from $500
2 weeks typical timeline
For founders who need a clean, fast online presence quickly.
- ✓Up to 5 pages
- ✓WordPress build
- ✓Mobile-first responsive
- ✓Basic SEO setup
- ✓Contact form
- ✓1 revision round
WordPress development cost in 2026: a transparent breakdown
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TL;DR
A custom 5-page WordPress site starts from $500. A full design and build project (UI/UX, development, SEO) runs $1,470–$2,940+. WooCommerce stores start at $1,050. Based on 1,500+ projects delivered over 10 years.
If you search "how much does a WordPress website cost" you get answers so far apart that none of them is useful on its own. Here is a transparent breakdown based on real projects.
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Webicode pricing
What Webicode charges — and what is included
from $1,470
4–5 weeks typical timeline
Custom design and development with full SEO and launch support.
- ✓Up to 15 pages
- ✓Custom UI/UX design in Figma
- ✓Full SEO setup + schema
- ✓Google Analytics 4
- ✓30-day post-launch support
- ✓3 revision rounds
$2,940+
Custom typical timeline
Complex builds, custom integrations, and ongoing requirements.
- ✓Unlimited page planning
- ✓Custom plugin or feature dev
- ✓Ongoing SEO retainer option
- ✓Priority support + SLA
- ✓Custom timeline
Scope, line by line
What does the $500 starter actually include?
$500 is a complete small project, not a cut-down version of a larger one. It costs less than a bigger build because the scope is narrower and there is no account-management layer between you and the person building the site — not because anything in it is done to a lower standard.
| What you get | Starter — $500 | Growth — from $1,470 | Enterprise — $2,940+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pages | Up to 5 | Up to 15 | Unlimited, planned with you |
| Design | Our layout, your brand colours and type | Custom UI/UX designed in Figma first | Custom UI/UX plus a documented component set |
| Custom theme, hand-written | Included | Included | Included |
| Mobile-first responsive build | Included | Included | Included |
| SEO | Basic setup — titles, meta, sitemap | Full setup including schema markup | Full setup plus an ongoing retainer option |
| Analytics | Not included | Google Analytics 4 configured | GA4 plus custom event tracking |
| Contact form | Included | Included | Included |
| Revision rounds | 1 | 3 | Agreed per milestone |
| Post-launch support | Not included | 30 days | Priority support with an SLA |
| WooCommerce / ecommerce | Not included — from $1,050 | Quoted separately | In scope where needed |
| Custom plugin or feature development | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Content writing and migration | Not included | Not included | Quoted per project |
| Typical timeline | 2 weeks | 4–5 weeks | Custom |
Hosting and premium plugin licences are third-party costs in every tier — see the ongoing costs below. Full prices for every service are on the pricing page, and timelines for each type of site are in our guide to how long it takes to build a website.
By project type
What different types of WordPress projects cost at Webicode
| Project type | Typical cost range | Timeline | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom 5-page site | $500–$1,470 | 2 weeks | Custom theme, mobile-first, basic SEO |
| Full design + build (UI/UX first) | $1,470–$2,940+ | 4–5 weeks | Figma design + WordPress build + SEO setup |
| WooCommerce store (up to 25 SKUs) | $1,050–$2,520 | 4–8 weeks | Custom checkout, payment, shipping |
| Complex builds and custom plugins | $2,940+ | Custom | Scoped per project |
The full picture
Ongoing costs to budget for
Managed hosting$30–$80/month
Kinsta, WP Engine, Cloudways. Shared hosting at $5/month produces slow, insecure sites — not worth the saving.
Premium plugins$200–$500/year
ACF Pro ($49/yr), Yoast Premium ($99/yr), form plugin ($79/yr), backup plugin ($80/yr). Always itemised in our proposals.
Monthly maintenance$65/month
Core and plugin updates, daily backups, uptime monitoring, and 1 hour of minor edits per month.
Cost FAQ
Common pricing questions.
How much does a basic WordPress site cost?+
At Webicode, a basic 5-page WordPress site costs from $500, and up to $1,470 once custom design is added. This covers a custom theme, mobile-responsive design, basic SEO setup, and a contact form. Budget separately for hosting ($30–$80/month) and premium plugins ($200–$500/year).
What is included in a $1,470 WordPress build?+
Webicode's Growth package at $1,470 includes up to 15 pages, custom UI/UX design in Figma, full SEO setup with schema markup, Google Analytics 4, and 30 days of post-launch support. No hidden costs — everything is scoped upfront.
How much does a WooCommerce store cost?+
A custom WooCommerce store with up to 25 products, standard checkout, and payment gateway integration starts from $1,050. Custom checkout flows, subscriptions, or complex pricing rules push the cost higher.
Are there ongoing costs after launch?+
Yes. Budget for managed WordPress hosting ($30–$80/month), premium plugin licences ($200–$500/year), and optional monthly maintenance ($65/month for updates, backups, and minor edits). We itemise all third-party costs during scoping.
Why does Webicode start at $500?+
Because $500 buys a deliberately narrow scope: a 5-page site on a custom theme, with mobile-first layout, basic SEO and a contact form, and one revision round. It is not a stripped-down version of a bigger project — it is a complete small project. Custom design in Figma, schema markup, analytics, ecommerce, integrations and post-launch support all sit in the higher tiers, and the table above says exactly which. Founder-led delivery with no account-management layer is the other half of the answer.
Why is there such a big range in WordPress pricing?+
The difference between a low-cost site and an expensive one is usually: custom design vs. a template, senior developer vs. junior, performance optimisation, SEO setup, and post-launch support. The cheapest option is rarely the cheapest in the long run.
Do you offer payment plans?+
Yes. Projects are typically split 50% upfront and 50% on completion. Larger projects ($2,940+) can be split into three milestone payments.
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