WhatsApp Elementor to Custom WordPress Blocks
- 5.0 Rating on Clutch, 35 reviews
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120+ Projects launched
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90+ PageSpeed score as standard
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Weekly Demos on a staging site
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Fixed Scope and price before start
When the page builder holds you back
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Slow mobile pages
Builder markup, nested containers and extra scripts keep mobile scores low.
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Shortcode lock-in
Divi and WPBakery store layouts as shortcodes, so leaving the builder leaves a mess behind.
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Inconsistent pages
Every editor styles sections differently, and the brand slowly falls apart.
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Add-on stack
Builder add-ons for sliders, forms and widgets each bring their own code and risks.
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Updates break layouts
A builder update changes widgets, and pages need manual fixes.
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Licence renewals
Pro licences and add-ons renew every year for tools that slow you down.
Page builder rescue
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Builder audit
We list every template, widget and add-on and decide what becomes a block.
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Custom block library
Your sections rebuilt as Gutenberg blocks with locked styles and simple settings.
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Content migration
Text, images and links moved out of builder markup and shortcodes into clean blocks.
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Optional design refresh
Keep your current look, or refresh the design in Figma during the move.
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SEO protection
Same URLs, metadata and structured data, with redirects wherever a URL changes.
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Editor training
A short session and written guide so your team builds pages with the new blocks.
Stores we've built. Results
they've driven.
Rescue project price guide
Price depends on templates, pages and builder add-ons; you get a fixed quote after the audit.
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Small site
For company sites with a limited set of builder pages.
from $3,000 3-5 weeks
- Builder audit
- Custom block library
- Content migration
- SEO checks and redirects
- Editor training
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Business site
For content-rich sites with many templates and add-ons.
from $7,000 6-8 weeks
- Everything in Small site
- Design refresh in Figma
- Custom post types
- Forms and integrations rebuilt
- PageSpeed 90+ at launch
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Store rescue
For WooCommerce stores built on a page builder.
from $12,000 8-12 weeks
- Product and category templates
- Cart and checkout rebuilt
- Store integrations kept
- Order and customer data untouched
- Support plan
Prices are a guide. You get a fixed quote after a free discovery call.
Page builder vs custom blocks
Where a page builder still makes sense and where custom Gutenberg blocks win.
| Elementor | Divi or WPBakery | Custom Gutenberg blocks | |
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| Mobile PageSpeed 90+ | Hard to reach | Hard to reach | Standard |
| Content if you switch later | Locked in builder data | Shortcodes left behind | Native WordPress blocks |
| Brand consistency | Depends on editors | Depends on editors | Built into blocks |
| Editing freedom | Full | Full | Within your design |
| Yearly licence | YesFor Pro | Yes | No |
| Fast to set up | Yes | Yes | Takes weeks |
| Best for | Quick prototypes | Legacy sites | Sites that must last |
How the move works
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Audit
We list templates, widgets, add-ons and pages, then fix scope and price. 1-2 weeks. -
Design
The block library designed in Figma, keeping or refreshing your look. 1-3 weeks. -
Build
Theme and blocks built, then content moved page by page on staging. 3-8 weeks. -
QA and launch
Visual and SEO checks of every page, then launch with the builder removed. -
Support
A monthly plan, plus help for editors in the first weeks with the new blocks.
What our clients say
Page builder rescue FAQ
Honest answers, including when to keep your builder.
How long does moving from Elementor to custom WordPress blocks take?
A small site takes 3-5 weeks, a business site 6-8 weeks and a store 8-12 weeks, including content migration and QA.
Will we lose content or rankings?
No, if the move is planned. We keep URLs and metadata, add redirects where needed and check every page before launch.
Can our team still build pages without a developer?
Yes. Editors combine blocks to build new pages, with far less risk of breaking the design.
Can you migrate from Divi or WPBakery too?
Yes. Shortcode-based builders need more cleanup, which we include in the quote.
Is Elementor always a bad choice?
No. It works for quick prototypes and small sites that rarely change. It becomes a problem when speed, consistency and long-term costs matter.
Do we need a new design?
No. We can rebuild your current design as blocks or refresh it during the move.
