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Web Development · 8 min readWebsite Cost in India: What You Really Pay ForWebsite prices in India range from a few thousand rupees to several lakhs.Read the article →
Web Development · 8 min readWordPress vs Custom Website: How to ChooseBoth options can work well, but they suit different needs.Read the article →Web Development · 9 min readHow to Choose a Web Development Company in IndiaA practical checklist of questions to ask, red flags to spot and terms to get in writing, so you pick a web partner with…Read the article →Web Development · 9 min read5 Page Website: What to Include on Each PageHome, About, Services, Gallery and Contact: what each page should say, how to prepare your content, and how the structure…Read the article →Web Development · 9 min readWebsite Launch Checklist: What to Check Before You Go LiveA new site can look finished and still have a broken form, a missing page or a slow mobile load.Read the article →Web Development · 9 min readHow to Choose a Domain Name for Your Business in IndiaYour domain name appears on your website, email, invoices and visiting cards, so it is worth choosing carefully.Read the article →Web Development · 8 min readWebsite Speed Optimization: Practical Tips for Indian Business SitesA slow website quietly costs you visitors, especially on mobile data.Read the article →Web Development · 8 min readWebsite Redesign Checklist: Signs, Steps and What to ProtectRedesigning a site can improve it, or quietly wipe out the search visibility you spent years building.Read the article →
Shopify & Ecommerce · 8 min readHow to Start Dropshipping in India: A Practical Step-by-Step GuideDropshipping lets you sell online without holding stock, but it still needs a real plan.Read the article →
Shopify & Ecommerce · 8 min readShopify vs WooCommerce in India: A Fair Comparison for SellersBoth platforms can run a serious online store.Read the article →
Shopify & Ecommerce · 8 min readHow to Build an Ecommerce Website in India, Step by StepA plain-English walkthrough from choosing a platform to your first test order, with the Indian specifics: UPI, shipping, GST and…Read the article →Shopify & Ecommerce · 8 min readShopify Store Setup Checklist for BeginnersA step-by-step list to take a new Shopify store from planning to a tested, launch-ready shop, with the Indian details that…Read the article →
Shopify & Ecommerce · 9 min readDropshipping Marketing in India: Meta Ads vs Organic, Which Should You Start With?A store with no visitors makes no sales, so your first big decision is how people will find it.Read the article →Shopify & Ecommerce · 9 min readEcommerce Policy Pages India: The Legal and Trust Pages Every Online Store NeedsBefore customers pay you and before a payment gateway approves your account, your store needs a handful of clear pages.Read the article →
Apps & Software · 9 min readHow Much Does Mobile App Development Cost in India?There is no single price for an app.Read the article →Apps & Software · 9 min readNative vs Cross Platform App Development: Which Should You Choose?One approach builds a separate app for each phone system, the other shares most of the code.Read the article →
Apps & Software · 8 min readWeb App vs Website: What Is the Difference and Which Do You Need?Many owners ask for a website when they really need a web app, or the other way round.Read the article →
Apps & Software · 8 min readCustom Portal vs Ready-Made Software: A Build or Buy GuideShould you pay a monthly fee for a ready-made tool or build a portal around your own process?Read the article →
Apps & Software · 9 min readHow to Build an MVP for Your Startup in IndiaAn MVP is the smallest version of your product that real users can try and that teaches you something.Read the article →
Design & Branding · 9 min readLogo Design Tips for Small Business Owners in IndiaA logo is small, but it appears on your signboard, bills, WhatsApp profile and packaging.Read the article →
Design & Branding · 8 min readUI UX Design Mistakes to Avoid on Your Website and AppSmall design choices decide whether a visitor stays, enquires or leaves.Read the article →
SEO & Growth · 8 min readSEO Checklist for Small Business Websites: A Practical GuideA step-by-step list of the SEO basics every small business site needs, from titles and speed to Google Business Profile and…Read the article →SEO & Growth · 9 min readLocal SEO for Small Business in India: A Practical GuideA plain-English walkthrough of how shops, clinics and restaurants get found on Google Maps and in "near me" searches, and what…Read the article →SEO & Growth · 9 min readSEO vs SEM: Difference and Which to Choose in IndiaA clear comparison of organic and paid search for small businesses, with a simple way to decide where your first rupee should go.Read the article →SEO & Growth · 9 min readGoogle Ads vs Meta Ads: Which One Should a Small Business Start With?Both platforms can bring enquiries, but they work in very different ways.Read the article →SEO & Growth · 9 min readHow to Set Up Google Business Profile: A Step-by-Step Guide for Indian BusinessesA Google Business Profile is the free listing that appears on Google Search and Maps when people look for you.Read the article →SEO & Growth · 9 min readGoogle Business Profile Ranking Tips: What You Can Actually InfluenceMost local businesses in India want to appear when someone searches "near me".Read the article →
Design & Branding · 9 min readHow to Create a Company Profile PDF That Clients Actually ReadA company profile PDF is often the first thing a buyer, vendor or bank sees about you.Read the article →Design & Branding · 8 min readBrand Identity Guide for Small Business Owners in IndiaA brand identity is more than a logo.Read the article →Design & Branding · 8 min readBrochure Design Tips for Indian BusinessesA brochure works when the reader finds what they need in seconds.Read the article →SEO & Growth · 8 min readSocial Media Content Calendar for Small Business: A Simple Monthly PlanPosting only when you remember is the fastest way to burn out.Read the article →SEO & Growth · 8 min readWhat Does a Digital Marketing Agency Do? A Plain-English GuideIf you are thinking of hiring help for SEO, ads or social media, it helps to know what you are actually paying for.Read the article →Web Development · 8 min readWebsite Content Writing That Converts: A Practical GuideA good design gets attention, but words are what make people call, message or buy.Read the article →Our services.
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Service5 Page Website at ₹5,999A clean, mobile-friendly five-page website for your business, built by Ragnar Studios for a one-time payment with no…View the guide →ServiceShopify Dropshipping Store PlansPick a plan, share your store name and niche, and we build your Shopify store with products, supplier sync and a…View the guide →ServiceWebsite Design & DevelopmentRagnar Studios designs and builds business websites that load fast, work on every phone and make it easy for customers…View the guide →ServiceSEO ServicesRagnar Studios fixes the technical, on-page and content gaps that keep your website hard to find on Google.View the guide →ServiceGoogle Ads (SEM)Ragnar Studios sets up and manages Google Ads campaigns for Indian businesses, from keyword research to reporting.View the guide →ServiceLogo DesignRagnar Studios designs logos for Indian startups and small businesses, from the first brief to the final files.View the guide →Ready to start your project?
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