Website hosting and maintenance in Switzerland: what you really need to know in 2025

Why are hosting and maintenance essential for a website ?

Once your website is online, the work is not over. To remain accessible, secure, and efficient, it must be hosted on a reliable server and regularly maintained. Too often overlooked, hosting and maintenance are fundamental elements in ensuring the stability of your online presence.

An unmaintained site risks becoming slow, vulnerable to attacks, or even displaying incorrectly on certain devices. In addition, a neglected website can incur significant costs when it needs to be updated: obsolete extensions, incompatibilities, bugs, or even the need to redo certain parts. In some cases, this can cost more than a regular maintenance service. Conversely, a well-maintained website remains efficient and secure in the long term.

What is web hosting and how does it work ?

Web hosting involves storing your website’s files (text, images, databases, etc.) on a server that is accessible 24/7 via the Internet. This server allows your visitors to access your site at any time, from any device.
There are several types of hosting:

  • Shared: multiple websites share the resources of a single server (cost-effective, but less powerful).
  • Dedicated: the server is entirely reserved for your site (more expensive, but more powerful).
  • Cloud: resources distributed across multiple servers (flexible and scalable).

What does a good website maintenance service include?

Maintenance is not limited to “updating WordPress.” A comprehensive service includes:

  • Technical updates: WordPress, plugins, theme… to prevent security vulnerabilities.
  • Security monitoring: detection of intrusion attempts or malware.
  • Automatic external backups: a good maintenance service includes regular backups stored on an external server or secure storage to ensure quick recovery in case of failure or attack.
  • Performance checks: speed tests, mobile compatibility, proper display.
  • Support and rapid bug fixes: detecting and quickly correcting issues, such as a form or page not displaying correctly, is an integral part of maintenance.


An unmaintained site risks becoming slow, vulnerable to attacks, or even displaying incorrectly on some devices. Moreover, a neglected site can lead to significant costs when updates become necessary: outdated plugins, incompatibilities, bugs, or even having to redo parts of the site. In some cases, this can be more expensive than regular maintenance. Conversely, a well-maintained site remains performant and secure over the long term.

What are the actual costs in Switzerland?

Prices depend on the level of service, but here is an estimate:

Hosting only: between 150 and 500 CHF/year, depending on resources, server location, and options.

Hosting + full maintenance: between CHF 300 and CHF 1,000 per year, depending on the provider, responsiveness, and guarantees offered.

You also need to factor in the domain name, which generally costs between CHF 10 and CHF 50 per year.

Our packages at Woodle: transparent and secure

We believe that support does not stop after the website goes live. That’s why we offer clear packages tailored to our clients’ needs:

  • Managed hosting on Infomaniak, 100% local, fast, and privacy-friendly.
  • Regular backups on a separate NAS (secondary server).
  • System, plugin, and theme updates.
  • Responsive human technical support in French via email or phone.


Each client is informed about what is included, and we provide personalized follow-up to ensure the website’s longevity. Want to learn more about our creation and maintenance services? Discover our full offer on the Website page.

Conclusion: a discreet but essential service for a reliable website

Hosting and maintenance are the silent pillars of a professional website. Without them, even the most beautiful design or the best SEO can collapse. In Switzerland, choosing a local, transparent, and reliable provider is common sense.

We ensure your website runs continuously, remains secure, and evolves with your needs. For any questions or a personalized quote, contact us or request a free initial consultation

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