WordPress website cost 2023 - Guide and price breakdown

WordPress website price

WordPress is the world's largest and most popular CMS (Content Management System). 37% of all websites on the internet are built in WordPress.

It is especially popular with small and micro businesses because you can create aesthetically pleasing websites with a wide range of features without programming knowledge.

It is by no means certain that WordPress is the right platform for every website, but it is true that it can be an ideal choice in many cases.

Why do we dedicate a standalone page for WordPress website pricing?

  • WordPress websites have a different cost structure compared to custom websites' prices.
  • It is essential to understand this difference before you choose a platform for your website.
  • Although we at Addmonte specialise in building bespoke websites, we can't ignore the popularity of WordPress.

The cost structure of custom website prices is roughly as follows:

Designer / Developer
(one-off cost)
It depends on the requirements
Hosting
(ongoing cost per year)
1-3% of the development cost *
Security / Vulnerability protection
(ongoing cost per year)
1% of the development cost *
Maintenance
(ongoing cost per year)
1-3% of the development cost *

In contrast, the cost structure of a WordPress website is different:

Designer / Developer
(one-off cost)
10-20% lower
Plugins
(one-off cost or yearly ongoing cost)
5-30% (one-off)
or
5-20% (ongoing)
Hosting
(ongoing cost per year)
5-10% of the development cost *
Security / Vulnerability protection
(ongoing cost per year)
5-30% of the development cost *
Maintenance
(ongoing cost per year)
10-20% of the development cost *

* Deviations are possible depending on the specific situation.