From WordPress
to Astro
Your content stays. Your rankings stay. Only the problems get left behind – plugin chaos, security stress, slow loading times.
Discuss migrationMigrating WordPress to Astro – why now?
Your WordPress website works. But it could be faster, more secure, cheaper to run. Every plugin update is a risk, every security patch is mandatory, every hosting migration is a project. When you realise you're spending more time on WordPress than on your actual business – it's time for a migration.
When migrating to Astro, we take everything that works (content, URLs, rankings) and leave behind everything that slows you down (PHP, database, plugins). The result: a website that loads in under a second and costs you zero maintenance time.
How the WordPress migration works_
Analysis & audit
We analyse your existing WordPress site: page structure, content, URL schema, plugins in use, current rankings and traffic sources. This forms the migration plan.
Content export
All text, images, blog posts and metadata are exported from WordPress. Content is prepared as MDX files – with clean formatting, working links and optimised images.
Design & development
Your new design is built as Astro components – either as a 1:1 recreation of your existing design or as a complete relaunch. Every page, every feature is custom-built.
SEO migration
URL structure is preserved or redirected via 301 redirects. Meta tags, structured data, sitemap and robots.txt are transferred and optimised. No ranking is lost.
Testing & QA
Every page is checked for functionality, performance and SEO. Lighthouse audits, link checks and cross-browser tests ensure everything runs flawlessly.
Go-live & monitoring
DNS switch, SSL certificate, final redirect verification. After launch, we monitor rankings and indexing in Google Search Console – ensuring a smooth transition.
What stays during the migration_
Your content
Every text, every image, every blog post is transferred. Content is the most valuable part of your website – nothing is lost.
Your URL structure
Existing URLs are preserved or cleanly redirected. Google and your users find everything exactly where they expect it.
Your rankings
Through clean redirects and improved technical SEO, existing rankings are maintained – and typically even improve.
Your brand
Corporate design, colours, typography, tone of voice – everything is transferred to the new Astro design. The migration is technical, not visual.
What goes away after the migration_
Plugin updates
No more weekly updates, no incompatibilities, no security vulnerabilities from outdated plugins.
Database maintenance
No MySQL optimisation, no backup routines, no database that can be targeted by SQL injection attacks.
PHP dependency
No more PHP version chaos, no conflicts between server and WordPress requirements.
Cookie banner
Without tracking, external fonts and analytics, your website needs no cookie consent – one less thing to worry about.
Frequently asked questions about WordPress migration_
How long does a WordPress-to-Astro migration take?
A typical migration takes 2–4 weeks. Simple sites are quicker, complex projects with many landing pages or integrations need more time.
Will I lose my Google rankings?
Not if done properly. We preserve the URL structure or set up 301 redirects. Astro's better technical performance often leads to ranking improvements after migration.
Can I keep my WordPress blog posts?
Yes. All text, images and metadata are exported and transferred as MDX files. Formatting, headings and internal links are cleanly converted.
Do I need a developer for changes after migration?
Not for text changes – blog posts are maintained as simple Markdown files. For structural changes, developer knowledge helps. Optionally, a headless CMS can provide a visual interface.
What happens to my WordPress plugins?
Plugins are replaced by native features. SEO plugins become clean meta tags, cache plugins become obsolete. Most plugin functionality simply isn't needed for a static website.