Replacing WordPress with Agentic AI (Vibe Coding) - WordPress to Replit Migration

WordPress to Agentic AI (Replit):
BarthInsurance.com

Migrate from WordPress with Agentic AI, Webflow or Shopify and never look back.

This is the very first time I used AI as a web developer agent. And by Agent, I mean a freelancer replacement.

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I mean this literally. The AI did the work of a freelancer in real time via a chat window similar to ChatGPT.
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Not sharing files and folders via email.
Not waiting a day or two for turnaround.
Any miscommunication was resolved instantly.
No scheduled calls. No Zooms.

This is a defining moment.

If you know how to talk to technical offshore developers or local expensive designers for building and customizing websites on Shopify, WordPress, Webflow, etc., you can talk to Agentic AI and have whatever it is that you can imagine built for you.

If your sole job is any of these things, I would strongly advise learning these new tools and not fearing them. If you decide not to learn them, then you should fear them.

These tools are highly technical despite being promoted as something anyone can use. They need a lead.

My role is exactly this:
The technical and creative lead for the agents on your behalf.

Other titles may be: Agentic AI Systems Lead, AI Solutions Architect, Agent Workflow Architect, AI Implementation Lead.

Truth is, this is all so new that titles aren't really invented yet. Not at the local business level.

This project is a reimagine of an established local insurance agency. The owner Christine Turiano 1-on-1, hands-on insurance professional based in Milford, CT. Give her a call.
I have been working with her for over 10 years and she has been our insurance guide forever!

‍See the full video overview below for hands-on walkthrough and explanation.

Complete Project Summary: Barth Insurance Agency Website

Project Overview:
Migrated and fully reimagined an existing WordPress website into a fast, modern React application with complete content management capabilities using a ChatGPT-like interface and an AI agent that reacted like an experienced employee or freelancer.

Technical Architecture Delivered:

• Frontend: React 18 with TypeScript, Wouter routing, TanStack Query state management
• Backend: Node.js/Express with PostgreSQL database using Drizzle ORM
• Styling: Tailwind CSS with custom brand design system
• Deployment: Replit with custom domain SSL configuration

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Key Features Implemented:
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1. Complete Website Structure

• Professional responsive design matching brand identity
• Header with navigation, hero sections, footer
• Insurance service pages (Auto, Home, Business, Life, etc.)
• About page with company history and team information
• Contact page with multiple contact methods and embedded forms

2. Advanced Blog System

• 19 authentic blog posts migrated from WordPress with proper formatting
• Intelligent paragraph detection system for readable content display
• Infinite scroll functionality for seamless reading experience

3. Content Management System

• Dual editing interfaces: inline editing on blog pages and admin dashboard
• Image upload functionality with drag-and-drop, file validation, and automatic storage
• Live image preview with cache-busting
• Manual line break control for precise formatting
• Real-time save/cancel functionality

4. Database & Content

• PostgreSQL integration with 19 blog posts, services, testimonials, and pages
• Extracted authentic content from WordPress XML exports
• Professional image generation for missing blog visuals
• Structured data with proper relationships and validation

5. External Integrations

• JotForm integration for quote requests and policy changes
• Google Fonts integration (Varela and Varela Round)
• Social media integration preparation

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Technical Achievements:

Performance & SEO:

• Mobile-first responsive design
• Fast loading with optimized builds
• SEO-ready with proper meta tags and structure
• Accessibility-focused components via Radix UI

Security & Reliability:

• Type-safe development with TypeScript and Zod validation
• Secure file uploads with Multer (5MB limit, image-only filtering)
• Environment variable configuration for database and secrets
• Proper error handling and user feedback systems

Deployment Success:

• Live URL: https://barthinsurance.com
• Alternate: https://www.barthinsurance.com
• Custom domain fully configured with automatic SSL certificates
• Both domains verified and operational through Replit deployment

Content Migration Completed:

• 21 professional blog posts with proper formatting
• Complete service offerings with detailed descriptions
• Company information and team details
• Customer testimonials and reviews
• Contact information and business details

User Capabilities Delivered:

• Easy blog post editing with visual interface
• Image upload and management system
• Content formatting control with paragraph breaks
• Real-time preview and publishing
• Professional website management without technical knowledge required

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The project successfully transformed a WordPress site into a modern, fast, and fully manageable React application with comprehensive content management capabilities, deployed with custom domain and SSL security.

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