Mohammad KaleemQuick answer: The best website designer in Delhi for your business is the one who can show live websites they have built, has genuine Google reviews, builds fast mobile-friendly sites with basic SEO included, registers the domain in your name, gives a clear written price and supports you after launch. Check these 10 things before you pay anything.
Search "best website designer in Delhi" and you will find hundreds of agencies and freelancers, all promising modern, SEO-friendly websites. Prices go from ₹3,000 to several lakhs. Since everyone calls themselves the best, the only reliable way to choose is to check the proof yourself.
In my earlier guide I shared 10 questions to ask a freelance website designer. This guide goes one step further: it shows you how to verify the answers — using free tools, a simple scorecard and the red flags I have seen in 9+ years of building websites for Delhi businesses.
What Makes a Website Designer the "Best" in Delhi?
The best website designer is not the cheapest or the most famous one. It is the designer whose websites actually bring enquiries — sites that load quickly on mobile, show up on Google, are easy for you to update and are supported after launch. Good design is only one part of it. A beautiful website that nobody finds, or that you cannot edit, does not help your business.
10 Things to Check Before You Hire a Website Designer in Delhi
1. Live websites in their portfolio
Screenshots and mock-ups can be copied from anywhere. Ask for links to live websites and open them yourself. Check that the business is real, the contact details work and the site is still online. Work in your own industry is a bonus.
How to check: Open 3–4 portfolio websites on your phone and scroll through them. Do they look good, load fast and make it easy to call or enquire?
2. Genuine Google reviews
Search the designer's name or business on Google Maps and read the reviews. Look for reviews that mention real projects and clients, not just five-word ratings. A designer who has been working for years should have a Google Business Profile with reviews from actual customers.
How to check: Read the latest reviews and the low-rated ones — see how the designer responded to complaints.
3. Mobile speed of their websites
Most of your visitors in Delhi will use a mobile phone. A slow website loses customers before they even see your offer. The best designers build sites that load quickly even on an average 4G connection.
How to check: Paste a portfolio website into Google's free PageSpeed Insights tool and look at the mobile score. Green (90+) is excellent; red (below 50) is a warning sign.
4. Basic SEO included in the price
A website that Google cannot understand will not bring enquiries. Basic SEO should be part of every website, not an expensive add-on. This includes proper page titles and meta descriptions, one clear heading per page, image alt text, a sitemap and Google Search Console setup.
How to check: Search Google for one of their client's business names. Does the website appear with a proper title and description, or something like "Home" or "Untitled"?
5. Domain and hosting in your name
This is the most important check. Your domain name must be registered in your name, with your email, and you should receive full access to the hosting and website files. If the designer keeps everything in their own account, you may lose your website if you ever stop working with them.
How to check: Ask in writing: "Will the domain be registered in my name, and will I get the login details?" The answer should be a clear yes.
6. An admin panel you can use yourself
You should be able to change text, photos, services, products and blog posts without calling the designer every time. Ask for a demo of the admin panel before you start.
How to check: Ask the designer to show you how you would change a phone number or add a new photo. If it looks confusing, it will be harder later.
7. A clear written quote, including yearly charges
Many low quotes hide yearly renewal charges, hosting fees or extra charges for small changes. Ask for a written quote that lists design, development, domain, hosting, SSL, maintenance and the cost of future changes. My guide on website design cost in Delhi explains typical prices so you can compare quotes fairly.
8. Direct communication
With some agencies, you speak to a salesperson while a junior team you never meet builds your website. Ask who will actually design and build your site, and whether you can talk to them directly on call or WhatsApp. Read more in freelance website designer vs agency.
9. A realistic timeline
Get the delivery date in writing. A simple business website usually takes one to two weeks once your content is ready; e-commerce stores and websites with custom features take longer. Be careful of anyone promising a complete custom website in one day.
10. Support after launch
Websites need updates, backups, security checks and small changes after they go live. Ask what happens if something breaks after launch, how quickly they respond and what yearly maintenance includes.
Website Designer Scorecard: Compare Before You Hire
Use this simple scorecard when you speak to two or three designers. Give 1 point for each "yes".
| Check | What a good answer looks like |
|---|---|
| Live portfolio | Links to real, working client websites |
| Google reviews | Genuine reviews that mention real projects |
| Mobile speed | Good PageSpeed Insights mobile score on their sites |
| Basic SEO | Titles, meta, headings, sitemap and Search Console included |
| Ownership | Domain and hosting in your name, with logins |
| Admin panel | You can update content yourself |
| Written quote | All one-time and yearly costs listed |
| Direct contact | You talk to the person building your site |
| Timeline | A clear delivery date in writing |
| Support | Clear maintenance and support terms |
A designer who scores 8 or more is usually a safe choice. Below 6, keep looking.
Red Flags to Avoid
- No live websites to show — only screenshots or templates
- Domain registered in the designer's name instead of yours
- Very low price with no written quote
- "Guaranteed first page on Google" promises
- No admin panel, so every small change costs money
- Full payment demanded before any work starts
- No reviews, no Google Business Profile and no address
How Much Does a Good Website Designer in Delhi Charge?
Prices depend on the type of website and the features you need. As a guide, these are my starting prices:
| Website type | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Static / basic website | ₹8,000 |
| Business website with admin panel | ₹15,000 |
| E-commerce website | ₹25,000 |
| Domain + hosting + maintenance (yearly) | ₹7,500 |
The final price depends on the number of pages, features and content. Always compare what is included, not just the headline price.
Why Business Owners Choose Mohammad Kaleem
I am Mohammad Kaleem, a freelance website designer based in New Ranjeet Nagar, New Delhi, with 9+ years of experience. I work directly with every client — from planning to launch and after — and I am happy to be checked against every point in this guide:
- Live client websites on my portfolio page
- Genuine Google reviews on my Google Business Profile
- Fast, mobile-friendly websites with basic SEO included
- Domain and hosting always in the client's name
- Easy admin panel to update your own website
- Clear written quotes, starting from ₹8,000
- Direct contact on call and WhatsApp, and support after launch
I also help with SEO, Google Ads and web hosting, so your website keeps bringing enquiries after it goes live.
Get a Free Quote for Your Website
Planning a new website or a redesign for your business in Delhi NCR? Contact me for a free quote or call/WhatsApp +91 85275 54620, and let's talk about what your business needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best website designer in Delhi?
There is no single best website designer for everyone. The best choice is a designer who can show live client websites, has genuine Google reviews, builds fast mobile-friendly websites with basic SEO, registers the domain in your name and gives a clear written quote. Use the 10 checks in this guide to compare designers.
Should I hire a freelancer or an agency in Delhi?
A freelancer usually gives you direct communication, faster changes and a lower price. An agency can suit very large projects that need a big team. For most small and medium businesses, an experienced freelancer is a good fit.
How much does a website cost in Delhi?
A basic website can start from around ₹8,000, a business website with an admin panel from around ₹15,000 and an e-commerce website from around ₹25,000. Domain, hosting and maintenance are usually charged yearly.
How long does it take to build a business website?
A simple business website usually takes one to two weeks once the content and photos are ready. E-commerce websites and custom features take longer.
How can I check if a website designer is genuine?
Open the live websites in their portfolio, read their Google reviews, test their websites in PageSpeed Insights, and make sure the domain will be registered in your name. A genuine designer will be happy to answer all of these questions in writing.