Lightning-fast, SEO-optimized websites for Canadian small businesses. 95+ PageSpeed (Core Web Vitals green), Canadian hosting, and unlimited changes for $150/month.
OpenCart has served many businesses well, but its aging architecture, limited modern features, and increasing maintenance demands can hold back your e-commerce growth.
Many OpenCart themes and extensions are not optimized for modern web standards, leading to slow loading times and poor mobile experiences.
Get Modern E-commerceOpenCart sites frequently struggle to pass Google's Core Web Vitals, negatively affecting search rankings and user satisfaction due to inherent platform limitations.
Get Better PerformanceKeeping OpenCart updated, secure, and free from conflicts can be a complex and time-consuming task, often requiring specialized technical expertise.
Get Managed ServiceWhile basic SEO is present, implementing advanced structured data, faceted navigation SEO, and granular optimization can be challenging without significant custom development.
Get Advanced SEOWe audit your existing OpenCart setup for bottlenecks, optimizing themes, images, and server configurations to boost PageSpeed and Core Web Vitals.
All your product data, customer information, order history, and other essential e-commerce data are securely transferred to the new platform.
We implement 301 redirects for all old OpenCart URLs to their new counterparts, ensuring your SEO rankings are preserved and no links are broken.
Get a fresh, custom-designed online store with a focus on intuitive user experience, mobile responsiveness, and conversion-focused layouts.
Our custom solutions are built for ease of use, offering unlimited content updates and a streamlined backend without the complexities of OpenCart.
Benefit from high-performance Canadian hosting and expert support, ensuring your e-commerce store is fast, secure, and always available.
We 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 Complete OpenCart Migration Unlimited Website Changes Mobile Responsive + Secure Hosting Custom Design & Development Canadian Hosting & Support Security & Backup Included Simplified Management Interface🇨🇦 Proudly Canadian-owned, hosted, and designed
Not another DIY builder. We're a managed service — updates done for you, SEO & speed kept green.
| Feature | CraftedWebsites | OpenCart | Shopify | 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) | ✗ $300-800+/month (hosting + modules + 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 | ✗ Module Dependent | ✗ Theme Dependent | ✗ Plugin Dependent |
| SEO | ✓ Built-In | ✗ Module Dependent | ✗ Limited | ✗ Plugin Dependent |
| Design Flexibility | ✓ Unlimited Custom | ✗ Theme Dependent | ✗ Theme Based | ✗ Theme Dependent |
| Unlimited Requested Changes | ✓ Included | ✗ Developer Costs | ✗ Limited | ✗ Developer Costs |
| Canadian Support | ✓ Local Business Hours | ✗ Community Only | ✗ Offshore | ✗ Community Only |
| Core Web Vitals / 95+ PageSpeed | ✓ Pass by default (kept green) | ✗ Depends on modules / heavy scripts | ✗ Depends on theme / heavy scripts | ✗ Depends on theme / heavy scripts |
| Hidden / Add-on Fees | ✓ No | ✗ Modules, themes, hosting | ✗ Apps, themes, bandwidth | ✗ Plugins, themes, hosting |
| Support Type | ✓ Canada-based, human | ✗ Community Only | ✗ 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 - NiagaraYes! All payment gateways are mapped and preserved during migration. It's like moving your payment processing system to a new location - everything works exactly the same, just faster and more reliably. We ensure seamless payment processing throughout the migration process.
Most OpenCart migrations take 3-6 weeks depending on complexity. It's like renovating a store while keeping it open - we need time to properly migrate all data, set up redirects, test everything, and ensure your new store performs better than the old one.
We analyze your extensions and replicate their functionality using modern solutions. It's like upgrading from old tools to new ones - they do the same job but work better and more efficiently. We build custom solutions that are faster and more secure than OpenCart extensions.
Yes! We can optimize your existing OpenCart store with theme cleanup, Core Web Vitals fixes, and SEO improvements. It's like tuning your car's engine - same vehicle, but much better performance. However, migration often provides more dramatic improvements.
No! In fact, your SEO rankings will likely improve. We preserve all URLs with proper redirects and optimize Core Web Vitals. It's like upgrading your car's engine - same destination, but much faster and more efficient. Better performance leads to better rankings.
All customer accounts and order history are preserved during migration. It's like moving your customer database to a new, faster system - all the information stays the same, but it's easier to access and manage.
Yes! That's one of the main benefits of migration. We create simple, intuitive content management that anyone can use. It's like switching from a complex control panel to a simple dashboard - same functionality, but much easier to understand and use.
Absolutely! Security issues are one of the main reasons to migrate from OpenCart. It's like moving from an old, vulnerable building to a modern, secure facility - we eliminate security vulnerabilities and provide ongoing security monitoring.
Minimal downtime! We work on the new store 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! We encourage potential clients to view our portfolio of OpenCart migrations. We can also run a free speed test on your current OpenCart store to show you exactly how much faster your store 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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