitment required.

Or commit to a retainer tier for significantly reduced hourly rates and priority support:

Tier 1: Starter Package

Ideal for simple projects and ongoing maintenance

$165-$185

per hour

Monthly Commitment: 10-15 hours/month minimum
Rate varies based on project complexity

Priority scheduling over pay-as-you-go clients
Rollover policy: Unused hours roll over 1 month
Email and chat support included
Regular progress updates
Dedicated project tracking

Best for: Bug fixes, minor enhancements, content updates, and incremental improvements.

Tier 2: Growth Package

Perfect for moderate complexity and regular feature development

$145-$165

per hour

Monthly Commitment: 20-30 hours/month minimum
Rate varies based on project complexity

Everything in Tier 1, plus:

Higher priority scheduling (ahead of Tier 1)
Rollover policy: Unused hours rollover 2 months
Monthly planning and review calls
Proactive feature suggestions and roadmap planning
Dedicated communication channel
Architecture consultation included

Best for: New feature development, UI/UX improvements, workflow enhancements, and integration projects.

Tier 3: Premium Package

Full-scale development partnership for complex projects

$125-$145

per hour

Monthly Commitment: 30-50 hours/month minimum
Rate varies based on project complexity and scope

Everything in Tier 2, plus:

Highest priority scheduling (top of the queue)
Rollover policy: Unused hours rollover 3 months
Bi-weekly planning and status update calls
Dedicated project management and tracking
Strategic technical consulting included
Direct access for urgent issues
Comprehensive documentation and knowledge transfer

Best for: Major feature rollouts, platform modernization, comprehensive UI/UX overhauls, and complex integrations.

📦 What's Included in Development Retainers

✨ UI/UX Updates

Interface improvements, responsive design, and user experience enhancements

🔄 New Workflows

Process automation, business logic implementation, and workflow optimization

🔌 Integrations

Third-party API integrations, data synchronization, and service connections

🎓 Course Management

LMS enhancements, content management, and educational platform features

💰 Pricing Examples

Here are sample monthly costs to help you understand how project complexity impacts pricing:

Simple Projects

Tier 1 Example:
12 hrs × $165/hr = $1,980/mo

Tier 2 Example:
22 hrs × $145/hr = $3,190/mo

Moderate Projects

Tier 1 Example:
15 hrs × $175/hr = $2,625/mo

Tier 2 Example:
28 hrs × $155/hr = $4,340/mo

Complex Projects

Tier 2 Example:
30 hrs × $165/hr = $4,950/mo

Tier 3 Example:
40 hrs × $135/hr = $5,400/mo

These are examples only. Your actual pricing will be determined after a project assessment.

📋 Important Information

Hourly rates are determined by:

Complexity of the features and requirements
Current state and architecture of your codebase
Integration requirements with existing systems
Technology stack and tools involved
Timeline and priority level

How retainers work:

Monthly commitment with minimum hours based on tier
Rollover periods allow flexibility in project scheduling
Significantly reduced hourly rates compared to pay-as-you-go
Priority access and dedicated support
Cancel or adjust tier with 30 days notice

For infrastructure and platform maintenance, see our Platform Maintenance service offerings.

Ready to Build Something Amazing?

Whether you need a one-time feature or ongoing development support, we're here to turn your vision into reality. Let's discuss your project and find the perfect package for your needs.