Astro for UK Small Businesses
Modern static-first framework, what this site is built with. Best for: SEO-led sites that need to be fast.
Who Astro suits
- SEO-led sites that need to be very fast
- Content sites (blogs, marketing sites, documentation)
- Sites where Core Web Vitals matter for ranking
- Teams comfortable with a developer-led workflow
Strengths
- Static-first, zero JavaScript by default = blazing fast
- Modern framework, clean codebase, easy for any React/Vue/Svelte developer
- Excellent for SEO out of the box
- Cheap to host on Cloudflare Pages or Vercel
Weaknesses
- Needs a developer, no drag-and-drop editor
- Non-technical edits require a workflow (CMS, Git, or both)
- Smaller ecosystem than WordPress or React
Typical cost
£2,000–£6,000 for a custom build, often free hosting (Cloudflare Pages tier), ~£40/month for managed CMS if needed
SEO
Best-in-class. This site (and all our other Bing-first builds) use Astro for exactly this reason, Core Web Vitals, sitemap, schema, IndexNow all done at build time.
Should you choose Astro?
The platform should follow the business need, not the other way around. Request a free audit and we\'ll recommend a platform based on your goals, team and budget, not on what we\'d rather build.
Frequently asked questions
Is Astro good for SEO? +
Best-in-class. This site (and all our other Bing-first builds) use Astro for exactly this reason, Core Web Vitals, sitemap, schema, IndexNow all done at build time.
How much does a Astro site cost? +
£2,000–£6,000 for a custom build, often free hosting (Cloudflare Pages tier), ~£40/month for managed CMS if needed
When is Astro the wrong choice? +
When needs a developer, no drag-and-drop editor matters more to you than static-first, zero javascript by default = blazing fast. Most platform mistakes are about picking the wrong tool for the job, not picking a "bad" tool.
Can you build on Astro? +
Yes, we build on whichever platform fits your business best. We're not tied to any single one. Request a free audit and we'll recommend the right fit.