Straight answers about websites
What a website costs, who should build it, how to get found on Google, and what to check before you pay anyone. Written for business owners, with the numbers and sources on every page.
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How much does a website cost in India in 2026?
Builders, freelancers, agencies, online stores and custom apps on one price scale, with the yearly costs most quotes leave out and six questions to ask before you pay.
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Wix or a custom website: which should a small business choose?
Renting a site on a builder or owning one outright: what each costs over three years, what happens if you want to leave, and when each is the right call.
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Do you actually own your website? Domain, hosting and code explained
The three parts of a website you need in your own name, how to check who controls them, and the domain transfer rules that catch people out.
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How to get your business on Google Maps in 2026
Creating and verifying a free Google Business Profile step by step, which verification methods to expect, and the mistakes that get profiles rejected.
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What every small business website needs: a 10-point checklist
Ten checks to run before a small business site goes live, including the exact speed targets Google uses and the contact details customers look for first.
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Landing page or full website: which do you need for ads?
Where your ad clicks should land, how Google Ads judges the page, and when a single focused page beats a full website.
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How much does Google Ads cost in India in 2026?
Cost per click by industry, the GST most people forget, a realistic starting budget, and what agencies charge to manage it.
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Meta ads or Google Ads: which is better for a small business?
Search intent versus discovery: how the two platforms differ, what each costs in India, and which to start with.
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Shopify or WooCommerce for an Indian online store?
Monthly plans, the extra transaction fee Indian Shopify stores pay, GST, and when WooCommerce works out cheaper.
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Payment gateway charges in India: what you actually pay
Rates for UPI, cards and net banking, the GST layer, setup fees, and the fine print behind 0% offers.
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How long does it take to build a website?
Typical timelines from landing pages to web apps, and the things that actually decide how long yours takes.
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Does your business need a website if you have Instagram?
What Instagram does brilliantly, what it can't do, and why the two work best together.
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Hiring a web design agency in India from abroad: costs and how it works
Dollar costs compared with US and European agencies, how projects run across time zones, and how to avoid a bad hire.
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Website maintenance: what it includes and whether you need it
The tasks that keep a site healthy, which ones you can handle yourself, and when a plan is worth it.
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7 signs your business website needs a redesign
Seven warning signs your site is losing you customers, and how to tell a redesign from a quick fix.
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How to get more enquiries from your website
Practical changes that turn more visitors into calls, WhatsApp messages and form enquiries.
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How to choose a domain name for your business
.com or .in, what makes a name easy to remember, and the ownership mistake to avoid.
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How to add a WhatsApp button to your website
The click-to-chat link format, adding a pre-filled message, and where the button gets the most taps.
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Should your small business use an AI chatbot?
What AI chatbots are good at, where they go wrong, and how to tell whether one would help your business.