Digital marketing and web development for businesses in Sri Lanka, Nepal and South Asia

Close neighbours, close time zones

Working across borders in South Asia is unusually straightforward. Sri Lanka shares India Standard Time. Nepal is fifteen minutes ahead, Bangladesh and Bhutan are half an hour ahead, and the Maldives is half an hour behind. None of these countries changes its clocks, so the gap stays the same all year.

Working weeks do differ: Bangladesh and the Maldives, for example, take Friday and Saturday as their weekend. We agree working days, call slots and response times at the start, so a Sunday request in Dhaka or Malé is not left waiting without warning.

Shared platforms, different habits

Customers across the region use many of the same platforms as Indian customers: Google for search and Maps, Facebook and Instagram for discovery, YouTube for video and WhatsApp for conversations with businesses. The balance between them differs by country and sector, and so do the commerce habits around them.

• Marketplaces. Daraz is a major online marketplace in Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh. For many retailers it sits alongside their own website and social pages. Our marketplace services cover listings, store presentation and marketplace advertising.
• Social selling. In several markets, a lot of selling happens through Facebook and Instagram pages and direct messages. Fast responses, clear catalogues and well-targeted ads matter more than a complex website at the start.
• Local payments. Shoppers often use local cards, mobile wallets or cash on delivery, which affects how online stores and checkout pages need to be built. We plan payment and delivery options with you, using providers available in your country.

Sectors with distinct needs

• Tourism and hospitality. Hotels, resorts, guesthouses and tour operators in the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan sell largely to overseas visitors. That means fast, image-rich websites, direct booking journeys, visibility on Google and Maps, and campaigns aimed at the countries your guests come from. See our website development service.
• Exporters and manufacturers. Garment, textile, tea, spice and other exporters need credible English-language websites and catalogues that international buyers can find and trust.
• Retail and e-commerce. Online stores, marketplace listings and social commerce, joined up with tracking so you know which channel actually sells.
• Education and professional services. Colleges, training institutes, consultancies and agencies that need steady enquiries and clear information for students, families and clients.

Market size varies widely across the region, from Bangladesh’s large consumer base to the much smaller, more specialised markets of Bhutan and the Maldives. We plan channels and spend around the audience you actually need to reach, which is often overseas buyers or visitors rather than the domestic market alone.

Language and content

We work and write in English, which is widely used for business across the region. For consumer audiences, content in the local language often performs better. That content needs a native writer, and we agree before you commit how it will be arranged and who reviews it. We never run machine-translated copy on your behalf without review.

Data and agreements

Data protection laws in the region are developing; Sri Lanka, for example, has passed a Personal Data Protection Act that is being brought into force in stages. Before we handle customer data, we agree in writing what is shared, where it is stored and who can access it. Every engagement starts with a written proposal covering scope, milestones, ownership, payment terms and confidentiality.

How we work with you

We start with a video call, review your current website, social pages and campaigns, and send a written proposal. Work proceeds in stages with previews and approvals, and ongoing marketing is reported monthly from the platforms themselves. Our international page explains how remote engagements work across all our markets.

We do not guarantee rankings, leads or sales. We commit to careful work, clear communication and honest reporting.