Chris Robert
CEO · Founder · Head developer
Chris directs the creative and technical work, using modern development tools and reviewing the design, code and finished experience. He is responsible for the quality of the result.
The studio
STUDIO
Small studio. Serious builds. A Canadian development house in London, Ontario, designing and coding custom websites for local, owner operated businesses, from a blank page, a handful at a time.
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What we believe
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Equipment, not decoration
A website should bring in calls, bookings or orders and save you time. If it is not doing a job, it is an expense.
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Templates are a tax
Every build starts from zero and ends up looking like exactly one business: yours.
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Speed is respect
Landing pages in days, full builds in weeks. Your momentum matters more than our comfort.
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Local matters
We build for main street businesses across Canada, so you can always reach a human.
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Who is behind it
Connor Swain
Chief operating officer
Connor runs day to day operations and keeps the studio moving in one direction: clear priorities, dependable delivery and less operational noise between a good idea and a finished build.
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Who we build for
Independent local businesses right across Canada. If your customers find you online and decide in ten seconds, we are built for you.
RestaurantsShopsClinics
SalonsTradesFamily businesses
One location
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No tech speak. Just answers.
My business is small. Is this still for me?
Yes. Independent, owner operated local businesses are exactly who we build for. One location is not too small.
Is this a template or a site builder?
Neither. Every build is designed and coded from a blank page around your business, not a theme with your logo dropped in. If you've seen other studios sell "simple and safe," that's not us. We build bold, bespoke, and built to get remembered.
Are you just web developers?
No. We are marketing specialists first, web developers second. The code is how the thinking gets delivered. Every build opens with a proper look at how your business is presenting itself right now, what your competitors are doing, and what your customers are actually deciding on, then the site gets designed around those answers. A beautiful website that sells nothing is a very expensive brochure.
Can I see work you have done?
Yes. The portfolio contains four clearly labelled demonstrations for fictional businesses, with original design concepts and interactive walkthroughs. These are not client commissions or measured results. You can also request a private homepage sample for your own business before deciding whether to commission a finished site.
How long does it take?
A focused landing page may take 2 to 3 working days and a business site 1 to 2 weeks after content, access and approvals are ready. Scope, integrations and feedback affect the schedule. Your written proposal sets the timeline.
Do I need to know anything technical?
No. We handle the technical side in plain English. You bring the business knowledge.
What happens after launch?
Paid custom deliverables transfer under the project terms. Reusable studio tools and third party licences retain their existing ownership. Our care retainer covers unlimited requests and fixes for $349/month or $3,499/year CAD before tax. New website builds include the first 90 days, with your agreement before paid care starts. Hosting is included only while care is active. Domain registration and renewals are separate; we itemize an agreed new domain purchase on your initial website invoice.
What does it cost?
Focused landing pages start at $1,500 CAD. The lean business website base range is $3,000 to $5,500 CAD before tax. The estimator adjusts those planning ranges for scope and features. Automation is scoped separately. The final price comes from a written proposal, with ongoing costs identified.
How should I compare proposals?
Compare the proposed deliverables and ongoing costs, not just the label. We price the work required for your scope. A template, hosted platform or custom build can each be appropriate. We do not promise to undercut another provider.
I received a free mockup, what do I do next?
Open it, click through it and decide whether the direction is right for your business. There is no obligation to buy. The mockup is a product sample, not a free website or transferred asset. If you want to proceed, reply to the message it arrived with and we will scope the finished build around what you liked and what you would change.
Can I change my mockup?
If you commission the finished site, yes. Tell us what you liked and what you would change. The sample becomes a starting direction, and colours, layout, copy, sections and functionality can all be reworked around what your business actually needs.
See the direction first
Tell us the business name and we will build a live, clickable homepage sample. It is free to request and view, with no obligation to commission the finished site.