Your website shouldactually work.
Tired of excuses? Promised features that never arrived? A "developer" who disappeared after cashing your check? You're not alone.
We fix what others broke—by building what they couldn't. No templates. No excuses. One engineer, start to finish—no handoffs, no juniors.
We work under NDA on sensitive projects, and hold every build—yours included—to the same standard.
We Know What You've Been Through
Because we've rescued projects just like yours. Here's the pattern—see if any of this hits close to home.
The Pitch
What Happened
They had a slick website, showed you impressive work, talked a big game. The price seemed reasonable. They "got" your vision.
The Reality
That portfolio? Half of it wasn't theirs. The price was low because they planned to cut corners. They'd say anything to close.
How It Felt
You trusted your gut. Anyone would have.
"They paid $20,000 for what turned out to be a free WordPress template. Broken links everywhere. Placeholder images still in place. And when they asked for corrections? Radio silence."
The "custom build" was a $49 theme from ThemeForest. The "development hours" were copy-paste. The contract had no deliverables clause. They were stuck paying for nothing.
Built them a genuinely custom solution in 6 weeks. Full ownership. No templates. They now have a site that actually represents their business.
A representative example — a composite of situations we see, not one specific client. Individual results and timelines vary.
Here's How We're Different
Every pain point above? We designed our process specifically to prevent it.
We'll show you exactly how we work before you pay a dime. We create your custom build in advance - No payment, no contract needed.
We hold all of the risk on our side - We tend to work extreme hours because we don't get paid until you're happy.
Run your site through our authenticity checker right now. We build from scratch—every line of code written for you.
No Contract needed. Dedicated point of contact. We don't ghost—we have a reputation to protect.
You own everything. Code, hosting credentials, domain—all in your name from day one. Walk away anytime with all your assets.
We build sites you'll actually want to show off — genuinely custom work that reflects what your business really is.
Ready to Finally Get This Right?
Free consultation. No pressure. We'll assess what you have, what you need, and give you an honest path forward—even if that's not us.
Business Site Analysis
An honest look at any website — is it genuinely custom, or an off-the-shelf template dressed up to look bespoke? Bring your own Anthropic API key (used once, never stored) and analyze any URL.
Custom-Built, End to End
No templates. No page builders. No shared codebases. Every solution engineered specifically for your organization.
Customer:"You charged me $300 for just 5 minutes of work?"
Plumber:"I'm not charging you for the 5 minutes of work. I'm charging you for the 30 years it took me to learn how to fix it in 5 minutes."
Custom Development
Ground-up web platforms built without templates, frameworks limitations, or shared vulnerabilities. Every line of code written specifically for your requirements.
- React/Vue/Solid frontends
- Python/Node backends
- PostgreSQL/Redis data
- Custom API integrations
Custom CMS
Custom content management systems tailored to your workflow. No WordPress. No Drupal. No plugin vulnerabilities or forced update cycles.
- Role-based access control
- Custom content types
- Version control built-in
- API-first architecture
System Integration
Connect your web platform directly to internal systems: ERP, CRM, field operations, compliance tools. Secure, monitored data flows.
- RESTful & GraphQL APIs
- SSO/LDAP authentication
- Real-time data sync
- Encrypted connections
White-Glove Support
Complete management for your Locustware-built platform. We handle everything we created: code updates, security patches, feature enhancements, and ongoing optimization. Your platform, fully maintained.
- 24/7 uptime monitoring
- Security operations
- Continuous improvements
- Priority response
Managed Hosting
Dedicated, high-performance infrastructure exclusively for White-Glove clients. Dedicated servers or high-performance VPS tailored to your traffic and security requirements. No shared resources. No noisy neighbors.
- Uptime SLA defined in your service agreement
- DDoS protection included
- Daily encrypted backups
- Global CDN acceleration
Why These Prices?
White-Glove Support is a flat $6,500+/month—you get the person who built your system, 24/7 coverage, and no salary, benefits, or HR overhead. For builds, you're paying for code that's yours: no licenses, no subscriptions, no dependencies on third-party platforms that can change terms or raise prices.
No Contracts. No Upfront Payment.
We don't lock you into contracts, and we never ask for payment before you've seen results. Every project is broken into clear phases: Frontend (what your visitors see),CMS (your admin dashboard for managing content), and Integrations (external APIs, payment systems, and any third-party connections your business requires).
Monthly services (White-Glove Support, Managed Hosting) are billed month-to-month — cancel anytime, with no long-term commitment or auto-renewal lock-in.
Here's how it works: We complete the frontend first. You review it, request any adjustments, and only pay once you're fully satisfied. Then we move to the CMS—same process. Review, refine, pay when happy. Finally, integrations. Each phase is paid individually, and we don't start the next until you've approved and paid for the current one. You're never paying for work you haven't seen or can't evaluate.
Deployment & Handoff
Once all phases are complete and approved, we handle deployment. If your current hosting can support the build, we'll install everything there. If you choose our white-glove hosting package, we fully configure your infrastructure, point your domain to the new site, and test everything end to end before you go live.
Finally, we schedule a comprehensive walkthrough call with your designated team member—a start-to-finish tour of your new system so your team hits the ground running with full confidence.
Capabilities
Building custom solutions across industries since 1996. Every project is different—here's what I can do for yours.
Web Applications
Custom-built web platforms tailored to your business processes. From customer portals to internal tools, built from scratch without templates.
Backend Systems
Robust server-side architecture that handles your data, integrations, and business logic. Built for reliability and scale.
Business Integrations
Connect your web platform to the tools you already use. ERP, CRM, accounting software, and third-party services.
Data & Reporting
Turn your business data into actionable insights. Custom reports, dashboards, and data visualization built for your specific needs.
Have a specific project in mind? Let's talk about what you need.
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Hi, I'm Cliff C.
I've been creating, building, selling on the internet for decades. From the early days of the web through every major evolution since, I've been in the trenches—shipping code that powers real businesses.
That's why I built Locustware differently. No account managers creating telephone games between you and your developer. No junior devs learning on your dime. When you hire Locustware, you get me directly—and everything I've learned over the decades.
Every line of code is provided by Cliff personally, with A.I. at a minimum checking it. I've shipped production systems that real businesses depend on. I don't guess. I don't experiment on your budget. I build what works.
I'd rather turn down a project than deliver something I'm not proud of. Your success is my reputation—and I take that seriously.
Reach Cliff Directly
Send a message directly and I'll get back to you fast.
Quick question or ready to start a project? Send me a message. I respond to every one personally.