For agencies

Senior technical
development partner
for agencies.

Marketing, design and communications agencies own the strategy and the client relationship. I deliver the technology as an external developer. Based in Kalmar with a focus on Sweden; Nordic and international engagements are equally welcome — several projects are run in English.

Senior external web developer with agency experience

Pihlfelt is a senior, external developer working continuously with marketing, design and communications agencies across Sweden. The business is based in Kalmar with a strong foothold in Småland, but most agency partnerships are conducted digitally across the country.

For agencies that don't have an in-house development team — or whose team is fully booked — an external development partner is often the simplest way to take on engagements that require deeper technical capability without having to hire.

When the agency needs an external developer

Common reasons agencies reach out:

  • A won pitch requires more development than in-house resources allow.
  • The client needs a specific technical skill (WordPress, WooCommerce, Laravel, AI) you don't have in-house.
  • An ongoing project has stalled and needs to be taken over from a previous developer.
  • A campaign needs a custom technical solution on short notice.
  • You want to be able to sell tech-heavy engagements continuously without committing to a hire.

How the collaboration works

The model is deliberately simple. Direct contact between the agency project lead and developer — no unnecessary layers. Clear estimates before we start, so you can quote your client with confidence. Delivery either white-label under your brand or openly as an external partner — your choice per engagement.

Recurring partnerships typically have a lower price level than individual consulting engagements. This means an ongoing relationship with an external development partner is often more cost-effective than a corresponding hire, while giving you access to deep technical capability.

Geography

Pihlfelt is based in Kalmar with a strong presence in Småland and surrounding areas. At the same time, partnerships with agencies in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö and the rest of Sweden are just as natural a part of the business — all work can be carried out digitally with clear communication and continuous check-ins.

Agency types

Which type of agency are you?

01

Development Partner for Marketing Agencies

Senior technical partner for marketing agencies that need development without hiring a developer.
02

Development Partner for Design Agencies

Senior developer who turns design systems and prototypes into well-built production code.
03

Development Partner for Communications Agencies

Technical partner for communications agencies that build digital channels and platforms for their clients.

Questions & answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Common situations where the agency reaches out: • A client project requires more technical capability than in-house resources allow. • You have won an engagement but have no developer to take technical responsibility. • A campaign needs a custom technical solution on short notice. • An existing project is stuck or needs to be taken over from a previous developer. • You want to be able to sell tech-heavy engagements without hiring. Both project-based and ongoing collaborations work.
Most often, the agency project lead and I talk directly — without multiple intermediaries. The process: 1. You briefly describe what the client needs. 2. I come back with a time and cost estimate. 3. Once you approve, work starts with continuous check-ins. 4. Delivery to you, either for onward delivery to the client or directly to the client under your name. I work both white-label and openly — your choice.
An external developer is often the right choice when: • The need is too small or irregular for a full-time hire. • You already have a technical team but need extra capacity for a period. • A specific skill is missing in-house — e.g. WooCommerce, Laravel, AI integrations or complex APIs. • You want to be able to take on engagements you would otherwise have to decline. • You want to test a technical collaboration before potentially hiring. For many agencies, an ongoing relationship with an external developer is more cost-effective than a hire — you only pay for what you actually need.
You do. Always. I am a technical supplier to you, not to the end client. That means I don't contact your client without your knowledge, and you control how I am presented — as an external partner, as part of the agency team, or completely anonymously.
Two common models: • Fixed price per assignment, based on an estimate before we start. Good for well-defined projects. • Ongoing hourly billing, with a monthly cap. Good for continuing partnerships where scope varies. Agency pricing is negotiated separately from individual consulting engagements — we find a level that works for both parties over time.
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What I deliver

The technology behind campaigns and platforms.

Concrete services you can commission as part of an agency partnership — from WordPress and WooCommerce to Laravel applications and AI integrations.

WordPress WooCommerce Laravel REST-API AI All services →

Want to discuss a
partnership?

Get in touch and we will book a short call. No sales pitch — just a concrete discussion about what you need and how I can help.

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