TL;DR
- It depends on design, size, and features. Template sites cost less than custom. Online stores and memberships cost more.
- Current starting prices are in our FAQ. Your exact quote comes after a short call.
- An outdated site doesn’t always need a redesign. Smaller updates can run through a Webmaster Retainer.
- Budget for after launch too. Hosting, care, your domain, and any premium plugins keep costing money.
What Drives the Cost of a Website?
- Template or custom design. A template is a ready-made premium theme we customize with your brand, which skips the design fee and time. A custom design is a unique design for you created from scratch.
- Size. More pages and more content mean more work. A site with thousands of blog posts can cost more to move than a ten-page site.
- Features. Online stores, memberships, event booking, and connections to other tools add cost.
- Premium plugins. Paid add-ons are separate, and you buy them in your own name.
Even a template project is real work. We customize the page layouts and bring in your brand colors.
Why Does a Professional Website Cost More?
A professional build isn’t an “I know a kid” rate. Our projects cover strategy, design, development, testing, training, and 30 days of support after launch. See What’s Included in a Website Design or Redesign Project?
Refresh or Full Redesign?
- Keep your site and adjust it. If you like what you have, smaller updates can run through our Webmaster Retainer, quoted by the hour.
- Rebuild when the foundation fails. If your theme’s developer stopped updating it, newer server software can break your site. We check with the developer first. If it’s truly abandoned, a redesign is the safer path.
- Redesigns can reuse your content, so the project can start sooner.
Where Can I See Current Prices?
Starting prices for template and custom sites are in our FAQ. Your quote comes after a call about your project. See How Do I Request a Quote and Get Started With Your Services?
What Webmaster For Hire Recommends
- Start with a template if budget or speed matters most.
- Ask about plugin costs before you build. We favor one-time purchases and flag subscriptions before you commit.
- Plan for ongoing costs. See Do I Have to Keep Paying for My Website After It Launches?
:: Common Questions ::
Do You Have a Lower-Cost Option?
Yes. A template site is our lower-cost route. See Should I Use a Website Template or a Custom Design?
Are Hosting and My Domain Included in the Website Price?
No. Your domain and SSL certificate are separate. Hosting on our servers comes with WordPress Support Services. If you pay for WordPress Support Services yearly, your SSL certificate is included too.
Ready to Price Out Your Website?
See our Website Design Services, or request a consultation.
