I’m working on developing a Term Insurance Calculator for a WordPress site and would appreciate some guidance on best practices or advice on resolving potential issues. Here’s what I’ve done so far and where I need help:
Objective: Create a calculator that helps users estimate their term insurance coverage based on inputs like:
Age Monthly Expenses Outstanding Loans Inflation Rate Desired Coverage Period
How to approach further to develop the calculator?
Calculator Logic Development:
Developed a formula in Excel that considers: Present and future expenses adjusted for inflation. Loan repayment obligations. Years of protection needed. Translated the formula into JavaScript for real-time calculations.
Do I need to write a custom code for Wordpress indication? And how to design the basic UI for the calculator interface?
You’re on the right track! Since the calculator involves custom logic, writing custom code is ideal. Use JavaScript/React for real-time calculations and PHP for backend processing if needed. To embed it in WordPress, create a shortcode or package it as a plugin for flexibility.
For the UI, keep it clean with labeled inputs, sliders for easier selection, and responsive design using libraries like Bootstrap.
I once created a calculator for a website, but not on WP, but simply using HTML CSS & JS. So, if you are interested in this, I can help. By the way, we mentioned above about themes with an included calculator, this may be a great solution for you