[ Website Buyer’s Guide / Metro Vancouver ]
What to spend. Who to hire.
What your business actually needs.
A practical guide for contractors, trades, automotive and local service businesses. Compare doing it yourself with hiring us or a Vancouver agency.
[ Make An Informed Choice ]
DIY costs less in cash when you can do the work yourself. Hiring a designer makes sense when you want someone to handle the content, layout, testing and launch.
01 / Do It Yourself
Wix is a strong starting point for owners who want an editor and business tools in one place. Squarespace is another option for a simple, visual service website.
Budget for the software and the time to write, build, test and maintain it. An AI draft still needs accurate facts and real project proof.
02 / Industry Conquerors
We turn your services, experience and work into a clear website. One point of contact, an agreed scope and a straightforward review process.
Built around how customers choose a contractor, trade or auto shop—not just how a template looks.
03 / A Broader Agency
A broader agency may suit a project combining brand strategy, ecommerce, campaigns and several decision-makers.
Compare the actual proposal. A higher price does not automatically mean better work; a lower one may leave more with you.
| Provider | Cost Basis | What You Are Buying | What To Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wix | Plan subscription. Verify Canadian checkout. | Website-building software, hosting and plan-dependent tools. | Your writing, design and setup time; apps, email, renewals and platform limitations. |
| Squarespace | Plan subscription. Verify Canadian checkout. | Website editor, templates and hosting; features depend on the plan. | Who prepares the site; any separate scheduling, email or commerce costs. |
| Industry Conquerors | $2,499 CAD / five pages. Custom from $4,999 CAD. |
A scoped build: copy from your facts, mobile design, quote intake, SEO foundations and launch. | Which package fits; separate monthly plans and approved third-party costs. |
| Setsail | New website from $12,500 CAD. | Published scope: 10 pages across six templates, copy, responsive design, development and SEO foundations. | The broader scope and project requirements. This is not a five-page equivalent. |
| Nirvana Canada | Request a project quote. | Its redesign guide publishes a $4,000–$80,000+ CAD planning range. | That range is guidance, not a fixed Nirvana package price. Confirm your scope directly. |
| BragDeal | Advertises websites from $1,000+. | Project-based website services with itemized quotes. | Currency, pages, copy, integrations and recurring fees for your brief. |
These are named alternatives to research, not a popularity ranking or a quality score. We are a website provider, not an independent reviewer. Prices can change; ask each provider to quote the same brief.
[ Know The Full Cost ]
Separate the one-time build from ongoing hosting and support. Ask what is included before comparing headline prices.
Five-Page Website
$2,499 CAD
For a business that needs clear services, real proof and an easy way to request a quote.
Custom Website
From $4,999 CAD
For more pages, more detailed enquiries or connected business systems.
CAD plus applicable taxes. Custom features are scope options, not all bundled at the starting price. Approved app, SMS, licence and transaction costs are separate.
See Full Package Details[ Built Around Your Customers ]
Customers need different information before they hire a builder, book a repair or request a cleaning quote. Choose your industry.
[ Ask Every Provider — Including Us ]
A useful quote makes responsibilities clear. Get these answers in writing before paying a deposit.
Confirm pages, copy, mobile design, forms, SEO setup, revisions and exclusions. Ask what triggers an extra charge.
Agree who supplies facts, writes content, prepares photos and approves the work. We shape the copy from your business facts; you confirm accuracy and provide usable assets.
Ask about the domain, admin access, backup and transfer process. With our build, the completed website is portable once agreed fees are paid. Third-party licences may need replacing.
Launch foundations are different from an ongoing SEO campaign. Ask about page titles, crawlability, relevant structured data, speed and redirects. Nobody can guarantee rankings or leads.
Separate hosting, software updates, content changes and defect fixes. Confirm support hours, response targets, cancellation terms and additional fees.
It can help relevant visitors understand and contact your business. It does not create demand on its own. Referrals, search visibility, reputation, advertising and how you handle enquiries also matter. If your existing site works well, targeted improvements may be enough.
[ The Decision ]
DIY suits owners with time to build and maintain a simple site. A broader agency can suit a larger brief. We focus on owners who want a clear, credible website and someone to handle the work.
Judge Our Work For YourselfChecked November 2, 2026. Published starting prices can change and do not describe equivalent scopes. Confirm Canadian currency, taxes, subscriptions and inclusions directly.
Ready When You Are
Send your website or tell us what you need. We’ll help you work out whether a few fixes, a five-page build or a custom project makes sense.
