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WordPress costs overview: what does a website really cost?
8 July 2024 · 6 min read
The question "what does a WordPress website cost?" seems simple, but the answer is that it depends. A simple brochure website costs less than €500 per year, while a complex WooCommerce webshop can easily cost several thousand euros per year. In this article we give an honest overview.
At WP Maintainer we install transparent prices. No hidden costs, no surprises.
One-time costs
Recurring costs
Cost overview per type of website
| Type | First year | Following years | |---|---|---| | Brochure website (basic) | €500 - €1,500 | €300 - €800 | | Brochure website (premium) | €2,000 - €5,000 | €800 - €2,000 | | WooCommerce webshop (basic) | €2,000 - €5,000 | €1,500 - €3,500 | | WooCommerce webshop (premium) | €5,000 - €20,000 | €3,000 - €10,000 | | Custom / membership | €10,000 - €50,000 | €5,000 - €15,000 |
Hidden costs
Watch out for these often-forgotten costs: - **Images and videos:** Stock photos, video production - **Content creation:** Texts, translations - **SEO:** Optimisation, link building - **Advertising:** Google Ads, social media - **Training:** Teaching your team to work with WordPress - **Migration:** Moving from an old website
WP Maintainer transparent prices
Our prices are transparent and without hidden costs. Maintenance plans from €49/month. We make a clear quote in advance, so you never face surprises.