WordPress Website Development: A Guide to Estimating Costs

What is WordPress

Matt Mullenweg created WordPress in 2003. It offers free and premium versions, with the premium version allowing more features and content creation.

Factors to Consider to Estimate WordPress Website Development Costs

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Website Complexity

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Content Migration

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Functionality & Features

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E-commerce Functionality

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Design and Customization

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Responsive Design

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For accurate pricing, discuss your project needs with a web design company. For assistance with website development, e.Soft Technologies offers custom WordPress services at affordable rates.