Development Retainers

Submit requests, we ship fast.

No meetings, no hours, no scope creep. Pick a plan that fits your pace and we start building.

Maintain

Your site stays healthy and current

$1,000/mo

  • 1 standard active request at a time
  • 48–72 hour turnaround
  • Hosting, security, backups
  • Plugin and core updates
  • Monthly health report
BuildMost Popular

Embedded dev capacity for your team

$2,500/mo

  • 2 standard active requests at a time
  • 24–48 hour turnaround
  • Everything in Maintain
  • Development Milestones
  • Dedicated Slack channel
Velocity

Your fractional engineering team

$5,000/mo

  • 3 standard active requests at a time
  • Same-day to 24 hour turnaround
  • Everything in Build
  • Full-stack projects
  • Dedicated Slack channel with priority SLA

Need design, SEO, or CRO too? Check out our Bundles for integrated support and savings.

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What Clients Say

Don't take our word for it.

Real results from real SaaS teams.

We worked with Social Swarm Marketing to revamp our website, getting off Wix and onto WebFlow. The process was smooth, quick, and affordable which was perfect for our fast, nimble startup. I'd highly recommend their services to anyone looking.
Kyle Rutledge

Kyle Rutledge

Founder at Gradari

★★★★★

Client Rating

5.0
★★★★★

15+

Happy clients

Collin is incredible! He is one of those rare talents that you only come across every so often. From the first onboarding call to the site's completion, he went above and beyond at every step. He blew us away with the quality of his work and the professionalism in his communication. He is also lightning-fast; I am convinced he is part robot.
Curtis Hefner

Curtis Hefner

CEO at Pacific Standard Plumbing

Collin was an absolute pro when it came to revamping our company website. He not only brought our vision to life but also made the process smooth and stress-free. His attention to detail, creativity, and responsiveness made all the difference. If you need someone who truly cares about getting it right and making your life easier in the process, Collin's your guy.
Mizan J. Rahman, ERPA, QPA, TGPC

Mizan J. Rahman, ERPA, QPA, TGPC

Founder & CEO at NESA Plan Consultants

By the numbers

Projects delivered50+
Average launch time2 weeks
Client retention90%
On-time delivery100%
How We Work

No surprises. Just results.

Discovery, design, build, launch — a proven process with no wasted cycles.

Discovery

Goals defined before a pixel is touched.

Audience, competitors, conversion goals — all upfront so nothing gets built twice.

Design

You approve before we build.

Wireframes to high-fidelity, reviewed together at every stage.

Build

Clean code. No scope creep.

Weekly check-ins, transparent progress. Fast delivery.

Launch

We ship fast and stay on to keep improving.

Post-launch monitoring, performance tracking, and data-driven iteration — because a great site is never truly finished.

Questions

Common questions, straight answers.

Everything you need to know about development retainers. Can't find your answer?

Ask us directly
What counts as a "request"?

A request is any discrete task: a new feature, a bug fix, a design tweak, a page build, a performance optimization. If it can be described in a sentence or two, it's a request. Larger work is broken into multiple requests.

How do I submit requests?

You submit requests through your dedicated project board. Just describe what you need and we get to work. No meetings required — though we're always available if you want to talk through something.

What does "active requests" mean?

Active requests are the number of tasks we're working on simultaneously. For example, the Build tier works on 2 requests at once. Once one is delivered, we immediately pick up the next from your queue.

Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan?

Yes, with 30 days notice. Scale up when you have a big launch coming, or scale down during quieter periods. No penalties, no lock-in.

What technologies do you work with?

We specialize in modern web stacks: Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind, headless CMS platforms, and common SaaS integrations. If your stack is different, book a call and we'll confirm coverage.

Do I own the code?

Yes, always. Every line of code, every asset, every configuration is yours. We deliver full repository access and documentation. No vendor lock-in, no ongoing licensing fees, ever.

Can I pause my subscription?

Yes. If you have a quiet month, you can pause and resume when you're ready. Billing pauses too — you only pay when we're actively working.

How is this different from hiring a developer?

No recruiting, no onboarding, no benefits overhead, no management. You get senior-level output from day one with the flexibility to scale up or down. Most clients save 50–70% compared to a full-time hire.

Let's build something that performs.

Strategy-first execution, not guesswork
Full-funnel systems built for your goals
Real accountability, measurable results