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Freelance Astro developer

Freelance developer specialized in Astro for business websites: replace WordPress with static, for rent. From €490 + €39/month.

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  • No database
  • No third-party plugins
  • Content in HTML
  • Single point of contact

By Benjamin M., founder 2013 SIREN assigned (sole proprietorship listed in the RNE) Measurements taken on

At a glanceFreelance Astro developer WebConsulting. Delivery: 14-30 days · Checks: Before go-live · Point of contact: Just one · From: €490. Who it's for: businesses and small companies specifically looking for an Astro developer rather than a generalist WordPress agency: either for a new site built for speed, or to replace a WordPress site that's become slow, vulnerable or expensive to maintain.

01Why Astro?

A modern technology, built for speed.

Astro is the "static-first" JavaScript framework: it generates static HTML pages with no database and no plugins, which helps deliver a light, fast site. I've been building with Astro since its release, as a freelancer, no agency layer: whether you're starting from scratch or replacing a slow WordPress with static, it's a rental: €490 setup then €39/month.

  • Pre-built pages

    The HTML is built at deploy time: nothing to compute on each visit.

  • Readable by Google and AI

    Content is served as HTML, without depending on client-side JavaScript.

  • Fewer exposed parts

    No database, no third-party plugin: fewer security updates to track.

  • JavaScript only when useful

    By default, Astro ships no JavaScript to the browser; it is added component by component.

02What you get

A site that truly serves your business.

What an Astro site delivered by a freelancer concretely changes, point by point.

  • Quality you can verify before signing

    Public Lighthouse scores on PageSpeed Insights for every site delivered. Not a promise: a link you can check yourself before signing.

  • No database, no plugins

    A static Astro site has no exposed admin panel and no third-party extension to keep updated. The plugin layer where 91% of WordPress vulnerabilities were found in 2025 (Patchstack) simply doesn't exist.

  • Direct freelancer, no structure to pay for

    An agency often splits a showcase site between a project manager, a salesperson and a designer. One senior developer is enough for this scope: the price reflects the work, not the org chart.

  • WordPress replacement without losing rankings

    Existing content migrated, tested redirect plan, URLs that already rank are preserved. This isn't a blind rebuild: see also the website redesign page.

  • Clear rental, Freedom Option to buy back the code

    The domain, content and photos are yours from day one. The Astro code is rented as part of the monthly fee, bought back once via the Freedom Option, like every site from the studio.

  • GEO included: ChatGPT and Perplexity visibility

    Schema.org, citable structure and factual content built in from day one, not bolted on later. A static Astro site indexes faster than a site depending on client-side JS rendering.

03The process

A clear project, from first idea to launch.

Simple, structured support, with regular check-ins and concrete deliverables at every step.

  1. 01

    Free first call (20 min)

    I review your situation: existing site to replace or a fresh build, goals, technical constraints. Reply within 48 business hours, even if we don't work together.

  2. 02

    Tailored proposal

    Scope, fixed price, timeline, rental terms. The proposal's price is the invoice's price, no "starting from."

  3. 03

    Structure and content

    The site map is fixed before design. If you're replacing WordPress, existing content is audited and reused, not blindly rewritten.

  4. 04

    Astro build

    HTML5, the studio's CSS, JavaScript only when it serves a specific action. Mobile and desktop QA, Lighthouse measured on staging.

  5. 05

    Go-live and 30 days

    DNS, SSL, Search Console, redirect plan checked if migrating. Adjustments included for 30 days, then the fee covers the plan's volume.

04Included deliverables

  • Site built in Astro, static (HTML5, CSS3, minimal JS)
  • Pre-launch check protocol: speed, mobile, forms, basic accessibility, indexability
  • Existing content migrated if replacing a WordPress site
  • Tested redirect plan to preserve acquired rankings
  • Responsive design: mobile, tablet, desktop
  • Technical SEO: Schema.org, sitemap, robots.txt, internal linking
  • GEO: citable structure for ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini
  • .fr domain, pro email, o2switch hosting, SSL included in the fee
  • QA on a staging environment
  • Go-live, Search Console, 30-day indexing follow-up
Example file structure
  • /src
  • components/
  • layouts/
  • pages/
  • index.astro
  • services.astro
  • a-propos.astro
  • contact.astro
  • styles/
  • astro.config.mjs

05Indicative pricing

Freelance Astro developerfrom €39/month.

Setup from €490. 6-month minimum commitment, then 30 days' notice.

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  • Foundation5 to 6 pages 39 €/month+ 490 € at activation
  • Acceleration8 to 10 pages 69 €/month+ 890 € at activation
  • AuthorityMore than 10 pages + 1 city page 109 €/month+ 1,290 € at activation

06Frequently asked questions

Your questions, my answers.

Why Astro instead of WordPress for a business site?

Astro produces a static site with no database and no plugins: faster, more secure, near-zero maintenance. WordPress remains relevant for e-commerce or high-volume blogs run by a non-technical team.

Can you replace my current WordPress site with Astro?

Yes. Content that works is audited and reused, every important URL is individually redirected and tested before going live, so you don't lose rankings already earned. It's handled as a redesign, not a blind rebuild.

Are you an agency or a freelancer?

A freelancer, working alone on your project. You talk directly to the person coding your site, no project manager or salesperson. That's what allows a lower price than a traditional agency for equivalent scope.

Do I own the site or is it a rental?

It's a rental, like every site from the studio: the domain, content and photos are yours from day one, the code is rented as part of the plan. The Freedom Option buys the code back once, over 12 monthly payments.

How much does an Astro site cost for an SMB?

Foundation (5 to 6 pages): €490 setup + €39/month. Acceleration (8 to 10 pages): €890 + €69/month. Authority (more than 10 pages based on your services + 1 city page): €1,290 + €109/month. Advanced features are quoted separately. See the pricing page for full detail.

Do you also handle SEO and GEO?

Yes, built in from day one on every site: markup, Schema.org, Core Web Vitals, citable structure for generative AI. Editorial SEO and link-building support is also available as a separate service.

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