Thinking about going headless with WordPress and building a beautiful front end using Loveable.dev? This guide walks you through the full process — from setup to launch — and includes a free downloadable cheat sheet to help you get going faster.
Why go headless?
Using WordPress as a content management system (CMS) and Loveable as your front-end builder gives you the best of both worlds:
- Familiar editing in WordPress
- Lightning-fast, modern front end
- Full design control with AI assistance
- Flexible deployment options
Let’s break it down step-by-step.
Step 1: Set Up WordPress (Your Back-End CMS)
You’ll need a WordPress site to manage your content. This can be hosted anywhere — the URL isn’t important.
What to do:
- Install WordPress
- Add your content: posts, pages, menus, and media
- Check that the REST API is working:
- Posts:
https://your-site.com/wp-json/wp/v2/posts - Pages:
https://your-site.com/wp-json/wp/v2/pages - Menus (WordPress 6.8+):
https://your-site.com/wp-json/wp/v2/menu-locations
- Posts:
Already have a WordPress site running on the domain you want to use for the new front end?
Here’s the easiest way to manage that:
- Leave your current site live.
- Create a clone or staging copy of your content on a subdomain (e.g.
cms.yourdomain.com) or a temporary URL (e.g.yourproject.wordpress.com). - Use that new URL as the source for your headless WordPress API.
- When your new Loveable site is ready, just point your main domain to the front end, and keep your WordPress CMS running quietly in the background.
No downtime. No drama.
Step 2: Design with Loveable
Head over to Loveable.dev and start your project.
Tips for better results:
- Upload a design — a Figma file, sketch, or screenshot helps Loveable understand the layout you want.
- Prompt clearly — tell it to:
- Pull in content from your WordPress API
- Follow SEO best practices (headings, metadata, alt tags)
- Build with accessibility in mind (contrast, keyboard nav, ARIA tags)
You can always tweak the site in the visual builder or export to code for deeper customization.
Step 3: Go Live
You’ve got options:
Option A: Launch directly from Loveable
- Buy a domain through Loveable
- Hit publish — you’re live
Option B: Self-manage with GitHub + Netlify (or Vercel)
Then just point your DNS to the new front end and you’re done.
Free Download: WordPress + Loveable Cheatsheet
We’ve made this whole guide into a simple, beautifully designed one-page PDF to keep handy while you build.
👉 Click here to download the free cheatsheet (PDF)
Final Thoughts
Going headless doesn’t have to be hard. With WordPress as your editor and Loveable as your front end builder, you get total creative control — with a modern, fast site that you can launch in no time.
Got questions? Drop them in the comments — or ping me on Twitter / YouTube and I’ll help you out.
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