AN OPEN-SOURCE CMS BUILT ON .NET

Umbraco CMS

Over the past decade, Umbraco has emerged as a prominent content management system (CMS) for companies that want to run their websites within a Microsoft-based environment, without the high licensing costs frequently associated with enterprise platforms.

What is Umbraco?

Umbraco is a free, open-source CMS. While open source is often associated with PHP-based platforms like WordPress, Craft, Drupal and Joomla, Umbraco is built on .NET.

.NET is a powerful, proprietary software framework from Microsoft, used to build and run everything from web to desktop and mobile applications. It is also the foundation for many enterprise CMS solutions such as Episerver and Optimizely, which typically come with substantial licensing costs.

Umbraco, by contrast, is free to use. Its active open-source community contributes to a rich ecosystem of plugins and extensions, making it easy to extend and refine your website’s functionality. This strong, engaged community also helps ensure that new features are driven by real-world needs.

Unlike WordPress, which is not owned by a single company and therefore lacks centralised support or accountability, Umbraco has a dedicated company behind it, responsible for the platform’s development and support.

If your company or organisation already relies on Microsoft infrastructure, hosting your website within the same environment can offer clear advantages. It simplifies integration, streamlines communication and creates a more cohesive, manageable ecosystem.

Umbraco also boasts an exceptionally flexible development environment. Developers can build customised websites and applications tailored to specific needs, without being constrained by rigid, pre-designed templates or other limitations. Visit Umbraco’s official website to find out more.

The advantages of
Umbraco CMS

Open source

Umbraco is open source and free to use. Having access to the source code provides exceptional flexibility and opportunities to adapt the system to your specific needs.

Ease of use

Umbraco is known for its ease of use. Editors and content creators can easily manage website content regardless of their technical background. This simplifies and streamlines content management.

Scalability and flexibility

Umbraco is scalable and can be used for everything from small websites to large corporate portals. The platform is built to handle large amounts of data and traffic, making it a long-term, sustainable choice.

Strong community and support

Umbraco has an active developer community that constantly adds helpful new features. In addition, comprehensive documentation and training resources, make it easier to get started and solve problems.

Flexible architecture

Umbraco is built on Microsoft's .NET platform, making it a stable and powerful tool for developers. This architecture makes it possible to integrate Umbraco with other systems and services.

SEO-friendly

Umbraco offers great opportunities for search engine optimisation (SEO). It is easy to manage metadata, URL structures and other factors that affect your website's ranking on Google.

Secure

Security is one of Umbraco’s greatest strengths. For example, in a post-launch security audit by their IT department, our client Sveriges a-kassor’s new Umbraco site received the highest possible rating on their internal security scale.

Cost-effective

Umbraco does not require paying licensing fees. This allows more of your website budget to be spent on further development.

Responsive and mobile support

Websites built with Umbraco are responsive and work well across multiple devices, from desktop to mobile and everything in between. This is crucial in today’s mobile-first world. Plus, responsive sites also contribute to an improved user experience while boosting the SEO quotient of your site.

Umbraco – for whom?

Umbraco is an excellent choice for companies and organisations looking for a stable yet flexible website. It’s also ideal for those prioritising user-friendly content management for their web editors.

We at KAN have extensive experience building websites on the Umbraco platform and are an official Umbraco partner in Sweden. So, you can rely on us to design and develop your next .NET-based website on Umbraco. Secure, scalable and tailored to your organisation’s needs.