Ask five agencies what a website cost looks like and you’ll get five evasive answers. So here’s the direct one, based on 150+ projects we’ve delivered for clients across India, the US, Europe, and Australia:
In 2026, a professionally built small business website typically costs ₹50,000–₹2,00,000 (roughly $600–$2,500). E-commerce stores typically run ₹1,00,000–₹4,00,000 ($1,200–$5,000).
The wide range isn’t agencies being cagey — it reflects genuinely different project scopes. This guide breaks down exactly what drives the website cost so you can budget accurately and compare quotes fairly.
Website Cost by Project Type (2026)
| Project Type | Typical Scope | Price Range (INR) | Price Range (USD) | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter / Brochure Site | 3–5 pages, template-based design | ₹30,000–₹60,000 | $360–$720 | 2–3 weeks |
| Business Website | 6–12 pages, custom Figma design, SEO setup | ₹60,000–₹1,50,000 | $720–$1,800 | 4–6 weeks |
| Premium Business Site | 12–25 pages, copywriting, advanced features | ₹1,50,000–₹3,00,000 | $1,800–$3,600 | 6–10 weeks |
| WooCommerce Store | Custom store, payments, shipping, up to ~100 products | ₹1,00,000–₹4,00,000 | $1,200–$5,000 | 6–12 weeks |
| Website Redesign | Rebuild on WordPress with SEO migration | ₹50,000–₹2,00,000 | $600–$2,400 | 4–8 weeks |
These are honest market ranges for specialist WordPress agencies. You’ll find cheaper (freelancer marketplaces, AI builders) and far more expensive (large agencies with account managers billing hourly).
What Actually Drives the Website Cost
1. Custom design vs template
A template site is assembled; a custom site is designed. Custom Figma design — wireframes, revisions, unique layouts — typically adds 30–50% to a project and is the biggest visual difference between a ₹40,000 site and a ₹1,20,000 one.
2. Number of unique page designs
Twenty pages using four layouts costs far less than twenty unique layouts. Good agencies design reusable templates for services, blog posts, and case studies to keep budgets sensible.
3. Functionality
Booking systems, membership areas, multilingual setups, calculators, CRM integrations, and AI chatbots each add development time. E-commerce is the biggest jump: payments, taxes, shipping rules, and product setup roughly double a project’s website cost.
4. Content and SEO
Who writes the words? Professional copywriting runs ₹2,000–₹5,000 per page. Proper SEO setup — keyword mapping, schema markup, Core Web Vitals optimisation, Google Search Console configuration — adds cost upfront and pays for itself in traffic.
5. Who you hire
- Freelancer marketplaces: cheapest, highest variance, no continuity when they disappear.
- Specialist agency (like us): mid-range pricing, senior specialists, process, accountability.
- Full-service agency: highest pricing; you often pay for meetings and account managers.
6. Ongoing Costs Nobody Mentions in the Quote
Budget for these annually:
- Domain: ₹800–₹1,500/year
- Quality hosting: ₹5,000–₹25,000/year depending on traffic
- Premium plugin/theme licences: ₹5,000–₹15,000/year (e.g., Elementor Pro)
- Maintenance & security: ₹2,000–₹8,000/month for updates, backups, monitoring, and small fixes
A website with zero maintenance budget is the one that gets hacked or breaks silently after a plugin update. WordPress’s own security guidance confirms that unpatched sites are the most common point of compromise.
Red Flags When Comparing Quotes
- No fixed scope. “We’ll bill hourly and see” is how ₹80,000 projects become ₹2,00,000 projects. Insist on a fixed-scope proposal.
- “SEO included” with no specifics. Ask exactly what’s included: schema? speed targets? keyword mapping?
- You don’t own the site. Some builders and agencies lock you into their platform. Demand full ownership of domain, hosting, and files.
- Suspiciously cheap. A ₹10,000 “custom” website is a template with your logo dropped in — and usually a slow one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do quotes for the same brief vary so much?
Because “a 10-page website” hides every real variable: design custom-ness, content, features, SEO depth, and who’s doing the work. Compare deliverables line by line, not totals.
Is WordPress cheaper than Wix or Shopify long-term?
Usually, yes. Builders look cheap monthly but the subscriptions never end and you don’t own the result. A WordPress site is a one-time build with modest running costs — and it’s yours.
Can I start small and expand later?
Absolutely — it’s what we recommend most. Launch a solid 5–7 page site, then add e-commerce, a blog, or new sections as the business grows. Good architecture makes expansion cheap.
Do you charge extra for revisions?
Our fixed-scope proposals include defined revision rounds at the design stage, so you know the total before we start. No hidden extras.
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