Web Platforms & Hosting
Our Solutions
Custom Web Design & Exclusive Northern Hosting
We don't outsource your digital footprint. Every website we build is designed, developed, and deployed entirely by our team right here in Hay River. The creative division of Cree-IT is led and operated by an Indigenous female leader who understands the Northern market firsthand. We do not deal in cheap, generic templates. Instead, we develop high-performing, custom platforms built specifically for Northern businesses.
Part of doing the job right is ensuring authentic representation. Rather than relying on generic stock imagery that fails to reflect our region, we provide in-house photography captured exclusively within the Hay River area. We showcase the actual community, ensuring your website genuinely represents your local business and your environment.
The most critical advantage we offer is absolute data sovereignty. "Made at home for the home" isn't a marketing slogan; it is the literal foundation of our network architecture. From the initial design mockup to final deployment on our servers, your data never leaves Hay River. Your digital presence remains fast, secure, and physically hosted entirely on Cree-IT infrastructure, guaranteeing complete control and keeping your business entirely in the North.
100% Northern Infrastructure
Local Data Sovereignty
Built for Northern reliability
Local Security Oversight
(Note: To guarantee security and sovereign performance, we exclusively host websites built by Cree IT.)
Custom Web Design Packages
Most web designers hand you a blank template and expect you to write your own text and provide your own pictures. We don’t. Your website is a 24/7 sales tool, and our local Hay River team builds and customises it taylored exactly for your business. We handle the site architecture, the mobile-responsive design, the high-quality imagery, and all the custom copywriting. You focus on running your business, we build your digital footprint.
Northern Brochure Website
- What you get: A custom-designed layout with modern, fast-loading animations.
- The Content: We write your company bio, service descriptions, and calls-to-action.
- The Tech: Fully optimized for mobile phones, integrated contact forms, and foundational SEO setup so locals can actually find you on Google.
- Best for: Independent Artists, Non Profit Organisations, and small businesses needing a strong, legitimate foundation.
Northern Business Website
- What you get: A strategic layout featuring dedicated pages for Home, About Us, Services, Portfolio/Case Studies, Contact and more.
- The Content: In-depth custom copywriting tailored specifically to your target market, designed to convert casual visitors into paying clients.
- The Tech: Advanced lead-capture forms, Google Business Profile integration, and secure, locally hosted performance.
- Best for: Established businesses, clinics, and service providers who need to clearly showcase multiple offerings and establish authority in the North.
Northern E-Commerce Website
- What you get: A complete digital storefront with shopping cart integration and a tailored product catalog design.
- The Content: Custom copywriting for your primary pages, plus standard terms of service and return policy structuring.
- The Tech: Secure payment gateway integration, automated customer receipt emails, and backend setup.
- Best for: Retailers, artists, and creators who need to sell physical goods, digital products, or bookable services securely.
Transparent Hosting Tiers
Exclusive to Cree-IT Web Design Clients: We maintain strict control over our environment to guarantee security and performance. Therefore, our local NWT hosting is only available for websites built by our team
Static Sovereign Hosting ($50/mo): The Digital Business Card
A rock-solid, completely static presence. To guarantee zero maintenance overhead and absolute security, this plan does not support databases, complex animations, or active contact forms.
(Note: Clients do not receive backend access. Any future text or photo changes must be submitted to our team and are billed at our standard hourly rate).
Essential Managed Hosting ($125/mo): Dynamic Business Presence
The standard for modern businesses. This tier supports complex, dynamic websites featuring contact forms, advanced animations, and robust functionality. We handle 100% of the backend Technology, including database security, plugin patching, and local NWT backups.
(Note: To protect the integrity of the code and design, clients do not receive backend access. Monthly Picture Updates Available if Client supplies Pictures. Any design tweaks you request are billed at our standard hourly rate).
Premium Concierge Hosting ($450/mo): The Hands-Off Growth Plan
Our complete, white-glove solution. You get the dynamic features and technical security of the Essential tier, plus dedicated time from our design and copywriting team. We handle all your backend maintenance and your content updates. This includes formatting and publishing a weekly news or blog update, seasonal photo refreshes, and custom copywriting tweaks (Stories and Pictures provided by client). You email us what you need, we make it happen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does it matter if my website is hosted in the NWT?
Speed and sovereignty. By keeping data local, you reduce the hops your traffic takes, and you ensure your business data is never subject to southern or foreign jurisdiction.
Can I host an existing website with Cree-IT?
No. To maintain the highest levels of security, performance, and localized control on our NWT infrastructure, we exclusively host websites that have been built from the ground up by the Cree-IT team.
Do you outsource your support to southern call centers?
No. All equipment is owned, operated, and maintained by Cree IT. When you need support, you are talking to our team right here in the North.
How do you handle backups?
We perform regular off-site backups, but unlike other providers, our backup locations are also strictly within Canada.
Which hosting tier is right for my business?
The $50 Static Tier is for businesses that just need to exist online. It is a static, unchanging page with no contact forms.
The $125 Essential Tier is for businesses that need a dynamic site (contact forms, animations, detailed service pages) but only want to pay for text or photo updates as they specifically need them.
The $250 Premium Tier is for busy owners who want active, weekly updates, fresh copywriting, and continuous content management included in their monthly rate.
