Yes. An initial review can identify layout, accessibility, performance, or maintenance problems and whether targeted changes or a larger rebuild make sense.
Independent expertise / Pittsburgh + remote
Pittsburgh websites & useful software
Business websites, custom web applications, and internal tools built around real workflows. Work directly with me on planning, implementation, and maintenance.
One point of contact. A clear next step.
DRANTECH / IN PRACTICE
At a glance
- Who I help
- Individuals, home offices, and small organizations.
- Where
- Pittsburgh and Southwestern Pennsylvania; remote help elsewhere when practical.
- Typical labor
- $90/hour residential · $150/hour business. Larger projects are scoped first.
- Next step
- Describe your goal or symptoms. I confirm scope and availability before work begins.
Provided by Jeff Dran, owner of Drantech LLC. Call (724) 344-8478 or send a text.
What I can help with
A useful website should make it easy to understand your business and take the next step. A useful internal tool should reduce repeated work. Projects begin with the audience, the task, the existing systems, and the cost of maintaining the result.
- Business websites and focused landing pages
- Custom web applications, databases, and internal tools
- Integrations and workflow automation
- Accessibility, performance, debugging, and modernization
- Docker deployment and management for web applications and supporting services
Before you request help
Share your current website, intended audience, main goal, and any systems it must connect to. Mention content you already have and any deadline or budget constraints. Production credentials can be arranged securely after scope is agreed.
Common questions
Yes. Work can include focused applications, databases, integrations, and automation. The goal is a maintainable solution for a defined workflow.
Website and software projects can generally be planned and delivered remotely. Access, communication, scope, and handoff are agreed at the start.
Before we get started
How to arrange service
- On-site service
- Pittsburgh and Southwestern Pennsylvania, by arrangement. Include your general location so I can confirm whether an on-site visit is practical. Travel costs are agreed before work begins.
- Remote service
- Available elsewhere when the device, connection, and issue allow it. Tell me whether the affected device starts and can reach the internet.
- Scheduling & handoff
- Start a request, call, or text. I confirm availability, the service location, and any device handoff or shipping arrangements before you make a trip or send a device. Submitting a request does not reserve an appointment.
- What to send
- Include the device model or website, the symptoms or goal, when it started, and any deadline. Mention backup status for repairs. Keep passwords and recovery keys out of the initial request.
- Scope & approval
- Typical labor is $90/hour for residential work and $150/hour for business work. Parts are separate. Residential repair and troubleshooting pauses after two hours ($180 in labor) for approval before more time is billed.
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