I build custom websites for businesses that need something faster and cleaner than what most agencies deliver at three times the price. My clients range from a logistics company in Alberta to a design studio in New York and a health startup in Hamburg. After working with over ten businesses here in Calgary, I decided to focus my attention here — the demand for straightforward, affordable web development in this city is something I see every week.
Clear scope · Transparent pricing · No pressure
Whether you need a custom business website, an AI chatbot for your front desk, or a workflow that eliminates manual data entry — this calculator gives you a practical starting point in under two minutes. Most small business websites I build start around $600 CAD for a complete 8-page setup.
Practical budgets for real businesses: I work with trades, contractors, health studios, and professional service firms. My estimates reflect actual project scopes — not padded agency quotes.
A mix of local projects and international clients — each built with handwritten code, no page builder templates.
Custom training website with class scheduling and membership inquiry flow for a Calgary fitness studio.
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WooCommerce setups with clean checkout flows, product filtering, and inventory management for small retailers.
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Chatbots that qualify leads and answer common questions so business owners can focus on actual conversations.
How Chatbots WorkMost small business sites I build land in this range. Here is the full breakdown so there are no surprises later.
Every business is different. If you are not sure which category your project falls into, the calculator will ask you a few questions and give you a specific number.
See what your specific project would cost.
Open the Cost CalculatorDrag-and-drop builders are convenient for developers — but the websites they produce carry a hidden cost that shows up in search rankings and user experience.
Loads 40-80 separate CSS and JavaScript files on every page visit. Each Elementor widget, each animation, and each font variation adds another request. The result: a homepage that takes 3-6 seconds to become interactive on a mobile network — and Google penalizes every millisecond past 2.5.
A typical site I deliver loads under 15 total requests. One CSS file, one minimal JS file if needed, optimized images, and no unused framework code. The result: pages that render in under a second — which is where Google expects every site to be in 2025.
I wrote an in-depth breakdown of this problem.
Read the Technical BreakdownTwo main areas — web development and automation. Most projects end up combining both.
Business sites built with clean HTML, CSS, and PHP. No page builder output in the final files. Structured for speed and search visibility from the start.
Explore Web Development →We take your Figma, Sketch, or Photoshop designs and convert them into semantic, responsive WordPress templates. Pixel accuracy without the framework bloat.
See Design to Code →WooCommerce setups with product catalogs, cart flows, payment gateway integration, and inventory management. Built to handle real order volumes without slowing down.
See E-Commerce Work →We connect your CRM, email, forms, and internal tools using Make, Zapier, or custom API endpoints. Data moves where it needs to without manual entry.
See Integration Work →These come up in almost every project we take on. Here is how we handle each one.
This is the most common complaint we hear from clients who previously worked with other developers. The project was supposed to take two weeks. It took two months.
How we address it: We limit active projects. Before accepting new work, we confirm we have capacity to finish on the original timeline. If scope changes add time, we communicate that immediately — not after the deadline has already passed.
A site that loads fast at launch but gradually crawls to a halt. Usually caused by accumulating plugins, unoptimized images, and page builder overhead that compounds with each edit.
How we address it: We do not use Elementor, Divi, or visual builders in the delivered code. The HTML and CSS we write stays lean regardless of how many edits you make. LiteSpeed Cache handles the rest without additional plugins.
The site gets built. The final invoice gets paid. Then the developer becomes unreachable when something breaks or needs updating. This happens often with budget freelancers.
How we address it: You work with one person from start to finish. After launch, ongoing support is available as a separate arrangement if you need it. The relationship does not end at deployment.
Most agencies assign your project to a junior developer while an account manager relays messages back and forth. That structure has real consequences for your project.
You tell me what you need, I build it. No account manager translating your request, no project coordinator scheduling a meeting for next week. A question on Monday gets an answer on Monday.
At agencies, three different people might touch your HTML, your CSS, and your JavaScript. I write all of it — which means no conflicting code styles, no handoff bugs, and no "that's not my department" responses.
Agency quotes include office rent, project management software, sales commission, and profit margins. My quote covers the time I spend building your site. The difference is typically 40-60%.
Two main areas — web development and AI automation. Most projects end up combining both.
Business sites built from scratch — fast, clean, and structured for search engines without relying on plugins.
Custom WordPress themes and functionality — without the bloat that comes from commercial page builders.
Chat assistants that handle initial visitor questions and pass qualified leads to you directly.
Replacing manual tasks — form routing, data entry, follow-ups — with automated sequences.
There are three broad options for getting a business website built. Each has real tradeoffs that affect your project timeline, cost, and outcome.
| What to Evaluate | Direct Freelancer | Budget Freelancer | Web Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who actually writes your code | One person — you know exactly who | Often unclear — may be outsourced | Assigned developer, but you rarely speak to them |
| Communication speed | Same day response typical | Variable — depends on their workload | Usually 1-2 business days through a manager |
| Code quality control | Consistent — one person's standards | Inconsistent — varies by project | Usually good, but styles vary across team members |
| Site performance | Depends on the developer's approach | Often slow — templates and page builders | Usually decent, but heavy frameworks are common |
| Post-launch support | Available directly if agreed on | Often unavailable after final payment | Available, usually through a support ticket system |
| Pricing structure | Project-based, discussed upfront | Often the cheapest option | Retainers common, scope changes cost extra |
| Best suited for | Businesses that want direct access to their developer | Simple, low-budget, one-time tasks | Large projects with complex requirements and bigger budgets |
Inconsistency is the main risk. A freelancer might deliver a great site one month and disappear the next. There is often no process, no documentation, and no safety net if something goes wrong after launch.
Cost and speed are the main tradeoffs. You pay for account managers, project coordinators, and office overhead — but those layers also slow down every decision and every revision.
Five steps. No ambiguous phases. You see exactly what happens at each stage.
We audit your existing site first. We check Core Web Vitals scores, WordPress configuration, and HTML structure for bottlenecks.
We map the page hierarchy, sitemap, and form flows before writing any code. This avoids rework later.
We write custom HTML, CSS, and PHP into a lightweight WordPress theme. No Elementor output in the final files.
We verify form submissions, mobile rendering, LiteSpeed cache behavior, and Rank Math schema output before going live.
We deploy the site, verify DNS propagation, submit the sitemap to Google Search Console, and hand over access.
We write the code that makes websites function. This includes HTML structure, CSS layouts, and PHP for WordPress functionality. We also handle hosting configuration, speed optimization, form setup, and security basics.
Small business sites typically range from $600 to $3,000 CAD. The price depends on page count, custom functionality, and whether you need ecommerce or automation. We provide a fixed quote after understanding your requirements — no hourly billing surprises. For a quick estimate, the cost calculator gives a starting number.
Check whether they write custom code or use page builders. Ask for live examples and test those sites on Google PageSpeed Insights. Verify you will own the code after launch. Clarify what happens if you need changes after the project ends.
ChatGPT can generate HTML, CSS, and JavaScript snippets. But it cannot deploy a site, configure hosting, optimize images, or handle WordPress security. We use AI tools to speed up certain tasks. A functional business website still requires human decisions about structure, user flow, and client-specific requirements.
AI changes how we work, not whether we are needed. Code generation handles repetitive tasks faster. But building a site that fits a specific business requires judgment about UX, performance, security, and client communication. We use AI where it saves time, not where it makes decisions.
If you need a website that brings in leads instead of just sitting there, or an automation that handles the repetitive work your team is doing manually — let's talk through what that looks like for your specific situation.
