Your domain and the URLs that already bring visitors. A URL that has to change gets a 301 redirect to its closest new page.
Your in-scope pages, posts, images and downloads. The content stays yours and portable, usually as Markdown or MDX files.
Page titles, meta descriptions, canonical tags, Open Graph data and structured data (schema).
Your analytics and Search Console properties, so reporting carries on through the move.
Working contact forms and the integrations your business relies on.
What we handle
The content and URL inventory, built from a crawl, your sitemaps and Search Console data where available.
The redirect map, plus the metadata and schema transfer, checked page by page against the old site.
Replacing WordPress plugins: forms, analytics, search and other features are rebuilt or moved to a focused service.
Staging review, with performance, accessibility and SEO checks on representative pages.
DNS, SSL and launch day, with a backup of the old site, a rollback path and post-launch monitoring.
How we define done: source-to-rendered content coverage, intentional URL outcomes, matching titles and canonical signals, migrated structured data and media, working internal links, tested forms, and a reversible launch plan. Starting a new Astro site without an existing WordPress estate to preserve? Choose custom Astro website design instead.
If your current site runs on Wix, see our Wix to Astro migration service for its export, app replacement and editing requirements. Wix projects are quoted after a review of the existing site.
Relevant proof
Project results you can inspect
Case study
Miško klinika: 505 → 1,663 clicks
Google Search Console clicks for miskoklinika.lt, 1 June to 25 September, 2025 vs 2026. Web Aloha’s May 2026 WordPress-to-Astro rebuild added language editions, dentist profiles and treatment content.
Google Search Console clicks for gridinta.eu, two 53-day windows: 16 June to 7 August and 8 August to 29 September 2026. Clicks rose 30% after Web Aloha’s August move to Astro; content and SEO work continued throughout.
WordPress to Astro migration for sites with up to 5 pages and no blog, with content moved as it is. A content rewrite and headless CMS integration are optional add-ons.
Migration with a content refresh for key pages, up to 15 pages and 20 blog posts. A full content rewrite and headless CMS integration are optional add-ons.
Full migration with a content rewrite of all pages and unlimited pages and blog posts. Headless CMS integration is an optional add-on.
WordPress to Astro Migration Pricing
Every migration package includes content transfer, URL preservation, 301 redirects, SEO setup, and deployment to a global CDN.
No hidden fees. A full content rewrite is included in Complete Migration and is an add-on for Simple Migration and Business Migration. Headless CMS integration is an optional add-on for any package. Your final quote follows a free review of the current site.
Simple Migration
For small WordPress sites with up to 5 pages and no blog.
$999
Up to 5 pages, no blog. Content moved as it is.
✓ Up to 5 pages migrated
✓ Modern Astro redesign Rebuilds your site on a leaner platform designed for fast, secure delivery.
✓ URL preservation + 301 redirects Guides old addresses to new equivalents, protecting useful links and search access.
✓ SEO meta data transfer Moves key search-page information so new pages retain useful context.
✓ Schema markup setup Adds hidden labels that help search engines understand your business and page types.
✓ Contact form migration
✓ Mobile-responsive design
⚙ Google Analytics + Console setup Shows how people find and use your site after launch.
✦ Global CDN hosting: 1 year included Delivers pages from nearby servers, helping visitors access your site faster worldwide.
★ Lighthouse and Core Web Vitals QA Measures agreed representative pages for speed, usability, and accessibility before launch.
Map service pages, project galleries, local details and enquiry forms. Wellington House Repiling’s migration delivered 14 pages, including five service pages and a services overview.
Inventory articles, categories, media and current search landing pages. Agree which URLs stay, which redirect, and which retire; test those outcomes before cutover.
List checkout, memberships, booking, search and editing needs first. Decide what stays in the existing platform and what needs a replacement before committing to Astro.
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.
WordPress is flexible, familiar, and supported by a large ecosystem. Over time, some sites accumulate plugins, theme code, and operational overhead that no longer fit what the business needs.
Themes, plugins, database work, updates, and hosting choices can add runtime or operational overhead. The scale of that overhead depends on the individual WordPress implementation.
For suitable content-led sites, Astro can generate static HTML and ship client-side JavaScript only where it is needed. That can remove the public WordPress runtime while retaining explicitly mapped forms, analytics, search, commerce, and other integrations.
We have built 90+ websites across platforms over 8+ years, including deep WordPress work. That experience helps us distinguish a migration that reduces operational burden from one that would discard useful CMS capabilities.
Measured Performance Upgrade
We compare representative pages before and after migration. The result depends on content, scripts, integrations, and hosting.
Smaller Runtime Surface
Static pages remove the public WordPress database, admin, and plugin runtime. Integrations and hosting still receive appropriate security controls.
SEO Migration Controls
We map URLs, redirects, metadata, schema, images, and internal links, then monitor after launch.
WordPress vs Astro: Side by Side
This comparison shows the implementation goals we validate for an in-scope migration.
The agreed pages, posts, images, and downloads are inventoried and transferred to the selected Astro content structure.
URL Structure & Redirects
We preserve suitable URLs or add 301 redirects for approved changes, then validate the map to reduce avoidable migration risk.
SEO & Meta Data
In-scope titles, descriptions, schema, Open Graph data, sitemaps, and robots directives are mapped, transferred, and checked.
Forms & Integrations
Contact forms, email signups, analytics, CRM connections. We replace WordPress plugins with lightweight, modern alternatives.
Design & Branding
We can keep your existing brand look or give your site a complete visual refresh with a modern, fast Astro design.
AI Search Readiness
We implement relevant structured data and accessible server-rendered content. An optional llms.txt guide can be included, but it is not a required or proven citation signal.
Migration With Content Refresh
Migration is a useful opportunity to improve website content. Existing WordPress pages might have outdated copy, weak search intent, or content that no longer represents the business well.
Simple Migration moves your content as it is, Business Migration refreshes the key pages, and Complete Migration rewrites every page with fresh, SEO-optimized copy that works for both Google and AI search engines. A full rewrite can be added to Simple Migration or Business Migration.
Either way, the agreed content is rebuilt on a leaner delivery foundation and measured against the migration's performance, parity, and security requirements.
Real Migration, Real Results: WordPress to Astro
Web Aloha rebuilt Wellington House Repiling (wellingtonhouserepiling.co.nz), a foundation repair company in Upper Hutt, New Zealand, from WordPress and Elementor to Astro in April 2026. These are its Google PageSpeed Insights mobile lab scores before and after the rebuild.
⚠ 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
Mobile Performance score 78 to 98, Largest Contentful Paint 4.4 s to 1.8 s, Total Blocking Time 120 ms to 0 ms. Same domain; the rebuild also added five service pages, a services overview and a new gallery.
Source: Google PageSpeed Insights lab tests · Mobile · wellingtonhouserepiling.co.nz, before and after the April 2026 rebuild.
A content-focused WordPress site may carry runtime overhead from its database, theme, plugins, and patching cycle. A static-first Astro build can reduce that public runtime surface and give us tighter control over delivered HTML, assets, and scripts. The result still depends on the content, integrations, hosting, and implementation, so we measure it rather than promise a universal score or speed gain.
Will I lose my Google rankings during migration?
We protect them by preserving suitable URLs, adding 301 redirects for changed URLs, transferring metadata and schema, checking internal links, submitting updated sitemaps, and monitoring after launch.
How long does a WordPress to Astro migration take?
Most migrations are completed within 1 to 3 weeks, depending on the size of the site, the amount of content, and any design changes. A simple business website with 5 to 15 pages can be migrated in about a week. Larger sites with dozens of blog posts or complex functionality may take 2 to 3 weeks.
How much does migration cost?
Migration pricing depends on the size and complexity of your WordPress site. Simple Migration is $999 for up to 5 pages without a blog, Business Migration is $1,499 for up to 15 pages and 20 blog posts, and Complete Migration is $2,499 for larger sites with unlimited pages and posts. Complete Migration includes a full content rewrite; for Simple Migration and Business Migration a rewrite is an add-on. Headless CMS integration is an add-on for any package. Custom functionality, stores, or extra languages can cost more. We provide a clear quote after reviewing your current site.
Can I still edit content after migrating to Astro?
Yes. For simpler sites, content lives in Markdown files that are easy to update. If your team wants an editing screen, we can integrate a headless CMS such as Decap, Sanity, or Contentful as an add-on to any package, so editors can change text, images, and blog posts without code.
What happens to my WordPress plugins?
We map each in-scope plugin function to an Astro-native implementation or an appropriate external service. Contact forms, metadata, schema, analytics, search, and commerce each need an explicit replacement plan. A static page does not require WordPress caching or runtime security plugins, but any APIs and integrations still require maintenance and security controls.
Will my site be secure after migration?
Static delivery can reduce the publicly exposed surface because brochure pages no longer need a WordPress database, admin login, or runtime plugin stack. It does not remove all risk: hosting accounts, dependencies, forms, APIs, commerce, and other integrations still need secure configuration, updates, and monitoring.
What about my blog posts?
In-scope blog posts are inventoried and migrated to the selected Astro content format, usually Markdown or MDX. We compare the agreed images, formatting, metadata, and routes so missing or changed items can be corrected before cutover.
How much will I save on hosting?
Static hosting can cost less than a managed WordPress setup, but the amount depends on traffic, bandwidth, build usage, forms, APIs, search, commerce, and support. Platform maintenance can be lower after migration, while dependencies, content, integrations, monitoring, and hosting still need an owner.
Can you migrate my WooCommerce store to Astro?
For simple product catalogs, yes. For full e-commerce with cart, checkout, and payment processing, Astro works best as a frontend connected to a headless commerce platform like Shopify or Snipcart. We can advise on the best approach for your specific store.
What if I change my mind after migration?
Your content is always yours. Blog posts in Markdown format are portable and can be moved to any platform. We also keep backups of your original WordPress site during the migration process, so you always have a fallback.
Do you handle the domain and DNS switch?
Yes. We handle the agreed DNS configuration, SSL setup, domain pointing, and cutover checks. The launch plan aims to minimize downtime and includes a rollback path.
Plan Your Migration With These Guides
Scope and cost the move, compare the two platforms honestly, and check whether Astro suits the way your business works.
Send the current WordPress URL and the outcomes you need to preserve. We will review content volume, URL risks, functionality, and the evidence required for a safe cutover.