Sites60.com enables MSMEs to create websites within a min
The T-Hub-incubated startup builds and maintains the websites at an affordable cost of Rs 6,000 per year
(L-R) Rajeev Ravulapati, Founder, Sites60; Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary – IT & Industries, Government of Telangana and Anish Anthony, COO, T-Hub launching the platform in Hyderabad on Thursday
Hyderabad T-Hub incubated Sites60 is one of its kind SaaS platform designed with a mission to help to create a website in 60 seconds, and effortlessly create strong websites for business owners. Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary – IT & Industries, Government of Telangana, Anish Anthony, COO, T-Hub and Rajeev Ravulapati, Founder, Sites60 officially launched the platform in an event here on Thursday.
Generally, creating and maintaining a website will cost $500-10,000. Moreover, website redesigns are necessary every two to three years to keep up with evolving consumer expectations and technological advancements. By simply providing basic business details, Sites60 offers MSMEs a visually appealing website within 60 seconds. It takes Rs 6,000 per annum for maintenance, with 15-day free trial.
On the occasion, Jayesh Ranjan said, “Almost eight years ago, I came across a report that says around 70 per cent of the MSMEs don’t even use an e-mail id and they are digitally unconnected. During the pandemic period, we could help the kirana stores to convert into digital stores with the help of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). Later, many small entrepreneurs entered into e-commerce.”
“Today, the pace of digitisation is enormous. The MSMEs also want to adopt the new technologies but they don’t have access. The platforms like Sites60.com will definitely help them in their digital journey,” he said, suggesting the startup to create an engaging menu of digital offerings to the MSMEs. As generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not 100 per cent correct, he asked them to do customisation.”
Rajeev Ravulapati, Founder, Sites60.com, said: “We are planning to empower at least one million MSMEs by the end of 2025, facilitating a robust and impactful online presence with ease. In today's digital age, having a strong online presence is no longer a luxury but a necessity for businesses, especially considering the staggering statistics.”
“Worldwide, there are approximately 34 crore SMEs, and a significant portion, around 29 per cent, do not have websites. In India alone, out of the 6.30 crore SMEs, a substantial 38 per cent lack an online presence. This means that a large number of businesses are missing out on potential customers and opportunities. Sites60 will address this challenge,” he added.
