Comparison
Done-For-You Website Service vs Shopify
Shopify is the best platform on the planet for selling physical products online. It's the wrong tool for a plumber, dentist, lawyer, or salon. Our done-for-you service is purpose-built for service businesses that need calls, bookings, and local rankings.
Feature
Setup Domain (DFY)
Shopify
Built for
Local service businesses
E-commerce stores
Monthly cost
$129/mo Care Plan (optional)
$39–$399/mo + app fees
Booking / calls focus
Yes — primary use case
Bolt-on apps only
Local SEO + GBP
Included
Not relevant to Shopify's design
Transaction fees
None (we don't process payments)
0.6%–2% on top of Stripe fees
Page speed
Sub-2s mobile
Theme-dependent, often 3–5s
App marketplace
Not needed
$50–$300/mo in app subscriptions
When Shopify is correct
If you sell physical or digital products, Shopify is the best choice. Nothing comes close for inventory, checkout, fulfillment, and payment processing at small-to-mid scale.
When our service is correct
If you sell services, time, or appointments — not products — Shopify is overkill and misaligned. Our done-for-you service is designed exactly for service businesses that need leads, not carts.
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