SEO & Web Development Blog in Nepal
Practical SEO and web development guides for businesses in Nepal, written by me, Ujjwal Rupakheti, a web developer and SEO specialist in Itahari with 3+ years of experience. Each guide uses prices in rupees and examples from sites I have built: ten on websites, online stores, software and trekking SEO, and six on SEO, all current as of November 2026.
- Free to read, with no sign-up
- Prices in rupees that match what I charge
- Written from my own projects and client work
New research
State of Nepali Business Websites in 2026
I tested 184 Nepali business websites in eight sectors for HTTPS, server versions, speed, mobile and SEO basics. No business is named; the method, limits and sector tables are on the page.
How Safe, Fast and Findable are Nepali Business Websites in 2026?
One in three listed business websites in Nepal no longer works. Of the rest, 15% still open on plain HTTP and only 24% pass five basic SEO checks.
Read the report01Web development guides
Web Development and Software Guides for Nepal
Ten guides for anyone planning a website, an online store or software in Nepal: what each costs in rupees, how eSewa and Khalti payments work, how to redesign without losing rankings, and how to build a SaaS or an AI chatbot.
How Much Does a Website Cost in Nepal in 2026?
Market prices by type of site in rupees, next to my own, plus the rules for a free .com.np domain, hosting prices and what a website costs to run each year.
Read the guideHow to Start an Online Store in Nepal in 2026
Register under the E-Commerce Act, set up eSewa, Khalti and cash on delivery, choose a platform and budget from NPR 60,000.
Read the guideeSewa and Khalti Payment Integration: A Developer’s Guide
ePay v2 signatures, Khalti KPG-2 initiate and lookup, Fonepay QR and the server checks that stop fake orders, in Node.js.
Read the guideHow to Redesign a Website Without Losing SEO
A before, launch-day and after checklist: URL maps, 301 redirects, staging that stays out of Google and eight weeks of checks.
Read the guideWebsite UX Checklist: 36 Checks for Websites in Nepal
36 checks for Nepali sites, from 24 px tap targets and 4.5:1 contrast to eSewa and Khalti checkout and NPR price formats.
Read the guideHow Much Does Website Maintenance Cost in Nepal?
What monthly plans cost, and a weekly to yearly checklist for WordPress updates, backups, SSL and .np domains.
Read the guideHow to Build a SaaS in Nepal in 2026
Scope the first version, pick a stack, bill customers in rupees with eSewa, Khalti and Fonepay, and plan for buyers abroad.
Read the guideHow Much Does Software Development Cost in Nepal in 2026?
Approximate prices for school, HR, clinic and ERP systems, how per-module quotes work, IRD billing rules and a 3-year cost check.
Read the guideAI Chatbot for Business in Nepal: How It Works and What It Costs
How chatbots answer from your own data, honest limits in Nepali, WhatsApp and model costs, and the Privacy Act.
Read the guideTrekking Website SEO: How to Get More Bookings from Google
Keyword research per trek and market, an itinerary page checklist, hreflang, reviews and a 90-day plan for trekking companies in Nepal.
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I build websites and online stores, SaaS products and custom software, with a fixed price in writing before work starts.
02SEO guides
SEO Guides for Businesses in Nepal
Six in-depth SEO guides for business owners and marketers in Nepal: how to do SEO in 2026, a technical SEO checklist, SEO costs in rupees, Google Business Profile setup, SEO tools and WordPress SEO. I write each one from my own projects and client work.
How to Do SEO in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide
Step-by-step SEO for 2026: Search Console, crawling, keyword research, content, structured data, speed, local search, links and AI answers, with examples from Nepali websites.
Read the guideTechnical SEO Checklist 2026: A Developer’s Audit Guide
A developer’s checklist for Core Web Vitals, crawling, indexing, structured data and AI crawler access, with the fix for each item.
Read the guideHow Much Does SEO Cost in Nepal in 2026?
Monthly retainers, one-time audits and local SEO prices in rupees, what each budget actually buys, and the signs of cheap SEO.
Read the guideGoogle Business Profile Setup in Nepal: A 2026 Guide
How to set up, verify and optimise a Google Business Profile in Nepal: address tips, video verification, categories, reviews and the map pack.
Read the guideBest SEO Tools for Nepal in 2026: Free and Paid
Free and paid SEO tools compared for Nepali websites, with prices, what each tool is good for and which to skip.
Read the guideWordPress SEO Guide for Nepal: Advanced 2026 Setup
An advanced WordPress setup for Nepali sites: hosting, one SEO plugin such as Rank Math, speed, local schema and Devanagari URLs.
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I can audit your website from NPR 15,000, set up local SEO or build a new site. I reply within one working day.
03Where to start
Which Guide Should You Read First?
Start with the guide that matches your problem. Planning a website, store or app, start with what it costs. If you are new to SEO, read the 2026 guide. If customers find you on Google Maps, start with Google Business Profile. If you are planning a budget, read the cost guide before you talk to any agency or freelancer.
- If you want toBudget a new websiteHow Much Does a Website Cost in Nepal in 2026?
- If you want toSell online in NepalHow to Start an Online Store in Nepal in 2026
- If you want toRedesign without losing rankingsHow to Redesign a Website Without Losing SEO
- If you want toBuild a SaaS productHow to Build a SaaS in Nepal in 2026
- If you want toBudget custom softwareHow Much Does Software Development Cost in Nepal in 2026?
- If you want toLearn SEO from the startHow to Do SEO in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide
- If you want toFind and fix technical problemsTechnical SEO Checklist 2026: A Developer’s Audit Guide
- If you want toPlan an SEO budgetHow Much Does SEO Cost in Nepal in 2026?
- If you want toGet customers from Google MapsGoogle Business Profile Setup in Nepal
- If you want toChoose SEO toolsBest SEO Tools for Nepal in 2026: Free and Paid
- If you want toImprove a WordPress siteWordPress SEO Guide for Nepal: Advanced 2026 Setup
04Author
Who Writes This Blog?
I do. I am Ujjwal Rupakheti, a full-stack web developer and SEO specialist in Itahari. I have worked in web development and SEO since 2022 and published more than 200 SEO-optimised articles across more than five domains.
I write from the sites and products I build. The technical checklist comes from setting up sitemaps, hreflang and structured data on products like Nimtto and Eknas. The local SEO advice comes from sites like Hotel Aarohi. The prices match the rates I quote my own clients on my services page.
200+
SEO articles written
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years in web development and SEO
13+
projects shipped, each with a case study
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guides, all current as of November 2026
FAQ: About This Blog
Who writes it, who it is for, where to start and how current the prices are.
Ask me on WhatsAppWho Writes This SEO and Web Development Blog?
I do. I am Ujjwal Rupakheti, a full-stack web developer and SEO specialist in Itahari, Nepal, working in web development and SEO since 2022. You can read about my background, education and work history on my author page, and see the products behind the advice in my case studies.
Is This Blog for Businesses in Nepal?
Mostly, yes. The guides use prices in rupees, Nepali payment options and local search examples such as romanised and Devanagari keywords. The technical advice, such as the SEO checklist, works for any website, wherever its visitors are. The examples come from sites and products I have built in Nepal.
Where Should a Beginner Start with SEO?
Start with How to Do SEO in 2026. It covers measurement, crawling, keyword research, content, structured data, speed, local search, links and AI search in order. Then read the guide that matches your next problem, such as the cost guide or the Google Business Profile guide.
Are the Prices in the Guides Current?
Yes. The prices reflect my own rates, updated in November 2026, and match my services page: websites from NPR 18,000, online stores from NPR 60,000, SaaS from NPR 70,000, a technical SEO audit from NPR 15,000 and monthly SEO from NPR 30,000. Market ranges and tool prices from other providers are marked as approximate.
How Often Do the Guides Get Updated?
I review a guide when prices, Google features, payment rules or tools change. The six SEO guides were updated and the nine web development and software guides were published in November 2026. Each guide shows the date it was first published and the date of its last update under the title, so you can see how current it is.
Do You Have Guides on Website and Software Costs in Nepal?
Yes. Read website cost in Nepal for sites and hosting, how to start an online store in Nepal for e-commerce, website maintenance cost for running costs, and software development cost in Nepal for systems and apps. Each lists market ranges next to my own starting prices.
Do the Guides Cover AI Search Like ChatGPT and AI Overviews?
Yes. The 2026 SEO guide explains how to get cited by AI search, the technical checklist covers which AI crawlers to allow in robots.txt, and the tools guide shows how to track your visibility in ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot and Perplexity each month.
Can You Do the SEO for Me Instead?
Yes. I offer SEO audits, local SEO and monthly SEO, as well as web development. Send your website and goals through the contact page or WhatsApp, and I reply within one working day with what I would do first and a fixed price.
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