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Comparisons21 June 2026

Canva websites vs a real website build

Canva can throw up a website in minutes. Here is honestly where that helps, where it falls short, and when you need a real build.

By Henry Guest, founder, russle

Frequently asked questions

Is a Canva website good enough for a business?

For a quick placeholder, link page, or event, yes. For a business that needs to be found and convert customers, it is too limited, and a real website build is worth it.

Can you do SEO on a Canva website?

Only at a basic level. Canva gives you far less control over speed, structure, and metadata than a real build, which makes ranking harder.

When should I move off Canva?

When the website needs to bring in customers rather than just exist. That is the point a brand-led, properly built site starts to pay for itself.

Written by

Henry Guest, founder, russle

Henry Guest is the founder of russle, a brand & growth agency working with ambitious businesses across the UK.

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