How to Set Up & Manage Your Canadian Maker Account
Welcome to the Strayas Own Maker Community. This guide walks you through claiming your official brand hub, verifying domestic ownership, choosing the right sponsorship tier, and managing your billing.
Maker Portal Walkthrough Video
Demonstration Disclaimer & Notice
Please Note: Some visual elements, audio narration, and UI demonstrations in this walkthrough video are AI-generated for illustrative and instructional purposes. The actual live production interface on Strayas Own is continually refined with live Canadian banking integration, so your actual screens may vary slightly from the demonstration.
Complete Account Setup in 4 Steps
Create Your Account & Complete Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Visit the official maker registration page at strayasown.com/portal/signup.
- Business Details: Enter your full name, company/brand name, business website (e.g.
mybrand.ca), and a secure password. - Business Email: We recommend using an email on your brand domain (e.g.
[email protected]) to fast-track ownership verification. - 6-Digit Security Code: For your brand’s protection, an MFA verification code will be sent to your email. Enter all 6 digits into the prompt to finalize your login.
Choose Your Canadian Maker Partnership Tier
Strayas Own offers transparent partnership tiers with no long-term contracts. Choose the tier that matches your brand growth objectives:
Verified Brand Discovery
$9.99 CAD / month or $99 CAD / year (2 Months Free)
- Official "Verified Canadian Maker" trust badge
- Direct DOFOLLOW backlink to boost Google SEO domain rating
- Real-time shopper analytics (views, outbound clicks)
- Direct customer inquiry routing to your sales desk
Growth + AI Receptionist
$49.99 CAD / month
- Everything in Verified Discovery included
- 24/7 AI Phone Receptionist answering calls with natural voice
- Dedicated Canadian phone number in your local area code
- Pinned #1 priority category placement
Secure Embedded Checkout (Stripe Canadian Payment Gateway)
Payments are processed natively inside Strayas Own using Stripe’s bank-grade encrypted checkout. You never leave Strayas Own during the payment process.
- Supported Payment Methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
- Currency: Strictly billed in Canadian Dollars ($CAD) with no international foreign conversion fees.
- Instant Activation: Once submitted, your verified maker status unlocks immediately across your profile.
Manage Your Subscription, Invoices & Plan Cadence
From your Maker Portal Dashboard (strayasown.com/portal?tab=billing), you have complete self-serve control over your account:
- Switch Cadence Anytime: Easily upgrade from monthly to the annual plan ($99 CAD/yr) with 1 click to save 17% and get 2 months free.
- Official Tax Invoices: Download official PDF receipts for your business accounting and CRA deduction purposes.
- 1-Click Cancellation: Cancel anytime directly in-app. When you cancel, your verified badge and benefits remain fully active until the end of your paid billing period, with zero renewal charges.
- 1-Click Resume: Changed your mind? Reactivate your subscription with 1 click without having to re-enter your payment card.
Frequently Asked Questions by Canadian Makers
How long does brand verification take?
Most accounts with valid Canadian websites and matching business domains are approved automatically within minutes upon subscription. If manual editorial review is required by our verification team, it takes under 24 business hours.
How does the DOFOLLOW Google SEO backlink help my business?
Strayas Own has thousands of indexed search pages across Google. When our editorial directory links directly to your domain with an authoritative DOFOLLOW link, it signals domestic authority to Google search algorithms, directly improving your search rankings and organic customer discovery.
Can I cancel my subscription at any time?
Yes. There are zero long-term contracts. You can cancel your subscription with 1 click inside your dashboard under the Subscription & Pricing tab. You will continue to receive full verified benefits until the end of your current paid month or year.
What if my brand is already listed on Strayas Own?
If our editorial crawlers have already cataloged your products, creating your maker account allows you to officially claim the profile, update your catalog descriptions, review visitor analytics, and activate direct referral inquiry routing.
Ready to Connect with Conscious Canadian Shoppers?
Create your account today, unlock your official verified trust seal, and showcase your authentic Canadian brand to thousands of daily shoppers.
Questions? Contact our team at [email protected]