from $840
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
TL;DR
A custom 5-page WordPress site costs $1,260–$2,500. A full design and build project (UI/UX, development, SEO) runs $2,450–$4,900. WooCommerce stores start at $1,750. Based on 1,500+ projects delivered over 10 years.
If you search "how much does a WordPress website cost" you get answers ranging from $500 to $50,000. Both can be true. Neither is useful. Here is a transparent breakdown based on real projects.
Webicode pricing
What Webicode charges — and what is included
from $2,450
6–7 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
$4,900+
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
Industry context
What different types of WordPress projects cost
| Project type | Typical cost range | Timeline | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIY with a managed host | $300–$700/year | Self-paced | Kinsta, WP Engine — your time is the real cost |
| Template build (ThemeForest) | $800–$1,500 | 1–2 weeks | Customised premium theme, branded |
| Custom 5-page site | $1,260–$2,500 | 2–4 weeks | Custom theme, mobile-first, basic SEO |
| Full design + build (UI/UX first) | $2,450–$4,900 | 6–10 weeks | Figma design + WordPress build + SEO setup |
| WooCommerce store (up to 25 SKUs) | $1,750–$5,000 | 4–8 weeks | Custom checkout, payment, shipping |
| Complex eCommerce (100+ SKUs) | $5,000–$12,000+ | 8–16 weeks | Custom pricing, subscriptions, API integrations |
| Mid-size agency | $8,000–$25,000+ | 12–20 weeks | Multiple stakeholders, longer review cycles |
| Custom plugin development | $1,500–$8,000+ | 2–8 weeks | Per plugin, depending on complexity |
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$105/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?+
A basic 5-page WordPress site from a professional developer typically costs $1,260–$2,500. 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 $2,450 WordPress build?+
Webicode's Growth package at $2,450 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 around $1,750. 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 ($105/month for updates, backups, and minor edits). We itemise all third-party costs during scoping.
Why is there such a big range in WordPress pricing?+
The difference between a $500 site and a $5,000 site 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 ($4,900+) can be split into three milestone payments.
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