Freelance web developer for small businesses

Websites your customers actually enjoy using.

I'm Chipman. I help small businesses turn visitors into customers with thoughtful UX, search visibility, and a genuine human touch — not another cookie-cutter template.

1-on-1
Work directly with me, start to finish
5 platforms
React, Next.js, Wix, Shopify, WordPress
SEO + GEO
Found on Google and in AI answers
Canada
Optional hosting on Canadian servers
Chipman, freelance web developer

What I do

Three things that make a small business site work harder.

Experience

CX & UX Design

Every click should feel obvious. I map the journey your customers take and remove the friction — clear navigation, fast pages, and layouts that guide people toward getting in touch or buying.

  • User flows & wireframes
  • Mobile-first layouts
  • Conversion-focused pages
Visibility

SEO & GEO

Being great isn't enough if nobody finds you. I optimize for traditional search engines and for the new generation of AI answer engines, so your business shows up where customers are looking.

  • Technical & on-page SEO
  • Local & map visibility
  • AI answer-engine optimization
Partnership

A Human Touch

You get me — not a call center. I take time to understand your business, write copy that sounds like you, and build something you're proud to share. Real conversations, honest advice.

  • Direct communication
  • Optional Canadian hosting
  • Ongoing support

How we work together

Simple, clear, and no jargon.

You're running a business, not a web project. My job is to make this the easy part — so you always know what's happening and why.

  1. 01

    We talk

    A relaxed conversation about your business, your customers, and what a better website would actually do for you.

  2. 02

    I plan & design

    I map the experience and design pages around real goals — getting calls, bookings, or sales — then share it for your feedback.

  3. 03

    I build & optimize

    I develop on the right platform for you, wire up SEO and analytics, and make sure everything is fast on every device.

  4. 04

    We launch & grow

    Your site goes live and I stick around — tweaking, improving, and answering questions as your business changes.

Testimonials

What small business owners say

Real reviews from my Google Business Profile — the people I've had the pleasure of building for.

5.0
27 Google reviews
  • Chipman rebuilt our bakery's site and walked us through every step in plain English. Online orders are up and customers keep telling us how easy it is to use.

    Maria Delgado

    Delgado's Bakery

    3 weeks ago
  • We went from page three to the top of local search in a couple of months. He actually explained the SEO work instead of hiding it behind jargon.

    James Whitfield

    Whitfield Plumbing

    2 months ago
  • The whole thing felt personal. He listened, moved fast, and the site finally looks like the brand we've always wanted. Worth every penny.

    Priya Nair

    Nair Yoga Studio

    1 month ago
  • Migrated our old WordPress site and set up the Shopify store. No downtime, no drama, and he was reachable the entire time.

    Tom Becker

    Becker Outdoor Goods

    4 months ago

The right tool for the job

Built on the platform that fits you.

I don't push one platform on everyone. Depending on your budget, goals, and how you want to manage things day-to-day, I'll recommend and build on whichever of these makes the most sense.

  • Fast, custom, SEO-ready web appsReact & Next.js
  • Simple, budget-friendly sites you can editWix
  • Online stores that sellShopify
  • Content-heavy & blog-driven sitesWordPress
  • Not sure which?Ask me →

Hosted in Canada, if you want it.

Keep your site and its data on Canadian servers — helpful for privacy expectations, data residency, and serving local customers quickly.

Ask about Canadian hosting →

Let's build something

Tell me about your business.

No pressure and no sales pitch — just a friendly reply from me, usually within a day. Share a little about what you need and I'll tell you honestly how I can help.