How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Hyvä Theme Developer?

Tired of determining HOW MUCH it will cost you if you choose to hire a Hyvä theme expert?

Well, every Magento owner switching to a Hyvä theme, gets stuck at this question. Despite countless Google searches on “Cost to Hire a Hyvä Expert”, their doubts remain unanswered.

In such a scenario, merchants face difficulty in evaluating the true cost and identifying budget-friendly options, leading to a frustrating start of the development process.

However, you don’t need to worry, as you’re not currently reading a typical resource.

In this blog, you’ll find answers about the cost of hiring a Hyvä theme developer, each necessary area that affects cost, and more on how you cut down the hiring cost.

Till then, stick around and here we start with some basics.

Why Hire a Hyvä Theme Developer?

The amount of traction gained by the Hyvä theme in such a short term can’t be matched. And it’s an absolute right choice to switch to the Hyvä theme looking at its benefits.

However, you may have doubts if you need a Hyvä theme developer in-specific or if your current Magento developer can manage it. The answer is YES, your existing Magento developer can manage Hyvä themes since it’s built for Magento.

But we also need to consider that the Hyvä theme uses an entirely different tech stack, which is AlpineJS and TailwindCSS. So… Is your developer well-versed in those technologies? Is he willing to learn? Can you wait until he takes his time to get familiar with the Hyvä themes?

The answer is simple. If you can wait until your developer gets familiar with the Hyvä theme, which may take 5 to 7 weeks, they are good to work on the theme. Or else, hiring a Hyvä theme developer is the best option for you.

Let’s learn a little more about Hyvä theme developers; such as the roles they can work on, and the benefits they can bring to your Magento store.

Role of a Hyvä Theme Developer

Here I’ve listed some areas a Hyvä theme developer can help you with.

• Guidance on Hyvä theme
• Hyvä theme setup and configuration
• Hyvä theme customization and development
• Hyvä theme performance optimization
• Hyvä theme maintenance and support
• Hyvä Theme and Plugin/Extension Compatibility

Benefits of Hiring A Hyvä Theme Developer

Here are some perks you avail yourself when hiring a Hyvä theme developer.

• They are experts at Hyvä, so there won’t be any guesswork or trial-and-error phase during the implementation or development process.
• They won’t face a learning curve that a regular developer would.
• They know the corners for better front-end customization.
• They know advanced performance optimization techniques that work well for the Hyvä theme.
• They can handle the transition to the Hyvä theme, no matter how huge your product catalog is.
• They are good at extension compatibility management.

All these benefits help you resolve your doubts about whether or not to hire a Hyvä theme developer.

Now that we’ve talked about why you might want to hire one, let’s take a look at how much it might cost. Let’s finally do it.

How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Hyvä Theme Developer?

Answer — There is no one-size-fits-all answer. The total cost of hiring a Hyvä theme developer will depend on various factors.

Now, what are those factors? Shall we get into learning them? Let’s go for it.

Factors Affecting the Cost of Hiring a Hyvä Theme Developer

Below I’ve listed the factors that will impact the cost of hiring a Hyvä theme developer.

#1 — Hiring Model

There are multiple ways you can hire a Hyvä theme developer. The hiring models include:

• Hiring an agency
• Hiring a dedicated developer from an agency
• Hiring a freelancer
• Hiring an in-house team

All of these models have their own set of advantages that you can use (or benefit from) based on your project requirements. And as you must’ve guessed; yes, hiring experts through each of these models comes with a different price tag.

So, that’s the first factor that will fluctuate the cost of hiring a Hyvä theme expert.

Cost Breakdown to Hire a Hyvä Theme Developer for All Hiring Models:

While these figures provide an approximate range, remember that the actual cost of hiring a Hyvä theme developer can vary depending on multiple other factors that we are gonna discuss further.

#2 — Pricing Model

Here, another thing that decides your cost of hiring a Hyvä theme developer is the pricing model that you choose. Are you looking to hire them on an hourly basis? Fixed price? Or looking to buy one of their Hyvä theme packages?

Choosing the right pricing model is necessary for your project’s specific needs and risk tolerance. And again, all of these will have different costs to consider.

So, how the costs will differ for each pricing model & how do you choose the right pricing model?

Here’s the answer. 👇

So, now we know how the cost will differ depending on the pricing model you choose. And of course, the kind of service you require will also fluctuate the cost numbers.

#3 — Developer’s Expertise Level

Just like every other industry, a Hyvä theme developer will charge you depending on their expertise level.

Like, highly experienced developers will charge higher and a beginner would charge comparatively less.

And by experience level, I do not only mean the number of ‘years’ worked. It will also depend on the number of projects delivered, their understanding of the Hyvä theme, their ability to solve complex problems, and their ability to provide quick turnaround time.

Cost breakdown for Hyvä developers based on their expertise level:

First of all, the cost of hiring a Hyvä expert through any hiring model, be it a freelancer or agency will be from $15 to $200, and more. If I try to classify these costs based on expertise level, these are the cost numbers for you to consider.

• Beginner – $15 to $30 per hour
• Intermediate – $30 to $70 per hour
• Expert – $70 to 200+ per hour

These are the approximate cost figures that a Hyvä theme developer would charge. Now, let’s check another factor that may influence your cost of hiring a Hyvä theme expert.

#4 — Developer’s Location

You may have an idea about it, but let me mention that the cost to hire a developer also varies from region to region.

This is because the demand for developers and the cost of living differs from region to region. So, If you’re hiring from a region where the developer’s demand and cost of living is higher (like North America, or Western Europe), they’ll typically charge higher.

Instead, if you choose countries with lower cost of living and lesser demand for developers (such as Asia, and Eastern Europe), you’ll see a significant reduction in hiring costs.

So, yes, all the costs that we discussed above will also face fluctuations based on the developer’s location. Here I’m sharing a cost breakdown for hiring a Hyvä expert based on the developer’s location.

And that’s all for how cost differs when hiring from a different location.

#5 — Project Size, Complexity & Duration

The amount of time and effort required for completing your project will determine the actual price tag.

For hiring a Hyvä theme developer to work from minor tweaks to complex customizations, the cost is expected to range from a few hundred to a couple of thousand dollars. This shows that there is a significant cost difference depending on the task complexity and time required.

For example, consider that your project is about building a custom Hyvä theme design:

• Theme Design (including wireframing, prototyping, and overall Figma design) — 24 to 40 Hours on average
• Theme Development and Customization (coding the design into a functional store) — 400 Hours on average

By considering these estimated hours and the developer’s hourly rate, you can roughly calculate the total cost for your project.

And that’s all about the factors that can affect the total cost of hiring a Hyvä theme expert.

By reading through them, we can understand that there won’t be a one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to hiring. However, you can always get in touch with our experts to get an actual quotation for your Hyvä theme project.

Now that we have discussed the cost of hiring and the factors that may affect it, let’s not forget the promises I made at the beginning – the tips on reducing the cost of hiring. Let’s get to learn it.

Tips for Hiring Hyvä Theme Developers in Your Budget

Many of our clients ask us whether Hyvä theme development is expensive or budget-friendly.

Answer:- The cost of hiring a Hyvä expert is typically similar to hiring a Magento developer. But yes, budget-friendliness will depend on various factors we saw in the previous section.

Lack of clarity can bring up doubts on whether hiring a Hyvä theme expert will match your pocket. However, I’ve some tips that will help you hire an expert within your budget or even save some money.

Ready to uncover the secrets then? Let’s go.

Tips #1 – Hire from Asian Countries

The best way you can save on your hiring cost is by hiring from Asian countries. How?

It’s not a hidden truth that developers in Asian countries have lower hourly rates compared to developers in North America, Europe, or Australia.

This can be a significant cost advantage, especially for larger projects.

On top of that, many Asian countries consist of a large and growing pool of skilled Magento developers. Meaning, you’ll have a wider range of candidates to choose from.

Some of the best Asian countries I can suggest hiring from are India, Japan, Vietnam, and Singapore.

Tips #2 – Explore Hiring Models

The cost of hiring an agency, and a freelancer, has a day and night difference.

While hiring freelance Shopify experts is budget-friendly, hiring agencies can comparatively be costly. And it’s true that both of them are cost-effective depending on your project requirements, and have their own plus points. However, first, you need to understand your business needs and make a wise choice on the hiring model to keep your costs in check.

Additional Tip: While cost-saving is essential, it is recommended to prioritize quality. Hiring a less experienced expert will help you reduce the cost of hiring but can cost you thousands of dollars in the future if the work quality is not good.

And here we close on tips to hire affordable developers.

Would you like to go ahead and understand a cost-effective solution that can be your go-to choice for hiring Hyvä theme experts? Let’s do it.

Hiring Aureate Labs is Cost-Effective!

We are Aureate Labs, an Asia-based Shopify agency with more than 10 years of experience in delivering budget-friendly solutions for Magento. Until now, we have helped 15+ Magento stores in successfully transitioning to Hyvä themes and experiencing its benefits.

Take a look at our recent Hyvä theme implementations:

• Samsonite 
• Federal Hospitality Equipment
• Imaginfires 
• Grand Stores 
• Kalki Fashion

Whether you’ve decided to proceed with Hyvä themes or are still confused about your choice, our skilled experts have the expertise to cater to all your needs. Contact us today to avail a FREE consultation and let’s discuss how we can help you achieve your goals with Hyvä themes.