Domain and hosting are the two recurring costs every website owner has, regardless of who built the site. Here's what they actually cost and what affects pricing.
Domain Costs
- .com domain: ₹700 – ₹1,200/year
- .in domain: ₹500 – ₹900/year
- Premium/short domains: Can range much higher depending on demand
Hosting Costs
- Shared hosting: ₹1,500 – ₹4,000/year — fine for most business websites
- VPS/Cloud hosting: ₹5,000 – ₹20,000/year — needed for higher-traffic or e-commerce sites
- Managed WordPress hosting: Often priced higher but includes performance/security extras
What Affects Hosting Price
Traffic volume, storage needs, number of email accounts, and whether you need a dedicated IP or enhanced security all affect cost. Most small business sites don't need anything beyond standard shared or basic cloud hosting.
Should You Buy These Yourself or Let Your Agency Handle It?
We recommend the domain be registered in your own name/account for ownership clarity, while hosting can be managed by your agency for convenience — as long as you have login access. We handle this setup as part of our website development process.