WordPress development services
WordPress development services at AI Growth Systems begin with a feature brief and a test copy of the site. Name the theme, plugins, publishing roles and acceptance cases before hours are estimated. The proposed $95 to $175 hourly range applies to an agreed task; full redesign and monthly care have separate scopes.
$95 to $175 per hour
Scope and terms require a written quote.What is included in WordPress development services?
WordPress development changes templates, content fields or a defined website feature rather than selling unlimited edits. AI Growth Systems records the theme, plugin dependencies and publishing roles before estimating hours. A staging copy is a test version of the site; the agreed work is reviewed there before release to the public domain.
How is a WordPress change accepted?
WordPress changes are developed on a test copy before the live editor is updated. AI Growth Systems documents 4 outputs: feature brief, theme work, connection tests and editor handoff. A theme controls page presentation; the accepted task includes editing and contact delivery so a working screen is not the only release check.
| Output | Proposed acceptance check |
|---|---|
| Feature brief | Describe inputs, output and acceptance cases |
| Theme work | Build the agreed editable template |
| Integration test | Check plugin and external connection behavior |
| Editor handoff | Provide release notes and publishing instructions |
Which versions and licenses do you need?
List the WordPress version, theme and plugin licenses, feature examples and test-site access. Plugins add functions to WordPress; their license terms and dependencies affect the change. AI Growth Systems uses these 4 inputs to estimate hours against a defined feature, with ongoing hosting and care priced through their separate pages.
| Input | Review |
|---|---|
| WordPress version | Installed version and update constraints |
| Theme and plugin licenses | Products, valid licenses and dependencies |
| Feature examples | Desired task with a working or failing example |
| Staging access | Test environment and authorized editor |
What can break after a theme change?
A custom change can conflict with a theme update or depend on a plugin license the business does not own. Document those dependencies before work begins. Test editor permissions, mobile output and the changed feature on staging, then record the backup and rollback steps for the production release.
Complete redesigns and ongoing care use separate scopes.
How much does it cost and what is separate?
$95 to $175 per hour is the planning range in the October 2026 service proposal. AI Growth Systems confirms scope, outside charges and terms in a written quote before work starts. This is not a fixed rate or market benchmark; the entry growth audit costs $300.
| Item | Amount and terms |
|---|---|
| WordPress development | $95 to $175 per hour |
| Entry growth audit | $300 |
| Licenses and outside charges | Listed separately in the written proposal |
How do I request a development estimate?
Show the feature you need and the WordPress version currently running. AI Growth Systems can review the requirement through the $300 growth audit, then quote development hours separately. Agree an editor who can test the changed task; the 7-stage process applies when the request expands into a full website build.
- $300 growth audit
- Prices and packages
- Website build process
- Website redesign
- Website care and maintenance
- Website speed and Core Web Vitals
Official sources for the criteria
What else should you know?
What is the cost of WordPress development services?
$95 to $175 per hour is the planning range. The written quote confirms scope, dependencies and outside charges.
Can WordPress developer services change an existing theme?
Yes. The theme, licenses and required feature are reviewed on a test copy before the live editor is updated.
Does the $300 audit include custom WordPress development?
No. The entry review and subsequent implementation have separate written scopes.
How is WordPress website development accepted by an editor?
4 outputs connect the feature brief, theme changes, connection tests and handoff. An assigned editor checks the changed task and contact delivery.
Does the hourly rate include plugin licenses?
No. WordPress theme and plugin licenses, hosting and ongoing care are separately identified costs.
Which work belongs to another service?
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