Lightning-fast, SEO-optimized websites for Canadian small businesses. 95+ PageSpeed (Core Web Vitals green), Canadian hosting, and unlimited changes for $150/month.
Shopify starts simple but quickly becomes expensive. Transaction fees, app costs, theme limitations, and SEO restrictions hold your business back. Switch from Shopify to a faster, more profitable alternative.
Most small-business Shopify stores load slowly on mobile because of app bloat, theme limitations, and server constraints. Our hand-coded ecommerce sites are static and CDN-served with tiny CSS/JS, so Core Web Vitals stay green, pages feel instant, and conversions improve.
Read the Shopify Speed GuideStacked Shopify SEO apps often collide—duplicate canonicals, competing sitemaps, and extra page weight that slows indexing. We bake SEO into templates: clean HTML, semantic headings, purposeful internal links, and lightweight schema, giving Google a clear structure and faster pages that rank without app drama.
Read the Shopify SEO GuideMost new Shopify breaches start with apps, weak passwords, or exposed admin panels. We minimize the attack surface with static output, WAF shielding, strict security headers, MFA, monitored backups, and versioned rollbacks—so your store is harder to hack and easier to recover.
Read the Shopify Security GuideShopify expenses stack up fast: transaction fees, premium apps, theme licenses, update labor, break-fix hours, plus platform disputes that can delay updates. Our flat-fee service includes hosting, security, edits, monitoring, backups, and performance, delivering predictable costs, fewer moving parts, and calmer operations.
Read the Shopify TCO BreakdownWe 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 Apps Needed) Unlimited Website Changes Mobile Responsive + Secure Hosting Custom Design & Development Canadian Hosting & Support Security & Backup Included No Transaction Fees or App Costs🇨🇦 Proudly Canadian-owned, hosted, and designed
We guarantee 95+ page speed scores on Google PageSpeed Insights. Shopify stores typically score 40-70% due to app bloat and server limitations.
Shopify apps conflict with each other and slow down your store. Our built-in features work perfectly together without conflicts.
Our ecommerce sites are built mobile-first, ensuring fast loading on all devices. Shopify themes often prioritize desktop over mobile.
Pages typically render in under a second on 4G—no heavy app stacks or server delays.
Shopify apps are security risks. Our built-in features eliminate the need for vulnerable third-party apps.
We handle all security updates automatically. No more worrying about outdated Shopify apps or themes.
Your data stays in Canada with enterprise-grade security. Shopify hosting uses offshore servers with different security standards.
We monitor your website 24/7 for security threats. Shopify stores require expensive security apps and constant vigilance.
Not another DIY builder. We're a managed service — updates done for you, SEO & speed kept green.
| Feature | CraftedWebsites | Shopify | Wix | WordPress |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who Does Updates? | ✓ We do them for you (included) | ✗ Hire a dev | ✗ You do it | ✗ You do it |
| True Monthly Cost | ✓ $150/month (everything included) | ✗ $300-800+/month (fees + apps + dev) | ✗ $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 | ✗ Limited | ✗ Slow | ✗ Bloated |
| SEO | ✓ Built-In | ✗ Extra | ✗ Limited | ✗ Requires Plugins |
| E-commerce Features | ✓ Built-In Custom | ✗ App Dependent | ✗ Limited | ✗ Plugin Required |
| Unlimited Requested Changes | ✓ Included | ✗ Extra Fees | ✗ 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 template / heavy scripts |
| Hidden / Add-on Fees | ✓ No | ✗ Transaction fees, apps, themes | ✗ 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.
Total Cost of Ownership: Many small-business Shopify stores spend $2.5k–$6k/yr on fees, apps, themes, and transaction costs. Our plan is $150/mo (CAD) all-inclusive with no transaction fees.
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.
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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."
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Insight & Action Financial Coaching - NiagaraThink of Shopify like a shopping mall with expensive rent and hidden fees - every transaction costs you money, apps add monthly charges, and you're limited to their templates. Our Shopify alternative is like owning your own store: no transaction fees, unlimited customization, and built-in SEO. Shopify stores are slow (40-70% PageSpeed), have app conflicts, hidden costs, and poor SEO. Our service provides 95+ PageSpeed guarantee, built-in SEO, no app costs, and all-inclusive pricing at $150/month.
We guarantee 95+ page speed scores on Google PageSpeed Insights, while Shopify stores typically score 40-70% due to app bloat and server limitations. It's like the difference between a sports car and a car pulling a trailer full of shopping bags. Our custom-built ecommerce sites load 2-3x faster than Shopify stores, which means better rankings and more conversions.
No! Our SEO is built-in from day one. No app conflicts, no monthly SEO fees, no app bloat. It's like having a built-in GPS instead of trying to attach multiple navigation devices to your car. Our custom code is perfectly optimized for search engines without the complexity and costs of Shopify SEO apps.
Shopify seems affordable at $29/month, but the true cost is much higher: monthly plans ($29-299), transaction fees (2.9%+ on every sale), app subscriptions ($10-50/month each), theme costs ($100-300), developer fees ($75-150/hour), and your time managing everything. Most Shopify stores end up costing $300-800+/month when you factor in all the hidden costs. Our $150/month includes everything: hosting, unlimited changes done by us (not you), built-in ecommerce features, SEO, security, backups, and Canadian support. Plus, you never pay transaction fees or developer costs.
Yes! Shopify stores face security risks due to app vulnerabilities and limited customization. It's like having a store with multiple doors that could be unlocked. Our built-in features eliminate vulnerable third-party apps, and we provide 24/7 security monitoring with Canadian hosting - like having a professional security system instead of multiple DIY locks.
Absolutely! We can migrate your Shopify store to our faster, more secure platform. It's like moving from a shopping mall to your own store - we bring all your products (content) but organize them better and remove the expensive fees (apps). Your new ecommerce site will maintain all your products while eliminating Shopify problems like app conflicts and slow loading.
Yes! We build the features you need directly into your website. Contact forms, SEO optimization, security, backups, and more are all included without the complexity and costs of Shopify apps. It's like having built-in store features instead of trying to rent multiple expensive add-ons that might not work together.
Yes! This is our biggest advantage. With Shopify, you either pay $75-150/hour for every custom change or waste hours learning the platform. We handle unlimited changes, updates, and improvements at no extra cost. Need a new product page? We build it. Want to update your store design? We do it. Need custom functionality? We handle it. You focus on selling while we handle all the technical work.
We can get your Shopify alternative online in as little as 24 hours. Unlike Shopify setup that takes days or weeks (like setting up a complex store), our custom ecommerce sites are ready to perform immediately with no app conflicts or setup headaches. It's like moving from a mall store to your own location - everything works from day one.
No! In fact, your SEO rankings will likely improve. Our built-in SEO optimization, faster loading speeds, and clean code often result in better search rankings than Shopify stores with multiple SEO apps. It's like upgrading from a basic store to a professional one - everything works better and more efficiently.
Absolutely! We encourage potential clients to view our portfolio of Shopify alternatives. We can also run a free speed test on your current Shopify store to show you exactly how much faster your ecommerce site could be. It's like seeing before and after photos of a store renovation - the difference is dramatic.
Changes are unlimited and included in your monthly service! Simply email us your requests, and we'll implement them quickly. No hourly charges, no surprise fees - just unlimited updates to keep your ecommerce site current and performing at its best. Unlike Shopify where you might need to hire developers for changes, we handle everything.
Yes! We're proudly Canadian-owned, operated, and hosted. We understand the Shopify ecosystem and its problems better than anyone. Your ecommerce data stays in Canada with local support during business hours. We've helped many Canadian businesses escape the Shopify app maze and get better results.
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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