The Hidden Costs of WordPress for Small Businesses

The "Free" Illusion

WordPress is open-source, which leads many founders to believe building a site is free. However, the ecosystem is anything but.

• Hosting: Reliable hosting costs $10-$30/month.
• Premium Themes: A professional look costs $50-$100 upfront.
• Plugins: Form builders, SEO tools, and security plugins often require expensive annual subscriptions.
• Maintenance: Time spent updating plugins, fixing broken layouts, and dealing with malware.

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