WordPress powers a huge share of business websites because it is flexible and easy to edit. But prices for a WordPress site range from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands. This guide explains what WordPress website development costs in 2026, what you get at each level, and the ongoing costs to plan for.
Short answer: a professionally built WordPress website typically costs around $1,000–$5,000 for a small business site, $5,000–$25,000 for a custom site with advanced features, and $3,000–$30,000+ for a WooCommerce store. These are typical US market ranges. At Three Circle, WordPress websites start from $1,000 and our rates start from $35 per hour.
WordPress website cost by type
| Type of website | What it includes | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Small business website | 5–10 pages, mobile-first design, contact and quote forms, on-page SEO | $1,000–$5,000 |
| Custom WordPress website | Custom design or theme, booking, memberships, integrations, more pages | $5,000–$25,000 |
| WooCommerce store | Product catalog, cart, secure checkout with Stripe or PayPal, order emails | $3,000–$30,000+ |
| Nonprofit website | Donations, volunteer sign-up, events and programs | From $1,000 |
What affects the cost of a WordPress website
- Design: a customized theme costs less than a fully custom design.
- Number of pages and content: writing and adding content takes time.
- Features: booking, memberships, multilingual, calculators or custom plugins.
- eCommerce: number of products, payment options and shipping rules.
- Integrations: CRM, email marketing, payments. See our payment integration services.
- SEO and speed: technical SEO, caching and image optimization.
Ongoing costs after launch
- Hosting and domain: from a few dollars to a few hundred dollars a month, depending on traffic.
- Premium themes and plugins: often annual licenses.
- Maintenance: updates, backups and security checks, usually on a monthly plan. See our maintenance services.
- Content and SEO: new pages and posts to keep bringing in visitors.
Real WordPress websites and results
We have designed, built and maintained WordPress websites for five US businesses and organizations. Two of them, Foaming Foamtastic and Big Camel Printing, report that the leads from their websites have been 100% qualified and turned into paid work. See all five on our custom WordPress development page, including the HWCIP nonprofit website with Stripe donations.
How to keep your WordPress website cost down
- Start with the pages that bring enquiries: home, services, about and contact.
- Use a well-built theme and customize it instead of a fully custom design.
- Prepare your text and photos before the project starts.
- Add advanced features after launch, once you see what visitors use.
Get a quote for your website
Book a free call for a written estimate, or compare our website design and development and nonprofit website design services.
Want a quick number for your own site? Try our free website cost calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Typically $1,000-$5,000 for a small business site, $5,000-$25,000 for a custom site and $3,000-$30,000+ for a WooCommerce store. Three Circle WordPress websites start from $1,000.
Usually $3,000-$30,000+, depending on the number of products, payment options, shipping rules and integrations.
Hosting and domain, premium theme and plugin licenses, maintenance such as updates, backups and security, and new content.
A small business website usually takes 2-4 weeks; larger custom sites and stores take longer.
Yes. We build on WordPress and Elementor so your team can update pages, posts and images without a developer.
