sjrdesigns
WordPress Development · AI-to-CMS Conversion

Turn AI-generated HTML into a usable WordPress theme

Static pages from ChatGPT, Claude, v0, Framer, or other tools are a fast way to explore design - but they are not a CMS. I convert your AI-built or exported HTML and CSS into a real WordPress theme you can edit, extend, and run in production. Most projects are a one-off build and handover - monthly care is optional, not required.

Send me your HTML Optional monthly packages

Why this service exists

AI coding assistants are excellent at producing landing-page HTML in minutes. What they do not give you is a maintainable WordPress theme: template hierarchy (header.php, front-page.php, patterns, blocks), enqueueing of scripts and styles, security-conscious output, editable fields for your team, and a path to future features.

This offering closes that gap. You keep the creative direction from your AI prototype; I implement it as a proper WordPress theme so you are not stuck pasting HTML into a single page or relying on fragile page-builder imports.

What you get

Production theme structure

Clean theme folder, sensible template split, navigation menus, widget areas or block theme configuration as appropriate, and standards-friendly markup.

Editable content

Content that should change often lives in the block editor, custom fields (ACF or native where it fits), or patterns - not buried in raw HTML files.

Performance and SEO baseline

Assets enqueued correctly, lazy loading where it helps, semantic headings, and a foundation that works with your SEO plugin of choice.

Handover you can own

Documentation for how templates map to pages, how to add sections, and optional training so you or your team can iterate without starting from zero.

See the quality bar in my portfolio work - including CMS builds for major brands and independent sites like Bouquets & Bows.

Which AI tools does this work with?

Valid HTML and CSS from AI builders, Framer exports, or tools like Webflow - exported, zipped, or in a repo - can flow through to a production WordPress theme.

AI tools → WordPress

ChatGPT v0 Lovable Framer Claude Bolt Webflow

HTML + CSS

WordPress theme

Templates · Blocks · Handover

Why not just use a page builder?

Page builders like Elementor or Divi are valid tools, but they often bloat load times, create vendor lock-in, and do not always handle custom layouts cleanly. A proper theme gives you a lighter, more maintainable foundation - especially if your AI-generated layout is bespoke and you want to own the code after handover.

Recent work in this space

Recent projects include converting a v0 prototype for a German SaaS startup and rebuilding a London events agency site from AI-generated HTML - both delivered as proper WordPress themes with editable content areas and a clean handover.

- Simon Richards, senior WordPress & full-stack developer (8+ years, Disney, BBC, Barclays)

Pricing

This work is normally quoted as a one-off project - clear scope, fixed price, and full handover of the theme. You are not tied to a subscription to get the conversion done.

Projects typically start from £800-£1,200 for a straightforward marketing site conversion and scale with page count, dynamic features, and complexity.

If you want hosting, SSL, and ongoing updates handled for you afterwards, monthly packages are available as a separate choice - many clients take the one-off build only and run the site themselves.

Tell me about your project

How the process works

  1. Review - We align on your AI-generated HTML/CSS (however you already have it - export, repo, or ZIP), plus brand assets and hosting context, once we have spoken.
  2. Plan - I map pages to templates, identify dynamic areas (blog, forms, team members, case studies), and confirm block vs classic theme approach.
  3. Build - Theme development, content migration strategy, and staging deployment for your review.
  4. Launch - Production cutover, redirects if needed, and handover. If you want hosting and updates bundled afterwards, monthly packages are optional - not part of the core one-off quote unless you choose them.

Want to see how I work on larger builds? Browse featured work on the homepage.

Is this right for you?

Founders, marketers, and agencies who used AI to speed up design exploration and now need a real CMS. It is especially useful when you already like the look of your static HTML but do not have time to learn the WordPress theme layer yourself.

If you are unsure whether your HTML is ready or how a one-off quote might look, tell me about your project - I will reply honestly about what is feasible and what a fixed scope would look like.

Frequently asked questions

Can you convert any AI-generated HTML into a WordPress theme?

In most cases, yes. I work from HTML and CSS produced by tools like ChatGPT, Claude, v0, Bolt, Lovable, Framer exports, or other generators, clean up the markup, split it into proper WordPress templates, and wire everything into the CMS. Very experimental layouts may need small design adjustments for WordPress constraints.

Will my site look the same as the AI-generated preview?

The goal is a pixel-faithful or near-faithful match to your approved static design, implemented with valid theme structure, responsive behaviour, and WordPress best practices. If something cannot map cleanly to blocks or templates, I will flag it before build.

Do I need my own WordPress hosting?

You can deploy the finished theme to hosting you already use. If you prefer, we can pair the one-off build with my optional monthly packages that include hosting, SSL, and maintenance - but you are not required to use them.

Is this only available on a monthly subscription?

No. The conversion is usually quoted as a one-off project with fixed scope and price. Monthly packages are a separate option if you want ongoing hosting and support after handover.

How long does an AI HTML to WordPress conversion take?

Typical marketing sites take roughly one to three weeks depending on page count, dynamic features, forms, and ecommerce hooks. I will give you a fixed scope and timeline after reviewing your HTML and requirements.

Ready to make your AI layout real?

Send a short note about your project and goals. I will reply with next steps, what I need to see, and a realistic one-off scope - usually within one working day.

Start with a free scope call