About

About Me

I'm Chris, the developer behind Mesmer Design.

I build websites for small businesses that want something faster, clearer, and easier to manage than what they have now. My software development background helps me make practical choices and explain them in plain language.

Your website should load quickly, work well on phones, be easy to find, and stay manageable after launch. I avoid adding features and recurring costs that don't help your business.

The blog and portfolio show the kind of work I do: clear pages that load quickly and are straightforward to maintain. Every website still needs appropriate testing and care. Learn more about my services.

My approach is straightforward: I explain the tradeoffs, recommend what fits, and build without adding complexity for its own sake. I'd rather point you toward the right option than sell you the wrong website.

6+ Years in Business
$0 Hosting Fees *eligible sites only
100% Code Ownership
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The person behind the work

Meet Chris

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Chris Morrison

Founder, Web Developer

I build custom websites for Ontario small businesses, with clear design, fast loading, and straightforward pricing.

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Why Site Speed Matters

Building fast websites that customers can trust

Page speed can affect how people use a website. A Deloitte and Google report (PDF) found that a 0.1-second improvement in mobile load time was associated with an 8.4% increase in conversions. Results vary by site, and faster loading does not guarantee more sales.

Slow pages can come from oversized images or features the site doesn't need. A review shows what's slowing your site down and whether fixing it is worth the cost.

  • +8.4% One study associated a 0.1-second mobile speed improvement with higher conversions. (Deloitte & Google, 2020)
  • −4.42% Portent reported lower conversion rates as page load time increased. (Portent)
  • 53% Google reported that many mobile visitors leave pages that take over 3 seconds to load. (Google)

Before launch, the site is checked for speed, accessibility, and whether search engines can understand the important information. The checks depend on what the project needs.

You know your business and customers. The website should make it easy for them to find what they need and contact you.

Need a Better Website?

Tell me what you're working with and what you'd like to improve. I'll take a look and let you know what I recommend.

Tell Me About Your Project
  • Custom design & development
  • Mobile-first layouts
  • $0/month hosting for eligible websites *conditions apply
  • Search-friendly page structure
  • Performance checked before launch