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Custom WordPress Plugin Development and Custom Website Features
Sometimes your website needs to do something no off-the-shelf plugin does well. That is where custom WordPress plugin development comes in. If you can describe it, we can probably build it. Olea Works has been building custom features, functions and website behaviors for clients since 2000, following a development process we built in-house.
We are based in Bakersfield, California, and build custom solutions for businesses across the US.
What we build
- Custom plugins, functions and behaviors that add exactly what your existing website needs
- Custom directories, listings and location finders
- Custom shopping carts and product configurators
- Custom management systems for the way your business actually works
- Apps and browser extensions to bring your vision to life
- Easy content-editing setups, so your team can update the site safely; no tech skills needed
Pricing at a glance
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Small Custom Feature (up to 4 hours) | $395 |
| Custom Project Discovery | $295, credited toward the project |
| Custom plugins | Starting at $2,500 |
| Custom directories, shopping carts and management systems | Starting at $4,500 |
| Browser extensions | Starting at $3,000 |
| Apps | Quoted after discovery |
| Easy Content Editing Setup with training | $595 |
Small Custom Feature
A Small Custom Feature ($395) is a single function, behavior or tweak for your existing website, up to 4 hours of work. Think of a custom form behavior, a calculation, a display rule or a small automation.
Custom Project Discovery
Custom Project Discovery ($295) is the first step for any larger build. It includes a scoping call, a written scope, a fixed quote and a timeline, and the $295 is credited toward your project.
Small Custom Feature (up to 4 hours)
$395.00 one-timeA custom function, behavior or tweak for your existing website, built the Olea Works way.
- A custom function, behavior or small feature for your site
- Up to 4 hours of development and testing
- Built to survive theme and plugin updates
- Additional time at our standard hourly rate
Custom Project Discovery (credited toward your project)
$295.00 one-timePlanning a custom plugin, directory, shopping cart, management system, app or browser extension? We scope it with you and give you a fixed quote. The fee is credited toward the project.
- Scoping call about your goals and requirements
- Written scope of work
- Fixed-price quote and timeline
- Fee credited toward the project if you go ahead
Easy Content Editing Setup + Training
$595.00 one-timeUpdate your own content without fear of breaking anything. We lock the layout, open up the content you change most, and show you how.
- Layout locked so design stays intact
- Easy editing for the content you change most
- 1-hour training session, recorded for your team
- Written quick-start guide
Custom Plugins
Custom plugins start at $2,500. A custom plugin adds a feature to your WordPress site that is built for your business alone, from booking rules to product selectors to integrations with the tools you already use.
Custom Directories, Shopping Carts and Management Systems
Custom directories, shopping carts and management systems start at $4,500. These are larger builds for businesses whose listings, products or workflows do not fit a standard template.
Browser Extensions
Browser extension development starts at $3,000. An extension adds your own tools directly to the browser, for your team or your customers.
Apps
Apps are quoted after a Custom Project Discovery, because their size and scope vary widely. Tell us about your app and we will start there.
Easy Content Editing Setup
The Easy Content Editing Setup ($595) lets you update your own content without fear of breaking your design, no tech skills required. This includes a 1-hour recorded training you can rewatch any time, plus more instruction if requested. Confidently update your website in a simplified and safe environment with this package.
Custom builds we have delivered
A few examples of the range of the Olea Works custom development process:
- Boat dock selector for a marine dock company: an interactive tool that helps buyers choose the right dock system based on their vessel and needs, in a visual way
- Custom crate selector for a wooden shipping crate manufacturer: buyers configure the exact crate they need based on cargo, access needs, and dimensions, simplifying the process for all
- Location finder for a regional county branch of a national youth-development nonprofit: zip code search with separation of teen and youth clubs, plus an individual page for every location automatically generated & editable
- Golf club listings directory for a golf industry service company, showcasing its local and international client clubs in order
Why custom beats stacking five plugins
It is tempting to piece a feature together from several off-the-shelf plugins. Each one adds code you do not control, updates that can conflict, and settings that only half fit. A single custom-built solution does exactly what you need, loads only what it uses and has one point of responsibility when something needs to change.
How Olea Works scopes and builds
Our custom development process is designed to protect your budget.
- Tell us about your project. Describe what you need in plain words.
- Discovery. We scope it with you and deliver a written scope, a fixed quote and a timeline.
- Build. We develop and test the solution, using a staging site when a larger build calls for one.
- Review and launch. You review it, we refine it, and it goes live.
Because the quote follows a written scope, you know the cost before work begins. If the scope changes along the way, we quote the change before doing it.
Who owns what we build
You do. Once paid in full, you own the custom work we create for you, except any third-party licensed parts it uses. Details are in our Service Terms.
What we need from you
- A clear description of what you want the feature to do, with examples if you have them
- Admin access to your website and hosting, or a staging site
- Login access to any tools the build connects to
- A decision-maker available for the discovery call and review
- Payment as quoted
Turnaround starts once we have everything we need, and pauses while we are waiting on you.
What is not included
- Work outside the written scope, which is quoted separately
- Third-party licenses or subscriptions the build relies on
- Ongoing updates and maintenance, which are covered by a website care plan
- Hosting, unless your site is hosted with Olea Works
Frequently asked questions
How much does custom WordPress plugin development cost?
Custom plugins start at $2,500. Small features of up to 4 hours are $395, and larger systems such as directories or shopping carts start at $4,500. Discovery gives you a fixed quote before work begins.
Why do I pay for discovery?
Discovery turns your idea into a written scope, fixed quote and timeline, so you know exactly what you are getting. The $295 is credited toward your project.
Can you add a custom feature to my existing website?
Yes. Small features of up to 4 hours are $395, and larger additions are scoped in a Custom Project Discovery.
Who owns the code you write?
You do, once it is paid in full, except for any third-party licensed parts.
Do you build browser extensions and apps?
Yes. Browser extensions start at $3,000, and apps are quoted after discovery.
Tell us about your project
Describe what you need on our contact page and choose the topic “Custom development (plugin, feature, app or extension)”, or book a Custom Project Discovery directly. You can also call 909.255.OLEA (909.255.6532). Every custom build follows the Olea Works process, from the first conversation to launch.
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Client role, industry
Agencies: custom development is available white label at partner pricing. Learn about our agency program.