Why We Choose Astro for Modern Websites
• Damsen Team
At Damsen, we’re always evaluating the best tools for our clients’ projects. Recently, Astro has emerged as our preferred choice for many website builds. Here’s why.
The Performance Problem
Traditional JavaScript frameworks send a lot of JavaScript to the browser, even for simple websites. This means:
- Slower initial page loads
- Poor performance on mobile devices
- Higher bounce rates
- Lower search engine rankings
Astro’s Solution
Astro takes a different approach called “Islands Architecture.” It ships zero JavaScript by default, only adding it where truly needed for interactivity.
Key Benefits
- Lightning-fast pages - HTML-first approach means instant loads
- Great SEO - Static HTML is perfectly crawlable
- Framework agnostic - Use React, Vue, Svelte, or nothing at all
- Content-focused - Perfect for blogs, marketing sites, and portfolios
When to Use Astro
Astro excels at:
- Marketing websites
- Blogs and documentation
- E-commerce storefronts
- Portfolio sites
- Landing pages
The Bottom Line
For content-focused websites, Astro delivers the best possible user experience while keeping developer productivity high. It’s a win-win.
Interested in building your next project with Astro? Get in touch with our team.