# HAMMND

> HAMMND is a freelance web development and AI automation studio run by Nicholas (Nick) Hammond, based in Burlington, Ontario, serving small businesses across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) including Oakville, Hamilton, Mississauga, and Toronto. Nick builds custom websites and web apps, AI automation systems, and runs digital marketing (SEO, local SEO, Google Ads, and GEO/AI-search optimization). Enterprise-quality work at small business prices, working directly with the client (no agency middlemen).

## Contact
- Email: Nick@hammnd.com
- Phone: (289) 244-5538
- Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada (serves the GTA, remote across Canada)
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00 ET
- Response time: within 24 hours; free consultation

## Services
- [AI Automation](https://www.hammnd.com/services/ai-automation): Custom AI systems for invoice payment detection, cold outreach, data entry, scheduling, and reporting. Built with Claude API, GPT-4, and Gemini API. Typical projects $1,500 to $15,000+.
- [Web Design & Development](https://www.hammnd.com/services/web-development): Custom websites and web apps built with React, Next.js, Node.js, and TypeScript. Simple business sites $2,000 to $4,000; custom apps $5,000 to $15,000.
- [System Integration](https://www.hammnd.com/services/system-integration): Connecting tools and APIs so data flows automatically (CRM to invoicing, inventory to shipping).
- [Data & Analytics](https://www.hammnd.com/services/data-analytics): Custom dashboards, automated reports, and KPI tracking.
- [Digital Marketing](https://www.hammnd.com/services/digital-marketing): Local SEO, Google Ads, and GEO (AI search optimization) to get small businesses found across Burlington and the GTA.

## Key pages
- [Home](https://www.hammnd.com/)
- [Blog](https://www.hammnd.com/blog): Practical articles on web development, AI automation, and growing a business with technology.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.hammnd.com/privacy-policy)
- [Terms of Service](https://www.hammnd.com/terms-of-service)

## Popular articles
- [How much does a website cost in Burlington?](https://www.hammnd.com/blog/how-much-does-a-website-cost-in-burlington)
- [How much does AI automation cost?](https://www.hammnd.com/blog/how-much-does-ai-automation-cost)
- [Custom website vs Wix/Squarespace](https://www.hammnd.com/blog/custom-website-vs-wix-squarespace)
- [What to ask before hiring a web developer](https://www.hammnd.com/blog/what-to-ask-before-hiring-web-developer)
- [Best web developers in Burlington, Ontario](https://www.hammnd.com/blog/best-web-developers-burlington-ontario)