A service website
Build clear service pages, project proof and an enquiry form. Agree the questions each page should answer and test the enquiry journey on mobile before launch.
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Custom Astro Website Design
A new content-led website designed and developed in Astro from the ground up: information architecture, conversion copy, components, optimized media, SEO foundations, and deployment.
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Content included in every package.
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Packages from $777.
Lightning-Fast Performance
Astro can ship little or no client-side JavaScript where it is not needed. We measure representative pages against an agreed performance budget.
Smaller Runtime Surface
Static brochure pages can avoid a public CMS database, admin login, and runtime plugin stack. Integrations still receive appropriate security controls.
SEO & AI Search Ready
Semantic HTML, metadata, and schema are implemented and validated. Search and AI visibility still depend on the content and competitive landscape.
Choose the right scope for your Astro website
Choose this service when the main job is creating a new site, new page system, or new brand experience in Astro. If you already have a WordPress site whose URLs, posts, media, metadata, redirects, forms, and ranking signals must survive a controlled cutover, use our WordPress to Astro migration service.
From your business content to a working enquiry journey
A content-led business
Create reusable article, service and case-study templates, with intentional links between them. Agree how your team will edit and review content.
See Gridinta’s page system →A site with rich imagery
Check the image candidate a real browser downloads, along with dimensions, format and visual quality. Our published Astro image study documents the tradeoffs.
Read our image-delivery study →Evidence you can inspect: Gridinta’s published GTmetrix reports show homepage LCP changing from 2.4 seconds on WordPress to 477 milliseconds on Astro. Tests ran from London on 4 and 7 August 2026 using Chrome 142 and Lighthouse 12.6.1. These are dated lab observations for that rebuild; we agree and measure targets for your own site.
Send your services, intended customers, and editing needs. We’ll recommend a page structure and confirm scope before starting.
Discuss my Astro website →Measured
Performance budget
Static
HTML-first delivery
Lean
Client-side runtime
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 content-driven websites. It can generate clean, static HTML and lets us add client-side JavaScript only where an interaction needs it.
The result is a lean technical foundation that we test against agreed performance and accessibility budgets. Static delivery can remove the public WordPress runtime and reduce hosting overhead, while third-party integrations and dependencies remain part of the security and maintenance scope.
For a worked example of those checks, our Astro image delivery analysis compares generated image sizes and explains why we verify the resource the browser actually selects.
Efficient delivery and clean, structured content support a sound technical foundation for people, search crawlers, and AI systems. Astro gives us direct control over both, while visibility still depends on the content and competitive context. 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 and accessible, semantic delivery affect how people experience a site and how machines interpret its content. Astro gives us a useful foundation for both, without promising rankings, citations, or conversion outcomes.
Shorter attention spans
Slow pages create friction. Astro's static-first output gives us a lean base, while actual visitor performance is measured with the site's real content, media, scripts, and hosting.
AI loves fast, clean sites
Many crawlers can consume server-rendered HTML directly. Astro lets us expose the primary content, headings, links, and structured data without depending on client-side rendering, although that cannot guarantee a citation.
Measured technical quality
We test performance, accessibility, semantic structure, metadata, and schema on representative pages. These support a sound technical foundation but do not guarantee search or AI visibility.
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 | Measured against a page budget | Depends on theme, plugins, hosting, and content |
| JavaScript shipped | ~0 KB by default | Heavy (theme + plugins) |
| Lighthouse / Core Web Vitals | Tested on representative pages | Varies by implementation |
| 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? Our WordPress to Astro migration service inventories content and URLs, maps redirects and search signals, and validates parity to reduce cutover risk.
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 inventory in-scope content and URLs, map redirects and search signals, and compare the source and destination before cutover. Wondering how Astro compares to Next.js for your specific use case? We cover that too.
AI & GEO Optimization
We implement schema, llms.txt, and structured, server-rendered content to support machine understanding without promising citations or recommendations.
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
Static brochure pages can avoid a public CMS database, admin login, and runtime plugin stack. Hosting, dependencies, forms, APIs, and other integrations still require secure configuration and maintenance.
Ongoing Support
Content updates, dependency review, performance monitoring, and technical improvements. The operating scope depends on the CMS, forms, APIs, and other integrations selected.
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 agreed performance and accessibility budgets.
Review & Refinements
We share the first version, collect feedback, and refine it through the agreed review rounds and acceptance criteria.
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 lean one-page Astro website with measured performance and a clear online presence.
$777
- ✓ Custom one-page Astro design
- ✓ Mobile-friendly (responsive)
- ✓ Agreed page-performance budget
- ✓ 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.
- ★ Lighthouse and Core Web Vitals QA Measures agreed representative pages for speed, usability, and accessibility before launch.
GET ESSENTIAL
Delivery within 7 days.
Popular
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
GET ULTIMATE
Delivery within 15 days.
Relevant proof
Results and feedback you can verify
Case study
Mobile PageSpeed: 78 → 98
In a WordPress-to-Astro rebuild, mobile PageSpeed rose 78→98 and LCP fell 4.4s→1.8s.
Read the case study →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 can generate clean, static HTML and ship little client-side JavaScript where interactivity is not needed. That architecture can support faster delivery, a smaller public runtime surface, and lower hosting overhead. It is well suited to business websites, portfolios, landing pages, and content-driven sites.
How fast is an Astro website compared to WordPress?
Astro gives us a lean starting point because static pages do not require a WordPress runtime for every request. Actual load time and Lighthouse results still depend on content, media, third-party scripts, hosting, and integrations, so we measure representative pages against an agreed performance budget.
Is Astro secure?
A static-first Astro site can reduce the publicly exposed server-side surface because brochure pages do not require a WordPress database, admin login, or runtime plugin stack. Hosting accounts, dependencies, forms, APIs, and other integrations still require secure configuration, updates, and monitoring.
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?
No framework can guarantee search rankings. Astro gives us a strong technical foundation for semantic HTML, metadata, structured data, sitemaps, internal links, and efficient delivery. Rankings still depend on content quality, relevance, authority, competition, and many other factors.
What about AI search visibility?
Astro lets us expose primary content, headings, links, and structured data in server-rendered HTML. We also implement agreed AI-readiness signals such as llms.txt. These improve machine accessibility but cannot guarantee that an AI system will cite or recommend the site.
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.
Insights on Modern Web Performance
Speed, AI visibility, and smart web strategy are at the core of what we do. Read our real-world insights on how to make your website work harder for your business.
What Is Astro? A Plain-English Guide for Business Owners
WordPress vs Astro: Which Is Better for Business in 2026?
Is Astro Right for Your Business? A Decision Guide
Static vs Dynamic Websites: Differences and Which to Choose
Benefits of Static Websites: Speed, Security, and SEO in 2026
Astro vs Next.js for Business Websites: A Workload-Based Choice
A clear next step
Start a New Astro Website with a Clear Scope
Tell us the audience, pages, content workflow, and integrations the new site needs. We will turn that into a practical design and development plan.
We reply within 24 hours. No pressure and no automatic retainer.