Welcome to PDStig, LLC
Hello! I am Patrick Schmalstig, a web developer and systems administrator. Below, you will see the services I offer through my company, PDStig, LLC.
All of my work is insured through State Farm's General Liability Insurance. When contacting me, you can request to see my certificate of insurance.
Services marked "flex rate available" have a flex rate option available. Instead of the base price, you can name your own price on a project, and priority will be assigned to it according to how much you offer relative to how much other clients with active projects are paying for their projects. For example, you can offer more than the base rate for higher-priority projects, and I will work on them / complete them sooner than the initial quoted time. For lower priority projects, you can offer less, and I will work on them later.
Service | Managed web hosting |
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Average Price (USD) | $20 / month |
Description | "Web Hosting" is hosting a website and services on one of PDStig, LLC's dedicated servers (rather than the Client hosting it on a server / VPS which they have purchased themselves). This service only covers the bare minimum maintenance necessary to run the client's websites. Any personal development or maintenance the client wishes PDStig, LLC to complete falls under "website development", "website maintenance", or "emergency maintenance". Web Hosting includes the following:
The client is responsible for purchasing and renewing their own domain name. PDStig, LLC can assist the client with this process. This service has an "opt-out" strategy for price changes. Due to how frequently the price changes to offer this service, by signing a web hosting contract with me, you automatically agree to all prices changes within the contract period (with 30 days notice) unless you make a written request to terminate the contract (with 14 days notice). |
Service | Moderation |
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Average Price (USD) | $20 / hour (flex rate available) |
Description | Patrick Schmalstig has moderated several online communities in the last several years, the largest containing over 10,000 members. "Moderation" is the observation of any online community for troublesome users and taking necessary action to remedy the situation. It could also include running online community events. Patrick has written several documents in the past about effective leadership and moderation of communities. They will put these to use and will follow any requests or procedures for moderation as defined by the client. Patrick's primary goal with moderation is to provide opportunities for education and reformation while keeping the rest of the community safe. They also have a sharp and intuitive eye for detecting trolls quickly. Usually, an agreement will be made between PDStig, LLC and the client for this service on the number of hours per week PDStig, LLC will moderate the community. The client will be invoiced for the time spent on a monthly basis. Clients wishing for PDStig, LLC to be present for moderation at specific times of the day will be asked for a rate of $30 / hour during those times. |
Service | Website Development | |
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Average Price (USD) | $35 / hour (flex rate available) | |
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Usually, website development payment structure is as follows:
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Service | Website Maintenance | |
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Average Price (USD) | $35 / hour (flex rate available) | |
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