Cost, maintenance, and what “managed” actually means.
Written for Canadian small businesses comparing Wix, Squarespace, AI builders, agencies, WordPress, and a fully managed monthly site. No SEO fluff — just the numbers and the chores.
Website Maintenance for Trades and Contractors in Canada
Website maintenance for plumbers, HVAC, electricians, roofers, and contractors in Canada — what to keep live so the phone rings, typical CAD options, and when a monthly plan with the build included beats a rotting DIY site.
Read the guideWebsite Maintenance Cost in Canada (2026)
Website maintenance cost in Canada in 2026: DIY time, WordPress retainers, agency care after a big build, and monthly plans with the build included. CAD ranges for small businesses and trades — not a promise of your invoice.
Read the guideHomeStars Leads vs a Website Care Plan (CAD Math for Trades)
HomeStars and similar platforms rent shared leads. A website Care plan owns the asset. Side-by-side CAD math for London and Ontario trades — ranges, not promises — plus when each path fits.
Read the guideDo I Need a Website If I Have a Google Business Profile?
Google Business Profile gets you on Maps. A real website owns your story, services, and trust when AI Overviews and competitors show up. How trades in Canada should think about both — and when Care makes sense.
Read the guideWebsite Maintenance in London, Ontario
Website maintenance in London, Ontario with the custom build included in Care from $129 CAD/month. Hosting, backups, SEO foundations, and edit hours — homepage preview before you pay.
Read the guideDo You Need Separate Web Hosting for a Small-Business Website?
Whether a small-business website needs its own web hosting account, what hosting actually does, typical Canadian CAD pricing by platform, and how to tell if hosting is already bundled into your plan.
Read the guideWix, Squarespace, and Traditional Agencies vs. a Managed Care Site
Compare Wix/Squarespace, a traditional London Ontario agency build ($1,500–$8,000+), and Web Maintained Care at $129–$449 CAD/month with the custom build included — for Canadian trades and small businesses.
Read the guideWhat's Included in a Website Maintenance Package?
What a website maintenance package should include: hosting, SSL, backups, uptime monitoring, software updates, edit hours, and SEO upkeep — plus typical CAD pricing and how to tell a real package from a padded retainer.
Read the guideHow Much Does a Website Cost in Canada?
How much does a website cost in Canada in 2026? Typical CAD ranges for DIY builders, agencies, and WordPress — plus Web Maintained at $129, $249, or $449/month with a included build.
Read the guideWhat Makes a Website Easy to Maintain?
What actually makes a website easy to maintain for a small business: fewer moving parts, no plugin zoo, clear content, hosting you do not babysit, and someone accountable when something breaks.
Read the guideWebsite Maintenance Checklist for Small Businesses
Website maintenance checklist for small businesses — a printable template covering backups, SSL, speed, forms, hours, and Search Console. Monthly vs quarterly, plus what a care plan should already do.
Read the guideLow-Maintenance Website vs. WordPress: What Actually Changes?
What actually changes when you choose a low-maintenance website instead of WordPress: plugins, updates, hosting, editing, ownership, and who gets the call when something breaks.
Read the guidePrefer we just run the site?
Fully managed websites: we design it, build it, host it, update it, and keep it found.