A WordPress developer, without the agency retainer.
A WordPress developer for new pages, custom features, plugin fixes and theme edits, billed hourly instead of a monthly agency retainer.
What a WordPress developer takes off your plate.
Every small change needs a dev
A retainer agency charges full rate for a five-minute fix.
Nobody owns the site
The last developer disappeared and nobody understands the build.
Speed keeps slipping
Images and plugins pile up until the site crawls.
Tasks your WordPress developer handles every week.
Every WordPress developer we place has shipped real client sites, not just templates. Whether it's a wordpress development service retainer or a one-off custom website development project, you get the same developer on every task, not a rotating agency team.
WordPress developer: new pages & features
Custom pages, sections and functionality built into your existing theme.
Plugin & theme fixes
Conflicts, broken layouts and update-related breakage resolved.
Theme customization
Your theme adjusted to match your brand, not a generic template.
Speed & Core Web Vitals
Image, caching and script fixes to bring load times down.
Forms & integrations
Contact forms, booking tools and CRMs connected to your site.
Migrations
Moving a site between hosts without breaking SEO or uptime.
From sign-up to a working WordPress developer the same day.
Tell us the work
A short call or form: your tasks, tools and time zone.
Meet your VA today
We match a vetted WordPress developer from our standby pool. No recruiting wait.
Track it in your portal
Watch tasks move to done, see hours used, and chat with your VA. A team lead reviews every task.
WordPress developer pricing, from $5.62/hr.
The same rates apply to every service. Unused hours roll over on every plan.
Forever Free: 1 hour of real work every month for a $1 platform fee. New registrations only.
Start for $1Monthly blocks from 3 to 60 hours. Or pay-as-you-go at $12/hr, hours never expire.
See all blocksYour own full-time WordPress developer: 3 hours a month, $5.62/hr. Part-time 80 hours: $500.
Get a dedicated VABuilt for founders whose site needs real development, not just edits.
Every WordPress developer is matched to your tools and time zone before the first hour is billed.
Founders past a template site
Your site needs real functionality, not another drag-and-drop page.
Agencies needing dev capacity
Overflow WordPress work without hiring a full-time developer.
Teams stuck with a broken build
A previous developer left something half-finished or fragile.
“The professionalism and quality — even on the Forever Free plan — is a goldmine for small businesses.”
Questions about hiring a WordPress developer.
What does a WordPress developer for hire actually build?
New pages, custom features, plugin fixes, theme customization, speed fixes and form or CRM integrations inside your existing WordPress site.
Is this cheaper than a WordPress agency retainer?
It can be. A wordpress development service retainer is a fixed monthly fee, whether or not you use the hours. You pay hourly here, from $33 for 3 hours.
How many hours will I need?
Start with the hours your first task needs and adjust as you go. A full-time plan is 160 hours a month. If you need more than that, we build a team plan with more than one assistant, so tell us your weekly hours at sign-up.
How fast can my WordPress developer start?
The same day. We keep a standby pool of vetted VAs, so there is no recruiting wait on hourly, quarterly or dedicated plans.
Is my WordPress developer a real person?
Yes. Every WordPress developer is a trained human with expertise in this field. They use AI to work faster, then rewrite and check the output, so your work is original and never generic.
How do I get started and send tasks?
Register and pick a plan. New registrations can start for $1 a month, which adds one hour every month. Then send tasks through your client portal, by email, from your own CRM, or on WhatsApp.
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How do I track the work?
Your client portal shows live task status, hours used and left, chat on each task, and every file and report in one place. A team lead reviews each task before it reaches you.
What does a WordPress developer do?
A WordPress developer takes repeat work off your desk and does it for you. Common tasks are wordpress developer: new pages & features, plugin & theme fixes, theme customization, speed & core web vitals. A team lead reviews each task before it reaches you.
What tasks can a WordPress developer handle?
A WordPress developer can handle wordpress developer: new pages & features, plugin & theme fixes, theme customization, speed & core web vitals, forms & integrations, migrations. Send tasks by portal, email, your own CRM or WhatsApp.
Which tools does a WordPress developer use?
A WordPress developer works in the tools you already use, such as PHP, ACF, Plugins, CSS, Theme, Speed, Integrations, Migration. You share access with limited permissions and remove it when the work ends.
How much does a WordPress developer cost per hour?
From $5.62 an hour on a full-time dedicated plan, which is 160 hours for $899 a month. Monthly hourly blocks start at $33 for 3 hours, and pay-as-you-go is $12 an hour for any number of hours. Monthly plans cost less per hour.
Is a WordPress developer worth it for a small business?
Yes, when repeat tasks take hours you would rather spend on sales or strategy. Start with one task and a small block of hours, review the work, then add more.
How do I know my WordPress developer is doing good work?
A team lead reviews every task before it reaches you. You also see task status, hours used and files in your client portal, and you can spot-check any item and send notes.
What happens if my WordPress developer is unavailable?
A standby WordPress developer from our pool steps in, so your work does not wait. You do not need to find a replacement yourself.
Can a WordPress developer work my hours in the US, UK, Canada, UAE, Australia or New Zealand?
Yes. Our team is based in Kerala, India, and shifts are planned to cover your working day. Tell us your hours and time zone at sign-up and we match them.
Can I try a WordPress developer before committing?
Yes. New registrations can start for $1 a month, which adds one hour every month. You can also buy pay-as-you-go hours at $12 an hour with no monthly commitment.
More on hiring a WordPress developer.
How to Hire a WordPress Developer (Without an Agency Retainer)
A WordPress developer builds custom pages, fixes plugin conflicts and customises themes, beyond what a template alone can do. Paying by the hour, from $5.62 to $12, means you pay for the work done, not a monthly retainer.
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Hiring a WordPress developer India based gives US and UK businesses skilled help at lower hourly rates. The risks are quality and communication, which a managed team with a lead reviewer reduces. Our Kerala-based team starts at $5.62 an hour.
Read the guideWebsite Maintenance Service: Tasks, Plans and Cost
A website maintenance service keeps your site updated, backed up, secure and working. A trained person runs a fixed checklist each week or month, fixes small issues and reports what changed. You pay by the hour, and a team lead reviews the work.
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