"How much will a website cost?" is the first question almost every business owner in Chandigarh, Mohali, Zirakpur or Amritsar asks — and the honest answer is "it depends". Quotes in Punjab range from a few thousand rupees to several lakhs, which makes it hard to know what's fair. This guide breaks down typical 2026 market prices so you can budget sensibly and compare quotes with confidence.
Typical website prices in Punjab (2026)
These are typical ranges we see across the Tricity and Punjab market. Your exact price depends on the factors explained further down.
| Type of website | Typical one-time cost | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Landing page / 1–5 page site | ₹8,000 – ₹25,000 | New shops, consultants, single offers |
| Business website (8–15 pages) | ₹20,000 – ₹60,000 | Clinics, schools, real estate, service businesses |
| E-commerce store | ₹40,000 – ₹1,50,000+ | Selling products online with payments |
| Custom web app / portal | ₹1,00,000 and up | Booking systems, CRMs, dashboards |
A website far cheaper than these ranges usually means a ready-made template with little customisation, no SEO setup, or hidden yearly charges. A much higher quote should come with clear extras — custom features, content writing, photography or ongoing marketing.
Yearly costs you should plan for
The build is a one-time cost, but every website also has running costs:
- Domain name: roughly ₹500 – ₹1,500 a year for a .in or .com address.
- Hosting: roughly ₹2,000 – ₹10,000 a year for a typical business site; online stores and apps need more.
- SSL certificate: often free with good hosting — make sure your site shows the padlock.
- Maintenance: updates, backups and small changes, often ₹1,000 – ₹5,000 a month, or paid per change.
- Business email: optional, usually charged per mailbox per year.
Always ask your developer to register the domain in your name. It's your business address on the internet and you should never have to ask permission to move it.
What changes the price of a website?
1. Number of pages and how much content you have
A five-page site costs less than a 30-page one. If you already have text and photos ready, the project moves faster. If the agency writes your content or arranges photography, expect to pay more — but it's often worth it, because good content is what sells.
2. Custom design vs template
A template can work for a tight budget. A custom design built around your brand makes you look more professional and is usually faster and easier to rank on Google, because there is less unnecessary code.
3. Features
Contact forms, WhatsApp buttons and a Google Map are standard. Online payments, booking calendars, multiple languages, customer logins and integrations with other software all add time and cost.
4. E-commerce complexity
Ten products with a simple checkout is very different from 2,000 products with sizes, colours, discount codes and courier tracking. Ask for a quote based on your real product count.
5. SEO and speed
A site that loads quickly on a phone, has proper page titles, schema markup and is submitted to Google Search Console has a real advantage in local search. Some cheap quotes skip this entirely.
Questions to ask before you hire a web designer
- Can I see websites you have built for businesses like mine?
- Will the domain, hosting and website files be in my name?
- Is basic SEO and Google Search Console setup included?
- How many revision rounds are included?
- What will I pay every year after launch?
- Can I update text and photos myself?
Is a cheap website worth it?
A website is only cheap if it brings you customers. A ₹5,000 site that nobody finds and that looks broken on mobile costs you every enquiry that goes to a competitor. On the other hand, a small business does not need a ₹2 lakh website on day one. The best approach for most local businesses is to start with a fast, well-built site that covers the essentials, then add features as the business grows.
Get a fixed quote for your website
At Iconfia we build websites for businesses in Zirakpur, Mohali and Chandigarh and give a fixed, written quote after a free 15-minute call — so you know exactly what you're paying for, with no surprise charges later. If you need something more advanced, see our web app development service.