How much does a custom website cost in India in 2026?
Custom websites: ₹3L–₹15L ($3.6K–$18K) for a 5–20 page bespoke build with custom design, integrations, multi-language, and advanced CMS. 2–4 months timeline. Below ₹3L is template-shop territory. Above ₹15L is enterprise platform territory ($18K–$72K+, 4–9 months).
Why pick custom over WordPress or Webflow?
Custom code (Next.js, Laravel) for performance-critical or unique-workflow sites where the UX is part of the differentiation, you need deep integrations, or you want absolute control over code and schema. WordPress for content/blog-heavy sites with cheap ongoing maintenance. Webflow for pre-launch or brochure sites. We'll tell you which fits.
How long does a custom website take to build?
2–4 months for a full custom 5–20 page build. Discovery + scope (1–2 weeks), wireframes + design (3–4 weeks), build + integrations (6–10 weeks), QA + launch (2 weeks). We share weekly demos so slippage is visible early.
Will I own the code, design files, and CMS database?
Yes — 100% source code, design files (Figma + assets), CMS database, deployment configs, and CI/CD setup transferred to your private GitHub or Bitbucket on milestone delivery. You can self-host, switch vendors, or licence onward.
Do you handle SEO setup on launch?
Yes — standard scope: title/meta optimisation, schema markup (Organization, BreadcrumbList, Article / Service / Product as applicable), hreflang for multi-region, OG tags, performance + Core Web Vitals, sitemap, robots.txt, Search Console setup. Ongoing SEO retainer is separate.
What's your process for handing the site over?
Production deployment, 30-day post-launch warranty (free bug fixes for issues introduced during build), CMS training session (recorded), full handover documentation, optional AMC retainer (15–20% of build cost annually) for ongoing updates.