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.