WEB MAINTENANCE

Website Maintenance in Pakistan: What It Costs and What You Actually Need

By Abdul Basit•August 2026•5 min read

After launching a website, many Pakistani businesses are blindsided by recurring upkeep demands. Unmaintained WordPress websites get hacked, plugins conflict after PHP updates, and SSL certificates expire unnoticed.

Here is what genuine website maintenance entails, and how to choose an architecture that minimizes ongoing bills.

Maintenance Cost Breakdown by Architecture

Platform TypeMonthly Maintenance NeedAnnual Cost (PKR)
Custom React Web App (ecom.web.pk)Near Zero (Global CDN hosting)PKR 3,500 – 6,000 (Domain only)
Shopify E-Commerce StoreFully Managed Cloud$25/mo + domain (~PKR 85,000/yr)
Self-Hosted WordPress / WooCommerceHigh (Plugin & security updates)PKR 40,000 – 120,000/yr (Hosting + Developer)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does website maintenance cost in Pakistan?

Ongoing maintenance depends on technology architecture. Custom static/React websites have zero maintenance fees aside from annual domain renewal (~PKR 3,500/yr). WordPress sites require monthly retainers (PKR 5,000–15,000/mo) for security patches and plugin management. Shopify maintenance is covered by your $25/mo plan.

What tasks are included in professional website maintenance?

Core tasks include regular database backups, uptime monitoring, security audits, banner/content updates, and Core Web Vitals speed checks.

Do I need a monthly retainer for my website?

Only if you have dynamic inventory, frequent promotional campaigns, or self-hosted databases that require active developer supervision.

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