Astro Web Designer UK Astro Website Design That Loads in 0.3 Seconds
A slow website loses the enquiry before the page has finished drawing. Cooper Agency designs and builds Astro websites for UK businesses that load in a fraction of a second, score 99/100 on PageSpeed and carry no plugins to patch. When you move from WordPress, Wix or EKM, every old address is mapped with a 301 redirect, so your search standing comes with you.
Astro Web Development, Explained
Astro is a modern web framework that builds very fast static websites. It is the framework we build on as a specialist Astro web developer, because its sites beat WordPress, Wix and Squarespace on every speed measure that affects search. New to the term? Here's <a href='/insights/what-is-an-astro-website/' class='text-wbs-orange hover:text-orange-700 underline'>what an Astro website actually is</a>, in plain English.
Static Site Generation
Pages are pre-built at compile time, not generated on each request. This means instant load times and zero server processing.
Zero JavaScript by Default
Astro ships zero JavaScript by default. Interactive components load only when they are needed, so the page stays fast.
Global CDN Delivery
Your site is served from edge locations worldwide via Netlify's CDN. Users get sub-second load times regardless of location.
Astro vs WordPress: Why We Build on Astro
What the two platforms cost a business, side by side
WordPress
Astro
The full decision framework, covering when WordPress is still the right tool, when Astro wins, and the three questions that decide it, is in our Astro vs WordPress comparison.
Astro Website Design Services
New builds, migrations and the deployment behind them, for businesses whose website has to keep pace with the rest of the company.
New Astro Websites
Custom Astro websites built from scratch, for a new business or a complete redesign.
WordPress to Astro Migration
Leave the plugin updates behind. Your WordPress site moves to Astro with zero downtime.
Wix to Astro Migration
Move beyond what Wix allows, with full content migration and your search standing preserved.
Astro + Tailwind Development
Custom components built with Tailwind CSS, so the design is carried exactly as approved.
Netlify Deployment
Netlify set up properly: custom domains, SSL, forms and continuous deployment.
Astro Website Design Pricing
What each route costs, set out before the first call
One-Time Build
Own your website outright
- Custom Astro website
- Up to 10 pages
- Mobile responsive
- Contact form
- SEO optimised
- Free Netlify hosting
- 30 days support
Migration
Move from WordPress/Wix
- Full content migration
- SEO preservation
- 301 redirects setup
- Zero downtime
- Design improvements
Proof on Our Own Site
The migration we offer clients, run first on the practice's own website
The Practice's Previous Site
The practice's previous website moved from Wix to Astro: the same migration clients buy. PageSpeed went from 69 to 99, load time fell from 3.2 seconds to 0.3 seconds, and hosting went from a monthly subscription to nothing on Netlify.
- 69 → 99 PageSpeed improvement
- 3.2s → 0.3s Load time reduction
- £0/month Hosting costs
- 0 Security updates needed
Client Success: Escudero Auto
A specialist B2B manufacturer in Shropshire, and the site built for it
What We Delivered
- 99/100 PageSpeed score - Faster than competitors stuck on WordPress
- Technical B2B SEO - Targeting specialist keywords like PEEK and carbon fibre 3D printing
- Gallery showcase - 30+ high-quality manufacturing images
- Zero maintenance - No WordPress updates, no plugin conflicts
Escudero Auto's website loads in under 0.3 seconds. B2B buyers researching 3D printing services expect fast, professional sites. Speed builds trust before they even read the content.
Astro Website Design FAQ
What Is an Astro Website Developer?
An Astro website developer builds websites on the Astro framework, a modern static site generator that produces very fast sites. Cooper Agency is a specialist Astro web developer for UK businesses, based in Telford, Shropshire. Its sites score 99/100 on Google PageSpeed consistently, with sub-0.3-second load times and no maintenance costs.
Is Astro Better Than WordPress?
For most business websites, yes. Astro sites are 10-20x faster than WordPress, require zero maintenance, have no security vulnerabilities, and cost nothing to host. WordPress is still better for sites that need frequent content updates by non-technical users.
Can I Update an Astro Website Myself?
Astro sites take code changes for updates, unlike WordPress. Ongoing support includes content updates: you email the change and we make it within 24 hours. For clients who want more control, we can set up a headless CMS.
How Long Does an Astro Website Take to Build?
Typically 1-2 weeks for a standard business website. Migrations from WordPress or Wix take 1-2 weeks. Complex sites with many pages or custom functionality may take longer.
What's the Difference Between Astro and Other Static Site Generators?
Astro's unique "Islands Architecture" means it ships zero JavaScript by default, making it faster than Gatsby, Next.js, or Hugo. It also supports components from React, Vue, and Svelte when interactivity is needed.
5 stars from 14 Google reviews
What clients say about the work, in their own words.
"Very patient, professional and a brilliant guide through any problems. Traffic through the store has increased significantly."
Kieran Richardson
18 Aug 2021
"I had an amazing experience with We Build Store! They helped me bring my outdated website up to speed and I couldn't be happier with the results."
Ruth
Busy Bee Cleaning
14 Apr 2023
"Tony has had the patience of a saint with all the changes and tweaks and endless calls about our website and business."
Dee Little
28 Jul 2021
"I've had a great experience working with Tony. He was professional, efficient and understood what I needed. Communication was clear throughout and the result exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended!"
Jeremy Webster
Marbles PR
29 Mar 2025
"Tony from webuild stores was a pleasure to work with. He seemed to understand what I needed even when I didn't. He was patient, polite and professional. He really went the 'extra mile' in finding a solution to a particular issue I had."
Lee Hinton
Atlantic Rubber
5 Apr 2025
"Have used Tony and his team for years, great service fantastic value for money, highly recommend!"
Matthew Lauchlan
4 Jun 2021
Related Services
The work that sits around a fast Astro website
WordPress to Astro Migration
Leave the plugin updates behind. Move to a fast Astro site with zero downtime.
Learn more →Astro Hosting UK
Where to host an Astro website in the UK, what it costs, and which platform we use and why.
Learn more →Wix to Astro Migration
The sister path for businesses leaving Wix instead of WordPress. Same approach, different starting point.
Learn more →Squarespace to Astro Migration
The third migration sister — for businesses leaving Squarespace's template tax. Same approach, same end result.
Learn more →SEO Services
Search work that turns a fast Astro website into one your buyers find.
Learn more →Is Your Website Keeping Pace With the Business?
Tell us what the site has to do for the company, and we will tell you whether Astro is the right way to build it.
Tell us what the website has to do for the business
Call us, or set out what you need below. Every enquiry is read by Tony Cooper, our principal.
Before we speak, Tony reads your site against what you want to be found for, so the first call starts with what we found. We answer every enquiry within 24 hours on working days.
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