eCommerce

What an eCommerce Website Really Costs in India

The three costs most quotes don't spell out

By Raju Ram Prajapat · rajuram.com

Cost 1: Platform and build

The store itself: design, product catalogue structure, cart and checkout flow.

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Cost 2: Payment gateway

Razorpay, PayU and similar charge a fee on every transaction for the life of the store.

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Cost 3: Running costs

Hosting, domain renewal, and any Shopify or SaaS subscription and apps.

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The cost owners forget

Marketing. SEO or ads to bring customers once the store is live.

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Shopify or custom?

Shopify launches faster with monthly fees. Custom (WooCommerce or PHP) costs more upfront, less monthly, with more control.

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Usually quoted separately

Product photography, listing copy and the initial catalogue upload.

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