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Capital: Colombo · 6.9271° N · 79.8612° E

SEO services in Sri Lanka

Remote SEO for businesses in Sri Lanka, run from Chandigarh, India, with a focus on Colombo and Kandy, Galle, Negombo and Jaffna.

The short answer

SEOMozo, by Apensia Media of Chandigarh, India, provides remote SEO for businesses in Sri Lanka, focused on Colombo and Kandy, Galle, Negombo and Jaffna. Prices are in US dollars: a one-time SEO audit is US$155 and local SEO runs US$155 to US$315 a month. Start with a free audit.

  • Priced in US dollars, paid by SWIFT wire
  • From US$155 for a full audit
  • Based in Chandigarh since 2015
Remote SEO from Chandigarh to Colombo and its major cities A line from Chandigarh, India to Colombo, with Kandy, Galle, Negombo, Jaffna branching out below it. REMOTE FROM CHANDIGARH · INVOICED IN US DOLLARS Chandigarh India · IST remote · US$ Colombo Kandy Galle Negombo Jaffna COLOMBO · CAPITAL, WITH MAJOR CITIES BELOW
How the work reaches Sri Lanka: remote from Chandigarh, planned around Colombo and its major cities. Illustration.
Colombo and its major cities A diagram with Colombo at the centre and these cities around it: Kandy, Galle, Negombo, Jaffna. 6.9271° N · 79.8612° E Kandy Galle Negombo Jaffna Colombo
Colombo and the major cities we plan around in Sri Lanka.

Capital focus

SEO in Colombo

Colombo is the commercial capital and the centre of business, finance, trade and media. The official legislative capital is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, a Colombo suburb, but searches and business activity centre on Colombo. Local customers search by area such as Colombo 3, Nugegoda or Rajagiriya, and competition is strong in education, property and services.

Sinhala, Tamil and English. English is common in business, while consumer search often uses Sinhala or Tamil.

Major cities we plan for in Sri Lanka

Each city has its own search habits. We choose the ones that match where your customers are.

  • Kandy

    Known for tourism, education, crafts and services.

  • Galle

    Known for tourism, hospitality and heritage.

  • Negombo

    Known for tourism, fishing and hotels near the airport.

  • Jaffna

    Known for trade, education and services in the north.

How people search

How customers search in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is a smaller, mobile-first market with high social media use. Tourism, exports and education create demand in several languages, and customers often check reviews and contact businesses by phone or WhatsApp.

Good SEO today means being the clear answer in four places at once: the AI summary, the map, the classic results and the spoken reply. That is how we plan every project.

Where a well-optimised page can appear in Google A simplified results page with four areas: an AI Overview that cites your page, a map pack with your listing first, a top organic result, and a voice answer panel. AI Overview your page cited #1 Read aloud by the assistant short answer
Where an optimised page can show up. A simplified illustration, not a real Google result.

What works for Sri Lanka businesses

Three kinds of business that search a lot in Sri Lanka, and what usually helps each of them.

  • Tourism and hospitality

    Multilingual pages, a complete Business Profile and reviews serve visitors in Colombo, Kandy and Galle.

  • Education and services

    Course and service pages with fees and answers serve local students and families.

  • Exporters and B2B suppliers

    English product and capability pages help businesses reach buyers abroad.

Remote, not distant

Working across time zones

Colombo is on the same time as Chandigarh. A normal working day overlaps by about 8 hours, so live calls are easy to arrange. For example, 8am in Colombo is 8:00 am in Chandigarh.

We work on Indian Standard Time, Monday to Saturday, 10am to 7pm, and answer messages the next working day. Calls can be booked to overlap with your day.

Working hours overlap between Chandigarh and Colombo A 24-hour strip in Chandigarh time. Chandigarh office hours are 10am to 7pm. Colombo hours are 9am to 6pm local. They overlap by about 8 hours. CHANDIGARH OFFICE · 10AM–7PM IST, MON–SAT COLOMBO · 9AM–6PM LOCAL, SHOWN IN IST BOTH TEAMS AT WORK · ABOUT 8 HOURS 00:00 06:00 12:00 18:00 00:00
A normal working day, shown in Chandigarh time. Colombo times use standard time.

SEO prices for Sri Lanka in US dollars

One price list for every country. Start with a free audit, then choose what fits.

US dollars, as listed at apensia.in/packages/pricing.html on 19 October 2026. Prices can change; scheduled changes are announced there first. The final amount for quoted work is agreed in writing before you pay.
Websites
Business website: StarterUS$260one-timeUp to 5 pages, 2 to 3 weeks after content is ready
Business website: BusinessUS$420one-timeUp to 10 pages, 3 to 4 weeks
Business website: ProfessionalUS$630one-timeUp to 15 pages, about 4 weeks
E-commerce storeUS$630 to US$1,570quoted after scoping4 to 8 weeks
Web applicationfrom US$1,570quoted after scoping8 weeks upward
Website speed rescueUS$155one-timeFixes an existing site without a rebuild, about 2 weeks
SEO
SEO auditUS$155one-timePrioritised findings you can verify yourself, about 1 week
Local SEOUS$155 to US$315per month, quoted10 to 20 hours a month; results typically in 6 to 12 weeks
City, regional and national SEOUS$315 to US$630per month, quoted25 to 40 hours a month; typically 3 to 6 months
Digital marketing (management fee; ad spend is separate)
StarterUS$210per monthOne channel
GrowthUS$365per monthMulti-channel
ScaleUS$525per monthFull funnel
  • Pay in US dollars by SWIFT wire. The invoice shows a fixed USD amount. Ask your bank to cover charges (the “OUR” option) so the full amount arrives.
  • 50% advance on most packages, balance before delivery. Audits and the website speed rescue are paid in full up front. Monthly plans are billed month by month.
  • No Indian GST is generally charged on eligible service exports. Your own country’s tax rules still apply.
  • Not accepted at present: cards, PayPal and payment gateways.

Relevant work from our portfolio

Real client websites in industries like the ones above. Clients are in different countries; each card says what it is.

Client work from Apensia Media’s public portfolio.

Questions about SEO in Sri Lanka

What is the time difference with Chandigarh?

Sri Lanka uses the same offset as India, so there is no time difference and working days align fully.

Do you offer SEO in Sinhala or Tamil?

We can plan the structure and technical setup for these languages. Copy should be written or reviewed by a native speaker, and we will agree how that is handled.

How much does SEO cost for a business in Sri Lanka?

In US dollars, a one-time SEO audit is US$155, local SEO runs US$155 to US$315 a month, and city, regional or national SEO runs US$315 to US$630 a month, quoted after scoping. Prices exclude ad spend and any tax in your own country. Start with a free audit.

How do I pay SEOMozo from Sri Lanka?

You pay in US dollars by SWIFT bank wire against an invoice with a fixed USD amount. Ask your bank to cover charges (the OUR option) so the full amount arrives. Cards, PayPal and payment gateways are not accepted at present, and most packages need a 50% advance.

How does remote SEO work with the time difference to Colombo?

Colombo is on the same time as Chandigarh. A normal working day overlaps by about 8 hours, so live calls are easy to arrange. For example, 8am in Colombo is 8:00 am in Chandigarh.

Can SEO help my Sri Lanka business appear in Google AI Overviews and AI answers?

It can help, but nobody can guarantee a place there. AI answers draw on pages that are crawlable, clear and trusted. We write short direct answers, add structured data and build the mentions that make your business easier to find and quote.

SEO in other South Asia countries

See every country or the India city pages.

Start with a free SEO audit for your Sri Lanka business

We check your site, review your competitors, list the keyword opportunities and give you an AI-search growth plan. One reply from a person, within one working day.

SEOMozo by Apensia Media SCO 107-109, Sector 34A, Chandigarh 160022, India
+91 81468 55589
info@apensia.in
Monday to Saturday, 10am to 7pm IST