Websites That Win Clients & Drive Real Results

Tools & Transparency

Every tool I use. Every cost you’ll see. No surprises — just clarity.

My Approach

Why I Share This

I believe great websites are built on great tools — and that you deserve to know exactly what powers your site and what it costs. This page outlines every theme, plugin, and add-on I use, along with honest pricing so we can plan your project together with full visibility.

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Full Transparency

No hidden fees or mystery costs

Curated Stack

Only tools I’ve tested and trust

Open Conversation

Every cost is discussed before billing

The Foundation

Required Theme

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Avada | Website Builder for WordPress & WooCommerce

Avada is the #1 selling WordPress theme of all time. It includes the Fusion Builder page editor, Fusion Core plugin, and a massive library of pre-built templates. This is the backbone of every site I build.

Page Builder Included 300+ Templates WooCommerece Ready Lifetime Updates

Why I use it
Avada gives clients a powerful, intuitive editing experience long after launch — so you’re never stuck waiting on a developer to make simple changes.

Always Included

Required Plugins

These plugins are installed on every site I build. They’re non-negotiable — they handle security, performance, SEO, and backups.

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Wordfence Security

Industry-leading firewall & malware scanner

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Premium caching & performance optimization

Yoast

On-page SEO analysis and schema markup


UpdraftPlus

Automated cloud backups to Google Drive or Dropbox

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Really Simple SSL

Forces HTTPS and manages SSL certificate

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WPForms

Drag-and-drop form builder for contact & lead forms

Core Functionality

Essential Plugins

These plugins are used on most projects and are selected based on your site’s specific needs.

WooCommerce

Full eCommerce platform for product sales

Mailchimp for WP

Email list growth & newsletter integration

Pretty Links

Email list growth & newsletter integration

MonsterInsights

Google Analytics dashboard inside WordPress

Smush

Image compression & lazy loading

Polylang

Google Analytics dashboard inside WordPress

The Events Calendar

Google Analytics dashboard inside WordPress

LiveChat

Real-time customer chat widget

Enhance Your Site

Optional Add-Ons

These are premium tools I recommend based on your goals. We’ll discuss which ones make sense for your project before adding any costs.

Elementor Pro

Alternative drag-and-drop page builder

MemberPress

Full membership & content restriction platform

WooCommerce Subscriptions

Recurring payment products

Rank Math Pro

Advanced SEO with schema & keyword tracking

Envira Gallery

Responsive photo & video gallery

WP Smush Pro CDN

Alternative drag-and-drop page builder

ChatBot for WordPress

AI-powered chat automation

AMP for WordPress

Alternative drag-and-drop page builder

No Surprises

Cost Transparency

Below is an honest overview of recurring and one-time costs associated with a typical project. All costs are discussed and approved before your invoice.

ITEM TYPE TYPICAL COST NOTES
Avada Theme One-Time $69.00 Per Site Required; may be included in project fee
WP Rocket Annual $59.00 Per Year Paid by client after handoff
Wordfence Premium Annual $99.00 Per Year Free version available
Yoast SEO Premium Annual $99.00 Per Year Free version available
UpdraftPlus Premium Annual $70.00 Per Year Free version available
WooCommerce Free $0.00 Extensions may add cost
WPForms Pro Annual $49.00 Per Year Lite version is free
Domain Name Annual $15.00–$20.00 Per Year Via Namecheap or GoDaddy
WordPress Hosting Annual $100.00–$300.00 Per Year Depends on host & plan
SSL Certificate Included Free Via Let's Encrypt / host
Optional Add-Ons Varies Discussed upfront Only added with approval

All third-party costs are paid directly by you to the vendor. I never mark up software licenses — what you see above is what you pay.

Your Investment

What’s Included in My Service

  • WordPress installation & configuration

  • Avada theme setup & customization

  • Plugin installation & configuration

  • Mobile-responsive design

  • Contact form setup

  • Basic on-page SEO setup

  • Google Analytics integration

  • SSL & security hardening

  • Speed optimization

  • Automated backup configuration

  • 30-day post-launch support

  • Training & handoff documentation

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My Commitment to You

I never install tools I don’t believe in. I never bill for software without telling you first. Every plugin on this page earns its place — and if a better tool comes along, I’ll tell you about it. My goal is a website that serves you long after launch, maintained with tools that are reliable, supported, and worth every dollar.

Have questions about any of these tools? Let’s talk.