For years, WordPress was the go-to solution for business websites. It democratized web publishing and powered millions of sites. But in 2024, the landscape has changed dramatically.
The Problem with WordPress Today
WordPress sites face several challenges that impact business outcomes:
- Performance: The average WordPress site loads in 4-6 seconds. Google considers anything over 2.5 seconds as "needs improvement."
- Security: As the most popular CMS, WordPress is the #1 target for hackers. Keeping plugins updated is a constant battle.
- Hosting Costs: WordPress requires PHP servers, databases, and often expensive managed hosting to run well.
- Maintenance Overhead: Plugin updates, theme updates, core updates—something always needs attention.
Enter Astro: The Modern Alternative
Astro is a modern web framework that generates static HTML by default, resulting in incredibly fast websites. Here's what makes it special:
- Zero JavaScript by default: Pages load instantly because there's no JavaScript bundle to download and execute.
- Island Architecture: Interactive components only load when needed, keeping the rest of the page lightning fast.
- Edge Deployment: Sites deploy to global CDNs like Cloudflare, serving content from the nearest data center.
- No Database Required: Content can live in markdown files, headless CMS, or any data source.
Real Results We've Seen
When we migrate clients from WordPress to Astro, the results speak for themselves:
- Page load times drop from 4+ seconds to under 1 second
- Lighthouse scores jump from 30-50 to 95+
- Hosting costs often decrease by 50-80%
- Security concerns virtually disappear
Is Migration Right for You?
Not every WordPress site needs to migrate. If you have a complex e-commerce setup with thousands of products, or you rely heavily on specific WordPress plugins, staying on WordPress might make sense.
But if you have a business website, portfolio, or content site that's feeling slow and expensive to maintain, an Astro migration could transform your online presence.
Get in touch for a free assessment of your current site and what a migration would look like.