How to Price WordPress Development Services
Community consensus suggests calculating pricing based on defined project scope and your desired monthly salary rather than arbitrary flat fees.
Based on 8 community reports.
Linked sources: 8.
Known Issues
- Underestimating project scope
- Scope creep in client requirements
- Difficulty in valuing maintenance vs development
Community Q&A
How do I calculate my WordPress development rates?
Determine your target monthly salary and divide it by the estimated number of months required to complete the project scope.
Should I charge flat fees or hourly for WordPress sites?
Flat fees are common for simple template-based sites, while complex custom development should be billed based on time and project requirements.
How do I handle hosting and SSL setup for clients?
Most modern hosts provide automated SSL and simple WordPress installation, which can be included as part of your setup fee.
Reddit Sources
- New Freelancer Unsure How to Price My Services - How much would you charge for a landing page like this? (r/webdev)
- How much would you quote for this WordPress real estate website? (EU) (r/webdev)
- Web Development Job Expectations (r/webdev)
- WorkNinja Vs. The Local Tech Company (r/webdev)
- Family Member has Started a Business designing Wordpress sites for people, want to help but they’re very sensitive. (r/ProWordPress)
- Building a website for a local sushi business (r/webdev)
- About to build a website for a acquaintance’s LLC and not sure where to start (r/webdev)
- How much does it cost to build a web app? $1M or $500? (r/webdev)