| Who owns the code and domain | You do, fully, from launch | You rent it — monthly platform fee, migration risk if you leave | Varies — confirm in writing before signing |
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| Design | Custom, built around your business | Template, shared with thousands of other sites | Usually custom, but check the portfolio for repeated layouts |
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| SEO foundation | Included at launch — keyword mapping, technical SEO, local SEO | Basic at best; often limited by the platform itself | Ask exactly what's included — "SEO" varies enormously by agency |
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| Who does the work | The founder, directly, every project | You, or a freelancer you hire separately | Could be a junior, a contractor, or an offshore team — ask |
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| Typical timeline | 14 days for a complete system | Days, but you're doing the work | Weeks to months, depending on process |
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| Price transparency | Published tiers from ₹4,999, no hidden fees | Cheap monthly fee, cost creeps with add-ons and apps | Varies — get the full scope in writing |
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| Payment structure | 50% deposit, 50% on completion — in writing, before work starts | Monthly platform fee, billed whether you're active or not | Varies — ask for the schedule in writing |
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| Contract | Written proposal + published terms of service | Platform ToS only — not a project agreement | Should be written — confirm before signing |
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