Freelance Interface & Code modular production tiers in Denver ($15–$75/hr).
We sell front-end execution as three explicit technical tiers. A designer who needs static layouts converted into responsive CSS does not require custom application logic, and an operator adjusting a Squarespace schema should not pay the same rate as someone commissioning handwritten JavaScript.
Engineering conducted directly from 300 East 17th Avenue in Denver. Work starts under an established $1,000 minimum threshold with verified time logs down to the quarter hour.
Most digital agencies lump every client into a flat blended retainer between $160 and $240 an hour. That model forces small practices to overpay for simple HTML adjustments while junior staff secretly execute the templates. At Gorvansi, our core designer and developer pair separates engineering labor into three distinct operational brackets based on structural complexity.
Every quote we write depends on five concrete criteria: task complexity, total page count, the necessity of custom handwritten code, structured data and organic search requirements, and the requested production tier. We refuse projects where the client demands an unvetted third-party template containing twenty-four conflicting plugins; those invariably break during core platform updates and generate needless friction.
Basic layout and interface structuring ($15–$40/hr)
Our basic layout tier handles the direct conversion of Figma files, wireframes, or rough pencil sketches into production-ready front-end markup. This tier is engineered for creative directors, solo consultants, and boutique branding agencies who already have their visual direction finalised and require disciplined front-end markup that conforms strictly to the 320px-to-ultrawide responsiveness standard.
At this price point, we write clean HTML5 and standard CSS without complex reactive state machines or custom server endpoints. We do not use CSS-in-JS abstractions or heavy frameworks that add twenty megabytes of build artefacts to what should be an uncluttered three-column layout.
| Layout Deliverable | Rate Basis | Turnaround Lead | Technical Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-page responsive conversion | $15–$40/hr ($300–$800) | 2 to 4 business days | Fluid clamp() sizing, zero horizontal overflow |
| Component library styling (buttons, nav, cards) | $15–$40/hr ($450–$1,200) | 3 to 5 business days | BEM class structure, hairline rules, CSS custom props |
| Mobile viewport layout refactoring | $15–$40/hr ($250–$600) | 1 to 3 business days | 44px tap target audit, sticky drawer navigation |
CMS design, schema structuring & setup ($20–$50/hr)
The CMS design tier bridges visual craft with editable content management systems. We work across WordPress, Squarespace, and Wix, as well as modern AI-assisted website builders. The objective is never to layer forty marketplace plugins onto a template until the server times out; our focus is stripping away bloat, configuring clean custom post types, and building straightforward editorial fields that an owner can update without breaking the grid.
We regularly see client WordPress instances choked by five different caching tools and three slider libraries fighting over global memory. In this tier, we audit the schema, eliminate unnecessary database queries, configure SEO metadata structures, and verify that editor roles cannot accidentally corrupt page styling.
| CMS Configuration Scope | Rate Basis | Turnaround Lead | Platform Environments |
|---|---|---|---|
| WordPress schema & custom field setup | $20–$50/hr ($800–$2,200) | 4 to 7 business days | ACF Pro, block editor styling, zero bloat |
| Squarespace & Wix template architectural overhaul | $20–$50/hr ($600–$1,800) | 3 to 6 business days | Custom CSS injections, typography parity |
| AI-builder template refactoring & asset cleanup | $20–$50/hr ($400–$1,200) | 2 to 4 business days | Framer, Webflow, or automated generator code review |
Custom code websites & front-end scripts ($45–$75/hr)
When template systems and builders cannot meet strict performance, typography, or accessibility demands, we engineer static custom code websites from scratch. This tier covers handwritten semantic HTML, focused vanilla JavaScript micro-interactions, responsive CSS architecture using custom design properties, and lightweight serverless endpoints for lead intake.
Operating at $45 to $75 an hour, this tier produces pages that load in under 400 milliseconds and achieve 100 ratings across Google Lighthouse metrics. We build these sites without npm dependencies in production, meaning there is nothing to patch when a third-party package maintainer abandons a repository three years from now.
Formula: estimated_total = hours × rate_per_hour (Base rate: $45–$75/hr)
25 hours × $60/hr = $1,500 USD (Studio minimum threshold: $1,000)
Scope Audit & Tier Assignment
We review your assets or site files. We assign each task directly to the appropriate rate tier with a written hours bracket so there is no ambiguity about the rate applied.
Direct Engineering Sprint
Work begins on our local Denver development rig. Code is written directly into git branches with semantic commits and tracked time logs.
Multi-Viewport Verification
We test across hardware devices from a 320px phone to an ultrawide monitor. We verify keyboard tab stops and touch target heights.
Clean Handover & Staging Deploy
We deploy directly to your production host or hand over clean zip files containing documented source markup and assets.
Who this production model is not for
Our freelance tiers are strictly technical engineering services. If you require a three-month branding discovery exercise with mood boards and executive consensus retreats, our practice is not the correct partner. We do not write advertising slogans or run social media campaigns. Furthermore, if your total project budget falls below our $1,000 baseline, we recommend utilizing an off-the-shelf builder template and handling layout internally.
For larger multi-page corporate requirements, examine our complete Basic Foundational Website package ($15,000–$25,000), or review our Website Redesign Service ($20,000–$60,000) if you are untangling a broken legacy codebase. If you need ongoing technical availability on call, see our Direct Hourly Retainer ($90–$175/hr).
Initiate a Freelance Production Inquiry
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