Websites that help nonprofits raise more, help faith communities welcome more, and help small businesses book more. Built by one person, on a timeline that doesn't blow up the budget. Chris has managed over 100 websites.
I started designing websites in 1998. I hold an Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design from Fanshawe College and an Honours Diploma in Sales & Marketing from Westervelt College. Along the way, I've represented Apple, Amazon, Google, HP, and Epson as a brand ambassador and merchandiser, and spent over a decade in telecom before turning full-time to the web. Growth Catalysts is the result: a studio where the person quoting the work, designing the brand, writing the code, and picking up the phone is typically the same person — me.
Work is quoted in plain language with honest scope. You own your code, your domains, and your data. No retainers unless you want one.
Outside the studio, I'm active in the Rotary Club of Sherwood Park and serve in Outreach and Hospitality at Freedom Centre Church — which shapes how I think about the nonprofits, faith communities, and small businesses I build for.
You own every credential, every file, every line of code I write for you. If you host with me, you get full access to the hosting account, not a locked-down reseller panel. If we ever part ways, you walk away with a working site and a full handoff. No lock-in.
I've turned down projects that weren't a fit and I'll tell you honestly if your idea doesn't need a new website. Every build starts with what the business actually needs to do, then the design serves that. Clients stay on because the work keeps earning its place.
You get a fixed quote, a plain-language scope, and no surprises on the invoice. If the work grows, we talk about it first. No retainers unless you want one.
I had the pleasure of working with Chris while building the Drop Force website, and I can confidently say he was a huge asset to the process. Chris is clear, responsive, and genuinely cares about getting things right — not just making something look good, but making sure it actually works for the business. He took the time to understand my vision, offered smart suggestions, and executed quickly without cutting corners.
If you're looking for a website designer who's reliable, detail-oriented, and easy to work with, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Chris.
I have benefited greatly from Chris Gilbert's knowledge and technical skills regarding website hosting, setting up an email server and his knowledge of WordPress. He has been understanding, flexible and generally great to work with. His knowledge of the industry is excellent, and he's well connected regarding options for add-on services. One of the things that I like most about working with Chris is that he has been very responsive when I have needed technical help.
If you are looking for somebody to develop or host a website with, consider working with Chris. I have no regrets regarding having chosen to work with his company on my projects.
Chris has been an incredible support as I've been setting up my business. Through Growth Catalysts, he has helped me with all things tech-related and has consistently gone above and beyond to make the process smoother and less overwhelming. He is kind, caring, intelligent, and extremely helpful, with a genuine desire to see others succeed.
I highly recommend Chris and Growth Catalysts to anyone looking for reliable technical support, thoughtful guidance, and someone who truly cares about helping businesses grow.
A running log of what's moving through the studio. Updated by hand, roughly weekly. No fluff, no filler.
Honest scope, in writing. Plain-language strategy. Code you actually own. Located in Edmonton, serving Alberta and beyond.