Building
Custom theme vs Elementor
Choose the builder engine before you commit — or convert a finished custom site to Elementor.
5 min read · Updated August 24, 2026
Custom code
Muse writes a unique PHP and Tailwind theme. Best when you want a one-of-one design, fast pages, and exportable theme files. Edits go through Muse or a developer who knows WordPress themes.
Elementor
Muse installs Elementor and Hello, then builds pages as Elementor documents. Best when you or a client will keep designing visually in the WordPress editor after launch.
Convert to Elementor
If you already approved a custom theme and later want Elementor, ask Muse to convert. That is a port, not a redesign — same copy, images, and spacing, rebuilt as Elementor documents so the site does not go blank.
| If you want… | Pick |
|---|---|
| A unique coded site you can export | Custom |
| Client-editable sections in Elementor | Elementor |
| Both — design now, visual later | Custom, then convert |