Case study
Mobile PageSpeed: 78 → 98
In a WordPress-to-Astro rebuild, mobile PageSpeed rose 78→98 and LCP fell 4.4s→1.8s.
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We build Astro websites that load in under a second, score 100 on Lighthouse, and are virtually impossible to hack.
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Astro ships zero JavaScript by default. Your pages load in under 1 second.
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No database, no plugins, no login page. Astro's static architecture eliminates attack surfaces.
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Page load time
100
Lighthouse performance score
0
Plugins to update or patch
Real Results: Before & After Astro
We migrated Wellington House Repiling (wellingtonhouserepiling.co.nz) from WordPress to Astro. Here are the Google PageSpeed Insights scores (mobile) before and after.
⚠ Before: WordPress (Mobile)
Performance
78
Accessibility
87
First Contentful Paint
2.9 s
Largest Contentful Paint
4.4 s
Total Blocking Time
120 ms
Cumulative Layout Shift
0
✅ After: Astro (Mobile)
Performance
98
Accessibility
95
First Contentful Paint
0.9 s
Largest Contentful Paint
1.8 s
Total Blocking Time
0 ms
Cumulative Layout Shift
0
Performance jumped from 78 → 98. Page load dropped from 4.4s → 1.8s LCP. Total Blocking Time hit 0 ms. Same content, same domain. Just rebuilt on Astro.
Source: Google PageSpeed Insights · Mobile · wellingtonhouserepiling.co.nz
Astro Website Development Benefits
Astro is a modern web framework designed for one thing: delivering content-driven websites with unmatched performance. It generates clean, static HTML with zero JavaScript by default, the complete opposite of bloated CMS platforms.
The result? Pages that load in under 1 second. Lighthouse scores of 95 to 100, consistently. No security vulnerabilities from plugins or databases. And hosting costs that are a fraction of what traditional platforms charge.
Google's ranking algorithm rewards fast, well-built websites. AI search engines prefer clean, structured content. Astro delivers both out of the box, without workarounds or expensive optimizations. Not sure whether a static or dynamic architecture is right for your project? We can help you figure that out.
We use Astro for our own website. We know exactly what it can do, what its limits are, and how to build sites on it that convert visitors into customers.
Built for How the Web Works in 2026
Speed stopped being a "nice to have." In 2026, it decides whether visitors stay, whether Google ranks you, and whether AI engines even read your content. Astro is built for all three.
Shorter attention spans
Most visitors leave a page that takes more than a few seconds to load. An Astro site appears in under a second, so people actually stay long enough to convert instead of bouncing to a competitor.
AI loves fast, clean sites
ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude mostly read raw HTML and don't run JavaScript. If your content is buried in scripts, you won't get cited. Astro ships your content as clean static HTML, exactly what AI crawlers extract and quote.
Core Web Vitals win rankings
Astro hits 95–100 Lighthouse out of the box. Strong Core Web Vitals are a Google ranking signal and the same speed-and-structure foundation AI search rewards. One build, both wins.
Astro vs WordPress, Side by Side
Same content, two very different foundations. Here is how an Astro build compares to a typical WordPress site. For the deeper version, read WordPress vs Astro for business and the benefits of static websites.
| Astro | Typical WordPress | |
|---|---|---|
| Page load | Under 1 second | 2–5 seconds |
| JavaScript shipped | ~0 KB by default | Heavy (theme + plugins) |
| Lighthouse / Core Web Vitals | 95–100 | Often 40–70 on mobile |
| AI search / citations | Content in static HTML, easy to cite | Often hidden behind JS & plugins |
| Security surface | No database, plugins, or login | Database + plugins + login = target |
| Ongoing maintenance | No plugin or PHP version churn | Weekly plugin + PHP version updates |
| Hosting | Global CDN, low cost | Managed PHP hosting, higher cost |
Running WordPress today? We do WordPress to Astro migrations that keep your content, URLs, and SEO equity intact.
Astro Website Development Services
Custom Astro Websites
Business websites, portfolios, landing pages, custom designed and built on Astro for maximum speed and SEO impact.
WordPress to Astro Migration
We migrate your WordPress site to Astro while preserving content, URLs, and SEO equity. Faster, safer, and cheaper to maintain. Wondering how Astro compares to Next.js for your specific use case? We cover that too.
AI & GEO Optimization
We set up your Astro site for AI search visibility, including schema markup, llms.txt, structured content, and everything AI crawlers need to recommend you.
SEO-First Architecture
Meta tags, heading hierarchy, internal linking, sitemaps, robots.txt, breadcrumbs, every SEO fundamental is built in from day one.
Security by Architecture
No database, no server-side code to exploit, no plugins with vulnerabilities. Astro's static output is inherently secure, no extra security tools needed.
Ongoing Support
Content updates, performance monitoring, and technical improvements. Astro maintenance costs are a fraction of what WordPress requires.
Astro Website With Content Included
A fast website with empty pages is still a useless website. That is why we write the content for you, SEO-optimized, conversion-focused copy for every page.
You send us the business details. We turn them into a website that speaks to your customers, ranks on Google, and gets cited by AI search engines.
The result is a turnkey Astro website, designed, developed, written, and deployed, with minimal time required from you.
Our Astro Development Process
Discovery & Strategy
We research your industry, audience, and competitors to plan an Astro website built for speed, rankings, and conversions.
We Learn About Your Business
You fill out a short questionnaire. We gather everything needed to structure your content and design your site.
Content & Design Creation
We write SEO-optimized copy for every page and design a custom layout that reflects your brand and speaks to your audience.
Astro Development
We build your site with Astro, including clean HTML, minimal JavaScript, optimized images, and perfect Lighthouse scores out of the box.
Review & Refinements
We share the first version. You review it, request changes, and we refine until you are fully satisfied.
Launch & Deployment
We deploy your Astro website to a global CDN, set up analytics, and hand over everything. Your site is live and lightning-fast.
Astro Website Pricing
Every Astro package includes custom design, website content, global CDN hosting, SEO setup, and all the tools for the job.
No hidden fees. Only pay extra if you need extra things (more pages, CMS integration, other languages, etc.)
Essential Astro
A one-page Astro website that loads instantly and establishes a blazing-fast online presence.
$777
- ✓ Custom one-page Astro design
- ✓ Mobile-friendly (responsive)
- ✓ Sub-1-second load times
- ✓ Essential on-page SEO Makes each page easier for Google to understand and rank for relevant searches.
- ✓ Essential GEO/AI optimization Helps AI search tools understand your business more clearly.
- ✓ Schema markup Adds hidden business details that help search engines understand your website.
- ✓ Contact form integration
- ⚙ Google Analytics, Console, Bing Tools Shows which visitors and searches generate leads, so improvements can be measured.
- ✦ SSL via CDN (automatic) Encrypts visitor data and helps protect your website from common attacks.
- ✦ Global CDN hosting: 1 year included Serves your site from nearby servers for faster loading worldwide.
- ★ Perfect Lighthouse scores Targets Google’s technical quality checks for speed, usability and accessibility.
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Delivery within 7 days.
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Growth Astro
A multi-page Astro website for businesses ready to dominate Google and AI search results.
$999
Everything in Essential, plus:
- ✓ Up to 7 pages (home, about, services, etc.)
- ✓ Advanced on-page SEO Improves content, headings and links to compete for more valuable searches.
- ✓ Advanced GEO/AI optimization Adds extra details about your expertise so AI systems understand your business more clearly.
- ✓ Advanced Schema markup Adds detailed service and content relationships, giving search engines richer context.
- ✓ Optimized images (WebP/AVIF, lazy loading) Shrinks images and delays off-screen files, helping pages load faster.
- ✓ Blog setup with MDX content Lets you publish structured articles that build authority without a slow database.
- ✓ Action plan for digital improvements Shows the next highest-impact improvements beyond this website project.
- ✓ Sitemap, robots.txt, llms.txt setup Helps search engines and AI crawlers discover and interpret your content.
- ✓ Global CDN hosting included Serves your site from nearby servers for faster loading worldwide.
- ✓ Open Graph + social sharing optimization Makes shared links look clear and compelling on social platforms.
GET GROWTH
Delivery within 10 days.
Ultimate Astro
Our most complete Astro package for businesses ready to make serious waves online.
$1999
Everything in Growth, plus:
- ✓ Up to 15 pages
- ✓ Separate page for every service
- ✓ Action plan for off-page SEO Recommends trusted mentions and link opportunities beyond your own website.
- ✓ Advanced competitor analysis & research Shows competitors’ successful search tactics, helping prioritize valuable improvements.
- ✓ Conversion tracking setup (forms, buttons) Measures actions such as enquiries and button clicks, showing what drives leads.
- ✦ 1hr. consulting & strategy call
- ✦ 6 SEO blog posts to kickstart rankings Builds topical authority and creates more pages Google can surface for relevant searches.
- ✦ Updated action plan after a year
- ✦ Headless CMS integration (optional) Lets your team edit content through a simple interface without changing code.
- ✦ 1 round of technical updates after a year
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Delivery within 15 days.
Relevant proof
Results and feedback you can verify
Verified Trustpilot review
“Absolutely amazed at the service provided, not only have they designed my original business website 7yrs ago and have provided me with maintenance over the years but recently got an upgraded website over haul and new design. Couldn’t speak any more highly. Thank you so much!”
Wellington House Repiling Ltd · Long-term web design and maintenance client
Verify on Trustpilot →Astro Website Design: FAQ
What is Astro and why should I use it for my website?
Astro is a modern web framework that builds websites with minimal JavaScript, resulting in pages that load almost instantly. Unlike WordPress or other CMS platforms, Astro generates clean, static HTML by default. This means faster load times, better SEO rankings, stronger security, and lower hosting costs. It is ideal for business websites, portfolios, landing pages, and content-driven sites.
How fast is an Astro website compared to WordPress?
Astro websites typically load 3 to 10 times faster than WordPress sites. While a typical WordPress page loads in 2 to 5 seconds, an Astro page loads in under 1 second. Astro consistently achieves Lighthouse scores of 95 to 100 across performance, accessibility, and SEO, something most WordPress sites struggle to reach even with heavy optimization.
Is Astro secure?
Extremely. Astro websites are static by default, which means there is no database to hack, no login page to brute-force, no plugins with security vulnerabilities. The attack surface is virtually zero. You do not need security plugins, firewalls, or constant patching. Your site is inherently safe.
How much does an Astro website cost?
Our Astro website packages start from $777 for a one-page site and go up depending on the number of pages, features, and complexity. Pricing is transparent and straightforward. After a quick look at your business, we can tell you which package makes the most sense.
Do you write the website content too?
Yes. Content creation is included in every Astro package. We write clear, conversion-focused, SEO-optimized copy for every page. You provide the business details, we handle the rest.
Can I edit my Astro website myself?
It depends on the setup. For simple text and image updates, we can integrate a headless CMS that gives you an easy editing interface, no coding required. For more complex changes, you would need a developer. We offer ongoing maintenance plans for exactly this purpose.
Will my Astro website rank well on Google?
Yes. Astro websites are inherently SEO-friendly. They produce clean HTML, load extremely fast, score perfectly on Core Web Vitals, and make it easy to implement structured data, meta tags, sitemaps, and all the SEO fundamentals. Google rewards fast, well-built websites, and Astro delivers exactly that.
What about AI search visibility?
Astro websites are excellent for AI search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. The clean HTML structure, fast loading, and schema markup make your content easy for AI crawlers to understand and cite. We also set up llms.txt and other AI-readiness signals as part of our GEO optimization.
Can you migrate my WordPress website to Astro?
Yes. We specialize in WordPress to Astro migrations. We preserve your content, URL structure, and SEO equity while rebuilding your site on Astro for dramatically better performance, security, and lower maintenance costs.
Where is an Astro website hosted?
Astro websites can be deployed to global CDN platforms like Vercel, Netlify, or Cloudflare Pages. This means your site is served from edge servers worldwide, loading fast for visitors no matter where they are. Hosting costs are typically much lower than traditional WordPress hosting.
Do you offer maintenance after launch?
Yes. We offer ongoing maintenance including content updates, performance monitoring, and technical improvements. Since Astro sites have no plugins to update and no database to maintain, ongoing costs are significantly lower than WordPress maintenance.
Who owns the Astro website after it is finished?
You do. Once the project is completed and paid for, you own the website, its content, the code, and all the files. We build websites as business assets you fully control.
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