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Practical, sourced guides for Canadian small-business owners — pricing, web design, and the decisions worth making before you sign with anyone.

Website pricing and buying decisions

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How Much Does a Small Business Website Cost in Canada?

An honest CAD breakdown of what a small-business website actually costs in Canada, from DIY builders to managed subscriptions, with a comparison table and the real tradeoffs every owner should weigh.

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What Do You Actually Own When You Pay for a Website?

A plain-language breakdown of website ownership: what you get, what you do not, and the questions to ask before signing with a designer, agency, or managed service.

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One-Page vs Multi-Page Website: Which Does Your Business Need?

How to choose between a one-page website and a multi-page site based on your services, audience, and the way customers actually search for what you do.

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Managed Website vs One-Time Website: Costs, Ownership and Support

A side-by-side comparison of a managed monthly website plan and a one-time build, including total cost over three years, ownership, and what support actually looks like with each option.

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Website Builder vs Web Designer: Which Is Better for a Canadian Small Business?

A side-by-side look at DIY website builders and custom designers for Canadian small businesses, including cost, time, ownership, and the point at which each option stops making sense.

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Questions to Ask a Web Designer Before You Sign a Contract

The most useful questions to ask a web designer before you sign are not about features. They are about what happens when the relationship ends. Here is what to ask, why it matters, and the red flags that mean you should walk away.

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Guides

Website pricing and buying decisions

How Much Does a Small Business Website Cost in Canada?

What Do You Actually Own When You Pay for a Website?

One-Page vs Multi-Page Website: Which Does Your Business Need?

Managed Website vs One-Time Website: Costs, Ownership and Support

Website Builder vs Web Designer: Which Is Better for a Canadian Small Business?

Questions to Ask a Web Designer Before You Sign a Contract

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