# FAQ > Answers about prices, timelines, platforms, ownership, SEO and maintenance when working with Nikhil Soman, freelance web developer and SEO expert in Kerala. - URL: https://nikhilsoman.in/faq/ - Author: Nikhil Soman (https://nikhilsoman.in/about/) - Published: 2026-10-08 - Last updated: 2026-10-08 #### ❓ Frequently asked questions # FAQ – Websites, Online Stores & SEO with Nikhil Soman Answers to the questions clients ask most often about working with Nikhil Soman, a freelance web developer and SEO specialist in Kerala: prices, timelines, platforms, ownership, SEO, maintenance and working remotely. * Trusted by **500+** businesses since 2018 ★**★**★**★**★* Rated 4.8 out of 5 [ Need Help? Let’s have a Chat ](https://wa.me/917907037378) * ## Nikhil Soman – Freelance Web Developer & SEO Specialist [ Certifications ](https://nikhilsoman.in/certifications/) [ View Projects ](https://nikhilsoman.in/websites/) [ Get in Touch ](https://nikhilsoman.in/contact/) [ Whatsapp ](https://wa.me/917907037378) [ Visit Linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilpsoman/) ### Key facts - **Who:** Nikhil Soman, freelance web developer and SEO specialist (no agency) - **Based in:** Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. Serves all of Kerala, India and the GCC - **Experience:** since 2018, 500+ websites - **Services:** WordPress websites, WooCommerce and Shopify stores, SEO and AI search optimisation - **Prices:** websites ₹14,000 – ₹50,000; online stores ₹25,000 – ₹1,00,000; SEO from ₹10,000 per month; optional maintenance ₹2,000 per month - **Contact:** [+91 79070 37378](tel:+917907037378) (call or [WhatsApp](https://wa.me/917907037378)), [mail@nikhilsoman.in](mailto:mail@nikhilsoman.in) The questions below cover prices, the build process, ownership, SEO and working remotely. For more detail, see the [pricing guide](https://nikhilsoman.in/website-design-cost-in-kerala/), the [hiring guide](https://nikhilsoman.in/hire-freelance-web-developer-kerala/) and the [web design process](https://nikhilsoman.in/web-design-process/). ##### Client Testimonials ## What clients say about working with Nikhil Ayoob Pakkarinte “Working with Nikhil and his team was an excellent experience. Their expertise in web development helped us bring our ideas to life seamlessly. The project was delivered on time, and the support was outstanding.” - Web Development Manu Eappen Joseph “I am impressed with the commitment and professionalism of Nikhil.He understood my requirements clearly and developed a user-friendly website that exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended.” - Web Development Jijo Joseph From the very beginning, the process with Nikhil and his team was smooth and transparent. Their web development solutions are practical, modern, and reliable. I couldn’t be happier with the results. - Web Development Siby Abraham Nikhil has a deep understanding of web technologies and a creative approach to problem-solving. The end product was exactly what I had envisioned. Thankyou - Web Development Sreekumar SB-CPST The digital marketing strategies by Nikhil made a real difference to our online presence. They are proactive, responsive, and result-driven. A fantastic experience overall. - Digital Marketing Arun Gopinath SEO is a tough game, but Nikhil made it look simple. Within a short time, we started seeing measurable improvements in our search rankings. Truly professional service. - SEO Services ## Still have a question? Ask Nikhil Soman directly on WhatsApp or book a free call. You get a clear answer, and a written scope and price if you decide to go ahead. [ * 👉 Book a Free Consultation ](https://nikhilsoman.in/contact/) ##### Frequently Asked Questions ## Frequently Asked Questions How much does a website cost? A business website costs ₹14,000 to ₹50,000 and an online store costs ₹25,000 to ₹1,00,000. The exact price depends on pages, design and features and is agreed in a written scope before work starts. How much does SEO cost? SEO costs ₹10,000 per month for 10 target keywords or ₹15,000 per month for 20 keywords, with a monthly SEO report and an end-of-month progress report. Is SEO included with a website? No. SEO is a separate service. Every website is delivered fast, mobile-responsive and cleanly coded so it is ready for SEO, but on-page SEO, meta tags, schema, sitemaps and Search Console are done only under an SEO package. Is maintenance included? Maintenance is optional. It costs ₹2,000 per month and covers updates, backups, malware checks and small content edits. How long does a website take? 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. Which platform do you use? WordPress with Elementor for most websites, and WooCommerce or Shopify for online stores. The recommendation is explained in the written scope. Can I edit the website myself? Yes. Websites built with Elementor let you change text, images and sections without a developer, and you receive a handover document with how-to notes. Who owns the website, domain and hosting? You do. The domain, hosting and every admin account are in your name or your company’s name. What happens after launch? You get 90 days of free bug fixes, a detailed handover document and, for online stores, a training session on managing products, orders and payments. Do you work with clients outside Thiruvananthapuram? Yes. Nikhil Soman works with clients in every Kerala district, across India and in the UAE, Qatar and Oman over phone, WhatsApp and Google Meet, and meets clients in person in Trivandrum and Kochi. Do you work with agencies? Yes. Nikhil Soman builds WordPress, WooCommerce and Shopify websites on a white-label basis for agencies. Can you redesign my existing website? Yes. Redesigns keep existing URLs where possible and add redirects where pages change, so visitors and bookmarks keep working. Can you build a Malayalam or Arabic website? Yes. WordPress supports Malayalam, Arabic (right-to-left) and other languages with a multilingual plugin. Content in those languages is supplied by you or your translator. Which payment gateways can you set up? Razorpay and other Indian gateways for UPI, cards and net banking, cash on delivery rules, and Shopify Payments or Stripe for UAE stores. Do you guarantee first-page rankings? No. Google decides rankings, so guarantees are a warning sign. Nikhil Soman guarantees the agreed monthly SEO work, white-hat methods and transparent reporting. How long does SEO take? Low-competition keywords often move within 4 to 8 weeks. Competitive keywords usually take 3 to 6 months. Do you offer AI search optimisation? Yes. AI search optimisation (GEO and AEO) helps your business get cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews using entity schema, llms.txt and answer-first content. How do I start? Call or WhatsApp +91 79070 37378, email mail@nikhilsoman.in or use the contact form. You get questions about your project, then a written scope and price.