How I Converted my WordPress site to Astro
Moving from a legacy WordPress setup to Astro was one of the most rewarding moves I've made. Here is how I got my load times under half a second.
HEY, I'M AARON REIMANN 👋
Full-Stack Web Architect & Entrepreneur
I’m a veteran web architect and agency founder who has been building on the web since 1996. Fluent in enterprise headless WordPress architectures and blazing-fast modern frameworks like Astro, I specialize in high-performance infrastructure and solving complex technical challenges. Today, I run Clockwork Web Dev, and I'm actively scaling my latest side-project, VerifyMyVibe.com.
Recent Blog Posts
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How I Booted a ClearFake Session Hijacker Out of WordPress
If you manage enough WordPress sites, eventually you get to play digital detective. Earlier this week, I had to drop everything to triage a nasty security incident involving a sophisticated malware campaign known as ClearFake.
The EmDash Speed Test: A Plot Twist Where WordPress Actually Wins
In my last post, I talked about setting up EmDash and Astro to chase that “insane speed” we all want for our websites. The architecture is lightweight, it ships zero JavaScript by default, and in theory, it should blow a traditional CMS out of the water. Well, I ran the numbers. And consider me humbled.
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![Elementor vs. Beaver Builder [Part 2]](/_astro/hqdefault_Z1RKiGB.webp)
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Aaron's Expertise
Diverse Technical Proficiency
From domains to website hosting servers to PHP, Aaron has diverse technical skills in all aspects of web development. His specialties include DNS, Network Infrastructure, MySQL, PHP, and Linux server management.
Full-Stack Problem-Solver
From small nonprofits to Fortune 100 companies, Aaron is renowned for addressing and resolving complex technical challenges across diverse tech stacks.
Advanced Solution Architect
Excels in developing custom applications, complex API integrations, and robust server infrastructure across WordPress, Laravel, Astro, and beyond.
Professional Timeline
Where It All Started
Aaron's passion for creative technology started in high school, where his work in 3D animation earned him a scholarship from the Savannah College of Art and Design.
All In On Development
By 1996, Aaron was all in on web development, honing skills in HTML, Photoshop, Flash and other foundational technologies that would come and go.
A Passion For IT
Developing a knack (and deep passion) for IT, Aaron started managing the web hosting and digital operations of a non-profit organization back in 2004.
A New Agency
Recognizing a market need for his creative and technical talents, Aaron (with Adam Walker as his business partner) set up Sideways8 in 2010 to start selling custom-designed websites.
Introducing ClockworkWP
Aaron & Adam successfully sold Sideways8 in 2019 before Aaron launched ClockworkWP, one of the leading WordPress development agencies, that same year.
A WordPress Organizer & Leader
An organizer for WordCamp Atlanta and the Atlanta WordPress Meetup, Aaron provides leadership and speaks regularly at WordPress events around the world.
Setting the Industry Standard
Through ClockworkWP, Aaron and his team continue to set the industry standard in high-performance hosting, maintenance, and custom web application development.