WORDPRESS WEBSITE DESIGN CONTRACT
A wordpress website design contract between a provider and a client, ready to customize, send, and e-sign.
PREPARED FOR
Acme Co
PREPARED BY
Northwind Studio
DATE
August 18, 2026
WORDPRESS WEBSITE DESIGN CONTRACT
An agreement from Northwind Studio covering the design, custom theme development, and launch of a WordPress site.
PREPARED FOR
Acme Co
PREPARED BY
Northwind Studio
DATE
August 18, 2026
Northwind Studio
WORDPRESS WEBSITE DESIGN CONTRACT
This agreement is entered into by Northwind Studio (the "Designer") and Acme Co (the "Client") for the WordPress website project described below. The Designer covers design, custom theme development, and launch.
PLATFORM
WordPress
Custom theme built on the Client's existing hosting.
TIMELINE
10-12 weeks
From kickoff to production launch.
HANDOFF
Client owns
Full theme code and admin access on final payment.
Northwind Studio
WORDPRESS WEBSITE DESIGN CONTRACT
The project runs across three phases. Each closes with a written deliverable and a review meeting before the next begins.
PHASE 1 · DISCOVERY AND DESIGN
Kickoff, sitemap, wireframes, and high-fidelity design across every unique template with two consolidated feedback rounds.
PHASE 2 · CUSTOM THEME DEVELOPMENT
Custom WordPress theme built on the Client's hosting, with block templates configured so the Client can edit page content directly.
PHASE 3 · QA, CONTENT LOAD, AND LAUNCH
Cross-browser QA, accessibility check, content migration from the Client's existing site, DNS cutover, and a short admin training session.
Not included: hosting fees, copywriting, photography, premium plugins, and ongoing maintenance. Additional scope is added via written change order.
Northwind Studio
WORDPRESS WEBSITE DESIGN CONTRACT
The project is a fixed-fee engagement billed against the three phases. Line items below map to the phases in the scope of work.
| Item | Rate | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery and design | $4,200 | 1 | $4,200 |
| Custom theme development | $7,500 | 1 | $7,500 |
| QA, content load, and launch | $2,800 | 1 | $2,800 |
| Total | $14,500 | ||
| Milestone | Share | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| On signature | 40% | $5,800 |
| At design approval | 30% | $4,350 |
| At production launch | 30% | $4,350 |
Invoices are due within 15 days. The project runs 10 to 12 weeks from kickoff, subject to timely feedback and content delivery from the Client.
Northwind Studio
WORDPRESS WEBSITE DESIGN CONTRACT
To proceed, complete the fields below and sign. This contract is valid for 30 days from the date on the cover.
PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER
PREFERRED START DATE
CLIENT
Acme Co
PROVIDER
Northwind Studio
The WordPress Website Design Contract Template is a five-page document for locking in a WordPress project before work starts. It covers design, custom theme development, launch, a fee table with a computed total, and a signature page ready for both sides.
It is intentionally simple: rename what needs renaming in Bonsai, set your phase rates, and confirm the timeline. Merge fields handle the client details and date, and the last page collects a PO number, kickoff month, and both signatures.
Everything below comes pre-configured. Turn sections on or off, edit the copy, or add your own — Bonsai remembers your choices for next time.
Can I edit every section? Yes — every heading, paragraph, phase, fee row, and signature block is fully editable in Bonsai.
Can I use a different CMS? Yes — the phase structure works for any CMS build. Rename the WordPress references to fit.
Do merge fields auto-fill? Yes — Sender, Receiver, and Date pull from your client contact and the current date automatically.