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A Breakdown Of WordPress Maintenance Costs

Investing in a website is one of the first decisions one should make when taking a business online. It's a worthwhile investment, but there are a lot of costs to bear along. For WordPress particularly out of the many costs to think of - upgrades, security, hosting plans are essentials. Even though WordPress is promoted as a free-to-use database, there are additional costs attached to it.

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A Breakdown Of WordPress Maintenance Costs

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  1. A Breakdown Of WordPress Maintenance Costs Investing in a website is one of the first decisions one should make when taking a business online. It's a worthwhile investment, but there are a lot of costs to bear along. For WordPress particularly out of the many costs to think of - upgrades, security, hosting plans are essentials. Even though WordPress is promoted as a free-to-use database, there are additional costs attached to it. To avoid any surprises later on, it's important to be aware of such expenses. WordPress maintenance plans vary along with many factors, and we'll be discussing it all. So, keep reading and save website expenses. Why Invest in a WordPress Site? WordPress is marketed as a free-to-use Content Management System (CMS). That means, by paying for a domain and hosting costs - the entire site can be set up for less than $100.

  2. WordPress works as a platform for your business-needs, catering to all sorts of needs. So, choosing the right set of WordPress maintenance plans is essential. There are cheaper options for themes, plugins, and hosting. But is it really worth it? Are these options reliable? It depends on your budget and needs. With premium packaging - themes and plugins are highly customizable and come with a lot of perks. Additional security support and better optimization can lead to effective SEO results. From a business perspective, it's definitely worth investing in a practical maintenance plan. So, we'll be discussing three fundamental WordPress expenses you should be cautious of. Let's get started! Cost of Hosting Plan The host, as its name implies, provides the server where the site's information is stored. With better hosting services, the website will work smoother. Hence, the host determines the inflow of traffic. To improve your reach, an efficient hosting plan is highly recommended. Now, there's a huge disparity in hosting prices. Plans range from $3 to hundreds of dollars, varying from shared hosting to dedicated servers. It's up to you to decide. A large-scale online business has different hosting needs than, say, a blog. Here's a list of a few plans! So, choose which best suits your needs, and select wisely: ● GoDaddy - Starts from $5 monthly ● BlueHost - As low as $2.75 monthly ● GreenGreeks - Cheapest option starts from $2.95 monthly All these hosting plans offer satisfactory prices, customer support, higher loading speeds, and whatnot. Obviously, each has its own benefits. So, do a cost-benefit analysis and select accordingly.

  3. Choosing a Domain A domain acts as a "signature" for a website. Selective, unique domains have higher chances of ranking on Google, and that is why one should definitely pick the right domain name. Typically, domain payments work on an annual basis and aren't as costly. Ranging from $2 to $20, the huge cap determines how the site will eventually rank. Sites with a "premium" touch require a ".com" rather than a ".net", Users tend to visit such top-notch domains. Also, a lot of hosting plans offer the domain's name on a trial basis for the first year. So, choosing the right hosting plan is necessary here. Both, hosting and domain go hand-in-hand. Investing in Themes and Plugins To get better-looking themes and plugins that are not only appealing to the eye but are optimized as well, investing in a valuable plan is necessary. Most free-to-use elements lack either of the two functions; they're not optimized according to SEO needs or aren't amusing to look at. A premium plan takes note of both functions and provides a sufficient solution! So, the average cost of a "worthy" theme is around 59$. Although, redesigning costs aren't included. It's a one-time purchase. For re-branding, you'll need to purchase a new theme altogether. For plugins, there are different options available. Considering that your site requires frequent changes and more than one plugin. Ranging from one-time purchases to bi-annual subscriptions - there's a lot of variety. Overall, the cost depends on the number of plugins you install at a time. Here, we'll do a breakdown of a few plugin plans: ● Akismet - Free to $5 per month ● Jetpack - Free; premium features start from $3.50 to 29$ a month ● YoastSEO - Free to 89$ annually

  4. The plugin options start off as "free" but all the features that help in better optimization of a website come at a cost. So, it's far better to purchase a plan.

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