Websites that load before visitors lose interest.
Most websites make your visitors download a pile of extra code before anything shows up. That's what makes them slow. Astro, the tool we build with, sends only what each page actually needs. The result: your site loads in under a second.
Three ideas, one fast website.
Static-First Rendering
Every page is compiled to plain HTML and CSS at build time. There's no server rendering a template on every request, and no client-side framework rebuilding the DOM before a visitor sees anything.
Islands Architecture
Interactive components (a form, a carousel, a filter) hydrate independently as small 'islands' of JavaScript, only when and where they're actually needed. The rest of the page stays static HTML.
Content Collections
Blog posts, case studies, and structured content live as type-safe Markdown files in your Git repo. No database, no CMS login screen, no external service that can go down or raise its prices.
What that means for your website.
Images That Don't Slow You Down
Every image is automatically converted, resized, and lazy-loaded. Up to 60% smaller files with no manual work and no quality loss.
Built to Rank on Google
Clean HTML, fast load times, and perfect Core Web Vitals scores mean search engines can crawl and rank your content from day one.
Simple, Durable Upgrades
No breaking major-version migrations every year. Astro's static-first model ages well. A site built today still works the same way in five years.
Astro vs the alternatives.
| Feature | Delivr Studio Built with Astro | WordPress | Webflow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Web Vitals | Built to pass | Often fails | Mixed results |
| Page load (mobile) | < 1 second | 4–8 seconds | 2–5 seconds |
| Time to Interactive | < 1 second | 3–6 seconds | 2–4 seconds |
| Monthly platform fees | Free | Paid hosting required | Paid plan required |
| Lighthouse score | 90–100 target | 40–70 | 60–85 |
| JavaScript shipped | 0% by default | Heavy | Moderate |
| Content ownership | Full: Git repo | Partial | Platform-locked |
| Ongoing upkeep | No plugins to patch | Plugin & security updates | Handled by platform |
| Build time | 3–4 weeks | 4–8 weeks | 3–6 weeks |
Lighthouse scores reflect typical results for Astro builds. Other figures are illustrative comparisons, not per-project measurements.
Astro, answered.
What is Astro?
Astro is a web framework that compiles every page to plain HTML and CSS at build time. It ships no JavaScript by default and only loads it for the interactive parts of a page, like a form or a carousel. The result is a site that loads almost instantly.
Is Astro better than WordPress for a small business website?
For most business and marketing sites, yes. Astro sites are faster (63% pass Core Web Vitals versus 44% for WordPress), have no plugins to patch, and are cheaper to host. WordPress can still make sense if you depend on a specific plugin or a large editorial team working in its dashboard.
Is Astro better than Webflow or Wix?
Astro gives you a faster site you fully own, with no monthly platform fee. Webflow and Wix offer a visual editor, but your site lives on their platform and the subscription never stops. If you want to edit content yourself, a lightweight CMS can be added to an Astro site.
When do you use Next.js instead of Astro?
When the site behaves more like a web app: user accounts, dashboards, personalised content, or heavy interactivity on most pages. Next.js, built on React, handles that well. For content-led sites like business sites, portfolios, and blogs, Astro is faster and simpler, so it's our default.
Can I update an Astro website without knowing code?
Yes. A lightweight headless CMS such as Tina CMS or Decap CMS gives you a simple editing screen for pages and posts, similar to the WordPress editor, without slowing the site down.
Is Astro good for SEO?
Yes. Astro outputs clean, semantic HTML, loads fast on mobile, and passes Core Web Vitals by default, which are all things Google uses to rank pages. There's no client-side rendering standing between search engines and your content.
Can an Astro site have a store, bookings, or other interactive features?
Yes. Interactive pieces load as small independent 'islands' of JavaScript, so you can add Stripe or Shopify checkout, booking widgets, forms, and CRM integrations without making the rest of the page heavy.