After running my blog on WordPress for over a decade, I've finally made the switch to a modern static site generator: Astro.
Why the Change?
WordPress served me well for years, but it had become overkill for my needs. I was maintaining a database, dealing with plugin updates, and paying for hosting, all for a site I updated infrequently.
More importantly, I wanted to learn something new. As someone who leads both a technology manufacturing company and a digital marketing agency, staying current with web development trends matters. The best way to understand a tool is to use it.
Why Astro?
A few things drew me to Astro:
Speed by default. Astro generates static HTML with zero JavaScript by default. Pages load instantly because there's no framework overhead. In an age where Google's Core Web Vitals affect search rankings, this matters.
Content-focused. Astro was designed for content-heavy sites like blogs. Writing posts in Markdown feels natural, and the build process is straightforward.
Modern developer experience. File-based routing, component architecture, and excellent TypeScript support make development enjoyable. It feels like the web development tools I wished existed years ago.
Flexibility. Need interactivity? Astro's "islands architecture" lets you add React, Vue, or Svelte components only where needed, without shipping unnecessary JavaScript to users who don't need it.
What's Next
I'm starting fresh with this site. Rather than migrate years of outdated content, I'm treating this as an opportunity to write about what matters now, not what was relevant in 2012.
Expect posts about technology trends I'm seeing in manufacturing and marketing, lessons from running two companies, and the occasional dive into tools and techniques I find useful.
If you're considering a similar migration, feel free to reach out. I'm always happy to share what I've learned.