The Framework for Content-Focused Sites
Astro is a modern web framework designed for content-focused websites. Its key innovation is "zero JavaScript by default" - Astro renders your components to static HTML and only ships JavaScript when absolutely necessary.
This approach results in dramatically faster page loads and better Core Web Vitals scores. Astro also supports "islands architecture" where you can use React, Vue, Svelte, or other frameworks for interactive components while keeping the rest static.
Astro is our go-to choice for marketing websites, blogs, documentation, and any content-first project where performance and SEO are priorities.
Technical Specifications
Why Choose Astro?
The features that make Astro the best choice for content-focused websites.
Zero JavaScript by Default
Pages ship no JavaScript unless you explicitly add it. Maximum performance with minimal overhead.
Islands Architecture
Mix interactive and static content. Only interactive components load JavaScript, keeping pages fast.
Framework Agnostic
Use React, Vue, Svelte, Solid, or vanilla JS components in the same project. Your choice.
Content Collections
Type-safe content management with Markdown/MDX and automatic validation for structured content.
Built-in Optimizations
Images, CSS, and assets automatically optimized for production with zero configuration.
Perfect Lighthouse Scores
Consistently achieve 100/100 Lighthouse scores with proper implementation. SEO excellence built-in.
Perfect For
- Marketing websites and landing pages
- Content sites (blogs, documentation, portfolios)
- SEO-critical pages requiring maximum performance
- Static sites with content that doesn't change often
- Documentation and technical content sites
- Personal websites and portfolios
Consider Alternatives When
- Web applications with heavy interactivity (use Next.js)
- SaaS dashboards with complex state (use Next.js)
- Real-time apps with live data (use Next.js)
- User-generated content platforms
Why We Love Astro
Astro is our go-to choice for content-focused projects. Marketing sites, blogs, documentation - anywhere performance and SEO are critical.
Perfect Lighthouse Scores
100/100 performance scores are the norm, not the exception
Near-Zero Hosting Costs
Static sites mean free hosting on most platforms
Framework Flexibility
Use React, Vue, or Svelte where you need interactivity
Excellent DX
Fast builds, hot reload, and great developer experience