How to Create a Website for Your Business
At a glance
Cost
Free - Rs 10,000/year
Timeline
1-3 days
Difficulty
Medium
A website gives your business a permanent home on the internet. Unlike social media profiles that you don't own, your website is yours — it builds credibility, captures leads, and works 24/7 even when you're sleeping.
Do You Actually Need a Website?
Not every business needs one on day one. Here's a quick check:
Yes, get a website if:
- Customers search for your type of business on Google
- You offer services (consulting, tutoring, catering)
- You want to sell products online
- You need to look professional for B2B clients
You can wait if:
- Local shop with foot traffic and WhatsApp is enough
- Just starting and testing the market
- Instagram/Facebook page is driving enough customers
Start with Google Business Profile
If you're not ready for a full website, at least set up a free Google Business Profile first. It gives you a web presence on Google Search and Maps at zero cost.
What are the best website builders for Indian businesses?
Key takeaway
Free Website Builders (Rs 0)
Best for testing the waters. Limited customization but gets you online fast.
- Google Sites — Completely free, simplest possible website
- WordPress.com (Free) — Good for blog/content, some themes available
- Dukaan (Free tier) — Built for Indian e-commerce, supports UPI
Low-Cost Builders (Rs 3,000-8,000/year)
Best for most small businesses. Professional look without coding.
- Dukaan — Rs 3,588/year, built-in payments and WhatsApp integration
- WordPress.com (Personal) — Rs 3,600/year, custom domain, no ads
- Wix — Rs 4,500/year, beautiful drag-and-drop builder
- Shopify — Rs 8,400/year, best for serious e-commerce
Custom Website Costs
A basic 5-page custom website from a freelance developer costs Rs 15,000-30,000. From an agency, expect Rs 50,000-2,00,000+. For most small businesses, website builders give 90% of the value at 10% of the cost.
Setting Up Your Website — Key Steps
- 1
Get a Domain Name
Buy your address (e.g. yourbusiness.com) from GoDaddy, Namecheap, or Google Domains—budget Rs 500–1,000/year; keep it short and easy to spell.
- 2
Choose Your Platform
For most Indian small businesses, Dukaan (e-commerce) or WordPress.com (services) is the sweet spot between features and simplicity.
- 3
Pick a Template
Pick an industry-appropriate template—real content on a clean layout beats a flashy empty shell.
- 4
Add Essential Pages
Cover Home, About, Services/Products (with prices), and Contact (phone, email, WhatsApp, address, Maps).
- 5
Add Your Content
Use clear copy, real photos, testimonials, and a visible phone number on every page.
- 6
Set Up WhatsApp Chat Button
Add a click-to-chat WhatsApp button—most Indian builders include it out of the box.
- 7
Go Live and Share
Point your domain, publish, then share the URL on Google Business Profile, social, cards, and WhatsApp status.
What must every Indian business website include?
Website Launch Checklist
- WhatsApp chat button (click-to-chat)
- Phone number visible on every page
- Google Maps embed on contact page
- Mobile-responsive design (test on a phone!)
- Clear pricing or 'Call for Quote'
- At least 3-5 real photos of your business/products
- Customer testimonials or reviews
- Google Business Profile link
- Social media profile links
- Fast loading speed (under 3 seconds)
Official & Useful Resources
- Google Sites (free) — sites.google.com
- Dukaan — mydukaan.io
- ONDC for e-commerce — ondc.org
- Razorpay (payments) — razorpay.com
- GoDaddy India (domains) — godaddy.com/en-in
Frequently Asked Questions
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