💰 How Much Does It Really Cost to Build a Website in India in 2025?

You’ve probably typed this into Google:

“How much does a website cost in India in 2025?”

And seen answers ranging from ₹0 to ₹1,50,000+.

So… what’s the real number?

👉 Short answer: It depends on your needs.

👉 Better answer: Here’s a clear breakdown — with examples and exact cost ranges — so you know exactly what you’re paying for.

Lets discuss in detail about website cost in India 2025

Whether you’re a freelancer, a service business, or launching an e-commerce store — this blog is your go-to guide.

We’re covering this in two parts:

🧩 Part 1: Business Website Costs (for service providers, professionals, consultants)

🛒 Part 2: E-Commerce Website Costs (for product-based online stores)

🧩 PART 1: Business Website Costs – What You’re Really Paying For

Your website is not just a digital visiting card. It's your:

• 👀 First impression

• 🧠 Trust-builder

• 🕒 24/7 conversion tool

• 📈 Key to Google rankings

💬 Would you trust a business with a glitchy website or no contact button?If your site is outdated, confusing, or slow — people don’t call. They click away. And Google notices that, too.

🔍 What Goes Into a Business Website?

🔧 Component	💰 Estimated Cost	📌 Why It Matters
Domain Name	₹700 – ₹1,500/year	Your brand’s digital identity (like yourname.com)
Hosting	₹2,000 – ₹5,000/year	Keeps your site live and fast — Google rewards speed
CMS Platform	Free – ₹15,000+	Choose from Wix, WordPress, Webflow — based on your goals
Design & Development	₹10,000 – ₹70,000+	Layout, mobile-responsiveness, branding, contact forms
SEO Setup	₹2,000 – ₹5,000	Meta tags, sitemap, structure — Google loves this
WhatsApp/Chat Integration	₹500 – ₹2,000	Helps turn visitors into leads instantly
Maintenance	₹500 – ₹2,000/month	Updates, backups, SEO checks — essential as you grow

📊 Business Website Pricing by Type

🌐 Type	💸 Total Cost	✅ What’s Included
One-Pager	₹5,000 – ₹10,000	All info on a single scroll: About, Services, Contact
5-Page Site	₹15,000 – ₹35,000	Home, About, Services, Testimonials, Contact
Custom Site (10+ Pages)	₹35,000 – ₹70,000	Blog, Portfolio, FAQ, Resources — built to grow
Advanced Business Site	₹50,000 – ₹1,50,000+	CRM, booking, chatbots, multilingual support

🧾 Where Your Money Goes (Business Website)

💸 Investment	📦 What It Covers	💰 Cost
🎨 Design	Homepage layout, branding, UI/UX	₹5,000 – ₹20,000
⚙️ Development	Page building, forms, speed testing	₹10,000 – ₹30,000
🔍 SEO Setup	Clean code, meta tags, sitemaps	₹2,000 – ₹5,000
📱 Mobile Optimization	Works across all devices	₹3,000 – ₹8,000
💬 Integrations	WhatsApp, Maps, Analytics, Social links	₹1,000 – ₹5,000
🔐 Security & Speed	SSL, cache, backups, anti-spam	₹1,500 – ₹3,000
🔄 Maintenance	Ongoing edits, updates, SEO fixes	₹500 – ₹2,000/month

💡 Think of your website like a car — no maintenance? It breaks down.Google loves actively updated sites. And so do your visitors.

🛍️ PART 2: E-Commerce Website Costs – Selling Online in 2025

Selling online? You need more than a pretty homepage. Your store must:

• 🛒 Accept secure payments

• 📦 Manage inventory, filters, carts

• 📱 Load fast on mobile (where most buyers are)

• 🔎 Be Google-searchable and SEO-ready

• 🚫 Never crash at checkout (that’s lost revenue)

💬 If your checkout breaks — your sale is gone.Every feature needs to just work.

📊 E-Commerce Website Pricing Breakdown

🛒 Store Type	💸 Total Cost	✅ What’s Included
Basic Shopify Store	₹20,000 – ₹35,000	Theme, mobile design, payment + product setup
WooCommerce Site	₹25,000 – ₹50,000+	WordPress-based, SEO-rich, fully customizable
Custom Store	₹50,000 – ₹1,50,000+	Advanced filters, automations, marketplace sync
Maintenance	₹1,000 – ₹3,000/month	Edits, plugin updates, performance tuning

🧾 Where Your Money Goes (E-Commerce Website)

💸 Investment	📦 What It Covers	💰 Cost
🖼️ Store Design	Home, banners, product grid, CTAs	₹7,000 – ₹25,000
🧠 Product Setup	Filters, descriptions, image SEO	₹5,000 – ₹20,000
💳 Payment Gateway	Razorpay/Stripe testing	₹1,000 – ₹3,000
🚚 Shipping Integration	Shiprocket, pincode logic	₹2,000 – ₹6,000
🛒 Cart & Checkout	Smooth flow + trust elements	₹3,000 – ₹10,000
📈 Analytics & SEO	Google Analytics, Meta Pixel	₹2,000 – ₹5,000
🔄 Maintenance	Product edits, bug fixes, SEO tweaks	₹1,000 – ₹3,000/month

🧠 DIY vs Hiring an Agency – What’s Better?

🤔 Scenario	DIY (Wix/WordPress Templates)	Hiring an Agency
Cost	Low upfront	Higher but strategic
Skill Required	Moderate	None
Time Investment	High	Minimal
Customization	Limited	Fully custom
SEO & Speed	Basic	Optimized
Long-Term ROI	Medium	High
Support	Self-managed	End-to-end

DIY is okay if:

• You're experimenting

• You enjoy building on Wix

• You have time to learn

Agency makes sense when:

• You want conversions, not just clicks

• You care about SEO, analytics, speed

• You want to build something once — and build it right

💬 A ₹25K well-built site can outperform a ₹5K DIY one by 10x in conversions.

🧩 Wix vs WordPress vs Custom – Which Platform Is Best?

Platform	Ease of Use	SEO Power	Scalability	Ideal For
Wix	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐	Service businesses
WordPress (WooCommerce)	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	SEO-focused brands
Custom Build	⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Large-scale businesses

💡 Choose based on where your business is today — and where you want to go.

💬 FAQs – All Your Questions, Answered

Q: Can I build a website for free?

A.:Yes, but with limitations — ads, limited design, poor SEO. Not recommended for real businesses.

Q: If I already have Instagram, do I still need a website?

A: Definitely. Your website is where Google finds you. It builds trust, control, and converts leads better.

Q: How long does it take to build a site?

• One-pager: 3–5 days

• 5-page business site: 1–2 weeks

• E-commerce store: 3–6 weeks

• Custom build: 4–8+ weeks

  
  

Q: What’s the difference between hiring a freelancer vs an agency?

A:Freelancers are affordable for simple sites. Agencies offer full strategy, SEO, speed, and long-term results.

Q: Will my site automatically rank on Google?

A: Only if it’s built right — fast, responsive, well-structured, and optimized.

Q: Can I update my website myself later?

A: Yes. With platforms like Wix or WordPress, basic edits are easy. Agencies often hand over admin access.

Q: Why do I need to pay for maintenance?

A: To avoid bugs, crashes, slow speed, outdated plugins — and to keep your SEO rankings intact.

Q: Can I add pages or products later?

A: Yes, if your site is scalable (Wix, WordPress, Shopify). We always recommend future-proof builds.

🎯 Final Word: Build It Like It Matters — Because It Does

Your website isn’t just “nice to have.” It’s a real business asset. It should:

✅ Build trust

✅ Rank on Google

✅ Convert visitors

✅ Support your growth

💬 If Instagram is your shop window, your website is the store.Make it easy to navigate, fast to load, and impossible to forget.

🚀 Need a Website That Performs — Not Just Exists?

At The Click Umbrella, we help service providers and product businesses build:

✔️ Clean, high-converting websites✔️ SEO-structured, mobile-friendly platforms✔️ Scalable e-commerce stores built for growth.

📍 Visit us: www.theclickumbrella.com📩

DM us: @theclickumbrella