The right choice for a searcher who needs a clean, credible web presence in under an hour at the lowest possible cost.
Carrd is a single-page website builder that produces fast, mobile-optimised, professional-looking sites at a price point no other tool can match. Founded in 2016, it has become widely used across the startup and ETA community for exactly the use case a searcher needs: a simple, credible page communicating who you are, what you are looking for and how to reach you.
Why searchers use it
A searcher website does not need multiple pages, a blog or e-commerce. It needs to load fast, look professional and communicate clearly. Carrd does all three at a cost that is essentially free relative to the search budget. A searcher can be online with a custom domain and contact form in under an hour without any design experience.
Core capabilities relevant to search funds
- Single-page site with professional templates
- Custom domain on Pro Standard plan
- Contact forms with email notifications
- Mobile-optimised and fast loading
- Analytics integration with Google Analytics, Plausible and Matomo
- No Carrd branding on Pro plans
- 7-day free trial with no credit card required
Honest limitations
Carrd is single-page only. A searcher who wants separate pages for about, criteria and contact will need a workaround or a different tool. No blogging functionality. Limited SEO capabilities compared to multi-page builders. No AI-powered site generation.
Getting started
A 7-day free Pro trial is available with no credit card required.
Pricing
- Free tier available with Carrd subdomain and branding
- Pro Lite $9/year, no custom domain
- Pro Standard $19/year, includes custom domain, forms and analytics, suitable for most searchers
- Pro Plus $49/year. All plans billed annually only
