wordpress_theme_from_static – Static Site to WordPress Theme

Convert static HTML/CSS websites into fully functional WordPress themes with intelligent template detection and CMS integration

Use local-llm:wordpress_theme_from_static to transform any static website into a complete WordPress theme with proper template hierarchy and dynamic content areas.

Perfect For

Client Website Migration
Convert existing static business websites to WordPress CMS, preserving design integrity while adding content management capabilities.

Design Implementation
Transform designer mockups and static prototypes into production-ready WordPress themes with proper template structure.

Agency Development
Accelerate custom theme development by converting approved static designs into WordPress themes with consistent coding standards.

E-commerce Integration
Add WooCommerce functionality to existing static business sites while maintaining the original design and user experience.

Content Management Enhancement
Enable non-technical clients to manage their websites by converting static sites to WordPress with intuitive editing capabilities.

Quick Start

local-llm:wordpress_theme_from_static with:
- projectPath: "C:/client-static-site"
- themeName: "Client Business Pro"
- includeCustomizer: true
- includeWooCommerce: false

URL-based conversion:

local-llm:wordpress_theme_from_static with:
- url: "https://client-preview.com"
- themeName: "Portfolio Pro"
- themeType: "classic"
- includeGutenberg: true

Theme Conversion Output

Complete WordPress Theme Structure

• Template Hierarchy: Proper WordPress template files (index.php, single.php, page.php, archive.php)
• Functions.php: Theme support features, enqueue scripts, custom functionality with WordPress coding standards
• Dynamic Content Areas: WordPress loop integration, custom fields, and flexible content management

CMS Integration Features

• WordPress Customizer: Brand colours, typography, layout options with live preview functionality
• Navigation Menus: Dynamic menu management with fallback support and mobile-responsive design
• Widget Areas: Sidebar and footer widget zones for flexible content management

Design Preservation

• Responsive Design Maintained: All breakpoints and mobile optimisations preserved in WordPress theme
• CSS Integration: Original styling converted to WordPress-compatible CSS with proper enqueuing
• JavaScript Functionality: Interactive elements converted to WordPress-compatible JavaScript patterns

Conversion Example

Static HTML Structure

  



  
Welcome to Our Business
  
Static content here...

Generated WordPress Template

Conversion Features

• Template Intelligence: Automatically detects page types and creates appropriate WordPress templates
• Content Mapping: Static content converted to WordPress dynamic content with proper loop integration
• Security Implementation: WordPress security best practices including proper sanitisation and escaping
• Performance Optimisation: Efficient WordPress enqueuing and caching compatibility

Parameters

Theme Type Options

• classic: Traditional PHP template approach with full customisation control
• block: Modern block-based theme optimised for Gutenberg editor
• hybrid: Combines classic templates with block theme features

Advanced Configuration

E-commerce Integration: Convert static business sites to fully functional online stores with WooCommerce compatibility.

// E-commerce conversion
local-llm:wordpress_theme_from_static with:
- projectPath: "C:/business-website"
- themeName: "Shop Pro"
- includeWooCommerce: true
- includeCustomizer: true
- themeType: "classic"

// Portfolio site conversion
local-llm:wordpress_theme_from_static with:
- url: "https://designer-portfolio.com"
- themeName: "Creative Portfolio"
- themeType: "block"
- includeGutenberg: true

Theme Development Workflow:

1. Convert static site to WordPress theme with intelligent template mapping
2. Test theme functionality with audit_wordpress_theme for quality assurance
3. Customise and extend theme features based on client requirements
4. Generate documentation for client handover and maintenance
5. Deploy and configure WordPress installation with new theme

WordPress Integration Features

Content Management

• Dynamic Content Areas: Convert static text to editable WordPress content
• Custom Post Types: Create specialised content types for portfolios, testimonials, services
• Featured Images: Integrate WordPress media library with responsive image handling

SEO and Performance

• SEO Optimisation: Proper meta tags, structured data, and search engine friendly URLs
• Performance Features: Lazy loading, optimised asset loading, and caching compatibility
• Accessibility Compliance: WCAG standards maintained through WordPress conversion

Pro Tips

Design Preservation: The conversion maintains original design integrity while adding WordPress functionality – perfect for client approval workflows.

Client Training: Generated themes include intuitive content management interfaces that non-technical clients can easily understand and use.

Mobile Responsiveness: All responsive design elements from the static site are preserved and enhanced with WordPress responsive image features.

Security Standards: Converted themes follow WordPress security best practices including proper data sanitisation and validation.

Related Functions

• audit_wordpress_theme – Comprehensive quality assessment of converted themes
• generate_wordpress_plugin – Add custom functionality to complement the theme
• analyze_wordpress_security – Security verification for production deployment
• generate_documentation – Create client handover documentation and maintenance guides

Use local-llm:wordpress_theme_from_static to accelerate WordPress development – let Houtini handle the technical conversion while Claude focuses on client requirements and business logic.