MARKETPLACE & DIRECTORY DEVELOPMENT PRICING
Clear Starting Points for Marketplace and Directory Work
We price around the type of work you actually need: a scoped WordPress improvement, a custom directory, a custom marketplace, or strategy before the build. Use the ranges to choose the right conversation, then we turn the scope into a clear proposal.
Pricing Router
Start with the engagement type.
Custom directory
From $8,000
Custom marketplace
From $18,000
WordPress fixes
From $899
Strategy call
From $395
Choose lane
Confirm range
Scope milestones
We build successful platforms with sharper scope, faster delivery, and 10x execution leverage than a generic build path.
Better
Faster
Cheaper
Transparent Pricing Models
Choose Your Pricing Model
Use this hub to understand which work is fixed scope, which work is custom quoted, which services use retainers, and when formal contracts apply.
DEVELOPMENT BASE RATE
$100/hour
Foundation
This is our base delivery benchmark: the foundation behind all our pricing, from scoped projects to work hour credits.
Value
Every deliverable is built around this benchmark, reflecting the real cost of working with senior specialists who've built and scaled hundreds of directory and marketplace platforms.
Fit Check
We know this benchmark is not for every project, and that is okay. If you are serious about building a successful platform, it is a clear investment signal for the level of speed, execution, and expertise involved.
Use this as a baseline to structure your budget and see if we're the right partner for your next stage.
Perfect for
Well-defined projects with specific requirements
Fixed-Price Certainty
You receive a total project quote that remains unchanged regardless of implementation challenges we encounter.
Base Rate
Our standard rate is $100/hour, but you pay for the entire project, not by the hour.
Quote Factors
- Expert-estimated work hours required
- Technical complexity of features
- Third-party integration research
- Implementation risk
- Timeline constraints
- Platform maturity (new site vs. established platform with existing users)
Clarity Requirement
The more specific your requirements (screenshots, wireframes, product requirements document etc), the more competitive your quote as reduces our risk and eliminates costly guesswork.
Scope Definition
Includes a structured discovery phase to convert concepts into precise technical specifications.
Comprehensive Deliverables
Suitable for full platform development, custom features, theme migrations, technical enhancements etc.
Pro Tip: Vague requests like "improve my user experience" are too subjective for fixed quotes. For these scenarios, our Work Hour Credits option is more cost-effective – purchase a block of development time and we'll maximize improvements within that timeframe.
Performance Comparison
Why Directorism Beats Every Alternative
See how we stack up against other options across key success metrics that matter for marketplace and directory platforms.
We build AI-powered matching systems that convert 3x better
Senior product, design, and engineering leads operate as your technical co-founders so you launch a defensible marketplace in eight weeks.
We architect matching algorithms, payment splits, and trust systems around marketplace liquidity instead of generic app checklists.
Our platforms hit revenue 3x faster because we ship proven systems, not experiments. Weekly founder syncs keep you aligned while dedicated pods handle design, dev, and growth in parallel sprints.
Our seniors built Stripe Connect integrations, real-time matching, and scaled platforms to 1M+ users. They architect for growth from day one, not scramble when you hit scale.
Live in 8 weeks because we run discovery, design, and dev in parallel—not sequential waterfalls. Your competitors are still choosing colors while you're onboarding paying customers.
Premium investment that delivers ROI in weeks, not years. Compare our cost to 18 months of founder salary spent building, or the revenue lost while cheaper options fail.
We've analyzed 1000+ marketplace models and know exactly why Uber for X fails but niche B2B thrives. Our strategy sessions save you from building features nobody pays for.
Overall Rating
Our Client Profiles
Who We Work With
We partner with visionary founders, pragmatic operators, well-funded teams, and established platforms that need an elite build partner to move faster than their market.
That innovative platform idea connecting X and Y in your industry has been stuck in your head for months, maybe years. You see a clear opportunity to disrupt how business is done, but turning that vision into reality seems increasingly complex.
The challenges you're facing
Technical Knowledge Gap
You know your niche inside-out with years of industry experience, but you lack the technical expertise needed to create a platform that actually succeeds.
Developer Uncertainty
You have no reliable way to identify trustworthy technical partners who can build your vision without wasting time and budget.
Roadmap Uncertainty
No clear path from idea to viable product without expensive trial and error.
Resource Constraints
You cannot afford to burn budget on experiments that produce a product nobody wants.
Market Window Pressure
Every month you wait gives competitors time to recognize and attack the same opportunity.
How we close the gaps
Marketplace Blueprint
Our marketplace-specific framework reduces guesswork, shortens time-to-market, and keeps cost tied to scope.
Technical Translation
We convert your industry knowledge into a functioning platform so you stay focused on the business.
Strategic MVP Design
We craft a minimum viable product that validates your concept with minimal investment.
Resource Optimization
Every dollar is directed toward features that drive adoption and revenue.
Accelerated Timeline
We deliver in months what would typically take years of learning and iteration.
Future-Proof Foundation
Architecture designed to scale with your success without requiring a rebuild later.
Perfect fit
You have deep industry knowledge and a vision for a platform business, but you need an experienced technical partner to bring it to life efficiently and effectively.
Proof From The Field
What Founders Say
Real marketplace and directory builders explaining why they trust us with their platform, their runway, and their reputation.
"I spent 10 months bouncing between two different developers and trying to piece things together with tutorials and plugins. I had a vision, but I couldn't get anyone to actually help me build it properly. When I found Directorism, everything changed...."
"Chris, without you and your team, this platform simply wouldn't exist. You stepped in when I was lost, brought clarity, fixed the chaos, and executed with care. This wasn't just development, it was a true partnership, unlike anything I'd experienced...."
"We'd been running a local business directory for years, but growth had stalled. Directorism came in, reimagined the entire product, and rebuilt it into a full booking platform with real value on both sides. They didn't just improve the site - they..."
"I had a clear vision for a niche marketplace, but zero technical background and a history of disappointment with devs. Working with Directorism felt like lifting a weight off my shoulders. Chris and his team were real experts, fast, and transparent...."
"After working with two local agencies that overpromised and ghosted, I finally found Directorism. Chris brought exactly what I was missing: structure, honesty, and real experience. He laid out every step, gave me options without pressure, and kept..."
"After wasting over $15K with other developers, I was ready to give up. Then I found you, Chris, and everything changed. You instantly understood the product, the vision, and the market. You treated it like your own startup, not just another client..."
"I spent 10 months bouncing between two different developers and trying to piece things together with tutorials and plugins. I had a vision, but I couldn't get anyone to actually help me build it properly. When I found Directorism, everything changed...."
"Chris, without you and your team, this platform simply wouldn't exist. You stepped in when I was lost, brought clarity, fixed the chaos, and executed with care. This wasn't just development, it was a true partnership, unlike anything I'd experienced...."
"We'd been running a local business directory for years, but growth had stalled. Directorism came in, reimagined the entire product, and rebuilt it into a full booking platform with real value on both sides. They didn't just improve the site - they..."
"I had a clear vision for a niche marketplace, but zero technical background and a history of disappointment with devs. Working with Directorism felt like lifting a weight off my shoulders. Chris and his team were real experts, fast, and transparent...."
"After working with two local agencies that overpromised and ghosted, I finally found Directorism. Chris brought exactly what I was missing: structure, honesty, and real experience. He laid out every step, gave me options without pressure, and kept..."
"After wasting over $15K with other developers, I was ready to give up. Then I found you, Chris, and everything changed. You instantly understood the product, the vision, and the market. You treated it like your own startup, not just another client..."
"I spent 10 months bouncing between two different developers and trying to piece things together with tutorials and plugins. I had a vision, but I couldn't get anyone to actually help me build it properly. When I found Directorism, everything changed...."
"Chris, without you and your team, this platform simply wouldn't exist. You stepped in when I was lost, brought clarity, fixed the chaos, and executed with care. This wasn't just development, it was a true partnership, unlike anything I'd experienced...."
"We'd been running a local business directory for years, but growth had stalled. Directorism came in, reimagined the entire product, and rebuilt it into a full booking platform with real value on both sides. They didn't just improve the site - they..."
"I had a clear vision for a niche marketplace, but zero technical background and a history of disappointment with devs. Working with Directorism felt like lifting a weight off my shoulders. Chris and his team were real experts, fast, and transparent...."
"After working with two local agencies that overpromised and ghosted, I finally found Directorism. Chris brought exactly what I was missing: structure, honesty, and real experience. He laid out every step, gave me options without pressure, and kept..."
"After wasting over $15K with other developers, I was ready to give up. Then I found you, Chris, and everything changed. You instantly understood the product, the vision, and the market. You treated it like your own startup, not just another client..."
"I spent 10 months bouncing between two different developers and trying to piece things together with tutorials and plugins. I had a vision, but I couldn't get anyone to actually help me build it properly. When I found Directorism, everything changed...."
"Chris, without you and your team, this platform simply wouldn't exist. You stepped in when I was lost, brought clarity, fixed the chaos, and executed with care. This wasn't just development, it was a true partnership, unlike anything I'd experienced...."
"We'd been running a local business directory for years, but growth had stalled. Directorism came in, reimagined the entire product, and rebuilt it into a full booking platform with real value on both sides. They didn't just improve the site - they..."
"I had a clear vision for a niche marketplace, but zero technical background and a history of disappointment with devs. Working with Directorism felt like lifting a weight off my shoulders. Chris and his team were real experts, fast, and transparent...."
"After working with two local agencies that overpromised and ghosted, I finally found Directorism. Chris brought exactly what I was missing: structure, honesty, and real experience. He laid out every step, gave me options without pressure, and kept..."
"After wasting over $15K with other developers, I was ready to give up. Then I found you, Chris, and everything changed. You instantly understood the product, the vision, and the market. You treated it like your own startup, not just another client..."
"We'd been live for over six years, but our marketplace felt like it was stuck in 2018 - slow, cluttered, and hard to maintain. Directorism didn't just refresh the design - they reshaped our flows, rebuilt performance, and repositioned us for a bigger..."
"Before Directorism, I spent nearly a year with local devs who didn't understand what I was building. They delivered broken pages, missed deadlines, and had no clue how a two-sided platform should work. Chris and his team got it instantly, they mapped..."
"I had the pleasure of working with Directorism for customization on my website, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Their team demonstrated exceptional expertise, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of my specific needs. From design..."
"Every other developer I talked to just asked for a feature list. Directorism asked why those features mattered. That simple difference was a game changer. They weren't just trying to code a to-do list - they helped me think like a founder. They asked..."
"Before working with them, we were stuck due to our limited experience with the Listeo theme. Once Chris and his team came on board, everything started moving. He listened closely, offered smart suggestions, and guided us through key improvements...."
"We'd been live for over six years, but our marketplace felt like it was stuck in 2018 - slow, cluttered, and hard to maintain. Directorism didn't just refresh the design - they reshaped our flows, rebuilt performance, and repositioned us for a bigger..."
"Before Directorism, I spent nearly a year with local devs who didn't understand what I was building. They delivered broken pages, missed deadlines, and had no clue how a two-sided platform should work. Chris and his team got it instantly, they mapped..."
"I had the pleasure of working with Directorism for customization on my website, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Their team demonstrated exceptional expertise, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of my specific needs. From design..."
"Every other developer I talked to just asked for a feature list. Directorism asked why those features mattered. That simple difference was a game changer. They weren't just trying to code a to-do list - they helped me think like a founder. They asked..."
"Before working with them, we were stuck due to our limited experience with the Listeo theme. Once Chris and his team came on board, everything started moving. He listened closely, offered smart suggestions, and guided us through key improvements...."
"We'd been live for over six years, but our marketplace felt like it was stuck in 2018 - slow, cluttered, and hard to maintain. Directorism didn't just refresh the design - they reshaped our flows, rebuilt performance, and repositioned us for a bigger..."
"Before Directorism, I spent nearly a year with local devs who didn't understand what I was building. They delivered broken pages, missed deadlines, and had no clue how a two-sided platform should work. Chris and his team got it instantly, they mapped..."
"I had the pleasure of working with Directorism for customization on my website, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Their team demonstrated exceptional expertise, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of my specific needs. From design..."
"Every other developer I talked to just asked for a feature list. Directorism asked why those features mattered. That simple difference was a game changer. They weren't just trying to code a to-do list - they helped me think like a founder. They asked..."
"Before working with them, we were stuck due to our limited experience with the Listeo theme. Once Chris and his team came on board, everything started moving. He listened closely, offered smart suggestions, and guided us through key improvements...."
"We'd been live for over six years, but our marketplace felt like it was stuck in 2018 - slow, cluttered, and hard to maintain. Directorism didn't just refresh the design - they reshaped our flows, rebuilt performance, and repositioned us for a bigger..."
"Before Directorism, I spent nearly a year with local devs who didn't understand what I was building. They delivered broken pages, missed deadlines, and had no clue how a two-sided platform should work. Chris and his team got it instantly, they mapped..."
"I had the pleasure of working with Directorism for customization on my website, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Their team demonstrated exceptional expertise, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of my specific needs. From design..."
"Every other developer I talked to just asked for a feature list. Directorism asked why those features mattered. That simple difference was a game changer. They weren't just trying to code a to-do list - they helped me think like a founder. They asked..."
"Before working with them, we were stuck due to our limited experience with the Listeo theme. Once Chris and his team came on board, everything started moving. He listened closely, offered smart suggestions, and guided us through key improvements...."
Strategic Partnership
Your Perfect Technical Partner
We work best with founders who bring the vision but need expert execution. We do not take task lists and disappear—we challenge assumptions, surface blind spots, and keep you from wasting months on the wrong build. Whether you are solo or running a lean team, Directorism becomes the expert partner that ships a launch-ready marketplace with clarity, speed, and confidence.
Why Founders Stay
Built for Visionaries Without a Full Tech Team
You do not need to be technical to succeed—you need the right execution partner. Most founders get stuck working with yes-men developers or burn precious runway trying to DIY complex systems. We have launched hundreds of marketplaces, so we guide every critical decision: architecture, UX, monetization, and growth strategy. You focus on building the business. We own the technical heavy lifting.
Our Advantage
Why Founders Choose Directorism
Every engagement is handled by niche experts, delivered with a proven playbook, and tuned for revenue—not vanity metrics.
A-Player Team
Senior marketplace and directory specialists with deep pattern recognition from years of focused build work.
No weak links. Ever.
Every developer, designer, and PM we deploy is a proven specialist with years of niche expertise. You won't find this caliber on freelancer platforms or generic agencies—because they already work with us.
Supreme Efficiency
Clear scope lets senior specialists move faster without turning custom proposals into an hourly guessing game. You approve the commercial terms before implementation starts.
The Only Thing That's Expensive Is Failure
A $3K freelancer who builds the wrong thing = $0 ROI and months lost. Our $10K solution? It's not just a build—it's your best shot at success. What takes $100K and multiple failed attempts elsewhere, we aim to deliver with 10x leverage: specialist judgment, tighter scope, and a build path designed to reach revenue without months of avoidable rework.
Shortcut to Success
Forget trial and error—we already know what works and what doesn't. We've made all the mistakes so you don't have to.
No wasted years. No burned budgets.
You shouldn't gamble with your time, money, or your one shot at success. Most founders waste theirs. We already know the mistakes ahead—and we'll make sure you don't repeat them.
Platform Mastery
Decades of collective experience building two-sided platforms. You're not just hiring devs—you're gaining unfair advantage.
We don't guess—we know.
From network effects to liquidity engineering, our platforms scale because they're architected for growth from line one. No fumbles, just forward motion.
Marketplace-Specific Process
Our process is built around marketplace launch risks, not generic app delivery.
Skip the Learning Curve
We've mastered marketplace-specific models, flows, and pitfalls—so you skip the costly learning curve and go live faster, smarter, and leaner.
Strategic Partnership
We don't do hit-and-run projects. This is a long-term alliance—your success is our only metric.
We're your technical co-founders—without taking equity.
We're not task-takers—we're your partner. From first call to first revenue and beyond, we stick with you. No ghosting, no deliver-and-ditch. Unlike freelancers or agencies chasing scope, we obsess over outcomes. If you fail, we fail. If you win, we win.
Alright—Let's Talk About Your Platform
Choose Your Starting Point
Custom platform builds, WordPress expert services, or strategic guidance. Choose the path that fits your situation.
I need a platform built from scratch
Custom Platform Development
We build your entire marketplace or directory from scratch. Full responsibility: strategy, architecture, engineering, and launch. You own the code.
- Custom marketplaces from $18K, directories from $8K.
- AI-powered, built to scale, delivered in 4-26 weeks.
I have a WordPress site that needs help
WordPress Expert Services
You lead your project, we bring specialist expertise. Fixed-scope services for performance, security, SEO, design, and custom features on your existing platform.
- Fixed-scope services from $800, delivered in days or weeks.
- Informed by a 200+ project marketplace pattern library.
I need strategy or advice first
Strategy & Consulting
Expert guidance before you commit. Get clarity on architecture, monetization, tech stack, and market validation from builders with 200+ marketplace project patterns behind them.
- Strategy calls from $395. Pre-launch validation available.
- Honest recommendations, even if the answer is 'not us'.
From Concept To Profitable Platform
Our End-to-End Delivery Playbook
Skip years of trial and error. We guide you through a proven five-phase process that launches faster, converts better, and scales cleaner.
Phase 1: Discovery & Strategy
- Market & competitive analysis
- Business model validation
- Technical architecture planning
- User persona development
- + 1 more...
Phase 2: UX Design & Prototyping
- Wireframe development
- Interactive prototypes
- Design system creation
- Mobile-first responsive design
- + 1 more...
Phase 3: Development & Build
- Database architecture
- Core platform features
- Payment integration
- Search & filtering
- + 2 more...
Phase 4: QA, Testing & Optimization
- Cross-browser testing
- Mobile device testing
- Performance optimization
- Security audit
- + 2 more...
Phase 5: Launch & Growth Support
- Production deployment
- Launch checklist execution
- Monitoring & analytics setup
- Post-launch support
- + 2 more...
Main Pricing Hub
Every Pricing Model Has a Different Job
Directorism is a custom marketplace and directory development agency. We publish fixed tiers where the scope is repeatable, and we quote custom work when responsible pricing depends on your platform, integrations, data, and launch risk.
Rule 1
Published tiers
Shown when scope is repeatable, deliverables are known, and success can be checked against clear acceptance criteria.
Rule 2
Custom quotes
Used when integrations, data, compliance, architecture, or launch risk materially change the work.
Rule 3
Retainers and credits
Reserved for ongoing responsibility or flexible expert capacity after the operating model is clear.
Fixed Scope
Productized WordPress Services
Planning signal
From $800
What it means
Fixed-scope improvements for existing WordPress marketplaces and directories. We improve, extend, secure, and optimize what you already own.
Best fit
Live WordPress platforms with a clear bottleneck: speed, security, design, SEO, or a scoped feature.
Common examples
Public tiers are allowed when deliverables, timeline, acceptance criteria, and support window are repeatable. We do not sell full WordPress marketplace builds as package tiers.
Browse WordPress ServicesCustom Proposal
Custom Next.js Builds
Planning signal
From $8,000 directories; From $18,000 marketplaces
What it means
Full platform builds live here. We scope architecture, UX, data model, payments, admin, launch, and ownership around the business outcome.
Best fit
Founders who need a serious owned platform, a custom transaction model, or a rebuild that cannot be solved safely with themes.
Common examples
Ranges are planning anchors. Final pricing comes after discovery, with milestones, acceptance criteria, handoff terms, and the right SOW or MSA.
Explore Custom BuildsOutcome Scope
Growth & Optimization
Planning signal
$1,500 projects; $1,500/month retainers
What it means
Growth work is priced by the responsibility model: audits and automations can be one-time projects; SEO, analytics, support, and growth systems may need retainers.
Best fit
Platforms already in market that need better visibility, reporting, operational throughput, or AI-supported workflows.
Common examples
Retainers are service-specific, not generic agency tiers. We only show monthly pricing when ongoing cadence and responsibility make sense.
Review Growth ServicesBuy Clarity
Strategy & Consulting
Planning signal
From $395
What it means
Strategy separates the decision from the build. We pressure-test the model, budget, tech path, launch wedge, or growth ceiling before implementation spend.
Best fit
Founders who are not ready to scope a build, or operators who need an outside marketplace specialist before committing budget.
Common examples
Calls and sprints can be productized when the decision problem is bounded. Longer advisory work is quoted after we define the decision surface.
Book Strategy FirstFlexible Capacity
Work Credits
Planning signal
$100/hour blocks
What it means
Credits are senior expert capacity for evolving backlogs, support tasks, experiments, and improvements where a fixed SOW would slow the work down.
Best fit
Existing clients or operators with real tasks but changing priorities: fixes, polish, analytics cleanup, small enhancements, and live platform support.
Common examples
Credits are not a replacement for scoped platform builds. Each block has its own discount, support level, validity window, and visibility into work performed.
See Credit BlocksDiscovery First
Quote-Only Work
Planning signal
Custom Quote
What it means
Some work is too dependent on APIs, data, compliance, legacy code, or operational risk to price responsibly without review.
Best fit
Integrations, enterprise work, advanced AI builds, and platform changes where the unknowns materially change the effort and risk.
Common examples
We may publish planning ranges for orientation, but the actual quote comes after discovery and follows the final scope and contract policy.
Request Custom ScopeWordPress Services
Productized work for existing WordPress platforms
These are fixed-scope service lines, not full build packages. We improve, extend, secure, and optimize platforms you already own.
Performance
WordPress Performance Optimization
Speed and Core Web Vitals work with measurable before/after acceptance criteria.
Basic
2-3 days
$899
Advanced
3-5 days
$1,650
Common
Enterprise
1-2 weeks
$2,999
Fixed scope with lightweight checkout or proposal terms.
View DetailsDesign
WordPress Design Transformation
Marketplace-aware UI refreshes for dated or generic WordPress experiences.
Starter
3-5 days
$950
Professional
1-2 weeks
$1,950
Common
Enterprise
2-3 weeks
$3,950
Fixed scope with lightweight checkout or proposal terms.
View DetailsSecurity
WordPress Security Hardening
Security hardening for platforms where trust, uptime, and compliance matter.
Essentials
2-3 days
$999
Advanced
3-5 days
$1,999
Common
Fortress
1-2 weeks
$3,500
Fixed scope with lightweight checkout or proposal terms.
View DetailsSEO
WordPress SEO Optimization
Technical SEO and marketplace content structure for stronger organic discovery.
Foundation
3-5 days
$1,499
Growth
1-2 weeks
$2,999
Common
Authority
2-4 weeks
$4,999
Fixed scope with lightweight checkout or proposal terms.
View DetailsCustom Features
WordPress Custom Features
Scoped extensions such as booking flows, integrations, dashboards, and AI matching.
Standard Features
3-7 days
$800 - $2,000
Advanced Features
1-3 weeks
$2,000 - $5,000
Common
Enterprise Features
3-6 weeks
$5,000 - $12,000
Lightweight start for small scope; SOW/MSA applies when thresholds are crossed.
View DetailsCustom Build Services
Full builds are custom Next.js engagements
When the ask is a new marketplace, directory, reconstruction, or mobile platform, we scope the build as a custom engagement with formal delivery terms.
Custom Directory
Custom Directory Development
SEO-led directories with search, listing workflows, owner dashboards, and monetization.
MVP
4-6 weeks
From $8,000
Scale
6-10 weeks
From $14,000
Common
Enterprise
10-14 weeks
From $25,000
Statement of work required once scope, milestones, and acceptance criteria are defined.
View DetailsCustom Marketplace
Custom Marketplace Development
Two-sided marketplaces with payments, seller flows, reviews, messaging, and admin control.
MVP
8-10 weeks
From $18,000
Scale
12-16 weeks
From $40,000
Common
Enterprise
16-24 weeks
From $85,000
Master agreement plus statement of work before delivery starts.
View DetailsReconstruction
Platform Reconstruction
Rebuilds for platforms that have outgrown WordPress, PHP, no-code, or brittle custom stacks.
Tactical Modernization
3-month delivery
$35,000
Full Platform Migration
4-5 month delivery
$75,000
Common
Enterprise Transformation
6-8 month delivery
$150,000
Master agreement plus statement of work before delivery starts.
View DetailsMobile Apps
Mobile App Development
Native or cross-platform mobile experiences for marketplaces with real usage pressure.
MVP App
8-10 weeks
From $35,000
Full Platform App
12-16 weeks
From $60,000
Common
Enterprise Mobile
16-24 weeks
From $120,000
Master agreement plus statement of work before delivery starts.
View DetailsGrowth Services
Optimization, measurement, and operational scale
These tiers cover platforms with traction, bottlenecks, or messy operations. One-time projects and retainers are separated by service type.
SEO
SEO for Marketplaces & Directories
Ongoing SEO for marketplaces and directories with listing scale and organic growth goals.
Foundation
Monthly retainer
$2,000/month
Growth
Monthly retainer
$4,000/month
Common
Enterprise
Monthly retainer
$8,000+/month
Statement of work required once scope, milestones, and acceptance criteria are defined.
View DetailsAnalytics
Analytics & Tracking Setup
Tracking, dashboards, funnels, attribution, and ongoing analytics management.
Setup
2-3 weeks
$2,500
Managed
Monthly retainer
$1,500/month
Common
Enterprise
Monthly retainer
$3,500+/month
Lightweight start for small scope; SOW/MSA applies when thresholds are crossed.
View DetailsAudits
Platform Audits
Focused or full-platform audits before major investment, rebuilds, or scale decisions.
Single Audit
3-7 days
$2,500
Comprehensive Audit
10-14 days
$5,000
Common
Full Platform Audit
3-4 weeks
$9,500
Lightweight start for small scope; SOW/MSA applies when thresholds are crossed.
View DetailsAutomation
Workflow Automation
Automation for operations, payouts, moderation, onboarding, and marketplace back office work.
Starter
1-2 weeks
$1,500
Growth
2-3 weeks
$3,500
Common
Enterprise
3-4 weeks
$7,500+
Lightweight start for small scope; SOW/MSA applies when thresholds are crossed.
View DetailsAI Agents
AI Agent Development
AI support, vetting, ingestion, quality control, and operational agent systems.
AI Discovery
2-3 days
$500
Support Agent
3-4 weeks
$8,000 - $15,000
Common
Full Agent Suite
6-8 weeks
$20,000 - $40,000
Enterprise AI
10-14 weeks
From $50,000
Lightweight start for small scope; SOW/MSA applies when thresholds are crossed.
View DetailsStrategy & Advisory
Clarity before build spend
Use these when you need expert judgment before committing to a platform build, growth plan, or AI roadmap.
Strategy Call
Strategy Call
A focused session for architecture, monetization, tech stack, or next-step clarity.
60-Minute Call
1 hour
$395
Fixed scope with lightweight checkout or proposal terms.
View DetailsValidation
Pre-Launch Validation
Validation before build spend, including market, customer, and business model checks.
Validation Call
1 hour
$395
Validation Sprint
10-14 days
$1,200 - $1,800
Common
Full Validation
3-4 weeks
$2,500 - $4,000
Validation + Strategy
4-5 weeks
$4,000 - $6,000
Lightweight start for small scope; SOW/MSA applies when thresholds are crossed.
View DetailsGrowth
Growth & Scale Consulting
Diagnose stalled growth, unit economics, retention, acquisition, and operating bottlenecks.
Growth Call
1 hour
$395
Growth Sprint
2-3 weeks
$1,800 - $3,000
Common
Full Growth Engagement
8-12 weeks
$6,000 - $10,000
Growth Retainer
Ongoing
$2,500 - $4,000/month
Lightweight start for small scope; SOW/MSA applies when thresholds are crossed.
View DetailsAI Advisory
AI Transformation Advisory
Vendor-neutral AI roadmap, build-vs-buy guidance, and disintermediation risk strategy.
AI Opportunity Audit
1 week
$1,500 - $3,000
Vendor Selection
2-3 weeks
$3,000 - $6,000
Common
AI Strategy Roadmap
3-4 weeks
$6,000 - $12,000
Lightweight start for small scope; SOW/MSA applies when thresholds are crossed.
View DetailsEnterprise
Enterprise Advisory
Board-level strategy, M&A preparation, and enterprise transformation guidance.
Custom Engagement
Varies by engagement
Custom Quote
Statement of work required once scope, milestones, and acceptance criteria are defined.
View DetailsCustom Quote Services
Quoted after discovery because the risk is variable
Some work has too many unknowns for public tiers. We show planning ranges where useful, then quote after reviewing APIs, data, compliance, and current architecture.
Integrations
Third-Party Integrations
CRM, ERP, payment, accounting, API, and data synchronization work.
Custom Quote
Depends on complexity
Custom Quote
Lightweight start for small scope; SOW/MSA applies when thresholds are crossed.
Scope IntegrationPWA
Progressive Web App Development
App-like web experiences when a native app is premature or not commercially justified.
Custom Quote
Depends on scope
Custom Quote
Statement of work required once scope, milestones, and acceptance criteria are defined.
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AI-Powered Development
AI-accelerated custom marketplace development and advanced platform systems.
Custom Quote
8-20 weeks (3x faster)
Custom Quote
Master agreement plus statement of work before delivery starts.
Scope AI BuildEnterprise
Enterprise Advisory
Enterprise-scale advisory, transformation, and high-stakes strategic work.
Custom Engagement
Varies by engagement
Custom Quote
Statement of work required once scope, milestones, and acceptance criteria are defined.
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The Rules Behind The Numbers
Our pricing is meant to qualify the right conversation, not force every founder into the same checkout flow. Fixed tiers create speed when scope is predictable. Custom quotes protect you when the work depends on architecture, integrations, operating model, or launch risk.
The practical rule: WordPress is productized support for existing platforms; Next.js is where full builds live; growth services are scoped around outcomes; consulting can be bought before implementation; quote-only work gets a real proposal.
Our Accountability
Scope, Milestones, and Acceptance Criteria
We define what each phase must deliver before work starts. If a milestone misses the agreed specification, we fix the gap before calling it complete. Commercial refund or delay terms belong in the proposal where the scope is specific.
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