Beginner's guides

Plain-English explanations and full walkthroughs for people starting from zero.

1. Astro SEO: A Beginner's Guide to Getting Found on Google

   Everything an Astro site needs to rank: titles, descriptions, canonical links, a sitemap, social previews and structured data, with code you can copy.

   Beginner's guides, 9 minute read, November 6, 2026

2. Astro vs Next.js: Which Is Better for Beginners?

   Astro and Next.js are both popular, but they're built for different jobs. Here's which one to learn first, and why.

   Beginner's guides, 6 minute read, November 6, 2026

3. How to Make a Website With Astro (Step by Step)

   Build and publish your first website with Astro in about an hour. No coding experience needed, just a computer and a free account.

   Beginner's guides, 12 minute read, November 6, 2026

4. What Is Astro? A Plain-English Explanation

   Astro is a free tool for building fast websites. Here's what it does, who it's for, and how it differs from WordPress and React.

   Beginner's guides, 6 minute read, November 5, 2026

5. Astro vs WordPress: Which Should a Beginner Choose?

   An honest comparison of Astro and WordPress on cost, speed, security and ease of use, including when WordPress is the better choice.

   Beginner's guides, 7 minute read, November 4, 2026