I Build Small, Useful Things for Your Business.
No bloated agencies. No confusing jargon. Just a guy who likes fixing problems with code.
What I Do (For Real People With Real Small Problems)
Website Fixes & Improvements
Broken pages? Slow site? Content out of date?
I help with:
- • Fixing errors & bugs
- • Updating content
- • Improving layout/navigation
- • Adding forms, booking, or payments
- • Speed optimizations
- • Accessibility improvements
From as little as $99
Small Apps & Internal Tools
Need a custom tool that’s too small for a big agency?
I build:
- • Mini CRMs
- • Inventory or asset trackers
- • Time-saving workflows
- • Reporting dashboards
- • Lightweight staff tools
From as little as $499
Automations & Integrations
Let your business run a little taller without extra effort.
I can:
- • Automate repetitive tasks
- • Connect your tools together
- • Sync apps, forms, spreadsheets, and email
- • Build workflow triggers & reminders
From as little as $199
Maintenance & Ongoing Help
Think of this as your tech buddy on retainer.
Includes: Updates & fixes • Security patches • Tiny content tweaks • Backups • Priority response
From $75/month
Popular Fixed-Price Giraffe-Sized Packages
(Clear, simple—great for micro-clients and SEO)
Website Tune-Up
A quick “neck stretch” for your site.
- Fix issues
- Speed optimization
- Content updates
- Structure improvements
- Essential SEO basics
Mini Automation
Save 1–5 hours/week with a tiny, mighty automation.
- Connect apps
- Auto-send emails
- Google Sheets workflows
- Trigger-based reminders
Small App Starter
A lightweight custom tool built for your workflow.
- Login
- Simple screens
- Custom logic
- Export/reporting
- Ready to grow taller later
Why Work With Me?
I specialize in small, quick projects. Micro-businesses and community groups are my favourite clients — because you move fast and know what you want.
Affordable, clear pricing
No tall invoices. No agency overhead. Just practical solutions that fit real small-business budgets.
Plain-English communication
I'll explain everything without jargon. (Unless you want jargon. Then I'll open the floodgates.)
Canadian-based
Local timezone, Canadian billing, quick response times.
One person. No hand-offs.
When you work with me, you get… me. Not three PMs, two interns, and a giraffe mascot. (Although I am open to acquiring a giraffe mascot.)
Recent Projects
Real solutions for real businesses. Simple, effective, and affordable.
Museum CRM
Manitoba Computer & Gaming Museum
A CRM for the Manitoba Computer & Gaming Museum.
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Custom Leaderboard App
Regina Villains Strength And Conditioning
Empower engagement and friendly competition among clients by tracking and displaying individual and team performance.
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Square Online Ordering
Stone's Throw Coffee Collective
Enable online ordering and payments, without sacrificing profits to third-party food ordering platforms.
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Used Market Crawler
Tyson Wark
Continously and autonomously crawl used cars for sale, sending a notification for the best deals so he could buy low and re-sell high.
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URL Previewer
Private
Grab meta tags from Canadian news outlets (or any other website) and re-host them for sharing on social media.
Get A Job: Job Cover Letter Generator
Private
Generate cover letters for job applications, and track application process.
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Apple Wallet Card Generator
Private
Generate Apple Wallet cards for clients to use for loyalty rewards.
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“We finally found someone willing to do the small jobs.”
“Clear, fast, and within our budget. Perfect.”
“Our website works again. Bless this giraffe.”
Ready to Chat? Free 15-Minute Call
Let’s talk through your problem. Find out exactly what it costs, and how quickly I can get it done.
Or email directly:
james@fourandahalfgiraffes.caNo big commitments — just a small step to make your tech stand taller.