Short answer: Website maintenance cost in Sri Lanka depends on your website package and the work covered each year. At WOWZOO Web Studio, hosting and maintenance from year two starts at LKR 15,000 for Starter, LKR 20,000 for Business and LKR 30,000 for Premium. Domain renewal and extra content work are separate.
A website is not a one-time purchase that never needs attention. After launch, it needs a place to run, technical care and occasional changes. This guide explains WOWZOO’s published yearly costs, what to ask before renewing, and how to plan a clear budget.
How much does website maintenance cost in Sri Lanka per year?
WOWZOO’s yearly hosting and maintenance price starts at LKR 15,000 after the first year. The amount depends on whether your website is on the Starter, Business or Premium package.
Here are the published starting prices for WOWZOO’s hosting and maintenance service from year two:
- Starter: From LKR 15,000 per year for a website built on the Starter package.
- Business: From LKR 20,000 per year for a website built on the Business package.
- Premium: From LKR 30,000 per year for a website built on the Premium package.
These are WOWZOO prices, not an average for every Sri Lankan web company. Domain renewal is separate. Your written quote should confirm the exact services and renewal amount for your website.
If you are still choosing your first package, read our website cost guide for Sri Lanka to compare the one-time starting prices with the later yearly costs.
What does website maintenance actually mean?
Website maintenance means technical care that helps your site continue working after it goes live. Hosting provides the space for the website, while maintenance deals with ongoing technical needs.
For a WordPress website, a practical maintenance discussion should cover software updates, backups, security checks and what happens when something stops working. Ask your provider to put the included tasks and their limits in writing.
Maintenance is different from rewriting pages or adding new features. A working contact button might need a technical fix, while adding a new service page is extra project work. Making that difference clear helps prevent surprise bills.
Is hosting included in the first-year website price?
Yes. WOWZOO includes first-year hosting and SSL in its quoted website packages. The included first-year domain is a .com or .lk up to LKR 5,000, registered in the client’s name.
If the selected domain costs more than the allowance, the client pays the difference. From the second year, the hosting and maintenance charge applies, and domain renewal is separate.
For example, a business in Mutur could launch a five-page Starter website with hosting included in its first year. Its later budget should include the Starter hosting and maintenance renewal plus its actual domain renewal cost.
The exact domain renewal amount is not stated here because it depends on the domain and registrar. Ask for the renewal figure before you commit.
What is the difference between hosting, maintenance and content edits?
Hosting, maintenance and content edits are three different costs. Knowing which one you are paying for makes your yearly website budget easier to understand.
- Hosting: Keeps the website files available online.
- Technical maintenance: Covers the technical work specified in your written service agreement.
- Domain renewal: Keeps your chosen website address registered; it is billed separately after year one.
- Content edits: Change your words, photographs or other page content when your business changes.
- New features: Add functions or pages beyond the original quote and require separate pricing.
WOWZOO quotes content edits after launch at LKR 2,500 per hour, with a one-hour minimum. An extra standard page is LKR 4,500; a custom page starts at LKR 7,500. Those amounts are not included in the yearly maintenance starting prices.
Do small businesses really need website maintenance?
Yes, a small business should plan for technical care just as a larger one does. Even a simple website should stay accessible, readable on phones and ready for customer enquiries.
Think of a salon in Trincomalee, a consultant in Colombo or a restaurant in Kandy. Each may depend on visitors opening its site and contacting the business. Clear ownership and an agreed way to report technical issues are useful for all three.
The right level of maintenance depends on what the website does. A small information website may need different care from a site that includes online booking or custom functions. Ask about your own site rather than buying an unclear package.
What should you check before paying a website renewal bill?
Before paying, check what is covered, when the renewal is due and which services are billed separately. A short checklist can help you compare a quote with what you actually need.
- Check the annual amount. Ask whether the quoted amount includes hosting and the maintenance tasks you expect.
- Confirm the domain arrangement. Make sure the domain remains registered in your name and ask for its separate renewal amount.
- Ask about support. Find out how to report a technical issue and what types of fixes are included.
- Review backups and updates. Ask how they are handled and which tasks are covered under your package.
- List future changes. If you plan to add a gallery, page or language, request a separate estimate in advance.
- Keep admin access clear. Know who can access your website and where your important account details are kept.
You can also review our website price estimator to understand starting package costs before asking for a written project quote.
What mistakes should you avoid with yearly website costs?
The biggest mistake is assuming the first payment covers every future year and every future change. Separate your launch price, yearly charges and optional work from the beginning.
- Do not assume a domain is free to renew because it was included in year one.
- Do not treat technical support and unlimited content changes as the same thing.
- Do not accept a renewal quote without asking which services it covers.
- Do not leave your domain in someone else’s name without checking ownership.
- Do not plan a new booking feature or extra language without asking for its price.
- Do not lose your admin-access details after the final payment.
A clear quote is more useful than a low headline price with unanswered questions. WOWZOO gives written custom quotes valid for 14 days.
How can a Sri Lankan business plan a two-year website budget?
Start by separating the launch cost from the following year’s maintenance. Then add any domain renewal or extra work as its own item instead of guessing one combined total.
For a Starter site, the published build price begins at LKR 35,000 for up to five pages and two revision rounds. The second-year hosting and maintenance starts at LKR 15,000. Domain renewal is extra, and the final project amount depends on your written quote.
A Business website starts at LKR 75,000 for up to ten pages and three revision rounds; its year-two maintenance starts at LKR 20,000. Premium starts at LKR 150,000 for up to fifteen pages and four revision rounds, with booking or custom features priced within the agreed scope. Its later annual hosting and maintenance starts at LKR 30,000.
These examples show the difference between the build price and later costs. They are not complete two-year totals because the domain and optional work can vary. If you are in the Eastern Province, see our website design service for Trincomalee businesses.
What are common questions about website maintenance?
How much is WOWZOO Starter website maintenance per year?
Starter hosting and maintenance starts at LKR 15,000 per year from year two. Your domain renewal is billed separately, and your written agreement should confirm the scope.
Is WordPress maintenance included forever?
No. WOWZOO includes three months of free technical support after launch, for technical issues only. Hosting and maintenance from year two are paid services, so ask for the renewal details early.
Do I own my website if I pay for maintenance?
WOWZOO clients own their website and receive full admin access after final payment. Maintenance is an ongoing service, not a transfer of ownership.
Can I request content changes during the year?
Yes, you can request a separate quote for content edits. WOWZOO’s published content-edit rate after launch is LKR 2,500 per hour, with a one-hour minimum.
Does website maintenance include a new language?
Extra languages are quoted separately. Ask for a written scope for the new language pages rather than assuming they are included in your annual hosting and maintenance price.
How can you get a free website maintenance quote?
Tell WOWZOO Web Studio what kind of WordPress website you need, which package you are considering, and whether you already have a domain. We work fully online from Mutur, Trincomalee, and can help businesses across Sri Lanka.
For a free written quote, message WOWZOO on WhatsApp. Quotes are valid for 14 days. For a new website project, the payment plan is 50% advance and the balance before handover. Standard sites are usually ready in 7–10 days after content is received.