“How much does a WordPress website cost?” is a fair question before any step, and the honest answer is that no single number fits everyone. Clear factors decide the cost, and once you understand them, you can compare quotes properly and pay for what actually brings you clients. In this article I explain those factors, show my prices in your currency, and list the costs you'll pay after launch.
What sets the price of a WordPress website?
WordPress itself is free, open-source software, so you're not paying for WordPress. You're paying for the work done on it, which depends on:
- Website type: A company website is different from an online store with products, payments and shipping, and different again from a single landing page for an ad campaign.
- Number of pages and content: Every service or product page needs design, content and optimization. A 5-page website is not a 20-page one.
- Ready-made theme or custom design: A ready-made theme is faster and cheaper; a custom design reflects your company's identity and is built around how your clients choose.
- Content writing: The price differs if your copy is ready versus if you need sales copy written.
- Features and integrations: Forms, appointment booking, payment gateways, shipping companies, integration with external systems: each integration adds work.
- Number of languages: Adding a second language roughly doubles part of the work.
- Speed and SEO: A fast website built properly for Google takes setup time, but it's what brings free traffic later.
My prices for WordPress websites
These are my starting prices for each type, shown in your local currency (EGP in Egypt, USD elsewhere). The final price is set after the free consultation based on project size:
| Website type | Starting from | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Company website (5–7 pages) | — | 2–3 weeks |
| WooCommerce store on WordPress | — | 3–5 weeks |
| Landing page for an ad campaign | — | 5–7 days |
Each type has its own page explaining in detail what you get: Company website design, WooCommerce store design, andLanding page design.
Costs you'll pay after launch
A website is like any asset in your business; it has normal running costs you should plan for from the start:
- Hosting: Paid monthly or yearly to the hosting company, and good hosting makes a big difference to speed.
- Domain: Your website's name, renewed every year.
- Paid plugins (if you need them): Some features need a plugin with a yearly subscription; we agree on them together before we start.
- Maintenance: WordPress and plugin updates, backups and security monitoring. You can do it yourself or get Monthly maintenance & support.
Mistakes that make you pay more in the end
- Illegally copied (nulled) themes or plugins: They sometimes contain malicious code and expose the site to hacking.
- Very cheap hosting: The website becomes slow and visitors leave before the page loads.
- Too many unnecessary plugins: Every extra plugin slows the site down and adds potential problems.
- A website without a clear way to get in touch: Lots of visitors and no messages. You need WhatsApp and a form visible on every page.
- No backups: Any problem can wipe out months of work.
WordPress or Shopify?
If your goal is a company website, content and a blog, or full control, WordPress is an excellent choice. If your goal is a store that launches fast with less maintenance, Shopify may suit you better. I compared them in detail in WordPress or Shopify?
How do you get an accurate quote quickly?
Send me these points on WhatsApp, and I'll reply with a plan and a written quote:
- Your business type and country
- Website type: company, store or landing page
- Approximate number of pages or products
- Two or three websites you like as examples
- Are your content and photos ready?
- When you need the website
Want a quote for your website?
The first consultation is free, and you'll know the exact price and timeline before you pay anything.
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