Custom Elementor Pro builds — no page-builder bloat, no theme lock-in.
How much does a custom WordPress website cost?
A custom WordPress site built with Elementor Pro typically runs from $800–$5,000 depending on page count and custom functionality, with most small-business sites landing in the $1,200–$2,500 range. Dotance quotes a fixed price after a scope call — no hourly billing surprises.
We build every site on Elementor Pro, not a stack of five conflicting page-builder plugins. That means one editor your team can actually maintain after we leave, clean markup instead of div-soup, and a build that doesn't fall apart the day you deactivate a plugin. Every project starts with a structure pass — sitemap, content hierarchy, internal linking plan — before a single section gets designed, so the site is built to be found (SEO) and understood by AI answer engines (AEO/GEO), not just to look good in a screenshot.
What's included: custom homepage + up to 6 inner pages, mobile-first responsive build, Core Web Vitals-conscious section design (no unnecessary JS/CSS from bloated widget libraries), and a 30-minute handoff walkthrough so you're not locked into needing us for every text edit.
Common Problems We Fix
My site looks broken/different on mobile.
Usually caused by a theme that only tests desktop breakpoints, or Elementor sections given fixed pixel widths instead of responsive units. Fix: rebuild affected sections mobile-first, test at 375px/768px/1024px before desktop.
I changed themes and now my whole layout is broken.
Page builders write markup that's theme-dependent in subtle ways (container widths, typography resets). Fix: rebuild page-by-page on the new theme rather than trusting an import — imports are the #1 cause of this exact complaint.
My developer disappeared and I can't edit anything myself.
Common when a site is built with custom code or a non-standard builder only one person understands. Fix: we build exclusively in Elementor Pro (an editor with a large support community, tutorials, and no single point of failure) and hand off with a walkthrough.
The site looks fine but takes forever to load.
Usually not a "design" problem — it's stacked plugins/widget libraries loading assets on every page. See Speed & Performance Optimization — we design with this in mind from day one instead of fixing it after.
I need one more page added but the last agency ghosted.
We scope fixed-price add-on pages separately from full redesigns — no retainer required just to add a page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you build on a specific theme?
We use a lightweight base theme (Hello Elementor or Astra) plus Elementor Pro — never a heavy multipurpose theme with 40 demo imports you'll never use.
Can you redesign an existing site without losing SEO rankings?
Yes — we map old URLs to new ones with 301 redirects and preserve existing meta/schema before any content changes go live.
Do I own the site after launch?
Yes, full ownership — WordPress core, no page-builder subscription lock-in beyond your own Elementor license.
How long does a redesign take?
Typically 2-4 weeks for a 5-8 page site, depending on how much content is ready vs. needs writing.
Can you work from an existing Figma/design mockup?
Yes — we can build from an approved mockup, or design directly in Elementor if no mockup exists yet.
What if I need e-commerce (WooCommerce)?
We scope WooCommerce builds separately since they involve payment gateway setup and product catalog structure beyond a standard brochure site — ask for a quote.