Ways to work with GeekMidst
Four ways to engage GeekMidst on Salesforce work, when each one makes sense, and how we approach estimates and pricing without guesswork.
The right way to buy Salesforce help depends on how well the work is understood, how long it will run and who will own it afterwards. A clearly defined Marketing Cloud journey is a different purchase from a year-long move to a unified data model, and both differ from needing an experienced AMPscript developer for a few weeks.
We offer four models. They can be combined, and work often moves between them: a fixed-scope discovery, then a phased programme, then ongoing support.
The four models
Fixed-scope project
A defined outcome, an agreed scope and a set of deliverables. Suited to work that can be specified up front, such as a journey build, an audit or an integration.
→Phased programme
Larger change delivered in stages, each with its own scope, gates and review point. Suited to multi-cloud work or migrations where later phases depend on what earlier ones reveal.
→Specialist augmentation
Experienced Salesforce or Marketing Cloud specialists working inside your team, under your direction and priorities.
→Ongoing support
A continuing arrangement for fixes, small enhancements, monitoring and release checks after go-live.
→Which model fits
| Fixed-scope project | Phased programme | Specialist augmentation | Ongoing support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirements | Clear and stable | Partly known; will evolve | Set by your team | Arrive as tickets or requests |
| Who directs daily work | GeekMidst, against agreed scope | Shared, with phase reviews | Your team | Agreed priority process |
| Typical length | Weeks | Months, in stages | Flexible | Continuing |
| Main risk | Scope that was never really fixed | Phases drifting without review | Unclear priorities or onboarding | Backlog without ownership |
| Best when | You need a defined result | Change is large or uncertain | You lack a specific skill | The solution is live and changing |
How we approach pricing
We do not publish rates, because a number without context is rarely useful. Instead, we explain how an estimate is built so you can challenge it.
- Fixed-scope work is estimated from a written scope: the deliverables, the assumptions behind them and what is explicitly excluded. If the assumptions change, we revisit the estimate with you before continuing.
- Phased programmes are usually estimated in detail for the next phase and in broader ranges for later ones. Each phase review is a chance to re-plan with better information.
- Specialist augmentation is based on the skills, seniority and time commitment you need.
- Ongoing support is shaped around expected volume, the platforms covered and how quickly different kinds of request need attention, all agreed with you in writing.
Whatever the model, you should see what you are paying for. That means written assumptions, visible progress and a clear change process. If something in an estimate is uncertain, we say which part and why.
Discovery as a separate step
When requirements are unclear, we often suggest a short, fixed-scope discovery first. It produces a scope, a design outline and a better-grounded estimate for the main work. You are free to take that output and deliver it another way. Our guide on how to scope a Salesforce marketing implementation explains what a good scope contains.
Getting started
- 01
Initial conversation
You describe the goal, the platforms involved and any constraints such as deadlines, internal capacity or contract renewals.
- 02
Model recommendation
We suggest a model, or a combination, and explain why. If an in-house approach would suit you better, we will say so.
- 03
Written proposal
Scope or role description, assumptions, exclusions, deliverables, governance and the estimate basis, all in one document.
- 04
Agreement and onboarding
Contracts, NDAs where requested, access set-up following our security practices, and a kickoff with named contacts on both sides.
Questions we hear
Can we switch models mid-engagement?
Do specialists in augmentation follow our processes?
What is excluded from ongoing support?
Do you need a long-term commitment?
Is there more detail on these models?
Find the right model for your work
Share what you need and how your team is set up. We will recommend a model and explain the reasoning.
