How Much Does a Custom WordPress Theme Cost?

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How Much Does a Custom WordPress Theme Cost?
A guide by Subhom Kumar WordPress Technical
Support
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If you are searching for custom WordPress theme
cost then youre in right place. Here you will
get all information of custom theme as well as
tips on how you can save money and avoid
overpaying.
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WHAT IS CUSTOM WORDPRESS THEME?
A custom theme has many features compared to a
free theme. A custom theme is mainly used for the
business owner who needs a specific type of
features. A custom WordPress theme has a unique
design, layout and set of features.
There are many types of themes available in
WordPress which free and premium but the
importance of custom WordPress theme help your
company or organization stand out.
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A custom theme is not limited to pre-existing
template or layout. You have full access to
customize your website and get any specific
functionality built within your theme.
WHAT ARE THE FACTS THAT COST CUSTOM WORDPRESS
THEME?
Custom WordPress theme is specifically built for
the individual client, the cost of the custom
theme depends on the project how client needs to
build their website.

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• Here are the facts that cost your WordPress
  theme-
• Individual Freelancer vs Agency
• You need to hire someone who can design
  (designer) and code your theme (developer).
• You can find an individual who can do both
  designs and develop your site but there is very
  less individual whos excellent at both design
  and code.
• You will also get one-stop shop which has
  full-service agency means they are having both
  designers and developers in their team. This is
  also the reason, agencies can be more expensive.
• Or you can hire an individual freelance designer
  and developer and manage the project yourself.
  This will save your money compared to your
  agencies.

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• Experience and Expertise
• If you want to create your custom WordPress
  theme, you will need an expert and experience who
  is a good designer, development and creative, so
  the project cost varies upon their expertise,
  experience in the field and creative.
• Reputed WordPress development agencies may be
  expensive more than an individual developer or
  freelancer. Sometimes, a well-known WordPress
  developer can more than an agency.

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• Features, Functionality, and Expectations
• If you want to add more features and
  functionality to your custom theme then it will
  also increase the development time and cost.
  Normally, clients have higher expectations than
  their budget allows.
• This high-quality work with custom features takes
  more time and due to that cost increases.
• Change orders and Revisions
• In the middle of the process, if you change the
  scope of your custom WordPress then this can
  increase your cost. Minor changes can be done but
  often agencies and freelancers charge if
  change-order is major.

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• Hosting, Maintenance, Support
• In a custom WordPress theme, you will not get
  WordPress hosting, website maintenance or any
  support after delivery of the project.
• But some freelancers and agencies offer these
  services at an extra charge.

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HOW MUCH A CUSTOM WORDPRESS THEME ACTUALLY COSTS?
So now, you know that there several services and
features which affect the cost. So its difficult
to say how much a custom WordPress theme cost in
fixed numbers. So here is few approximate cost
which will help you how a custom theme can cost
according to your services.
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For business or personal website, a typical
custom WordPress theme can cost between 1,500
5,000. With additional companion features and
built-in features, a custom WordPress theme can
cost between 6,000 10,000. Now at last, if
you want a complex enterprise level project, then
is not uncommon for the prices to go above
30,000.
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HOW TO AVOID OVERPAYING FOR A CUSTOM WORDPRESS
THEME? Here are few tips which can help you from
overpaying for a custom WordPress theme. Have a
Clear Scope of the Project When you start a new
like if you are building a house, you make a list
that you want such as 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,
living room, etc.
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• So now, you need to make a similar list of
  website and list all the things you want your
  website to be done.
• Home page with a slider and services list.
• Gallery area to view your work.
• Contact page with form and google map with
  ability to find directions.
• Blog section with social media share buttons.
• Have a full list of your project which will help
  you from overpaying of your custom WordPress
  theme and makes easier for someone to give an
  accurate quote for your theme. It helps
  change-order fees or limit revisions.

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GO FOR LIVE WEBSITE EXAMPLES FOR INSPIRATION WHEN
POSSIBLE Going with the live website will help
you to know how you want your website to be
designed. Have a list of website which you like
and list out what you like each of them. This
also gives the designer a clear idea what you
need in your custom theme thus reduces the
revisions and overall cost.
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USE PREMIUM PLUGINS VS CUSTOM BUILT
FUNCTIONALITY Reputed WordPress professionals
will always suggest you for WordPress plugin vs
build it out from scratch because its more
efficient and saves cost. However, we always
recommend you first do your research about that.
Some developer may have other suggestion but its
more important that you understand why they are
choosing one plugin over another.
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CUSTOMIZE PREMIUM THEMES VS BUILD FROM
SCRATCH One of the cheapest way which can reduce
your cost that if find an existing theme that has
90 of what you want. It significantly reduces
overall cost. But this cheats the custom theme
concept. Professional website assemblers will use
existing WordPress plugins with a drag drop
page builder to build your custom theme at much
affordable price.
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HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT DEVELOPER OR AGENCY FOR A
CUSTOM WORDPRESS THEME? There are many people and
companies offering for custom WordPress theme
services due to its ease of use and low barrier
to entry.
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There are many people and companies offering for
custom WordPress theme services due to its ease
of use and low barrier to entry. It can be
difficult to find an experienced and skilled
developer or agency. This is because you will get
a lot of website assemblers who calls
themselves developers.
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Here are few places where you can find
experienced developers for custom WordPress
theme- StudioPress creator of the famous
Genesis(Genesis Developers) theme framework has
developers showcase where you can find
experienced WordPress developers to work on your
custom theme. WPEngine consultants managed
WordPress hosting company, also has a list of
experienced WordPress developers and
agencies. WordPress jobs, here you can post jobs
and interview developers. Upwork an online
freelancing website where you can post and
interview developers from all over the world.
Here you can find developers with lower rates.
Its a very large community where you can find
designers and developers of varying skills and
expertise.
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CONCLUSION A custom theme can give your website
look unique with custom features. However, thats
not possible for all beginners and small
businesses to afford this right away. If you have
just started, then you can use a premium multi
purpose theme and build your website at a
fraction of a price.
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If you can afford a custom WordPress theme, then
it will definitely work because of the unique
brand, and the unique design will help you to
grow your business faster and give you an edge
over your competitors. We hope this article
helped you to know how much a custom WordPress
theme cost and how can you avoid overpaying. For
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