Subscription fees are any household budget's worst nightmare, but they're not limited to just your favorite TV subscriptions. Web developers are also constantly bombarded by subscription fees for everything from development tools, analytics software, and WordPress plugins. Perpetual licenses (one-time fees) are almost a thing of the past and so everything you reach for at the paid tier ends up becoming a recurring cost that you'll need to make the most of to maximize value. Not only can these costs very quickly spiral out of control, but they're also a hard sell when dealing with a client. Every WordPress developer has surely come across a client that expects a feature-add for free, when the plugin to do so is behind a monthly subscription. In this episode, Matt and Mike discussed the hidden costs of web development reviewing the dreaded ballooning monthly bill made up of premium WordPress plugins, SEO software, development tools, and more. Thanks to this episode's sponsor Magic Mind. Use our link (https://www.magicmind.com/JANhtml)  and promo code (HTML20) for up to 75% off in January 2024! After January? Our code is still good for up to 20% off! Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcasts/the-hidden-costs-of-web-development Scrimba Discount: https://tinyurl.com/ScrimbaHATT