What WordPress work costs with 45Squared
Quick answer: Managed WordPress hosting from 45Squared is $29 a month. Moving a site to WordPress starts at $1,500 and includes 30 days of support. The SEO and accessibility audit is free. New websites and WooCommerce stores get a fixed quote after a short call, because their size varies.
What are the published prices?
| Service | Price | What’s included |
|---|---|---|
| Managed WordPress hosting | $29 per month | Own server, global CDN, SSL, daily backups, uptime monitoring, every update applied |
| Migration to WordPress | From $1,500 | Content moved, redirects mapped, domain switched, 30 days of support |
| SEO and accessibility audit | Free | Automated crawl, plain-English report by email |
| New WordPress website | Fixed quote | Design, build, SEO setup, accessibility checks, training |
| WooCommerce store | Fixed quote | Catalog, checkout, shipping and pickup, launch testing |
How does a fixed quote work?
A fixed quote is a single price for an agreed scope of work. We learn what you need on a short video call. Then we send a written quote listing the pages, features and launch date. If the scope doesn’t change, the price doesn’t either.
What drives the price of a new site?
Four things move the price more than anything else:
- Number of unique page layouts. Ten service pages that share one layout cost less than ten different designs.
- Content. If we write or rework your copy, that’s more work than placing text you provide.
- Features. Bookings, memberships, multiple languages or a store add build and testing time.
- Integrations. Connecting to a CRM, point-of-sale or scheduling tool.
How is 45Squared different from a big agency?
A large Chicago agency carries account managers, a downtown lease and a sales team, and its prices reflect that. We’re a small studio. The person on your kickoff call is the person who builds your site. That keeps the price down and the answers quick.
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Why don't you publish a price for a new website?
Because a five-page site for a consultant and a thirty-page site for a clinic are different jobs. The number of layouts, the amount of writing and the features all change the work. A fixed quote after a short call is fairer than a wide price range that fits nobody. You see the exact number before you commit to anything.
Do I have to use your hosting?
No. You can host the site anywhere WordPress runs, and we’ll hand it over ready to install. Many clients choose our hosting because updates, daily backups and uptime monitoring are included for $29 a month. Others already have a host they like. Either way it’s your call, and it doesn’t change the build price.
Are there hidden fees?
No. Your written quote lists what’s included, down to the pages and features. If you later ask for something outside it, we quote that change first. Work only starts when you approve it in writing. Hosting is a flat $29 a month, with no setup fee and no charge for applying updates.