- Website maintenance in Nepal costs NRS 2,500 to NRS 25,000+ per month depending on what is included.
- Here is the full breakdown so you can choose the right plan.
Website maintenance is one of the most underestimated ongoing costs in business IT planning. Many businesses budget carefully for the initial website build but allocate nothing for keeping it running, secure, and performing well. This is a costly mistake.
This guide gives you a transparent breakdown of website maintenance costs in Nepal, exactly what each service level includes, and how to choose the plan that matches your actual needs.
Why Website Maintenance Is Not Optional
A live website is a living, active system that constantly requires attention:
- WordPress and plugins release security patches 2–4 times per month
- PHP and server software need regular updates
- SSL certificates expire every 90 days (Let's Encrypt) or annually
- Database sizes grow and need optimization
- Third-party integrations change their APIs
- Hosting infrastructure requires monitoring and maintenance
Ignoring these creates a system that slowly becomes insecure, slow, and eventually broken.
Website Maintenance Cost in Nepal: Full Breakdown
Tier 1: Basic Security Care (NRS 2,500 – 4,000/month)
What is included:
- Monthly WordPress core and plugin updates
- Daily automated backups (stored off-site)
- Uptime monitoring with email/SMS alerts
- SSL certificate monitoring
- Monthly security scan
Best for: Simple brochure sites, low-traffic business sites, NGO websites.
Tier 2: Standard Maintenance (NRS 5,000 – 10,000/month)
Everything in Tier 1, plus:
- 3–5 hours/month content updates (text, images, documents)
- Performance monitoring (Google PageSpeed, Core Web Vitals)
- Broken link scanning and fixing
- Contact form and email functionality testing
- Monthly written maintenance report
- Priority email support (24-hour response)
Best for: Active business websites, professional services, educational sites.
Tier 3: Professional Care Plan (NRS 10,000 – 20,000/month)
Everything in Tier 2, plus:
- 8–10 hours/month development work (bug fixes, minor feature additions)
- Google Analytics monthly performance review
- SEO health check (rankings, crawl errors, sitemap)
- Priority support with 4-hour response for critical issues
- Database optimization
- Quarterly business review call
Best for: E-commerce sites, high-traffic business sites, sites central to business operations.
Tier 4: Enterprise Management (NRS 25,000+/month)
Full management of your website as a managed service:
- Dedicated account manager
- Unlimited minor updates and content changes
- 2-hour emergency response SLA
- Full performance optimization maintenance
- Advanced security hardening
- Monthly strategy consultation
- Hosting and infrastructure management included
Best for: Enterprise companies, e-commerce platforms, high-revenue websites.
One-Time vs. AMC: Is Paying Per Task Cheaper?
Some businesses prefer to call a developer only when something is needed. Here is why this is usually more expensive:
| Scenario | AMC Cost/Year | Pay-Per-Task Cost/Year |
|---|---|---|
| 6 plugin updates, 2 content changes, 1 backup restore | NRS 36,000 | NRS 45,000+ |
| Security incident response (1 hack) | Covered | NRS 30,000 – 80,000 |
| Hosting renewal missed, site down | Covered | NRS 10,000 – 30,000 recovery |
The math usually favors AMC for any active business website.
What WebsNP's AMC Includes
All WebsNP AMC plans include a formal Service Level Agreement with defined response times, monthly reporting, and a dedicated support channel. No surprise bills, no unexplained charges.
Get an AMC quote for your website — we will assess your site and recommend the right plan within 24 hours.
