{"id":12885,"date":"2022-09-30T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T07:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/?p=12885"},"modified":"2025-04-01T17:09:43","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T12:09:43","slug":"how-to-add-a-custom-calculator-in-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/how-to-add-a-custom-calculator-in-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add a Custom Calculator in WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Companies running an online business have an added advantage due to technology\u2019s growth changing the world. Every day, innovations help your business improve using tools and readily available features.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One such tool is a calculator that you can avail to your customers. One may wonder, but what power does a simple calculator hold in my business? &nbsp; Truth is, this simple <\/span><b>estimation calculator<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> can bring you outstanding business when utilized the right way.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are running a business with a <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/\">WordPress website<\/a>, adding a calculator is the best thing you can do to revamp your business. This magical calculator will help your customers know their spending amount without leaving the page. How liberating is that!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Let\u2019s learn how to make business better using this custom calculator.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So how you can add a nice custom calculator on your WordPress website?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Why add a custom calculator to a WordPress Website?<\/li><li>The Cost Calculator<\/li><li>Installing the cost calculator<\/li><li>Creating calculators<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Add a Custom Calculator to a WordPress Website?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A custom calculator is one of the essential tools to have on your website.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This innovative and simple tool allows you to create price estimations for your products or services. It also helps you generate more leads by asking your customers to share their email addresses to get the results from the online calculator.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Adding the <\/span><b>WordPress online calculator<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to your website helps users easily calculate anything they need without leaving the site. This creates more focus on the website as the user has everything they need to sign up or subscribe.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Depending on your type of business, you can add a calculator that benefits your customers, for example:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are in eCommerce, a custom calculator that converts metric units to imperial will help your customers check if the product is the right weight or size;<\/li><li>If you have a fitness blog, you could add a BMI calculator that helps customers calculate their BMI and proceed to choose a product or service to buy.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost calculator is the best tool to help you figure out all the cost problems on your website. It has a free version and a PRO version with enhanced features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Cost Calculator<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/cost-calculator-plugin\/?utm_source=cost-calculator-pricing&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=add-custom-calculator\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Cost Calculator<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> allows you to create cost estimation forms on your website to direct your customers. Any type of business can use this cost calculator and create a well-organized payment process within your website.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Moreover, you can create multiple <\/span><b>pricing forms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> on one website and insert them on a page or post.&nbsp; One huge advantage is if you already have an existing calculator outside your website, you can import or export them.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This plugin is easy to use and suitable for a variety of services and products.&nbsp; Whatever you need to make a price calculator for, this tool will work for you.&nbsp; Whether it\u2019s loans, orders, sold items, etc.&nbsp; Allow this tool to help you in your business journey while increasing conversions to your website.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are major advantages that come with getting a cost calculator, they include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>It makes your website look pro.<\/strong> Not many websites have learned the secret of using the cost calculator. Using it gives your customers a feeling of being professional, thus trusting you more.<\/li><li><strong>It makes pricing transparent.<\/strong> It gives your customers precise estimations without any hidden costs. It also completes calculation tasks, thus providing the necessary cost information to the client.<\/li><li><strong>Generates leads.<\/strong> It helps convert potential customers into actual sales.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use a cost calculator as an extension to incorporate into various websites, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Car rentals;<\/li><li>Booking websites;<\/li><li>Venue rentals;<\/li><li>Delivery service;<\/li><li>Graphic design<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, let\u2019s learn how to install this calculator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Installing the Cost Calculator<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here is a step-by-step guide to assist you.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To install the cost calculator use the WordPress Admin panel. Start by logging in to your <\/span><b>wp-admin console<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> using your login name and password.&nbsp; You can also purchase the <\/span><b>PRO Version<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, which comes with more features than the free one.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Navigate to <\/span><b>Plugins<\/b> <b>&gt;Add New.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image1-1.png\" alt=\"WordPress Plugins Dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-12886\" width=\"609\" height=\"495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image1-1.png 609w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image1-1-300x244.png 300w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image1-1-395x321.png 395w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image1-1-37x30.png 37w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image1-1-150x122.png 150w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image1-1-369x300.png 369w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image1-1-50x41.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 609px) 100vw, 609px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On the search box, type cost calculator, and the plugin will appear on the search items as shown below. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image2-2-1024x348.png\" alt=\"WordPress Plugins\" class=\"wp-image-12887\" width=\"840\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image2-2-1024x348.png 1024w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image2-2-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image2-2-768x261.png 768w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image2-2-395x134.png 395w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image2-2-825x280.png 825w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image2-2-790x268.png 790w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image2-2-88x30.png 88w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image2-2-150x51.png 150w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image2-2-883x300.png 883w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image2-2-50x17.png 50w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image2-2.png 1339w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Choose the <\/span><b>Cost Calculator Builder<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and click on <\/span><b>Install Now.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image3-1-1024x337.png\" alt=\"Cost Calculator - Custom Calculator\" class=\"wp-image-12888\" width=\"840\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image3-1-1024x337.png 1024w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image3-1-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image3-1-768x253.png 768w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image3-1-395x130.png 395w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image3-1-825x271.png 825w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image3-1-790x260.png 790w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image3-1-91x30.png 91w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image3-1-150x49.png 150w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image3-1-912x300.png 912w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image3-1-50x16.png 50w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image3-1.png 1335w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once installed, <\/span><b>Activate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Creating, Editing, and Customizing Calculators<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once you activate your plugin, the cost calculator icon will now appear on the dashboard menu.&nbsp; Go to <\/span><b>Dashboard<\/b> <b>&gt;Cost Calculator<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> menu.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image4-1024x419.png\" alt=\"Cost Calculator - Greetings Pop Up\" class=\"wp-image-12889\" width=\"840\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image4-1024x419.png 1024w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image4-300x123.png 300w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image4-768x314.png 768w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image4-395x161.png 395w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image4-825x337.png 825w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image4-790x323.png 790w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image4-73x30.png 73w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image4-150x61.png 150w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image4-734x300.png 734w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image4-50x20.png 50w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image4.png 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To start with, there are no forms on the list yet.&nbsp; You will need to create your own.&nbsp; Click on <\/span><b>Create.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image5-1024x452.png\" alt=\"Cost Calculator - Create a new calculator from scratch pop up\" class=\"wp-image-12890\" width=\"840\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image5-1024x452.png 1024w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image5-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image5-768x339.png 768w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image5-395x174.png 395w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image5-825x364.png 825w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image5-790x348.png 790w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image5-68x30.png 68w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image5-150x66.png 150w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image5-680x300.png 680w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image5-50x22.png 50w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image5.png 1356w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c7\">You can also&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"c2\">import prebuilt calculators. &nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"c1\">You can also choose any demo calculator from the prebuilt calculators and edit to fit your needs. &nbsp; For this guide, we will use prebuilt calculators. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image7-1024x442.png\" alt=\"List of calculators\" class=\"wp-image-12891\" width=\"840\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image7-1024x442.png 1024w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image7-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image7-768x332.png 768w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image7-395x171.png 395w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image7-825x356.png 825w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image7-790x341.png 790w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image7-70x30.png 70w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image7-150x65.png 150w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image7-695x300.png 695w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image7-50x22.png 50w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image7.png 1346w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c7\">For example, Let\u2019s choose the <strong>Graphic Design calculator<\/strong> and see what it looks like before we edit. &nbsp;Click on&nbsp;<\/span><em><span class=\"c2\">Graphic Designing&gt;Preview<\/span><\/em><span class=\"c1\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image8-1024x505.png\" alt=\"Graphic Designing - Promo Calculator\" class=\"wp-image-12892\" width=\"840\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image8-1024x505.png 1024w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image8-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image8-768x379.png 768w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image8-395x195.png 395w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image8-825x407.png 825w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image8-790x390.png 790w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image8-61x30.png 61w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image8-150x74.png 150w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image8-608x300.png 608w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image8-50x25.png 50w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image8.png 1198w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You will get to see how the calculator looks like before you can edit anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image9.png\" alt=\"Calculator - Desktop Preview\" class=\"wp-image-12893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image9.png 801w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image9-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image9-768x557.png 768w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image9-395x287.png 395w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image9-790x573.png 790w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image9-41x30.png 41w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image9-150x109.png 150w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image9-414x300.png 414w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image9-50x36.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"c3\"><span class=\"c1\">Let\u2019s see how you can edit this calculator.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c3\"><span class=\"c1\">You will find the elements that need to change depending on the type of website you have and the services you offer. The first element, Type of Website is a drop-down menu whereby it needs the name and description of your website on the main settings page.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image10-1024x515.png\" alt=\"Calculator Dashboard - Custom Elements\" class=\"wp-image-12894\" width=\"840\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image10-1024x515.png 1024w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image10-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image10-768x387.png 768w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image10-395x199.png 395w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image10-825x415.png 825w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image10-790x398.png 790w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image10-60x30.png 60w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image10-150x75.png 150w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image10-596x300.png 596w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image10-50x25.png 50w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image10.png 1202w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the options page, you get to choose the cost for each service. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image11.png\" alt=\"Calculator Options\" class=\"wp-image-12896\" width=\"840\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image11.png 926w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image11-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image11-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image11-395x222.png 395w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image11-825x463.png 825w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image11-790x444.png 790w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image11-53x30.png 53w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image11-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image11-534x300.png 534w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image11-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image11-50x28.png 50w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image11-492x277.png 492w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image11-285x160.png 285w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image11-570x320.png 570w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image11-770x433.png 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"c3\"><span class=\"c1\">The calculator totals the cost of graphic design because you will include everything including the pricing form.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c3\"><span class=\"c1\">The number of pages is the next element that you should edit. &nbsp;This helps define the pages that the calculator works on. &nbsp;The rest of the fields are quite straightforward and easy to fill as per your business service. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c3\"><span class=\"c1\">The Total element is the point where all the calculations will happen. In the formula field, you will see a code that may look complicated but it\u2019s possible to recreate yours. &nbsp;Under the available fields, there are four fields you can use in the formula. &nbsp;Click the first field and add an operator. &nbsp;Click on the asterisk to signify that you want to add the four field values. Click on the other field option to add it and your formula is complete.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image12.png\" alt=\"Calculator Formula\" class=\"wp-image-12897\" width=\"840\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image12.png 883w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image12-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image12-768x451.png 768w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image12-395x232.png 395w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image12-825x484.png 825w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image12-790x463.png 790w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image12-51x30.png 51w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image12-150x88.png 150w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image12-511x300.png 511w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image12-50x29.png 50w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image12-285x167.png 285w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s see how you set up the conditions, settings and appearance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c3\"><strong><span class=\"c2 c8\">Conditions<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"c3\"><span class=\"c1\">You will use this feature if you are on PRO Version. &nbsp;Though its not a must to use it for every form, it is an excellent feature to have. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c3\"><strong><span class=\"c2 c8\">Settings<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"c3\"><span class=\"c1\">The settings feature is ideal in helping you adjust the currency and payment integrations you would like to use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image13-1024x508.png\" alt=\"Calculator - Basic Elements\" class=\"wp-image-12898\" width=\"840\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image13-1024x508.png 1024w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image13-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image13-768x381.png 768w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image13-395x196.png 395w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image13-825x409.png 825w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image13-790x392.png 790w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image13-61x30.png 61w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image13-150x74.png 150w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image13-605x300.png 605w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image13-50x25.png 50w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image13.png 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"c3\"><span class=\"c1\">These features on the settings page are ideal for most businesses as they make them work easily. Let\u2019s look at these features closely &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c3\"><span class=\"c1\">If your business has woo commerce, the Cost Calculator automatically integrates with it. &nbsp;For example, you can set up your store in a way that when users click the submit button, they land on the woo checkout page. &nbsp;Adding an Add to cart button helps complete transactions fast. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c3\"><span class=\"c1\">Send form Allows integration with your customers\u2019 contacts whereby they will have an option to receive the results via email. This goes a long way in producing leads for your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c3\"><span class=\"c1\">Choose either one of the payment options \u2013 <strong>PayPal<\/strong> or <strong>Stripe<\/strong> for your calculator. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c3\"><span class=\"c1\">Finally, its time to customize the appearance of your calculator. &nbsp;You can change any design aspect including the box style, background color, typography, borders, spacing, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image14-1024x515.png\" alt=\"Calculator - Appearance Mode\" class=\"wp-image-12899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image14-1024x515.png 1024w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image14-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image14-768x387.png 768w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image14-395x199.png 395w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image14-825x415.png 825w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image14-790x398.png 790w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image14-60x30.png 60w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image14-150x76.png 150w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image14-596x300.png 596w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image14-50x25.png 50w, https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image14.png 1194w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This customization is the icing of the cake so ensure you give it your best. &nbsp;You can match the colors of your calculator with the website colors to form a certain theme. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"c3\"><span class=\"c2 c8\">If you have surfed the internet long enough, you may have noticed that many websites are not interactive enough. \u00a0This is common for businesses that sell a service or product. Most of them do not provide the users with an easy-to-use platform thus discouraging them from the end goal, which is to buy. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c3\"><span class=\"c1\">If your website has been one of these, it\u2019s time for a change. \u00a0Websites that sell a service or a product must equip their platforms with estimation forms that help the customer get an estimation of how much they will spend. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c3\"><span class=\"c7\">One of the ways you can enhance your website and make it more friendly is by adding a\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"c5\"><a class=\"c12\" href=\"https:\/\/stylemixthemes.com\/cost-calculator-plugin\/?utm_source=cost-calculator-pricing&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=add-custom-calculator\">Cost Calculator plugin<\/a><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"c1\">. \u00a0From the above, guide you can tell it\u2019s something easy to do that doesn\u2019t need you to hire any developer or coder. \u00a0You can do it as long as you have a WordPress site. \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you do require any assistance or wish to speed up the plugin customization\u00a0process, you can always get professional\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/getdevdone.com\/wordpress-development-services.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\">WordPress development services<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c3\"><span class=\"c1\">The Cost Calculator is free to use, however, you can also get a PRO Version that comes with advanced features like Woo Commerce checkout, payment gateways, date picker, et.c. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c3\"><span class=\"c7\">This plugin will create a relatively interactive site that enables your customers to use the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c2\">pricing calculator<\/span><span class=\"c1\">\u00a0to complete transactions easily without having to leave the page. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c15\"><span class=\"c1\">What are you waiting for? \u00a0Good things come to those who act immediately without wasting time. \u00a0Get the Cost Calculator today and watch your business change for the better. \u00a0Share with us your experiences of using this plugin and let us know if it\u2019s working magic for you! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Companies running an online business have an added advantage due to technology\u2019s growth changing the world. 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