Website Development Cost in 2019

In 2019, website development was already a necessity for businesses looking to establish an online presence. However, costs varied depending on the type of website, features, technology stack, and the development team’s experience.

A basic business website with 5–10 pages typically cost between ₹20,000 and ₹60,000 in India.

Businesses that required custom UI/UX, CMS integration, or advanced functionality usually spent ₹60,000 to ₹2,50,000.

E-commerce websites with payment gateways, product management, and order tracking often ranged from ₹1.5 lakh to ₹8 lakh, depending on complexity.

The major factors influencing website development costs in 2019 included custom design, responsive development, content management systems like WordPress, third-party integrations, SEO optimization, and ongoing maintenance. Businesses also had to consider additional expenses such as domain registration, web hosting, SSL certificates, and annual maintenance.

Although pricing has evolved over the years, one lesson remains the same: investing in a well-designed, scalable website delivers better long-term value than choosing the lowest-cost option. A professionally developed website improves brand credibility, user experience, and business growth.

At Ethereal Softech, we help startups and businesses build modern, scalable websites using today’s technologies while keeping development costs optimized through efficient workflows practices.

Popular Website Development Tech Stack in 2019

Frontend

• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript (ES6)
• Bootstrap 4
• jQuery
• React.js (rapidly growing)
• Angular
• Vue.js (gaining popularity)

Backend

• PHP (especially Laravel)
• Node.js (Express.js)
• Python (Django, Flask)
• ASP.NET Core
• Java (Spring Boot)

Database

• MySQL (most preferred)
• PostgreSQL
• MongoDB (for Node.js applications)
• Microsoft SQL Server

CMS

• WordPress (market leader)
• Drupal
• Joomla
• Magento (for enterprise eCommerce)

Mobile-Friendly Development

• Bootstrap
• Foundation
• Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) started becoming mainstream.

Cloud & Hosting

• AWS
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Microsoft Azure
• DigitalOcean
• Shared hosting providers like HostGator and Bluehost for small businesses

Version Control & DevOps

• Git
• GitHub
• Bitbucket
• Jenkins
• Docker (adoption increasing but not yet standard for every project)

eCommerce

• Magento 2
• WooCommerce
• Shopify
• OpenCart
• PrestaShop

Typical Stack Used by Development Companies in 2019

For a business website:

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, jQuery
• Backend: PHP Laravel or Core PHP
• Database: MySQL
• Hosting: cPanel Shared Hosting or AWS EC2
• CMS (optional): WordPress

For custom web applications:

• React.js + Node.js + MongoDB (MERN)
• Angular + ASP.NET Core + SQL Server
• Laravel + MySQL + Vue.js