Building a Documentation Site with Astro Starlight and Custom Expressive Code
Learn how to create a stunning documentation site using Astro Starlight and add custom expressive code blocks to enhance developer experience.
3 min read
Joe Klakus
Freelance Astro developer building fast, SEO-friendly static sites. 4+ years with JavaScript frameworks, WordPress migrations, and Core Web Vitals optimization.
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Core Web Vitals with Astro: Complete Optimization Guide (2026)
Pass Core Web Vitals with Astro. Master LCP, INP, and CLS with a framework built for speed. Complete implementation guide with practical code examples.
7 min read
Implementing Dark Mode in Astro 4.0 with ViewTransitions
Discover integrating and using Dark Mode in your Astro 4.0 website with ViewTransitions enabled.
3 min read
Deploy to Cloudflare Workers
Deploy Astro to Cloudflare Workers with 6-hour GitHub Actions timeout vs 20-minute dashboard limit. Complete CI/CD setup with caching and automation.
7 min read
Integrating Google Analytics with Astro, Typescript and View Transitions
Learn how to set up Google Analytics with Astro JS to track user interactions effectively.
2 min read
Use a custom HTML form to submit to Google Sheets
Learn how to create a custom HTML form that submits data directly to Google Sheets without using Google Forms.
3 min read
How Do You Add JSON-LD Structured Data for SEO in Astro with Sanity?
JSON-LD commands 89.4% of all schema implementations in 2026. Learn how to add structured data to your Astro site with this complete two-phase guide (Sanity CMS + Astro frontend).
9 min read
Integrating Mailchimp Subscription Form with Astro
Add a Mailchimp subscription form to your Astro site using a JSONP submit handler. Step-by-step Mailchimp setup, an HTML form, and the JSONP JavaScript are included.
4 min read
Hiding an API key with a serverless function
Learn how to Securely Handling API Keys with Vercel Serverless Function
2 min read
How to Migrate from WordPress to Astro: A 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
Cut WordPress costs by 60-90% and boost PageSpeed from 38 to 100. Step-by-step migration guide with real case studies showing $1,100+ annual savings.
13 min read