Lightning-fast, SEO-optimized websites for Canadian small businesses. 95+ PageSpeed (Core Web Vitals green), Canadian hosting, and unlimited changes for $150/month.
While Duda offers convenience, its templated approach and inherent limitations can hinder your growth and online visibility.
Duda's SEO tools are basic, making it hard to implement advanced schema markup or fine-tune for competitive keywords. This caps your organic search potential.
Get Better SEOWhile Duda offers templates, true custom design and unique user experiences are often restricted, leading to generic-looking sites that blend in.
Get Custom DesignMany Duda sites struggle with Core Web Vitals, impacting user experience and search rankings due to inherent platform overhead.
Fix Core Web VitalsAdding advanced features often requires expensive third-party apps, increasing your monthly overhead and complicating your tech stack.
Get Affordable 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) Unlimited Website Changes Mobile Responsive + Secure Hosting Custom Design & Development Canadian Hosting & Support Security & Backup Included No Template Limitations🇨🇦 Proudly Canadian-owned, hosted, and designed
We guarantee 95+ page speed scores on Google PageSpeed Insights. Duda sites typically score 40-70% due to template limitations.
Duda severely limits your design and SEO options. Our custom-built websites are designed specifically for your business needs.
Our websites are built mobile-first, ensuring fast loading on all devices. Duda templates often prioritize desktop over mobile.
Pages typically render in under a second on 4G—no heavy template stacks.
Duda 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 No more worrying about outdated Duda templates or limitations.
Your data stays in Canada with enterprise-grade security. Duda hosting often uses offshore servers with different security standards.
We monitor your website 24/7 for security threats. Duda requires 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 | Duda | 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 Dependent | ✗ Slow | ✗ Bloated |
| SEO | ✓ Built-In | ✗ Limited | ✗ Limited | ✗ Requires Plugins |
| Design Flexibility | ✓ Unlimited Custom | ✗ Template Based | ✗ Template Based | ✗ Theme Dependent |
| Unlimited Requested Changes | ✓ Included | ✗ Limited | ✗ Limited | ✗ Developer Costs |
| Canadian Support | ✓ Local Business Hours | ✗ Limited Hours | ✗ 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 theme / 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 | ✗ Community Only |
*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 - NiagaraYou can keep your existing design or improve it! It's like renovating your house - you can keep what works and upgrade what doesn't. We can replicate your Duda design exactly or enhance it with better performance, SEO, and functionality. The choice is yours.
Most Duda migrations take about 2 weeks. It's like moving from a rental apartment to your own house - we need time to set everything up properly, but the process is straightforward. We work efficiently to get you up and running quickly while ensuring everything is perfect.
Yes! We preserve all your existing SEO work and enhance it. It's like upgrading your car's navigation system - we keep all your destinations but make the journey faster and more efficient. We maintain your URLs with proper redirects and improve your technical SEO.
Yes! We create an intuitive content management system that's even easier than Duda'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.
Minimal downtime! We work on the new site separately and only switch over when everything is perfect. It's like moving to a new house while you still live in the old one - no disruption to your business operations. Most migrations have less than 1 hour of actual downtime.
Absolutely! Core Web Vitals issues are common with Duda sites. It's like fixing a car's engine - we rebuild your site for optimal performance, ensuring 95+ PageSpeed scores and excellent Core Web Vitals 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 complete control over schema markup, technical SEO, and content optimization. No more limitations holding back your search rankings.
Yes! We analyze your Duda apps and replicate their functionality using better, more efficient solutions. It's like upgrading from old appliances to new ones - they do the same job but work better and more reliably. We build custom solutions that are faster and more secure.
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! We encourage potential clients to view our portfolio of Duda alternatives. We can also run a free speed test on your current Duda 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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