Project-Based Build
A defined scope delivered as one project — ideal for websites, stores and well-understood software.
- Discovery and written scope
- Fixed deliverables and timeline
- Design, build, testing and launch
- Training and handoff
Pricing
Pricing & Engagement Options
Custom software is scoped to your goals, so every project gets its own estimate. Here’s how we work together — and what shapes the cost.
Ways to Work With Us
Choose the Engagement That Fits
Not sure which is right? We’ll recommend one after a short conversation about your goals.
Phased / MVP
Start with the smallest valuable version, then build in phases based on what you learn.
- Prioritized feature roadmap
- Focused first release
- Review between phases
- Budget control at every step
Ongoing Support & Development
Keep your site or software healthy and improving after launch.
- Updates and security monitoring
- Fixes and small improvements
- Planned feature development
- A team that knows your system
Managed Hosting
Hosting Plans
Managed hosting for WordPress websites and WooCommerce stores. We host WordPress sites only. Pay monthly, or pay yearly and get two months free.
Basic WordPress Hosting
Starter plan for business WordPress websites.
- Free GhostPilot SEO Basic
- Managed WordPress hosting
- Proactive threat blocking & security
- Automated WordPress & PHP updates
- 1 hour of website support per month
Performance WordPress Hosting
More resources for busier WordPress sites and WooCommerce stores.
- Free GhostPilot SEO Basic
- Everything in Basic
- 10 GB SSD storage
- Performance tuning
- 1 hour of website support per month
Enterprise WordPress Hosting
For high-traffic WordPress sites and WooCommerce stores.
- GhostPilot SEO Basic for each WordPress site
- Scalable infrastructure
- Advanced security and DDoS mitigation
- Automated updates
- Onboarding & priority support
Pricing FAQ
Common Questions About Cost
Why don’t you list prices for custom software?
Two projects with the same name — “a customer portal”, “an app” — can differ by an order of magnitude in effort. Instead of a misleading starting price, we scope your project and give you a written estimate.
What affects the cost of a project?
The number of features and user roles, integrations with other systems, design complexity, content and data migration, and timeline all shape the estimate. We walk you through each one.
Can we start small?
Yes. A phased or MVP approach lets you launch a focused first version, learn from real users, and invest in the next phase with confidence.
Are estimates free?
Yes — tell us about your project and we’ll follow up with questions and a recommended next step. Larger projects may start with a paid discovery phase, which we will always agree with you first.
Can I pay for hosting yearly?
Yes. Basic and Performance WordPress Hosting can be paid monthly or yearly. A yearly plan costs ten times the monthly price, so two months are free, and it renews each year until you cancel. You can cancel anytime from My Account; your hosting continues until the end of the year you paid for.
Is GhostPilot SEO included with hosting?
Yes. Eligible Cao-Tech WordPress hosting includes GhostPilot SEO Basic for as long as your hosting is active. It is not a trial. Basic gives you a monthly SEO health check of up to 100 pages, a check that AI search crawlers can read your site, a Google Search Console overview and 30 Cao-Tech AI credits a month. We install and connect it for you; connecting Search Console needs one sign-in from you. Paid GhostPilot plans add more pages, weekly checks and fixes you approve.
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Tell us about your project and we’ll come back with a clear scope and estimate.