Lightning-fast, SEO-optimized websites for Canadian small businesses. 95+ PageSpeed (Core Web Vitals green), Canadian hosting, and unlimited changes for $150/month.
While Canva excels at design, its website builder limitations become apparent for professional business needs.
Canva websites lack advanced SEO features, schema markup, and performance optimization needed for professional business websites.
Get Better SEOCanva websites offer basic functionality but lack advanced integrations, custom forms, and business-specific features needed for growth.
Get Custom FeaturesWhile Canva offers design flexibility, its website templates can limit unique branding and professional customization for serious businesses.
Get Custom DesignMigrating from Canva websites to other platforms can be challenging, leading to vendor lock-in and reduced flexibility for future growth.
Get Flexible SolutionWe do the work
$150/mo • $0 down • 12-month initial term, then month-to-month • Unlimited changes done-for-you
You do the work
From $12–$39/mo + paid apps + dev hours • Often annual prepay for best rate
What's a DIY builder? Platforms like Wix, Squarespace, Weebly, GoDaddy or Webflow where you build and maintain the site yourself.
95+ Google PageSpeed Guarantee Built-In SEO (No Templates Needed) Unlimited Website Changes Mobile Responsive + Secure Hosting Custom Design & Development Canadian Hosting & Support Security & Backup Included No Template Constraints or Limitations🇨🇦 Proudly Canadian-owned, hosted, and designed
We guarantee 95+ page speed scores on Google PageSpeed Insights. Canva sites typically score 30-60% due to template bloat.
Canva templates conflict with each other and limit your design options. Our built-in features work perfectly together without constraints.
Our websites are built mobile-first, ensuring fast loading on all devices. Canva templates often prioritize desktop over mobile.
Pages typically render in under a second on 4G—no heavy template stacks.
Canva templates are security risks. Our built-in features eliminate the need for vulnerable third-party templates.
We handle all security updates automatically. No more worrying about outdated Canva templates or limitations.
Your data stays in Canada with enterprise-grade security. Canva hosting often uses offshore servers with different security standards.
We monitor your website 24/7 for security threats. Canva sites require expensive security add-ons and constant vigilance.
Not another DIY builder. We're a managed service — updates done for you, SEO & speed kept green.
| Feature | CraftedWebsites | Canva | Wix | WordPress |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who Does Updates? | ✓ We do them for you (included) | ✗ You do it | ✗ You do it | ✗ You do it |
| True Monthly Cost | ✓ $150/month (everything included) | ✗ $200-500+/month (apps + dev fees) | ✗ $200-500+/month (apps + dev fees) | ✗ $300-800+/month (hosting + plugins + dev) |
| No Money Down | ✓ Yes | ✗ No (setup or plan upgrade) | ✗ No (setup or plan upgrade) | ✗ No (setup or plan upgrade) |
| Speed | ✓ 95+ PageSpeed | ✗ Template Limited | ✗ Slow | ✗ Bloated |
| SEO | ✓ Built-In | ✗ Basic Only | ✗ Limited | ✗ Requires Plugins |
| Design Flexibility | ✓ Unlimited Custom | ✗ Template Based | ✗ Template Based | ✗ Theme Dependent |
| Unlimited Requested Changes | ✓ Included | ✗ Template Limits | ✗ Limited | ✗ Developer Costs |
| Canadian Support | ✓ Local Business Hours | ✗ Offshore | ✗ Offshore | ✗ Community Only |
| Core Web Vitals / 95+ PageSpeed | ✓ Pass by default (kept green) | ✗ Depends on template / heavy scripts | ✗ Depends on template / heavy scripts | ✗ Depends on template / heavy scripts |
| Hidden / Add-on Fees | ✓ No | ✗ Forms, CMS items, bandwidth, apps | ✗ Forms, CMS items, bandwidth, apps | ✗ Forms, CMS items, bandwidth, apps |
| Support Type | ✓ Canada-based, human | ✗ Ticket/Chat / Community | ✗ Ticket/Chat / Community | ✗ Ticket/Chat / Community |
*DIY plan price shown (e.g., $12/mo) excludes apps, templates, dev time, and SEO/speed work. Our plan includes done-for-you updates and ongoing SEO/speed management.
See our collection of lightning-fast, SEO-optimized websites built for Canadian small businesses. Each site is custom-coded, mobile-responsive, and designed to convert visitors into customers.
Fast-loading restaurant website with online ordering
Professional law firm website with lead generation forms
Secure medical practice website with patient portal
Construction company website with project portfolio
Modern dental practice website with online booking
Real estate website with property listings
Fitness center website with online booking system
SaaS website designed for high conversion rates
Proven improvements in Google rankings, mobile PageSpeed, and Core Web Vitals for small businesses across Canada. Each certificate represents our commitment to 95+ PageSpeed / Core Web Vitals green, superior SEO performance, and websites that outperform WordPress in every metric.
95+ PageSpeed / Core Web Vitals green for high-converting ecommerce site
Perfect SEO audit score for local business website
95+ PageSpeed / Core Web Vitals green with perfect responsiveness
Perfect security scan with zero vulnerabilities
Proven conversion rate improvements over WordPress
Significant ranking improvements over WordPress sites
At Crafted Websites, we believe in building long-term partnerships with our clients. As a proudly Canadian-owned business, our dedication to lightning-fast websites, unlimited changes, and exceptional Canadian support ensures every business gets the online presence they deserve.
"Working with Crafted Websites has been exceptional. They delivered a beautiful website for our Catholic elementary school that truly reflects our community values."
Alderwood Academy Catholic Elementary School - Etobicoke"Crafted Websites designed an impressive site for our laser clinic with seamless online booking - our clients love how quick and professional it looks."
Bonita Laser Studio - Mississauga"Outstanding website design that perfectly captures our financial planning expertise. Crafted Websites understood our brand from day one."
Insight & Action Financial Coaching - NiagaraYes! We can work with your existing Canva brand assets or help you create new ones. It's like renovating your house - you can keep your favorite furniture and decorations while upgrading the structure. We preserve your brand identity while creating a more professional and functional website.
Most Canva website replacements take about 1 week. It's like renovating a house - we need time to build the new structure while preserving what works from your current design. We work efficiently to get you up and running quickly while ensuring everything is perfect.
Yes! We preserve all your existing Canva content and enhance it. It's like moving your furniture to a better house - everything comes with you, but now it's in a more functional and professional space. We maintain your content while adding new functionality.
Absolutely! That's one of the main benefits of upgrading from Canva. It's like adding a professional sales team to your business - we create custom call-to-action buttons, contact forms, and lead capture forms that help you convert visitors into customers more effectively.
Significantly faster! We build sites from the ground up for performance, ensuring 95+ Google PageSpeed scores. It's like upgrading from a bicycle to a sports car - same destination, but much faster and more efficient. Better performance leads to better user experience and higher rankings.
Absolutely! SEO limitations are common with Canva websites. It's like fixing a car's engine - we rebuild your site for optimal SEO performance, ensuring proper schema markup, technical optimization, and content strategy for better Google rankings.
Yes! That's one of the main benefits. It's like switching from a basic calculator to a full computer - you get comprehensive analytics, conversion tracking, and reporting that Canva's basic tools can't provide. This helps you measure success and optimize your website performance.
Yes! We can add advanced lead tracking and conversion optimization. It's like adding a professional sales tracking system to your business - we help you measure which visitors become customers and optimize your website for better conversion rates.
Yes! We create an intuitive content management system that's even easier than Canva's editor. It's like upgrading from a basic remote control to a smart home system - more powerful but simpler to use. You'll have unlimited content updates without the limitations.
Absolutely! We encourage potential clients to view our portfolio of Canva alternatives. We can also run a free speed test on your current Canva site to show you exactly how much faster your site could be. It's like seeing before and after photos of a renovation - the difference is dramatic.
Proudly Canadian-owned and operated. Get your website online today with SEO built-in and 95+ PageSpeed guaranteed. We handle every update for you.
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