WordPress · Gold Coast
Shopping for a WordPress website?
Read this first.
We are a Burleigh Heads web team, and we will be upfront: we do not build WordPress sites. This page explains what WordPress really costs on the Gold Coast, when it is still the right choice, and what we build instead for $100 a month.
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How much does a WordPress website cost on the Gold Coast?
A professionally built WordPress website on the Gold Coast typically costs $2,000 to $8,000 upfront, plus managed hosting at $45 to $100 a month and ongoing plugin licences and maintenance. 3P Digital builds custom coded websites instead: $0 upfront and $100 a month all in, including hosting, domain, SSL, updates and support from a Burleigh Heads team.
The real numbers
What WordPress actually costs on the Gold Coast
None of this is a secret, it is just rarely on the quote. The build price is where WordPress costs start, not where they end.
The build
$2,000 to $8,000+
What Gold Coast agencies typically charge upfront for a professional WordPress build. Complex or ecommerce builds push well past this.
Hosting
$45 to $100 /mth
Managed WordPress hosting at the level a business site needs. Budget hosting exists, and slow, insecure sites are why it is budget.
The quiet costs
Ongoing
Premium plugin licences that renew every year, developer time for updates and conflicts, and security fixes when something gets through.
The full breakdown is in our Gold Coast website pricing guide, and the deep technical comparison lives in WordPress vs modern web tech.
When WordPress is still the right call
We would rather lose a sale than pretend otherwise. If you are a hands-on blogger who wants to publish daily and manage everything yourself, if your business depends on a specific WordPress plugin with no equivalent elsewhere, or if you already have a WordPress site that is fast, secure and well maintained, staying put can be the sensible move.
For most Gold Coast businesses though, the website has one job: bringing in enquiries. For that job, a custom coded site does more, costs less over its life, and never asks you to think about plugins.
The smart money choice
Compare the true cost of ownership
See how our $100/month all-inclusive service stacks up against the hidden costs, time sinks and technical headaches of the "big guys".
WordPress + WPEngine
VSThe 'Standard' that becomes a money pit.
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Shopify
VSGreat for retail, overkill for service businesses.
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Wix
VSThe DIY trap that limits your growth.
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Squarespace
VSPretty templates, but rigid and slow.
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Webflow
VSPowerful tool, but requires a pro developer.
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BigCommerce
VSEnterprise e-com that's overkill for services.
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A Look at Our Recent Work
Real websites we've built for Australian businesses. Click any one to see it live.
Building & TradesMEC Builders
Gold Coast building inspections, behind 425+ five-star reviews.
Real EstateLuke Nass Real Estate
A Perth agent's personal-brand site, built to win listings.
Health & WellnessEvolve With Us
A warm, mobile-first wellness site built to book.
StaffingRemotee
A platform for a compliance-first staffing business.
FinanceOrdron
Finance automation for the Australian mid-market.
E-commerceFood Packaging Online
An e-commerce engine for a leading supplier.
E-commerceTruffelle
A premium skincare storefront, built to sell.
E-commerceHoldIt
A bold product store for a training-gear brand.
Start Your Build Right Here
Answer a few quick questions and our build team gets started today. Two minutes, that is it, and nothing is locked in.
- The build is free - your $100/month only starts once your site is live
- Private preview link within three business days
- Nothing goes live until you approve it
Your business
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Good to know
WordPress on the Gold Coast, answered honestly
Do you build WordPress websites?
No, and we think you deserve a straight answer about why. WordPress brings plugin updates, security patching and performance upkeep that someone has to pay for, forever. We build custom coded sites on modern technology instead: faster, more secure, and looked after entirely by our Burleigh Heads team for $100 a month.
What does a WordPress website cost on the Gold Coast?
A professionally built WordPress site from a Gold Coast agency typically runs $2,000 to $8,000 upfront, with complex builds well beyond that. Then the ongoing costs start: managed hosting around $45 to $100 a month, premium plugin licences that renew annually, and developer time for updates and fixes. The build quote is the entry price, not the full price.
Can you rebuild my existing WordPress site?
Yes, that is a big part of what we do. We rebuild your site custom coded, migrate the content, and you pay nothing until the new site is live and you have approved it. From then it is $100 a month including hosting, your domain, SSL, updates and support.
Will I lose my Google rankings if I move off WordPress?
Not if the migration is done properly. We map and redirect every URL, carry across your titles, content and structured data, and resubmit the site to Google. In our experience the speed gains of a custom coded site help rather than hurt, because page speed is part of how Google ranks you.
What about my WooCommerce store?
Ecommerce deserves a case-by-case answer. Some stores are genuinely better staying on their current platform, and we will tell you if that is you. For others, especially smaller catalogues paying for a stack of plugins, a custom build is simpler and faster. Bring it to the free consult and we will be straight about it.
Without WordPress, how do I update my site?
You do not need a CMS login, because we make the changes for you. Text updates, new images, extra sections, changed contact details: email or call our Burleigh Heads team and it is usually done within 24 to 48 hours, included in your $100 a month.
Want the wider picture on local web design? See our Gold Coast website design page, or just get in touch.
Reviewed by
Alex Frew
Founder, 3P Digital
Web design at 3P is led by Alex Frew. He served on the Google CEO Advisory Board from 2019 to 2020 and led a group that ran 83 Google BETA programs, 80% of which went on to be adopted globally. Earlier in his career he helped scale CSG from $5M to $330M through its ASX listing.
More about Alex- Google CEO Advisory Board, 2019 to 2020
- Led 83 Google BETA programs, 80% adopted globally
- Scaled CSG from $5M to $330M to ASX listing
- 10+ years in digital marketing
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