Astro Developer

I'm a freelance Fullstack Astro developer with 15 years of experience building high-performance websites and applications.

Performance & SEO-First

Astro Development

I design and build high-performance websites with Astro, combining modern architecture with SEO-first principles to deliver fast, scalable, and maintainable frontends.

As an Astro developer with 15+ years of experience, I deliver end-to-end solutions, from initial architecture to launch and long-term optimization.

  • Migrations to Astro from legacy systems
  • API integrations with marketing and third-party services
  • Editor-friendly workflows with headless Prismic CMS setups
  • Structured content modeling for scalability
  • Real-time preview and staging environments
  • Version-controlled deployments for safer releases

All systems are built using modern tools like Tailwind CSS, Prismic, Astro, and Netlify to ensure speed, flexibility, and long-term reliability.

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At Scale

Companies I’ve Worked With

I’ve contributed to projects for organizations ranging from early-stage startups to large, high-traffic companies. My work focuses on building fast, reliable websites with Astro, improving performance, and supporting scalable marketing growth.

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FAQ

What is Astro?

Astro is a modern, open-source JavaScript web framework designed for building fast, content-driven websites like blogs, marketing pages, and e-commerce sites. 

It uses a "server-first" approach and "Astro Islands" architecture to render pages to static HTML, shipping zero JavaScript to the browser by default for maximum performance.

What Are the Benefits of Using Astro?

  • Performance by default: Astro ships almost zero JavaScript to the browser unless it’s needed. That means faster load times and better Core Web Vitals out of the box.
  • Strong SEO foundation: Faster pages, clean HTML, and minimal client-side rendering help your site rank better and get indexed more reliably.
  • Component flexibility: You can use React, Vue, Svelte, or plain HTML in the same project, without being locked into a single framework.
  • Content-first approach: Works seamlessly with headless CMS platforms like Prismic, making it ideal for blogs, marketing sites, and documentation.
  • Less complexity: Compared to heavier frameworks like Next.js, Astro keeps things simple, which often means faster development and easier maintenance.
  • Modern deployment: Pairs perfectly with platforms like Netlify for fast, global delivery.
  • If your goal is a fast, SEO-friendly site without unnecessary overhead, Astro is one of the cleanest ways to get there.

What Tech Stack Do You Work With Other Than Astro?

I work with a modern, performance-focused stack:

  • Prismic
  • Astro
  • Netlify
  • Tailwind CSS

With a strong background in both application and website development, I can seamlessly extend Astro projects by integrating dynamic app functionality using:

  • React / Preact
  • Hygraph
  • Serverless functions

Do You Work With Agencies or Development Teams?

Yes. I regularly partner with agencies and support development teams that need additional expertise, particularly on modern Jamstack and Astro-based projects.

I can integrate seamlessly into your existing workflow, collaborate with your internal team, or work independently to deliver specific parts of a project end-to-end.

Can You Migrate an Existing Website to Astro?

Yes. Migrating an existing website to Astro is a common and effective way to improve performance, SEO, and maintainability without starting from scratch.

I typically handle migrations from platforms like WordPress, Next.js, or older custom-built sites, carefully preserving your existing content, URL structure, and search rankings.

A typical migration includes:

  • Rebuilding templates and layouts in Astro
  • Moving content into a headless CMS like Prismic
  • Optimizing performance with static rendering and selective hydration
  • Maintaining or improving SEO (metadata, structured data, page speed)
  • Integrating forms, analytics, and any required dynamic functionality

The goal is not just to “move” your site, but to upgrade it, making it faster, easier to manage, and more scalable going forward.

If your current site feels slow, hard to update, or overly complex, an Astro migration is often a clean, future-proof solution.