Quotation for E-commerce Website Creation
(Tailored for a Startup)
Project Summary: This quotation outlines the estimated costs and timelines for creating a
professional e-commerce website, similar in style to diaidesigns.com, but with a streamlined
focus on essential functionalities for a startup business. The goal is to launch a Minimum Viable
Product (MVP) that is scalable and can be expanded in the future.
Key Features to be Included:
• A clean, professional, and responsive design using a pre-built theme.
• Basic e-commerce functionality (shopping cart, checkout, Indian payment gateway
integration).
• Product catalog management (up to 50-100 products initially).
• Essential informational pages (Home, About Us, Contact, Shipping & Returns).
• A customer review section on product pages.
• Basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) setup.
• Social media integration.
Quotation Breakdown (in INR)
1. WordPress (with WooCommerce)
A flexible and cost-effective option for a startup, offering full control over the website's future
development.
• Cost of Theme: A premium e-commerce theme will be selected for a professional
design and required functionalities. The cost of this theme is a one-time charge.
• Cost of Hosting: A business-grade shared hosting plan will be used to ensure good
website performance and uptime. The cost is an annual subscription, and the final price
depends on the selected provider and plan.
• Cost of Domain: The cost for the domain name (e.g., yourcompany.com) is an annual
fee for registration and renewal. The final price depends on the domain name and the
registrar.
• Development Cost (Approximate): This includes the setup, theme customization,
product entry, and basic payment gateway integration.
o ₹45,000
• Annual Maintenance Charges: This is a yearly fee that covers essential services to
keep the website running smoothly and securely. It includes software updates
(WordPress core, theme, and plugins), security checks, daily backups, and performance
optimizations.
• Timeline: 3 weeks
2. Shopify
An ideal all-in-one platform for a startup that wants a hassle-free, fully managed e-commerce
solution with minimal technical overhead.
• Cost of Theme: A premium Shopify theme will be selected to provide a clean, user-
friendly, and brand-aligned design. The cost is a one-time fee.
• Cost of Hosting: Hosting is included in the monthly Shopify subscription plan. No
separate hosting charges will be incurred.
• Cost of Domain: The cost for the domain name is an annual fee. The final price
depends on the domain name and whether it is purchased through Shopify or a third-
party registrar.
• Development Cost (Approximate): This covers theme customization, product setup,
and basic app integration.
o ₹70,000
• Annual Maintenance Charges: Maintenance for a Shopify site is significantly lower
than for WordPress, as most core security and updates are handled by Shopify. This fee
covers app management, content updates, and minor design tweaks.
• Shopify Plan: Shopify subscription plan (starting ₹1,499 per month).
• Timeline: 2 weeks
Additional Notes:
• Phased Development: The advanced features of diaidesigns.com (e.g., custom ring
builders) are considered Phase 2 and can be integrated as your business grows.
• Final Cost: These are single-price estimates, not a fixed quote. The final cost will be
determined after a detailed discussion to finalize the project scope and design choices.
• Maintenance: A separate, affordable monthly or yearly maintenance plan can be
provided for ongoing updates, security, and support.
