# Nikhil Soman

> Nikhil Soman is a premier freelance web developer in Kerala and leading WordPress developer in Kerala, also specializing in Shopify, WooCommerce, and technical SEO (local, national, and AI search optimisation / GEO / AEO) based in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala, India. Freelancing since 2018, he has delivered 500+ websites for businesses across Kerala (Kochi, Trivandrum, Kozhikode, Kannur, Thrissur), India, the UAE, Qatar and Oman. Core services: WordPress (Elementor) websites, Shopify stores, WooCommerce stores, and SEO (technical, local and AI search optimisation / GEO / AEO). Website types delivered include hospitals and clinics, hotels and resorts, corporate sites, personal portfolios and e-commerce.

## Pricing (2026, INR)

- Business website: Rs 14,000 - 50,000 (one-time)
- E-commerce website (Shopify or WooCommerce): Rs 25,000 - 1,00,000 (one-time)
- SEO: Rs 10,000/month (10 keywords) or Rs 15,000/month (20 keywords)
- Optional website maintenance, updates and malware checks: Rs 2,000/month
- Details: https://nikhilsoman.in/website-design-cost-in-kerala/

## Key facts

- Name: Nikhil Soman
- Role: Freelance Web Developer in Kerala & WordPress Developer in Kerala
- Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India (serves all of Kerala, India-wide and GCC clients remotely)
- Freelancing since: 2018
- Websites delivered: 500+
- Stack: WordPress, Elementor Pro, Shopify, WooCommerce, Rank Math, LiteSpeed, Cloudflare, Google Search Console, GA4
- Languages: English, Malayalam
- Email: mail@nikhilsoman.in
- Phone/WhatsApp: +91 79070 37378
- Website: https://nikhilsoman.in/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilpsoman/

## Service promises

- Written scope of work before every project
- 90 days of free bug fixes after launch
- Detailed handover document after every project
- Training session after every e-commerce project so the client can run the store
- Monthly SEO report and end-of-month progress report for SEO clients
- Domain, hosting and admin accounts are owned by the client

## Services

- [WordPress Developer in Kerala](https://nikhilsoman.in/wordpress-developer-in-kerala/): Nikhil Soman is a freelance WordPress developer in Kerala (since 2018, 500+ websites). Custom Elementor sites, WooCommerce, speed and SEO-ready builds. Get a quote.
- [Shopify Developer in Kerala](https://nikhilsoman.in/shopify-developer-in-kerala/): Freelance Shopify developer in Kerala. Store setup, theme customisation, Indian payments, migrations and Shopify SEO. E-commerce from ₹25,000. 500+ sites since 2018.
- [WooCommerce Developer in Kerala](https://nikhilsoman.in/woocommerce-developer-in-kerala/): Freelance WooCommerce developer in Kerala. Custom WordPress online stores with Razorpay/UPI, GST, shipping and SEO. E-commerce from ₹25,000. 500+ websites since 2018.
- [Web Designer & Developer in Trivandrum](https://nikhilsoman.in/web-designer-in-trivandrum/): Freelance web designer and WordPress developer in Trivandrum since 2018. 500+ websites, SEO-ready Elementor builds, WooCommerce and redesigns. Meet in person.
- [Web Designer & Developer in Kochi](https://nikhilsoman.in/web-designer-in-kochi/): Freelance web designer and WordPress developer for Kochi businesses. 500+ websites since 2018, Elementor and WooCommerce builds, SEO included. Get a quote.
- [SEO Expert in Kerala](https://nikhilsoman.in/seo-expert-in-kerala/): Nikhil Soman is a freelance SEO expert in Kerala: local SEO, technical SEO, content and AI search (GEO/AEO) optimisation. 8+ years, 500+ websites. Free audit.
- [SEO Expert in Trivandrum](https://nikhilsoman.in/seo-expert-in-trivandrum/): Nikhil Soman is a freelance SEO expert in Trivandrum since 2018: local SEO, technical SEO and AI search optimisation. SEO from ₹10,000/month. Free audit.
- [SEO Expert in Kochi](https://nikhilsoman.in/seo-expert-in-kochi/): Freelance SEO expert for Kochi businesses: local SEO, Google Business Profile, technical SEO and AI search. 8+ years experience. SEO from ₹10,000/month.
- [SEO Expert in Kannur](https://nikhilsoman.in/seo-expert-in-kannur/): Freelance SEO expert for Kannur businesses: local SEO, Google Maps, technical SEO and content. 8+ years, 500+ websites. SEO from ₹10,000/month.
- [AI SEO, GEO & AEO Services in Kerala](https://nikhilsoman.in/ai-seo-services-kerala/): Get your business cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews. AI SEO, GEO and AEO services in Kerala by Nikhil Soman: entity schema, llms.txt, content.
- [Website Design Cost in Kerala (Pricing Guide)](https://nikhilsoman.in/website-design-cost-in-kerala/): How much does a website cost in Kerala in 2026? Business websites ₹14,000–₹50,000, e-commerce ₹25,000–₹1,00,000, SEO from ₹10,000/month. Transparent pricing.
- [Web Development Services](https://nikhilsoman.in/web-development-services/): Website development services in Kerala: WordPress, Shopify and WooCommerce builds, redesigns, speed and SEO. Business websites from ₹14,000.
- [Digital Marketing Services](https://nikhilsoman.in/digital-marketing-services/): Digital marketing consultant in Kerala focused on SEO, local search and AI visibility. Practical strategy from Nikhil Soman, freelance since 2018.
- [Personal Branding Services](https://nikhilsoman.in/personal-branding-services/): Personal brand websites for doctors, consultants and professionals in Kerala, with Person schema and SEO so people and AI find you by name.
- [About Nikhil Soman](https://nikhilsoman.in/about/): Nikhil Soman is a freelance WordPress, Shopify and WooCommerce developer and SEO specialist in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Since 2018, 500+ websites delivered.
- [Case Studies](https://nikhilsoman.in/web-development-portfolio/): Case studies of websites designed and built by Nikhil Soman for clients in Kerala, the UAE, Qatar and Oman: WordPress, Shopify and WooCommerce.
- [Website Portfolio](https://nikhilsoman.in/websites/): Portfolio of websites built by freelance web developer Nikhil Soman: hospitals, hotels, corporate sites, personal portfolios and online stores.
- [Contact](https://nikhilsoman.in/contact/): Contact Nikhil Soman for WordPress, Shopify, WooCommerce websites and SEO in Kerala. Call or WhatsApp +91 79070 37378 or email mail@nikhilsoman.in.

## Guides and articles

- [How to Connect Elementor Pro Forms to Zoho CRM: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide](https://nikhilsoman.in/how-to-connect-elementor-pro-forms-to-zoho-crm-a-simple-step-by-step-guide/): Send Elementor Pro form leads straight into Zoho CRM. A simple step-by-step setup using webhooks, with field mapping and testing tips.
- [Voice Search SEO: How to Optimize for AI and Smart Assistants](https://nikhilsoman.in/voice-search-seo-how-to-optimize-for-ai-and-smart-assistants/): How to optimise your website for voice search and AI assistants: conversational keywords, answer-first content, local SEO and schema.
- [9 Must-Have Schemas for Every Site: A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Schema Markups](https://nikhilsoman.in/9-must-have-schemas-for-every-site-a-beginner-friendly-guide-to-schema-markups/): The 9 schema markup types every website should consider, from Organization and LocalBusiness to FAQ and Article, explained for beginners.
- [Top SEO Tools: Free and Paid Options Compared](https://nikhilsoman.in/top-seo-tools-in-2025-free-and-paid-options-compared/): Free and paid SEO tools compared: Google Search Console, Ahrefs, Semrush, Ubersuggest and more, with which to use for what.
- [Top 10 Chrome Extensions Every SEO Analyst & Executive Must Use](https://nikhilsoman.in/top-10-chrome-extensions-every-seo-analyst-executive-must-use/): Ten Chrome extensions that speed up SEO audits, keyword checks, on-page analysis and competitor research.
- [How to Do Keyword Research for SEO [My 10-Step Process]](https://nikhilsoman.in/how-to-do-keyword-research-for-seo-in-2025-my-10-step-process-guide/): A practical 10-step keyword research process: seed ideas, intent, competition, clustering and mapping keywords to pages.
- [Content Marketing and SEO: How to Write Blog Posts That Actually Rank](https://nikhilsoman.in/content-marketing-and-seo-in-2025-how-to-write-blog-posts-that-actually-rank/): Combine content marketing and SEO to write blog posts that rank: search intent, structure, internal links and on-page optimisation.
- [WordPress Themes: How to Choose the Perfect Design](https://nikhilsoman.in/best-wordpress-themes-2025-guide-by-nikhil-soman/): Free vs paid WordPress themes compared, including Astra, Kadence and Hello Elementor, and how to choose one for speed and SEO.
- [How to Optimize Your Website for Mobile SEO and Dominate Smartphone Rankings](https://nikhilsoman.in/how-to-optimize-your-website-for-mobile-seo-in-2025-and-dominate-smartphone-rankings/): How to optimise for mobile-first indexing: responsive design, speed, tap targets, Core Web Vitals and mobile content.
- [What Is WordPress? A Beginner’s Guide to Building Websites](https://nikhilsoman.in/wordpress-beginner-guide-2025/): What WordPress is, how it works, WordPress.com vs WordPress.org, and why it suits business websites, blogs and stores.
- [15 Technical SEO Best Practices Every Website Developer Should Follow](https://nikhilsoman.in/15-technical-seo-best-practices-every-website-developer-should-be-following-in-2025/): Fifteen technical SEO practices every developer should follow: crawlability, speed, canonicals, schema, sitemaps and more.
- [Why Your WordPress Website Isn’t Converting Visitors into Customers (And What to Do About It)](https://nikhilsoman.in/why-your-wordpress-website-isnt-converting-visitors-into-customers-and-what-to-do-about-it/): Common reasons WordPress sites fail to convert visitors into customers, from slow speed to weak calls to action, and how to fix each.
- [How to Set a Homepage in WordPress – A Simple Guide for Beginners](https://nikhilsoman.in/how-to-set-a-homepage-in-wordpress-a-simple-guide-for-beginners/): Set a static homepage in WordPress in a few clicks using Settings, Reading. Screenshots and tips for blog page setup.
- [How to Style Lists Using CSS in Elementor Text Editor](https://nikhilsoman.in/how-to-style-lists-using-css-in-elementor-text-editor/): Customise bullet and numbered lists in the Elementor text editor with CSS: custom bullets, spacing, colours and icons.
- [How to Stop Hackers From Easily Finding Your WordPress Username](https://nikhilsoman.in/how-to-stop-hackers-from-easily-finding-your-wordpress-username/): Hackers can find WordPress usernames through author archives and the REST API. How to hide them and harden your login.
- [How to Overcome Upload File Size Limits with All-in-One WP Migration](https://nikhilsoman.in/how-to-overcome-upload-file-size-limits-with-all-in-one-wp-migration/): How to get around the All-in-One WP Migration upload size limit and restore large WordPress backups safely.
- [The Difference Between Theme and Template in WordPress](https://nikhilsoman.in/the-difference-between-theme-and-template-in-wordpress/): WordPress themes control the whole site design; templates control individual page layouts. The difference explained with examples.
- [How to change date format in Elementor PRO Forms](https://nikhilsoman.in/how-to-change-date-format-in-elementor-pro-forms/): Change the default YYYY/MM/DD date picker format in Elementor Pro forms with a small code snippet.
- [Is RankMath the best free SEO plugin for WordPress?](https://nikhilsoman.in/is-rankmath-the-best-free-seo-plugin-for-wordpress/): Rank Math vs Yoast: features, schema, ease of use and why Rank Math is a strong free SEO plugin for WordPress.
- [How to Remove Unused Images from a WordPress Website](https://nikhilsoman.in/how-to-remove-unused-images-from-a-wordpress-website/): Clean up your WordPress Media Library by finding and deleting unused images safely, with plugin options and backup tips.
- [How to change WordPress admin password using PHPMyAdmin](https://nikhilsoman.in/how-to-change-wordpress-admin-password-using-phpmyadmin/): Locked out of WordPress? Reset the admin password directly in the database using phpMyAdmin, step by step.
- [How to calculate Total Value of inventory in WooCommerce](https://nikhilsoman.in/how-to-calculate-total-value-of-inventory-in-woocommerce/): Find the total value of your WooCommerce stock with a free plugin report, plus tips for keeping inventory data accurate.
- [How to set up SMTP with WordPress](https://nikhilsoman.in/how-to-set-up-smtp-with-wordpress/): Fix WordPress contact form and order emails not being delivered by setting up SMTP, step by step.
- [How to make Header hidden until user scrolls down in Elementor](https://nikhilsoman.in/how-to-make-header-hidden-until-user-scrolls-down-in-elementor/): Make an Elementor Pro header appear only after scrolling, using custom CSS and JavaScript, with no extra plugins.
- [How to speed up your WordPress website with CloudFlare for FREE](https://nikhilsoman.in/how-to-speed-up-your-wordpress-website-with-cloudflare-for-free/): Set up Cloudflare's free plan to make your WordPress site faster and more secure: DNS, caching and optimisation settings.
- [How to Send File uploads as E-mail attachment in Elementor Pro Form ?](https://nikhilsoman.in/how-to-send-file-uploads-as-e-mail-attachment-in-elementor-pro-form/): Make Elementor Pro form file uploads arrive as email attachments instead of links, with a simple setting and code option.

## Case studies

- [DTM VFX School, Kochi](https://nikhilsoman.in/portfolio/dtm-vfx-school-kochi/): The goal of the website for DTM VFX School was to create a portfolio website that effectively showcases the studio's impressive portfolio of films they…
- [CareerLink HR, Dubai – Google Ads Landing Page](https://nikhilsoman.in/portfolio/careerlink-hr-dubai/): The goal of the website for CareerLink HR was to create a landing page for Google Ads that was focused on conversion and the clear display of vacancies…
- [DIGITAL CONTENT WRITERS](https://nikhilsoman.in/portfolio/digital-content-writers/): DCW is a one-stop destination for all your content requirements. If you need to hire a content writing services company to develop well-written and…
- [SAS INTERNATIONAL CONTRACTING W.L.L Doha, Qatar](https://nikhilsoman.in/portfolio/sas-international-contracting-w-l-l-doha-qatar/): Sas Line offers a wide range of doors with varying fire-rated, sized materials and a comprehensive line of single and double-leaf doors, as well as…
- [SolarOpower, New York](https://nikhilsoman.in/portfolio/solaropower-new-york/): SolarOpower makes clean energy available to homeowners, businesses, schools, non- profits and government organizations at a lower cost than they pay…
- [Vardhaki Architects, Kerala](https://nikhilsoman.in/portfolio/vardhaki-architects-kerala/): Project was conceptualized around the idea of a digital space that ensures
- [Adsomia, Kerala](https://nikhilsoman.in/portfolio/adsomia-kerala/): Adsomia is a data-driven and creative Business Software Solutions company that is known for its web designers in Kerala who create the best Mobile and…
- [Trueway International, Trivandrum](https://nikhilsoman.in/portfolio/trueway-international-trivandrum/): The main goal of this project was to create a clean and simple website for their clients to learn more about the company's services. Client wanted the…
- [Pawz Pet Care, Dubai](https://nikhilsoman.in/portfolio/pawz-pet-care-dubai/): Client had already designed most of the page herself and wanted us to strictly implement her design pattern into a responsive design, which needs to…
- [Smart Service Station, Dubai](https://nikhilsoman.in/portfolio/smart-service-station-dubai/): Client wanted us to design and develop a conversion friendly responsive website which needed to show case all their services and needed to add their…
- [Systrix IT Solutions, UAE](https://nikhilsoman.in/portfolio/systrix-it-solutions-uae/): Jijo wanted an SEO Friendly website with a clean design that needed to tell the story of the brand and at the same time aids to help position the brand…
- [3S Hankering Consultancy, UAE](https://nikhilsoman.in/portfolio/3s-hankering-consultancy-uae/): The goal of the website for 3S Hanking Consultancy was to create a website that effectively communicates the company's expertise in Zoho and Odoo ERP…
- [Yo Media Solutions , Kochi](https://nikhilsoman.in/portfolio/yo-media-solutions-kochi/): The main goal of this project was to create a fresh and modern website where their clients can explore more about the services of the company. Noushad…
- [Gios English – Landing Page](https://nikhilsoman.in/portfolio/gios-english/): The goal of this website was primarily to create a conversion friendly landing page for the marketing of his mobile application platform. Mr. Geo had…
- [Cabio Limo, UAE](https://nikhilsoman.in/portfolio/cabio-limo-uae/): This project was part of bizotic infocity's outsourced programme. Vivind, the director of bizotic, approached me with the need to redesign a fully…
- [Al Reyad Securities, Saudi Arabia](https://nikhilsoman.in/portfolio/al-reyad-securities-saudi/): Leading CTTV & Security Solutions Providers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- [Foresight Design, Thrissur](https://nikhilsoman.in/portfolio/foresight-design-thrissur/): The initial goal of the website was to build an SEO friendly website for the firm's marketing. Then Meera had a change of perspective on the design and…
- [Sreebhadra College, Alappuzha](https://nikhilsoman.in/portfolio/sreebhadra-paramedical-college-alappuzha/): The old website had an outdated design, old content with no option to update, and a nonfunctioning online admission form. Their marketing team wanted a…
- [WPC Oman-Business Website](https://nikhilsoman.in/portfolio/wpc-oman-business-website/): Goal was an SEO Friendly website with simple design elements that tell the story of the brand and at the same time aids to help position the brand on…
- [Jijo Joseph – Portfolio Website, Kochi](https://nikhilsoman.in/portfolio/jijo-joseph-portfolio-website-kochi/): Jijo Joseph is a Full Time Freelance Digital Marketing & SEO Expert kerala & Co-founder of ClearMyCourse & AJ Learning Space based in Kochi, Kerala.

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