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Guides, tutorials and honest comparisons for shipping fast, modern sites with Astro - from WordPress migrations to theme round-ups and what's new in the ecosystem.

Guides Aug 2, 2026 7 min read

Why Is Your WordPress Site So Slow? The Real Causes (2026)

Why WordPress sites get slow - and why cache plugins never truly fix it. The real causes ranked, what actually works, and when the architecture itself is the problem.

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Themes Aug 1, 2026 7 min read

Best Astro Themes for Photographers and Portfolios (2026)

What actually matters in a portfolio theme, the mistakes that make image-heavy sites slow, and the free and premium Astro options worth considering for photographers, designers and studios.

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Astro Jul 18, 2026 11 min read

Is Astro Good for SEO? What It Gets Right—and What You Still Have to Build

Astro gives you crawlable HTML and little JavaScript by default. Learn what that helps, what it does not solve, and the SEO setup every site still needs.

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Guides Jul 9, 2026 6 min read

AI Website Builders vs Astro Themes: What Founders Should Use in 2026

AI website builders and vibe coding tools are everywhere right now, but founders still need distinctive design, clean code, and something they own. Here is where Astro themes fit.

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Guides Jul 4, 2026 6 min read

From Astro Theme to Finished Website: DIY, Visual Builder, or Done-For-You

A premium Astro theme is a starting point, not a finished site. Here are the three ways to turn one into a live website - edit the code yourself, use a visual builder, or have it done for you - and who each suits.

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Guides Jul 1, 2026 6 min read

The Best No-Code and Visual Builders for Astro in 2026

Astro has no built-in visual editor, but a mature ecosystem of no-code tools sits on top of it. Here are the best visual and no-code ways to build and edit an Astro website in 2026, and who each one is for.

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Themes Jun 30, 2026 6 min read

Best Astro Themes for Small and Local Businesses (2026)

The best Astro themes for small and local businesses in 2026 - what a service-business site actually needs to get found and get the call, plus standout picks for trades, real estate, professional services and agencies.

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Astro Jun 24, 2026 4 min read

What's New in Astro 7 (and How to Upgrade)

Astro 7 is here - a new Rust compiler, Vite 8, and stricter standards-aligned parsing. Here is what changed, what breaks, and how to upgrade cleanly.

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Guides Jun 20, 2026 6 min read

Can You Use Astro as a CMS Without a Backend?

Astro is a website framework, not a CMS by default. Here are the real ways to add content editing to an Astro site, with no server or database required.

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Themes Jun 19, 2026 5 min read

Best Free Astro Themes in 2026

Where to find quality free Astro themes, what free gets you versus premium, and standout open-source picks for blogs, portfolios and business sites.

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Migration Jun 14, 2026 9 min read

How to Migrate from WordPress to Astro in 2026 (Step-by-Step)

A practical, step-by-step guide to moving a WordPress site to Astro - export your content, rebuild fast, set up redirects, and keep your SEO rankings intact.

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Astro Jun 12, 2026 4 min read

What's New in Astro 6 (and Should You Upgrade?)

Astro 6 is here - a built-in Fonts API, stable Live Content Collections, first-class CSP, and a faster dev server. Here is what changed and whether it is worth upgrading.

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Comparison Jun 10, 2026 5 min read

WordPress vs Astro: Speed, Cost, and SEO Compared

A practical comparison of WordPress and Astro for content and marketing sites - page speed, hosting cost, SEO, security, and the editing experience. Plus when each one wins.

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Themes Jun 8, 2026 4 min read

Best Astro Themes for 2026 (Free and Premium)

Where to find the best Astro themes in 2026, what to check before you buy, and standout free and premium options for SaaS, portfolios, blogs, photography and local business.

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