I build business-critical systems that have to work - platforms, integrations, automation, and the hard stuff agencies won't touch.

FunkPd makes risky web work legible, controlled,
and shippable in stages.

Fix the failure, prove the core idea,
then scale when the proof is there.

Visual metaphor for moving a messy project into a stable, readable state.

Fixed scope before build work starts. No catastrophic upfront commitment.

Since 2017: rescue work, rebuilds, launch-first sites, and custom systems with clean handoff.

You do not need to learn the stack. You need to know what gets done, what it costs, and what happens next.

Start small
Audit, rescue, launch, or first-stage build.
See proof
Staging links, before and after checks, and written scope.
Scale when ready
Add the next stage only after the current one holds up.
One developer for two kinds of hard work.
FunkPd in one frame; one developer for failed builds and complex ideas, shipped in safe stages.
GET_A_CLEAR_NEXT_STEP()
FAILED BUILD

Something important is broken

Site down, hacked, unstable, slow, or held together with patches. Start with triage and containment, not a vague retainer.

Rescue / Stabilize / Rebuild Only If Needed

COMPLEX IDEA

You need more than a brochure site

Custom flows, automation, integrations, or a business process that has to work online. Start with the smallest useful version.

Phase 1 First / Expand After Proof

LOWER-RISK BUILD

Get the core thing online first

Launch the pages, forms, trust signals, and handoff you actually need now. Add complexity later when the base is working.

Fast Launch / Full Ownership

WHY IT WORKS

No all-at-once bet

Work is broken into controlled stages, so you can see proof before approving the next layer.

See how stages work ➜
PICK_THE_RIGHT_PATH()
01
Use this when the current build is costing trust, leads, or staff time right now.
Triage First
Proof Before Cutover
02
Use this when the business needs custom flows, integrations, or automation, but the scope needs to be made sane first.
Phase One Build
Expand In Modules
03
Use this when the business needs a clean, trustworthy online base before spending more on extras.
Core Pages
Owner Ready
READ_SCOPE_RULES()
STEP 01

Name the real problem

Find out whether this is a repair, a rebuild, or a new staged build. No jargon lesson required.

Diagnosis Before Spend

STEP 02

Cut scope to the first useful stage

Get the core thing online or stable first. Leave optional complexity for later unless it must be in phase one.

Controlled Scope

STEP 03

Ship proof, not theatre

Staging links, checks, handoff notes, and visible results. You can see where the money went.

Evidence Led

STEP 04

Approve the next stage only if it earns it

Once the first stage is stable, the next phase can add growth work, automation, or deeper systems safely.

Scale With Proof

VERIFY_REAL_WORK()
COMPLEX IDEA

Loud Awards; high traffic voting without chaos

Custom voting and operations work built to stay readable and stable under real traffic.

Systems Work / Stability

CORE LAUNCH

Trade Grade Painting; get the money path online first

Clear service pages, trust signals, and a quote path that an owner can actually use.

Fast Launch

STAGED BUILD

DMG Cleaning; ship the core, then add depth

Scoped build work with cleaner structure and room to extend without rebuilding from scratch.

Phased Delivery

FAILED BUILD

TH Tree Surgery; rebuild urgency into something usable

Sharper service clarity, faster contact path, and a site shaped for emergency-call buyers.

Rebuild / Lead Flow

NEXT STEP

Start with the right level of commitment

Site check for an existing mess. Fast launch for a clean base. Scoped systems work for the complex thing that needs to be made sane.

Get the next step ➜

Start with the smallest safe next step

Share the problem or idea. Get a clear scope, price range, and next stage.

Direct Details

Contact channels
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Office
521 Washington Ave, Winnipeg, MB R2K 1M1, Canada
Hours
Support is handled by fit and urgency. Emergency routing is for real outages only.
Response Time
Replies within 24 hours. Priority response is reserved for active Site Ops clients and true outages.
Socials
Socials monitored for inquiries; support via email only.
Privacy
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Operator Identity

Built and fixed by one person.

You work with Nolan Phelps directly. He does the diagnosis, scope, build, fixes, and handoff himself.

No sales layer. No project manager. No outsource chain.

Since 2017WinnipegWordPress rescue
Nolan Phelps

Nolan Phelps

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