HTML → WordPress

Convert Your HTML Website to WordPress

Same design, now editable. Add a real CMS, blog, forms, and mobile responsiveness — in 7 days. Your visitors see the same site; your team finally controls it.

Whether your site is pure HTML/CSS, Bootstrap, Tailwind, exported from a template marketplace, or a custom hand-coded project — we convert it to WordPress with pixel-accurate design preservation and a CMS your non-technical team can actually use.

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★ 5.0 on Fiverr  ·  10+ years WordPress  ·  500+ sites delivered  ·  Worldwide

What changes after conversion

Static HTML

✗ Edit = FTP upload
✗ No blog
✗ No forms
✗ No mobile (often)
✗ No backups

WordPress

✓ Edit in browser
✓ Full blog CMS
✓ Forms + spam filter
✓ Mobile responsive
✓ Daily backups
✓

Design kept

pixel-accurate

✓

Fastest path

3–7 days typical

✓

No platform fee

flat hosting only

Your HTML site worked. Here's what it's costing you now.

Static HTML is the oldest, most reliable way to build a website. It's also the reason WordPress was invented — to give business owners a real way to manage their own content without a developer on speed dial.

Every change requires a developer.

Blog post? Developer. New service page? Developer. Updated phone number? Developer. Every edit is billable hours — typically $50–$150/hr — and the lead time means your site never reflects what your business is doing right now. WordPress puts editing control in your hands, not your developer's inbox.

Old HTML sites are aging out of modern web standards.

Sites built before 2018 often aren't truly mobile responsive, use dated CSS patterns, lack HTML5 semantics, and miss modern SEO fundamentals — schema markup, proper meta tags, XML sitemaps, Open Graph. Google ranks modern sites higher. Visitors trust modern sites more. A conversion is a good time to bring the site up to current standards.

There's no CMS, no backup, no security updates.

Static HTML is just files on a server. If the hosting fails, content is gone. No blog, no contact form, no analytics beyond a pasted tag, no SEO plugin, no way to add a course or store later. WordPress ships with all of that — plus automatic updates, daily backups, and real security.

Sound familiar? This is our most common migration — and usually our fastest.

What you get with an HTML to WordPress conversion

Every conversion includes the full stack — not as add-ons. Your design, your content, mobile responsiveness, CMS, SEO, and the freedom to add features as your business grows.

✓ Pixel-accurate WordPress rebuild (Elementor or Gutenberg — your choice)
✓ Works with: pure HTML/CSS, Bootstrap, Foundation, Tailwind, custom frameworks
✓ Template marketplace HTML (ThemeForest, TemplateMonster, HTML5Up) fully supported
✓ Mobile responsive rebuild if your HTML site isn't — at no extra cost
✓ Modern HTML5/CSS3 rewrite of dated markup (semantic tags, accessibility, CSS Grid)
✓ JavaScript features preserved (sliders, modals, animations) or upgraded to modern equivalents
✓ CMS setup: blog with categories/tags/authors, custom post types for services/portfolio
✓ Contact forms via Fluent Forms, WPForms, or Contact Form 7
✓ WooCommerce setup if you want to add products or services
✓ Full on-page SEO: Rank Math, schema markup, XML sitemap, Open Graph
✓ 301 redirects from every old HTML URL — rankings preserved
✓ Image optimization — typical HTML sites cut image weight 50–70%
✓ Core Web Vitals pass (LCP under 2.5s, CLS under 0.1)
✓ SSL/HTTPS setup, daily backup plugin, security hardening
✓ Training video + 14 days of post-launch support

From static HTML to editable WordPress site in 7 days

One predictable process. No surprises, no scope creep, no "it's almost done."

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Day 1

Free Audit

Share your HTML files (ZIP, GitHub repo, or just the live URL). We inventory every page, image, form, custom JavaScript, and third-party embed — then send a fixed quote within 24 hours. If your site needs a responsive rebuild or modernization work, we scope that in the quote. No surprises on day 6.

2
Days 2–5

Rebuild

Pixel-accurate WordPress build in your chosen editor. Every HTML page becomes a proper WordPress page with the design preserved. Fonts, colors, spacing, hover states, animations — all matched. If the original HTML isn't mobile responsive, we rebuild it responsive as standard at no extra charge. Your old HTML site stays live throughout.

3
Day 6

CMS Setup + SEO

Blog set up with categories, tags, authors — no more hand-coding HTML for each new post. Custom post types for your services, portfolio, case studies, or team members. Contact forms working with email delivery. Full SEO setup: schema, sitemap, Rank Math, Search Console, IndexNow, 301 redirects from every old HTML URL.

4
Day 7

Handoff

DNS cutover from your old HTML hosting to your new WordPress host. Personal training video walking you through editing the site, adding blog posts, updating images, and managing forms. 14 days of post-launch support. Your old HTML hosting can be cancelled the same day.

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Real HTML conversions. Real editorial freedom.

Every site below was a static HTML website, then rebuilt by us in WordPress. Same design, proper CMS, mobile responsive, SEO-ready.

★★★★★

"Our HTML site was built in 2016 and we'd been paying a developer $80/hour every time we needed to change a phone number. Amit converted the whole thing to WordPress in 5 days. Now our office manager updates everything herself."

Owner

Professional services firm

★★★★★

"We bought an HTML template from ThemeForest three years ago and never had time to turn it into a real website. Amit converted it to WordPress with a blog, contact forms, and a portfolio system. Looks identical, works completely differently."

Founder

Consulting agency

★★★★★

"Our HTML site wasn't responsive and we were losing mobile traffic. The WordPress conversion fixed responsiveness and SEO at the same time. Organic traffic doubled in two months."

Marketing Manager

B2B services company

HTML vs. WordPress — for a business website

Static HTML is fine for simple personal pages or ultra-performance use cases. WordPress wins on nearly everything else — content management, SEO, functionality, and long-term maintainability.

What matters Static HTML WordPress
Initial setup Simple — just files Needs hosting (we handle this)
Content editing Code edits + FTP upload Visual editor, any team member
Blog Hand-code each post Full CMS with categories, authors, tags
Contact forms Third-party service or custom code Free plugins, spam protection built-in
SEO tools Manual meta tag editing Rank Math, schema, sitemaps, Open Graph
Mobile responsive Often needs rebuild Responsive by default with modern themes
Adding ecommerce Custom build or third-party WooCommerce — free, full-featured
Security You patch everything yourself Auto core updates + security plugins
Backups Manual file copies Automated daily backups
Developer dependency High — any change needs code Minimal — team self-serves
Raw performance Excellent on first load Excellent with caching + modern hosting
Long-term cost Developer hours stack up Flat hosting $15–$80/mo, team edits free

See the full cost analysis: AI website to WordPress migration cost in 2026 →

Pricing

Transparent pricing. No surprises.

Fixed-scope quotes. 7-day delivery. No lock-in, no retainer required.

Starter

$299 / fixed quote

Best for: single-page AI sites and Claude artifacts

  • ✓ Single-page AI → WordPress
  • ✓ Elementor or Gutenberg
  • ✓ Mobile responsive
  • ✓ Basic on-page SEO
Start with Starter
★ Most popular

Standard

$599 / fixed quote

Best for: multi-page business sites

  • ✓ Up to 5 pages
  • ✓ Full on-page SEO + schema
  • ✓ Core Web Vitals optimization
  • ✓ Contact form + integrations
  • ✓ Training video
Choose Standard

Pro

$1,299 / fixed quote

Best for: SaaS, ecommerce, and agencies

  • ✓ Up to 15 pages
  • ✓ Advanced SEO + speed tuning
  • ✓ WooCommerce or blog setup
  • ✓ Custom plugin integration
  • ✓ 30-day support
Go Pro

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FAQ

HTML to WordPress — frequently asked questions

I have a static HTML website — can you convert it?
Yes — this is our most common and typically fastest migration. Share your HTML files (ZIP, GitHub, or live URL) and we convert every page to WordPress with the design preserved pixel-accurate. HTML migrations are actually the easiest type because there's no platform export to work around — the markup is already there. Most HTML projects finish in 4–7 days.
What if my HTML site is very old or not mobile responsive?
We rebuild it mobile responsive during migration — at no extra cost in Starter and Standard tiers. Old HTML often uses table-based layouts, fixed widths, or dated media queries. We rewrite the layout with CSS Grid/Flexbox for modern responsive behavior, matching the original desktop design while making it work properly on phones and tablets. This is typically the biggest upgrade people feel after conversion.
What happens to my existing Google rankings?
Preserved and often improved. We set up 301 redirects from every old HTML URL (for example /services.html) to the new WordPress URL (/services/). Google reads these redirects and transfers your rankings to the new site. Rankings typically stabilize within 2–4 weeks and often improve over time because WordPress gives us proper SEO tools — schema markup, XML sitemaps, Open Graph, Rank Math — that most static HTML sites never had.
Will my HTML design stay exactly the same?
Yes, pixel-accurate. Every font, color, spacing value, hover state, animation, and responsive breakpoint matches your HTML original. The rare changes you'll notice are improvements — cleaner mobile behavior, faster loading, better accessibility. We flag anything that can't be 1:1 matched in the free audit before we start.
Can you add features my HTML site doesn't have (blog, forms, bookings)?
Yes, and this is usually the biggest win. We set up a proper blog with categories and tags. Contact forms with spam protection and email delivery. Booking systems (Amelia, Simply Schedule Appointments). Ecommerce via WooCommerce. Memberships via MemberPress. Course platforms via LearnDash. Whatever feature your HTML site couldn't support, WordPress has a mature plugin for — usually free.
What if I only have the HTML files and no developer access?
That's fine — and common. You don't need a developer to migrate HTML to WordPress. Just send us the HTML files (or the live URL for us to download from) along with any images, and we handle everything. You'll receive training so you can edit the WordPress version yourself after handoff, without needing to hire a developer again.
My site uses jQuery, Bootstrap, or custom JavaScript. Will that still work?
Yes, preserved or upgraded as appropriate. Bootstrap and Foundation layouts translate cleanly to WordPress themes. jQuery features (sliders, modals, menus, lightboxes) either stay as-is or get replaced with modern WordPress-native equivalents — usually cleaner and faster. Custom JavaScript animations are preserved. We audit all scripts in the free audit and tell you exactly what stays and what gets modernized.
I bought an HTML template from ThemeForest / TemplateMonster / HTML5Up. Can you convert it?
Yes — this is a common scenario. You've got a beautiful template but no real way to manage content in it. We convert the template to a full WordPress theme with your content pre-loaded, a working CMS backend, and all the template's features (sliders, portfolios, animations) intact. You get the design you paid for plus the functionality of a real WordPress site.
How much does HTML to WordPress conversion cost?
Starter tier from $299 (up to 5 pages), Standard from $599 (up to 15 pages with blog/CMS), Pro from $1,299 (unlimited pages, ecommerce, complex templates). Every quote is fixed-scope. The free audit within 24 hours tells you the exact number for your site. Most HTML conversions fall into Standard tier — the sweet spot for typical business brochure sites that need a blog and proper CMS.
How long does HTML to WordPress take?
HTML is our fastest migration type. Small sites (up to 5 pages): 3–4 days. Multi-page sites with blog setup: 5–7 days. Large sites with 20+ pages, ecommerce, or complex template marketplace builds: 10–14 days. Since HTML doesn't have platform export limits to work around, we typically ship HTML conversions 1–2 days faster than equivalent migrations from closed platforms like Wix or Squarespace.

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Free audit within 24 hours. Fixed quote, 7-day delivery. Same design, now editable. Stop paying by the hour for content changes.

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