Ships less.
Loads faster.
Astro is the framework behind every static site we build. Pure HTML by default, zero JavaScript unless a page truly needs it, and a 100/100 PageSpeed score as the norm, not the exception. Here's exactly why that matters, and every style of site we build with it.
Ships zero JS by default
Most frameworks send a bundle of JavaScript to every visitor before the page can even render. Astro sends plain HTML and CSS, and only adds JavaScript to the one component that actually needs it, nowhere else.
Built for content, not just apps
Your pages, service pages and blog posts are treated as first-class content, not bolted onto a JavaScript app. That means faster builds, cleaner markup, and pages search engines and AI tools can actually read.
Works with any framework, or none
Need one interactive widget, a booking form or a calculator? We drop in a single component exactly where it is needed, without shipping a whole framework for the rest of the page.
Not just the pitch.
Typical Google PageSpeed scores by platform. This isn't one controlled test, it's a realistic picture of what each platform tends to ship out of the box.
Illustrative typical scores based on common Google PageSpeed results per platform, not a single side-by-side test of one page.
Image optimisation built in
Every image is automatically resized, compressed and served in modern formats. No plugin required.
Sitemaps & SEO tags, out of the box
Clean, correct metadata and an accurate sitemap on every page, so nothing needs bolting on later.
Content in Markdown
Blog posts and service pages are written in clean, portable Markdown, easy to edit without touching code.
Deploys in seconds
Every change ships through an automated GitHub Actions pipeline straight to your host, with a full history and an easy way back.
Works with any host
No lock-in to one platform. Astro output is just files, so it runs on your existing server, Cloudflare, or anywhere else.
Accessible by default
Semantic HTML and sensible defaults mean fewer accessibility problems to retrofit later.
Smooth page transitions
App-like page transitions are available without the JavaScript weight of a full single-page app.
Islands architecture
Interactive components load independently of each other, so one heavy widget never slows down the rest of the page.
Get started faster with a pre-built starting point for your Astro site, then we customise it to make it yours. Two takes on each style below, filter to browse.
Business & services
Clear service breakdowns, pricing and a straight path to booking or enquiry. Built for trades, clinics, consultancies and local businesses.
Get this style →Business & services — testimonial-led
A social-proof strip built into the hero itself, so trust shows before a visitor even scrolls. Good fit for reputation-led services.
Get this style →Portfolio & creative
Work-first layouts that get out of the way. Built for photographers, artists, studios and anyone whose work should do the talking.
Get this style →Portfolio & creative — masonry
An asymmetric, gallery-style grid for a body of work with mixed image shapes and sizes. Good fit for studios and mixed-media artists.
Get this style →Landing pages
One product, one message, one action. Built for launches, campaigns and lead generation that needs to convert, not wander.
Get this style →Landing pages — split hero
Message on one side, product or app screenshot on the other. Good fit for a single offer that needs showing, not just telling.
Get this style →Blogs & content
Fast-loading article layouts with real content structure underneath, built so search engines and AI tools can actually read what you wrote.
Get this style →Blogs & content — card grid
A visual, card-based archive instead of a plain list. Good fit for content with a strong image per post, like recipes or case studies.
Get this style →Why does Astro make a website faster than WordPress?
Astro sends plain HTML and CSS to the browser and only adds JavaScript to the one component that truly needs it. WordPress typically loads a database, a theme and a chain of plugins on every request, which is slower by default.
Will an Astro site work with my existing host?
Yes. Astro builds down to plain static files, so the output runs on your existing server, Cloudflare, or any standard host. There is no lock-in to one specific platform.
Can I still get an interactive form or booking widget on an Astro site?
Yes. Astro's islands architecture lets us drop in a single interactive component, like a booking form or calculator, exactly where it is needed, without shipping a full JavaScript framework for the rest of the page.
What if I need to update content myself?
Astro sites suit content that changes occasionally, like service pages and portfolios. If you need to edit content yourself day to day, we usually recommend a WordPress + Divi build instead.