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⚡ Flex Support

Ongoing support, two ways - on-demand hourly or a monthly retainer at a reduced rate.

Same work either way: design, development, strategy, or all three, applied wherever your business needs it. The choice is between predictability and flexibility.

What's included either way

  • Design, development, or strategy work - your choice each request
  • Time tracked and reported with each invoice
  • Monthly summary of hours and work completed (retainer)
  • Priority scheduling vs. project-based work (retainer)
  • Discounts that stack with Web Management or Hosting + Management

On-demand vs. retainer

Same work, different fit. Here's how to choose.

On-demand makes sense when

  • You need help a few times a year, not every month
  • The work is unpredictable in volume
  • You don't want a recurring line item on your books
  • You're testing the relationship before committing

Tradeoff: highest rate, no priority scheduling, no rollover.

Retainer makes sense when

  • You have monthly work, even if it varies
  • You want priority over project-based clients
  • You want a predictable monthly cost
  • The lower effective rate matters at your hour volume

Tradeoff: monthly commitment, but a lower rate plus rollover protect you on slow months.

Retainer tiers

Monthly hourly block. Billed monthly, no long-term commitment, unused hours roll over up to 2 months.

Plan StarterGrowth
Monthly price $1,080$2,160
Hours per month 8 hrs16 hrs
Effective rate $135/hr$135/hr
Priority scheduling Included Included
Rollover Up to 2 months Up to 2 months

Effective rate drops further when you bundle Web Management or Hosting + Management with us - see the full rate chart below.

Full rate chart

Two levers move your effective hourly rate: bundling other services with us, and committing to a retainer. They stack.

Engagement Standalone+ Management+ Hosting + Management
On-demand hourly $150/hr$135/hr$130/hr
Flex retainer $120/hr$105/hr$100/hr

Base rate is $150/hr. Need just the rate without the engagement-model context? See the standalone hourly rate page.

How the discounts stack

Two levers, applied independently or together.

Lever 1: Bundle other services with us

If we already manage your site or host it, we have your environment, credentials, and recent context loaded. New requests start faster, so the rate reflects that.

Lever 2: Move to a retainer

A monthly block of hours at a guaranteed rate, with priority scheduling. Predictable for you, easier for us to plan around - so the rate drops further.

  • On-demand: pay per hour as needed
  • Retainer: additional savings on top of any bundle discount
  • Unused hours roll over up to 2 months

Crossover math

At the standalone tier (no bundle), on-demand is $150/hr and retainer is $120/hr - a $30/hr difference. The Starter retainer block (8 hrs) gives you priority and rollover on top. If you're using more than ~6-7 hours most months, retainer is the better deal.

Better together

This service works on its own - but it's most effective as part of a broader growth strategy. Compare packages, see projected ROI, and build a plan that fits your goals.

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