Engagements / Transparent scope

Clarity before the commitment.

No one-size-fits-all packages. Every system is scoped around the problem, and every engagement begins with a free conversation.

From idea to launch

A process with no black box.

Free

Discovery call

A focused 60-minute conversation about the business, the bottleneck, and what a useful first move could look like.

No obligation

Proposal and scope

A clear recommendation covering architecture, deliverables, timing, and transparent project pricing.

Varies

Build and deliver

Design and development move together with regular working reviews and visible progress.

Ongoing

Launch and support

Deployment, optimization, post-launch support, and an optional long-term partnership.

The number

Where it starts.

Ongoing engagements start at $3,000/month, and that floor does not move.

Below it we cannot do the work properly, so we will say so rather than sell you a thinner version of it. What you pay above the floor depends on scope, and you see that number before anything is committed. Defined projects are quoted on their own - a one-off build is not a monthly retainer.

Most agencies will not put a number on a public page. We would rather you find out now than spend a call discovering we are the wrong size for each other.

We are probably wrong for you if

  • You want the cheapest option available.
  • You want a guarantee of rankings or a specific number of leads. Nobody can honestly promise either.
  • You want someone to post to social media and call it marketing.
  • You need results by next week.

We are a fit if: You have a real business with a real bottleneck, and you would rather fix the system than rent attention for another year.

What this market typically quotes - context, not Mirastart pricing
EngagementCommonly quotedWhat moves it
Local SEO retainer~$1,000-$3,000/moMarket competitiveness, content volume, review and profile work
Paid ads management~10-20% of spend, or a flat feePlatform count, creative production, landing pages
Professional custom websiteRoughly $5,000-$25,000Page count, design origin, function, search intent
Mobile app$25,000 and climbing with scopePlatforms, backend, integrations, launch support
Marketing + systems retainer~$3,000-$10,000/moHow much of the funnel one team owns

Treat the table as market context, the same way our cost guides do - every serious provider prices from scope, and so do we.

Engagement models

Two ways to work together.

We will recommend the model that fits your outcome, timeline, and internal capacity.

Find the right fit
Common questions

Straight answers.

Ongoing engagements start at $3,000 a month and that floor does not move - below it the work cannot be done properly, and we would rather say so than sell you a thinner version of it. Defined projects are quoted separately, because a one-off build is not a monthly retainer. What you pay above the floor moves with what the work turns out to involve. The discovery call is free, and the proposal that follows carries exact pricing and scope in writing.

Pricing depends on system complexity, supported platforms, integrations, and timeline. Every project is scoped individually with a detailed proposal.

Yes. We work with businesses at different stages, from startups building their first product to established companies replacing legacy systems. The key is having a clear problem to solve.

Scope decides it, so the honest answer comes after the discovery call rather than before it. The proposal that follows carries a specific timeline for your project, agreed before any work starts.

Absolutely. Many strong client relationships begin with a focused first project and expand as the product, trust, and business needs grow.

Restaurants, service businesses, healthcare-adjacent companies, professional services, logistics, and more. The common thread is a business that has outgrown its current tools.

The first step is free

Leave with a clearer next move.