It depends on features. A basic eCommerce store with standard design, product setup, payment gateway, and mobile-friendly layout may cost less; more complex ones (custom design, multi-vendor, integrations) cost more. Typical cost ranges might start from ₹ 30,000-₹ 70,000+ depending on scope, technology, design, and maintenance.

Usually 3 to 6 months to see meaningful improvements in search rankings and organic traffic if foundational SEO is done right (on-page tech fixes, content, local citations). More competitive keywords may take longer—up to 9-12 months. Consistent work & good content help speed up results.

Yes. For example, automating tasks like inquiry responses, scheduling social media posts, data entry, or report generation saves time, reduces errors, and lets staff focus on higher value work. Even small businesses can use affordable AI tools to automate repetitive tasks and improve customer responsiveness.

The differences lie in search volume, competition, and user intent. Keywords focused on “Kasaragod” will have lower competition but lower volume; “Kerala” is broader with more competition; “Mangalore” might appeal if your audience overlaps across the border. A combined strategy (local + regional) often works best: use local SEO for Kasaragod, then regionally optimized content for Kerala/Mangalore boundaries.

A strategist will analyse your business goals, competitor landscape, audience, and current digital presence. They then design a plan covering SEO, content marketing, social media, paid ads, influencer / local partnerships, measure results, and adjust the strategy over time to maximise ROI.

A business profile website provides credibility, helps people find you online, shows your services/products, contact information, and reviews. It’s especially important in local searches (“service near me”), helps convert inbound enquiries, and makes many marketing efforts (ads, social media) more effective.

In Kasaragod, you’ll need content that resonates with local culture, festivals, languages (Malayalam, Tulu etc.), community engagement. Visual style, posting frequency, ad targeting need to be adjusted for users with slower internet or older devices. Also, word-of-mouth, local influencers, and trust play a bigger role than only high polish visuals.

If you want simplicity, faster setup, secure payments and support, Shopify is easy, but monthly fees and less flexibility. WooCommerce (on WordPress) gives you more control, customization, and lower platform cost, but needs more maintenance, hosting, plugin management. Your choice depends on budget, features needed, future scaling, and technical support availability locally.

Local SEO involves optimizing your website and online presence so you appear in “near me” searches, Google Maps, and local result packs. Key steps are: getting your Google My Business profile set up and verified; using locally relevant keywords; collecting customer reviews; ensuring consistent name/address/phone (NAP) info across directories; optimizing mobile friendliness and page speed.