Complex + Expedited
When the storefront is only one part of the problem.
For commerce initiatives shaped by technical catalogs, extensive research, several integrations, platform or processor sensitivity, multiple stakeholders, or a compressed delivery schedule.
Typical range $15,000–$20,000+
Complexity may include
- Large, technical, or inconsistent product catalogs
- Extensive product research and information verification
- Several platforms, systems, or third-party integrations
- Sensitive payment, policy, privacy, or shipping constraints
- Custom workflows or functionality within the agreed platform
- Multiple decision-makers, vendors, or specialist reviewers
- Accelerated delivery requiring protected capacity
How the engagement works
- Paid discovery or assessment before final scope when needed
- A written engagement document with responsibilities and assumptions
- Phased decisions, implementation, testing, and approvals
- Clear change control for new requirements or dependencies
- Documentation, access transfer, training, and owner handoff
- Direct identification of known limitations and unresolved risks
Pricing + timing
Complex work needs a defensible scope. Expedited work needs protected capacity.
Final pricing depends on catalog size, research depth, integrations, technical requirements, platform risk, stakeholder count, decision speed, and delivery schedule.
Expedited delivery may require rush or weekend work and may carry additional fees. Third-party subscriptions, legal review, custom photography, paid media, travel, and shipping are separate unless explicitly included in the engagement document.
Platform, processor, carrier, or regulatory approval cannot be guaranteed. Afterdark Commerce does not assist with evasion or misrepresentation.
Complex does not mean undefined
Start by identifying the constraints that control the project.
Share the catalog, systems, risks, stakeholders, and deadline. The first recommendation may be a paid assessment before implementation is scoped.
Discuss a complex project