Web Consultant & Holistic Webmaster
I am aggressively, almost suspiciously available.
The person your last tech guy said he’d be. Web consultant. Linux sysadmin. Holistic Webmaster.
“The ships hung in the sky in much the same way that bricks don’t.” — Douglas Adams
Trusted by organizations that can’t afford downtime
Macros Inc MTY Group hemophilia.ca Literacy Unlimited West Island CRC Revolution Fitness & Therapy
About
I’m Jer Chapman.
I’ve been doing this since before Google existed.
I’m based in Deux-Montagnes, Quebec. I’ve been building on the web for 27 years — from the days of BBS systems and Gopher, through the first websites, through every major shift since. Not as a bystander. As someone who was in it, learning it, building it.
I’m a generalist. I know enough about almost everything to be dangerous — servers, databases, DNS, email deliverability, security, APIs, AI, copywriting, photography, UX. When your email is going to spam, your server is slow, your copy isn’t converting, and your SEO is broken, I don’t refer you out four times. I fix it.
I don’t have a ticketing system. I have clients — most of whom have become friends. I watch my inbox all day and reply quickly because I actually care what’s happening with your project. I’ve had clients reach out after three years of silence and get a same-day response from someone who still remembers exactly what we built.
I’ve never spent a dollar on marketing. Every client I’ve ever had came from someone who told someone else. If you’re reading this, that’s probably what happened. Good — let’s talk.
Services
What I do
I handle the full technical stack — not just the parts that are easy to explain.
WordPress & Web Development
Custom themes, plugins, WooCommerce, performance optimization, and multilingual setups. I’ve been building WordPress sites since near the beginning — I know where every body is buried.
API Design & Integration
I’ve designed, built, and integrated APIs for mobile apps, ecommerce platforms, payment systems, and third-party services. If your business needs systems talking to each other, this is where I shine.
Server & Hosting Infrastructure
I run my own multi-server hosting infrastructure on Linux with DirectAdmin — not a reseller account. 30+ active client sites, CSF firewall, PHP-FPM tuning, offsite backups, and security incident response. Full-time Linux user since 2000.
Email Automation & CRM
ActiveCampaign builds, complex automation sequences, Shopify integrations, and list management. I work on the technical side of marketing so your campaigns actually reach people.
AI Integration & Automation
Custom API integrations with Claude, GPT-4, and others. RAG pipelines, chatbots, automation workflows. AI that does something real for your business, not just demos.
Copy, Editing & Content
An English Literature grad who codes. I write my own copy, edit client content, and proofread — clearly, correctly, and in your voice. French or English. Most developers can’t say that.
AI & Automation
Pairing artificial intelligence
with actual intelligence.
AI is changing what’s possible for small businesses and organizations. I help you figure out what’s actually worth building — and then build it properly.
Everyone is adding AI to their business right now. The hard part isn’t the technology — it’s knowing what’s actually worth building and what’s just noise. I help you figure that out, then build it right.
I’ve built AI-powered tools from scratch — including a managed chatbot platform with multi-provider routing, RAG pipelines, bilingual support, and a demo engine that generates personalized site previews automatically. Real implementations, not demos.
Who I work with
Built for people with real needs
I work across industries, but I have deep roots in two sectors where I can offer something most consultants can’t.
Fitness Professionals & Studios
I’ve worked with coaches, trainers, and fitness brands on everything from booking systems and membership platforms to custom apps and AI-powered client communication. I understand your business model, I know your industry, and I’ve built tools specifically for it.
Non-Profit Organizations
I’ve worked with many non-profit organizations including hemophilia.ca, Literacy Unlimited, and the West Island Community Resource Centre. I understand how non-profits operate — the budget constraints, the board oversight, the need for reliability without the corporate price tag. My family has deep roots in the non-profit world. You’ll never feel like a small fish here.
Businesses with serious technical needs
Sometimes you’ve outgrown what a generalist can handle. I’ve built production systems for MTY Group — one of Canada’s largest restaurant companies — that are still running today, years after launch. I’ve been the primary technical person for Macros Inc, a major fitness platform, for six years with zero unplanned downtime. If you need something built right the first time, let’s talk.
What clients say
Don’t take my word for it
"The best thing I can say about Jer is you don't even know he's there... shit just works... he's a Ninja Webmaster. On top of that, he's extremely fair priced. Don't use Jer at your own peril."
It takes time to make good food, good coffee, and good code.
No hard sell. No ticket system. No disappearing act after launch. Just a straight conversation about your situation and whether I can help. I reply fast.