WordPress Website Cost Calculator
Calculate complete WordPress website development expenses, comparing commercial themes vs. bespoke child themes, custom post types, and managed WP hosting.
WordPress Architecture & Plugin Ecosystem
Total Initial WordPress Investment$7,210.00Design, development, plugins & year 1 host
Direct Developer Build Cost$6,500.0065 engineering hours
Ongoing Annual Recurring$710.00Managed host renewal + plugin subscriptions
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Assumptions & Limitations
- Managed WP hosting includes automatic backups, staging servers, and WP-specific caching.
- Excludes ongoing content writing and photography assets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WordPress still free?
WordPress core software is free and open-source, but a professional business site requires hosting ($120–$350/yr), domain registration ($15/yr), premium plugins ($100–$300/yr), and custom development.
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