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WordPress Website Cost
Sri Lanka 2025

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What's Included in WordPress Website Cost?

WordPress Setup

Free - LKR 10,000

WordPress installation, configuration, admin setup, user roles, and initial settings optimization.

Theme Cost

Free - LKR 20,000

Free themes (basic features) or premium themes (advanced features, support, regular updates).

Custom Design

LKR 30,000 - 80,000

Logo integration, color scheme, layout customization, custom graphics, and brand consistency.

Essential Plugins

Free - LKR 30,000

SEO (Yoast/RankMath), security (Wordfence), backups, contact forms, caching, and analytics.

Complete WordPress Cost Breakdown

Domain Name

/year
LKR 3,000 - 5,000

Your website address (.lk, .com, .net domains)

Web Hosting

/year
LKR 15,000 - 30,000

Server space, bandwidth, email accounts, backups

Premium WordPress Theme

one-time
LKR 15,000 - 20,000

Professional design, lifetime updates, support

Premium Plugins

/year
LKR 10,000 - 50,000

Advanced features, SEO tools, forms, sliders, etc.

SSL Certificate

/year
Free - LKR 5,000

HTTPS security (often free with hosting)

Custom Development

one-time
LKR 40,000 - 100,000

Custom design, features, integrations, modifications

Content Creation

one-time
LKR 10,000 - 30,000

Copywriting, images, videos, page content

SEO Setup

one-time
LKR 15,000 - 30,000

On-page SEO, meta tags, schema, sitemap, optimization

Maintenance & Updates

/year
LKR 10,000 - 20,000

WordPress updates, plugin updates, security monitoring

Backup & Security

/year
LKR 5,000 - 15,000

Automated backups, malware scanning, firewall

WordPress Website Pricing Packages

Starter WordPress

LKR 60,000

Best for: Small Businesses

  • 5-10 pages website
  • Free premium-quality theme
  • Basic customization (colors, logo)
  • Essential plugins (SEO, contact form)
  • Mobile-responsive design
  • Basic SEO setup
  • 1 year hosting & domain
  • SSL certificate
  • 3 months support
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Business WordPress

LKR 90,000 - 120,000

Best for: Growing Businesses

  • 10-20 pages website
  • Premium WordPress theme (LKR 15K value)
  • Custom design & branding
  • Premium plugins included
  • Advanced SEO optimization
  • Blog setup & training
  • Contact forms & integrations
  • Performance optimization
  • 6 months support & updates
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Advanced WordPress

LKR 150,000+

Best for: Large Businesses

  • Unlimited pages
  • Fully custom WordPress design
  • WooCommerce (online store)
  • Custom post types & features
  • Advanced plugin integrations
  • Multi-language support
  • Complete SEO package
  • Priority performance optimization
  • 12 months priority support
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WordPress vs Other Platforms

FeatureWordPressWix/WeeblyCustom Code
Initial CostLKR 60K-150KLKR 20K-40KLKR 200K-500K
Monthly CostLKR 2K-5KLKR 5K-15KLKR 10K-30K
CustomizationHighLimitedUnlimited
SEO ControlExcellentLimitedExcellent
OwnershipFullLimitedFull
ScalabilityHighLowVery High

Hidden Costs to Watch Out For

Annual theme license renewals (LKR 10K-15K/year)
Premium plugin subscription renewals (LKR 5K-30K/year)
Email marketing tools (LKR 10K-30K/year)
Advanced security features (LKR 10K-20K/year)
CDN & performance optimization (LKR 15K-40K/year)
Additional storage/bandwidth (LKR 5K-20K/year)
Custom feature development (LKR 20K-100K per feature)
Professional content updates (LKR 5K-15K/hour)

💡 Always ask for total cost including renewals before starting your WordPress project!

FAQ

How much does a WordPress website cost in Sri Lanka?

WordPress websites in Sri Lanka cost LKR 60,000-150,000+ depending on complexity. Basic WordPress sites start at LKR 60,000 (5-10 pages, free theme, basic customization). Business WordPress sites cost LKR 90,000-120,000 (premium theme, custom design, plugins). Advanced custom WordPress sites cost LKR 150,000+ (fully custom design, advanced features, WooCommerce).

What's included in the WordPress website cost?

Included: WordPress installation, theme setup (free or premium), essential plugins (SEO, security, backups), custom design work, content upload, mobile optimization, basic SEO setup, SSL certificate, 1-year hosting, domain registration, and 3-6 months support. Premium themes, paid plugins, and custom development cost extra.

Is WordPress free? Why do I need to pay?

WordPress software is free, but you pay for: domain name (LKR 3,000-5,000/year), hosting (LKR 15,000-30,000/year), premium themes (LKR 15,000-20,000), premium plugins (LKR 10,000-50,000), custom design/development (LKR 40,000-100,000), and ongoing maintenance (LKR 10,000-20,000/year).

What are the ongoing costs for WordPress?

Annual ongoing costs: hosting renewal (LKR 15,000-30,000), domain renewal (LKR 3,000-5,000), SSL certificate renewal (often free with hosting), premium plugin renewals (LKR 10,000-30,000), security monitoring (LKR 5,000-15,000), and maintenance/updates (LKR 10,000-20,000/year). Total: LKR 43,000-100,000/year.

Should I buy a premium WordPress theme or use free?

Premium themes (LKR 15,000-20,000) offer better design, more features, regular updates, and support. Free themes work for basic sites but have limited customization, fewer features, and no dedicated support. For business websites, premium themes are recommended for professional appearance and reliability.

How much does WordPress maintenance cost?

WordPress maintenance costs LKR 10,000-20,000/year including: WordPress core updates, plugin updates, theme updates, security monitoring, backup management, uptime monitoring, and bug fixes. Monthly maintenance plans cost LKR 5,000-15,000/month for businesses needing priority support and content updates.

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