Why (or Why Not) Choose SIACIK?
$0 Monthly Fees. Save 5% by E-Transfer. No-BS Packages.
Own Your Tools
A contractor wouldn’t let a subcontractor own their tools. We ensure the same, so you are never “vendor-locked”.
Built for the Shop Floor
You don't need a complicated system that crashes just when you are busiest. We follow a "less is more" motto.
No-BS Packages
Clear pricing based on deliverables (Websites, Email, Map Setups, and Branding) with zero hidden markups.
Learn to "Fish"
We show you how to register your website so no one can take advantage of you and are here if you need us.
Free Payment Setup
Every website build includes a free e-transfer or credit card payment link block to help you get paid instantly.
E-Transfer Savings
Pay by E-Transfer? Pocket a 5% discount immediately. Refer a pro and get a next project $40 service credit.*
Safe, AI-Free Tech
We build reliable websites that don't rely on fragile 3rd-party tools and we provide guidance on using AI safely.
Community First
We are a Waterloo Region local. 5% of all our project revenue is donated directly to local food banks.
SIACIK is not anti-AI and uses modern tech to build what you need. The difference is in what we hand over to you. Tools are built to modern standards, simple to use, and do NOT rely on AI. We show you or staff how to use the tools so you or your employees are never vendor-locked.
"And if I 'kick the bucket' or decide to skip town and take up basket-weaving as a second career, your website will still work fine without me."
— Brad A., Owner & Founder
Why "Free" Web Builders Are Actually More Expensive
A comparison of one-time setups vs. lifetime rental bills.
Businesses go with "free" website builders because they think it's the cheapest and fastest way to get online. Heck, I have used them too.
Recently, these major platforms raised their subscription rates by 19% to 26% to fund AI tools that local service pros and shop owners like you almost never use.
To do anything—like using your own website name, removing their ads, and accepting credit card payments—you are forced onto their expensive "Core" subscription tiers. ... plus you have to waste your time building the thing when you could be contacting clients.
Don't end up trapped in an ongoing rental loop for a look-alike website that you probably have no time to update anyways.
— Brad Arndt, Owner and Founder
The SIACIK Way (Independent)
- Upfront Flat Fee: $1,400 CAD
- Ongoing Cost: $0 / month
- Year 3 Total: $1,400 CAD
- Year 5 Total: $1,400 CAD
The Page-Builder Way (Rented)
- Upfront Fee: $0 (DIY Labor)
- Ongoing Cost: ~$40 CAD / month
- Year 3 Total: $1,440 CAD
- Year 5 Total: $2,400 CAD