Questions

Questions, answered.

The ones we hear on almost every first call, written down so you can read them at your own pace.

Prices and paying

How much does a website cost?

Starter is ₹11,999, Growth is ₹24,999, and Signature starts at ₹79,999, fixed after a scoping call. Each is a one-time price, with hosting included to begin with. Compare the website plans.

Is the price really fixed?

Yes. The number you see is the number you pay. Exactly what’s included is written down as “What’s in the box” before we start, and anything outside it is quoted separately, before it’s done.

How do I pay?

Half to begin, and half once you’ve seen the finished work and said yes. Every payment gets a GST invoice.

Ownership and hosting

Who owns the website, the domain and the data?

You do. The domain is registered in your name, the data sits in your account, and everything is handed over.

What does it cost after the included hosting?

₹3,499 a year covers hosting, the domain, SSL and backups. Starter includes the first year; Growth includes the first two.

What if I want changes after launch?

₹500 a change, or 5 for ₹1,999.

Timing and revisions

How long does it take?

Websites: Starter 7 working days, Growth 10 working days and Signature 21–30 days. Billing systems: Central Stream 7 working days, Central River 10 working days and Central Reservoir 14 working days. Online stores: Harbour 21 days, Port 30 days and Fleet 45 days.

How many rounds of changes do I get before launch?

Starter includes 2 rounds and Growth includes 3. A round of revisions is one list of changes, sent together — not a drip over a fortnight.

What isn’t included in a website?

Logo or brand identity design, photo shoots on location, ads and SEO campaigns and translations. We’re happy to quote any of these separately.

Billing systems

Does it do e-invoicing, e-way bills or Tally export?

Not as standard: e-invoicing (IRN) and e-way bills, Tally export, automatic WhatsApp sending and connecting to other software are quoted separately. GST tax invoices themselves are built in. See the billing systems.

Is there a yearly fee?

Yes, from year two. The build is a one-time price; after that ₹7,999 for Central Stream, ₹17,999 for Central River and ₹23,999 for Central Reservoir a year keeps it running on our servers, with backups, updates and support. It’s billed yearly, never monthly. If you stop, nothing is deleted: Central turns read-only and you get a full export.

Do you make billing software for jewellers?

Yes: Gulabi Bahi, which keeps fine metal and money side by side for every party. Bahi, for one counter, is ₹7,999 a year; Dukaan, for the whole shop, is ₹11,999 a year, plus GST, and the first 30 days are free. About Gulabi Bahi.

Online stores

Do you take a cut of my sales?

No. Tidehouse stores run on your own payment gateway, and you pay one yearly fee whatever you sell: from ₹14,999 a year for platform, hosting and updates. The gateway charges its usual fee, to you, at cost. See Tidehouse.

Getting started and referrals

How do we start?

Fill in the two-minute form. We call within one working day for a 15-minute chat, then send a fixed quote. There’s no sales line to ring: every project starts with the form. Start a project.

Can I earn by introducing a business?

Yes, as one of The Tidemakers: 5% of their project in cash, paid quarterly, or 10% as Mizuron credit. It counts if they sign up within 60 days and pay in full. Join The Tidemakers.

Still wondering? The Field Notes go into prices and fees properly, or ask us directly.