What Is the Cost of Hiring a WordPress Developer?

Posted by Sahrear Anik on November 29th, 2020

When it makes sense to hire a WordPress developer (or not!)

Let’s get one thing out of the way – it’s very possible to build a functional WordPress site yourself.

However, many people still hire a WordPress developer to do the job, and this is an approach worth considering.

Let’s discuss some of the pros and cons to help you decide if hiring a WordPress developer is really the best solution for your needs.

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Advantages of hiring a WordPress developer

• Less time learning the ins and outs of WordPress.
• The developer will be able to add custom functionality to your site, which is useful if you need very specific features and options.
• There’s less of a chance of your site will look ‘cookie cutter’ – i.e., just like everyone else’s.
• Your developer (if they’re good) will know how to get the most out of the platform, which means maximizing your site’s performance, security, and so on.
• You’ll have someone you can reach out to for help with technical tasks, updates, bug fixing, and more.

Disadvantages of hiring a WordPress developer

• Hiring a developer can be an expensive proposition – anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars depending on your needs.
• You’ll be more reliant on the developer in order to manage and maintain your site.
• If you make a poor hiring decision, you can end up with an inferior result (and not much recourse to do anything about it).
• You may not really need a developer, particularly if your vision for the site is simple.
• It may take longer to get your site built and off the ground