A website is a fundamental need of every business. It’s important for a business to have an online appearance. It not only expands the visibility but also a way to attract the user. It also helps to convert visitors into potential customers. Most businessmen may not have a background related to technology. So it’s important to hire a web development company in Lahore to make a well-designed and attractive website to drive better results and get a competitive edge.

In Lahore (Pakistan), the web development industry is growing three times faster than other businesses. Because the trends of online shopping are increasing rapidly in Lahore (Pakistan). It is the right time to start an online business and put a step into an emerging online business. This will also give you a competitive advantage against your competitors. The website also gives you the opportunity to expand your business visibility not only in Lahore, Pakistan but also worldwide.

History of online businesses in pakistan:

The web development industry in Pakistan has been there for the past 21years.

• The 1st Pakistani online store, beliscity, started their business in 2001. 
• Pak wheel started their online business in 2003. Because of their website they are one of the top vehicle companies.
• Rozee.pk is one of the job search websites, where jobless people easily see the new jobs in the market. It’s another project of Naseeb Networks in 2006.
• Zameen.com was started up in 2007. OLX is the first Pakistani foreign entrant that started its operation in 2010. 
• In 2012 Rocket Internet entered the Pakistani market and launched three ventures as Azmalo, Daraz, and FoodPanda. After some time, Azmalo re-envisioned itself as a drop-shipment site and changed its name to Kaymu. 
• Other global start-ups like Careem and Uber were started in 2015 and 2016 respectively in the ride hiring category. Local players like Bykea and Cheetay also joined them quickly.

According to the recent report:

• The online retail sales were 18% of total sales.
• But, in the upcoming years 95% of sales and purchases will be made through an online medium  in pakistan. 

Cost to build the Website:

The average cost of the business website depends on different factors:

• Website design 
• Website features
• Payments gateways
• Other integrations 

Customized web development cost is more than traditional website cost. For that, it’s very important to hire a website designing company like planx.

 According to our web development market research, the cost of functional and professional could vary between Rs. 39000-70000/-  

• depend on your business nature and brand 
• The effort required
• The framework of the website. 

The total cost of the professional and functional website (included design, programming, Data imports, hosting, and SEO):

• Small size =(36-70)K
• Mid size= (80-260)K
• enterprise=240K-760K

Elements should be considered before online:

Domain name:

• Registered the domain name first.
• A good domain name should be short and easy
• The registration cost of domain name is between 1500-2500/- rs 
• com and .pk domains names if you want to target the Pakistani market only.
• Although through .com you can target international clients as well.

Web hosting:

• Web Hosting is essential to host your business website on the internet. 
• This  process is where you place your newly developed website so that it is available to your customer 24/7 throughout the year.
•  As your website needs to be fast and secure you need to choose a good hosting company with reputable customer support. 
• Check reviews and feedback of your hosting provider before ordering your web hosting. Normally a good hosting costs you between PKR 4000 to PKR 15000 annually depending upon your website type, traffic, and back and support you need. 
• Please never compromise on quality of web hosting services as cheap hosting may cause interruptions and issues like poor customer response and maintaining quality.

SSL certificate

• Configuring and installing an SSL certificate to your newly developed website has several advantages. 
• This certificate not only enables a secure connection between your website and your web browser but also helps in getting a higher ranking in your Search Engine Optimization efforts. 
• The SSL certificate cost between 1000 and 3000 rupees depending upon the type of SSL certificate you choose.

Maintenance

• Website support and maintenance is another factor that you should consider before launching your website, 
• Most website development companies offer a one, three or six-month free post website support and maintenance. 
• These web development firms take responsibility for fixing any bugs pointed out during this period. 
• However, developing new features is not included in this free maintenance and support. 
• So, it’s a good idea to discuss post web development costs for the development of any new features in your website. 

Conclusion:

 Most of the websites cost between Rs:30000-80000/-  and you get a well-designed and professional website.