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Fast, Simple Websites Built with Astro
Some websites don't need a database, plugins, or weekly updates. They need to load instantly, rank well, and stay out of your way. For those, our Colorado Springs web design team builds with Astro, a modern web framework that turns your site into lightweight pages that are hard to break.
Why Astro
Why We Build with the Astro Framework
Ridiculously Fast
Astro sends visitors just the page, not a pile of JavaScript. Pages load almost instantly, even on a phone with one bar of signal.
Almost Nothing to Hack
No login page, no plugins, no database sitting on the server. That removes most of what goes wrong with a typical website.
Low Maintenance
Sites are served from a global network like Cloudflare with free SSL. No monthly plugin updates, no core patches, no surprise breakages.
Proof
Proof, Not Promises
We Rent Houses COS is a Colorado Springs rental company, and their website is exactly the kind of brochure site Astro is made for: a few pages about their services, a free rental analysis form, and a phone number. We built it on the Astro framework, so it loads fast and there's nothing to patch or update.
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Astro or WordPress?
We've built WordPress sites around Colorado Springs for years, and we still do. But most small business websites are really brochures: a few pages about who you are, what you offer, and how to reach you, plus a contact form or newsletter signup to bring in leads. For that kind of site, Astro is the better pick. Here's the honest version of when each one fits.
Astro Is a Great Fit If…
- Your site tells people about your business, your services, and your team
- Leads come in through a simple contact form or newsletter signup
- Speed and search rankings matter to you
- You'd rather not think about plugin updates or security patches
Stick with WordPress If…
- Several people on your team edit content every week
- You need a store, memberships, or donation tools built in
- You rely on specific plugins
- Not sure? Ask us and we'll tell you straight.
What You Get
What's Included
Everything you need to launch and keep running, from a Colorado Springs web design team that's been building and hosting local business websites for years.
- Custom design, built mobile-first
- Contact forms that land in your inbox or CRM
- SEO basics done right: clean URLs, sitemaps, schema, and fast load times
- Hosting setup on Cloudflare with free SSL
- A simple way to update content [confirm: editor for text, photos and blog posts, or send us changes]
- Moving an existing site from WordPress or Drupal, keeping your URLs and rankings
“It's rare to find someone who understands both the design element and tech aspects.”
Chandra Hall · Realtor & Educator
Process
How It Works
01
A Quick Call
We look at your current site and what you need, and tell you honestly whether Astro makes sense.
02
Design & Build
You see real pages early, give feedback, and we refine until it's right.
03
Launch
We handle the domain, DNS, redirects, and go-live, and we stick around after launch.
FAQ
Questions About Astro Websites
Can I Still Edit My Site?
Yes. Tell us what kinds of edits you expect to make, like adding blog posts, updating services, or swapping photos, and we'll set up a simple way for you to make them. Or just send changes our way and we'll handle them for you.
Will I Lose My Google Rankings If I Switch?
Not if it's done carefully. We keep your URLs or set up redirects, carry over your page titles and descriptions, and check everything after launch.
What Does It Cost?
It depends on the size of the site. Tell us what you need and we'll give you a straight quote.
Can You Host It?
Yes. Simplex Studios hosts all kinds of websites, from Astro framework sites to WordPress to custom builds, and we keep an eye on every one of them.
Want a Site That's Fast and Just Works?
Let's talk about whether an Astro website is the right fit for your business.
Colorado Springs web design, based downtown · (719) 623-5208