# About Freelance WordPress Web Developer in Kerala, India > Nikhil Soman is a freelance web developer and SEO specialist in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. 500+ WordPress, WooCommerce and Shopify websites since 2018. - URL: https://nikhilsoman.in/about/ - Author: Nikhil Soman (https://nikhilsoman.in/about/) - Published: 2021-11-07 - Last updated: 2026-10-17 Freelance web developer & SEO specialist · Since 2018 # About Nikhil Soman: *Freelance Web Developer* & SEO Specialist in Kerala, Since 2018 I’m **Nikhil Soman**, a freelance web developer and SEO specialist based in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala. Since 2018 I have designed and built **more than 500 websites** for businesses in Kerala, across India and in the UAE, Qatar and Oman, including hospitals and clinics, hotels and resorts, corporate companies, personal brands and online stores. You can see what I offer and recent work on my [freelance web development services](https://nikhilsoman.in/) page. [ View Projects ](https://nikhilsoman.in/websites/) [ Get in Touch ](https://nikhilsoman.in/contact/) Trivandrum, Kerala Meetings in Trivandrum & Kochi, online everywhere else Projects delivered 0 + Years of experience 0 + Countries served 0 + Creator network 0 + What I do ## Websites, online stores and search visibility Web development and SEO are separate services, so you only pay for what you need. ### WordPress websites Built with Elementor, fast and easy for you to edit yourself. [ WordPress development ](https://nikhilsoman.in/wordpress-developer-in-kerala/) ### Online stores WooCommerce and Shopify stores with Razorpay, UPI and shipping set up. [ E-commerce development ](https://nikhilsoman.in/woocommerce-developer-in-kerala/) ### SEO & AI search SEO and AI search optimisation, offered as separate monthly services. [ SEO services ](https://nikhilsoman.in/seo-expert-in-kerala/) I work directly with every client. There is no agency and no account manager, so you always speak to the person designing, building or optimising your site. I also build websites on a white-label basis for agencies that outsource WordPress, WooCommerce and Shopify work. How I work ## Clear scope, real ownership, support after launch Every project starts with a written scope and ends with a proper handover, so you always know what you are paying for and what you own. See the step-by-step [web design process](https://nikhilsoman.in/web-design-process/). - Written scope of work before every project, so price, pages and features are agreed in writing - 90 days of free bug fixes after launch - Detailed handover document after every project - Training session after every e-commerce project - Full ownership of your domain, hosting and admin accounts - Monthly SEO report and end-of-month progress report for SEO clients Prices & locations ## Transparent starting prices Final prices depend on pages, design and features, and are agreed in a written scope before work starts. ### Business websites Websites for companies, clinics, hotels and professionals. ₹14,000 to ₹50,000 ### Online stores WooCommerce or Shopify stores with Indian payments and shipping. ₹25,000 to ₹1,00,000 ### SEO Monthly SEO from 8 keywords, with website maintenance included free. From ₹10,000 / month I meet clients in person in Trivandrum and Kochi and work with everyone else over phone, WhatsApp and Google Meet. See the full [price guide](https://nikhilsoman.in/website-design-cost-in-kerala/), my [website portfolio](https://nikhilsoman.in/websites/), [case studies](https://nikhilsoman.in/web-development-portfolio/) and [certifications](https://nikhilsoman.in/certifications/). FAQ ## Commonly asked questions Can’t find your answer? [Message me on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/917907037378?text=Hi%20Nikhil%20%F0%9F%91%8B%2C%20I%20found%20your%20website%20and%20I%27d%20like%20to%20discuss%20a%20project%20with%20you.). What services do you offer? I build WordPress websites and WooCommerce or Shopify online stores, and offer SEO and AI search optimisation as separate monthly services. I also redesign existing websites and build white-label WordPress projects for agencies. How much do you charge per website? Business websites cost ₹14,000 to ₹50,000 and online stores cost ₹25,000 to ₹1,00,000. The final price depends on pages, design and features, and is agreed in a written scope before work starts. How long does it take to finish a website? Most business websites of 5 to 10 pages go live in 2 to 4 weeks after the content is ready. Online stores usually take 3 to 8 weeks, depending on products and features. Can I edit the website myself? Yes. Websites are built with Elementor, so you can change text, images and most page content yourself. You also get a handover document explaining how. Do you offer SEO? Yes, as a separate monthly service from ₹10,000 for 8 keywords, ₹13,000 for 15 keywords or ₹18,000 for 25 keywords, covering keyword research, on-page and technical SEO, local SEO and a monthly report. Websites are delivered fast and SEO-friendly, ready for SEO when you want to start. How long does it take to see SEO results? Usually 3 to 6 months for noticeable improvements in rankings and traffic, depending on competition and the current state of your website. Do you provide SEO audits and local SEO? Yes. Audits identify the issues holding your site back, with clear recommendations. Local SEO covers your Google Business Profile, citations and location pages so you appear on Google Maps and in local results. Tools & software ## The tools behind the work - [ WordPress ](https://wordpress.org/) - [ Elementor Pro ](https://elementor.com/) - [ WooCommerce ](https://woocommerce.com/) - [ Shopify ](https://www.shopify.com/) - [ Crocoblock ](https://crocoblock.com/) - [ Advanced Custom Fields ](https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/) - [ Figma ](https://www.figma.com/) - [ Canva ](https://www.canva.com/) - [ Google Search Console ](https://search.google.com/search-console/about) - [ Google Analytics 4 ](https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/) - [ Google Tag Manager ](https://tagmanager.google.com/) - [ Google Keyword Planner ](https://ads.google.com/home/tools/keyword-planner/) - [ Google Ads ](https://ads.google.com/) - [ Ahrefs ](https://ahrefs.com/) - [ Ubersuggest ](https://neilpatel.com/ubersuggest/) - [ Rank Math ](https://rankmath.com/) - [ ChatGPT ](https://chatgpt.com/) - [ HubSpot ](https://www.hubspot.com/) - [ Mailchimp ](https://mailchimp.com/) - [ Meta Business Suite ](https://business.facebook.com/) ## Have a project in mind? Tell me what you need and get a written quote. You’ll talk directly to me, not an account manager. [ Get a Free Quote ](https://nikhilsoman.in/contact/) [ LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilpsoman/)