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Seamless migration from Kentico to Umbraco

With Kentico's recent price increase, many businesses are seeking more cost-effective alternatives. Umbraco has emerged as a popular choice due to its flexibility, open-source nature, and user-friendly features. Below are the key reasons why migrating to Umbraco could be the right move for your business.
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    Cost-efficient open-source platform

    Umbraco is completely free as an open-source platform, which significantly reduces ongoing costs compared to Kentico’s licensing fees. You only incur costs if you choose to implement Umbraco Commerce for advanced eCommerce functionalities. This allows you to focus your budget on custom development, design, or content creation, providing better overall value.
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    Supported by a strong developer community

    Umbraco’s extensive developer community ensures that you’ll always have access to the latest updates, plugins, and support. The migration allows your team to take advantage of a thriving ecosystem where improvements and new solutions are continuously developed.
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    Umbraco will fit your business needs now and in the future

    Umbraco is highly customizable and scalable to meet the growing needs of your business. Whether you’re managing a large enterprise or a small business website, UKAD ensures your Umbraco setup is designed to adapt to future requirements, providing you with a CMS that evolves alongside your company.
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    Your editors will be happy

    Umbraco’s intuitive interface makes content management simpler and faster. Migrating to Umbraco helps your team streamline the workflow for creating and updating content, improving the overall user experience for both administrators and visitors.
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    Improved performance

    Umbraco is optimized for speed and performance, especially compared to older CMS platforms. With a migration to Umbraco, you can improve your website’s load times, enhance SEO results, and offer a smoother browsing experience to your users — ensuring your site remains competitive.
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    Security enhancements

    Umbraco is built with robust security features that help protect your website from threats. During migration, we ensure that your site benefits from the latest security measures, safeguarding your data and user information.

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    50+ Umbraco developers onboard

    We are capable of fulfilling your most sophisticated needs! Regardless of whether you need a single person with niche expertise or a whole development team to build a huge project,  UKAD provides the possibility to cherry-pick people with the exact tech skills and perfect cultural fit

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    Technical excellence

    With 18 years on the market, we have deep expertise in developing and integrating Umbraco with existing systems. The UKAD team knows how to implement cutting-edge solutions, build products, and add value to your project!

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    Flexible engagement

    Flexibility is our superpower! We stay in productive partnerships for years through swift adaptation to the Client’s needs. You can start from a single Umbraco developer, grow to the full-pledged development team, and downscale after the hottest phase. With UKAD, your business stays agile and efficient

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Tailored Umbraco solutions

  • Full CMS migration
  • Custom Umbraco development
  • Post-migration optimization
  • We handle every aspect of the migration process, from auditing the existing content to setting up the new Umbraco system, ensuring zero data loss and minimal disruption.

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      Step 1

      Join exploration call

      Share your current CMS setup and business goals with us, and we’ll dive into your needs. Together, we’ll explore the best migration strategy to ensure a smooth transition to Umbraco, tailored to your specific requirements

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      Plan the migration

      Work with us to map out the entire migration process. We’ll audit your content, assess dependencies, and set a clear roadmap for transferring your data, ensuring everything is ready for the new Umbraco environment

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      Launch and support

      Get your Umbraco system live with minimal disruption. We’ll monitor performance post-launch, resolve any issues quickly, and offer ongoing support to ensure your new platform runs smoothly from day one

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  • Need more than just a migration? We can extend your Umbraco installation with custom features and modules to suit your business needs and deliver a highly functional CMS.

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      Join a discovery call

      Let’s talk about your business goals and technical requirements. On this call, we’ll explore your vision and define the custom features that will make your Umbraco solution stand out

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      Design the perfect solution

      Collaborate with our team to design the custom features and modules you need. We’ll finalize the architecture, ensuring it aligns with your business objectives and is ready to scale as your needs evolve

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      Kickstart development

      Once the plan is set, our developers start building your custom solution. We help with integration, set up tasks, and track progress, ensuring your custom Umbraco development is delivered efficiently and aligned with your business processes

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  • After migrating, we fine-tune your website for optimal performance, improving load times, security, and overall user experience, while providing ongoing support.

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      Step 1

      Join a discovery call

      Share insights about your business during our discovery call. We’ll discuss your website’s goals, success metrics, timelines, and the specific areas that need optimization to ensure your post-migration strategy is aligned with your objectives

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      Create the optimization roadmap

      Together, we’ll develop a comprehensive optimization roadmap. We will work closely with you to define priorities, establish key performance indicators, and outline a strategic plan for enhancing your website’s functionality and security

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      Start the optimization process!

      With the roadmap in place, we’ll begin implementing optimizations. Our dedicated development team will focus on performance enhancements, security measures, and user experience improvements

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Best practices for Kentico to Umbraco migration

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    Content inventory audit

    Performing a thorough audit of your existing content is essential before migration. This ensures that everything is noticed during the transition, allowing you to make informed decisions about what to migrate, update, or archive

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    Staging environment setup

    Setting up a secure staging environment is crucial to test the migration process without affecting your live site. Doing so lets you verify that all functionalities work seamlessly, ensuring a smooth transition when you're ready to go live

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    Content mapping

    Map all Kentico CMS data fields to Umbraco’s structure, ensuring that the content is correctly migrated and easily manageable post-migration

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    Custom development migration

    Identify any custom functionality built in Kentico and either redevelop it in Umbraco or adjust it to fit the new platform. Maintaining the integrity of your unique features ensures a consistent user experience 

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    Prioritize SEO retention

    Ensure that URLs, metadata, and other SEO-critical elements are accurately migrated. This retention is vital for preserving your search engine rankings and minimizing disruptions to organic traffic post-launch

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    Security & performance checks

    Before launching your new Umbraco site, perform extensive security and performance testing. This guarantees that your website is ready to meet user expectations from day one

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    Training & documentation

    Empower your team with full training on the new system, complemented by thorough documentation. Such support enables them to manage the new CMS efficiently and confidently

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    Post-migration support

    To ensure a successful transition, it’s essential to maintain ongoing support after your launch. Continuous post-migration assistance helps promptly address any adjustments or challenges

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FAQ

  • How long does the migration from Kentico to Umbraco take?

    The complexity and scale of your existing site influence the duration of your upgrade from Kentico to Umbraco. On average, our Umbraco migration projects are completed within 6 to 12 weeks. This timeline encompasses careful planning, audits, and the actual migration process, all aimed at ensuring a seamless transition without compromising your site’s functionality.

  • Will my site experience downtime during the migration?

    We understand that maintaining your website's availability is crucial for your business. We utilize a secure staging environment to minimize downtime during the migration to Umbraco. This allows us to perform all necessary updates and tests without affecting your live site, ensuring that your website remains operational throughout the transition.

  • Will all of my content transfer to Umbraco?

    Absolutely! We prioritize content continuity by ensuring a comprehensive migration of all your existing materials, including text, media files, metadata, and more. Our team carefully handles the transfer process to guarantee that no valuable content is lost, allowing your site to maintain its integrity post-migration.

  • What if I have custom functionalities in Kentico?

    If your Kentico setup includes custom functionalities, our expert team will assess these features during migration. We will either rebuild or adapt them to operate seamlessly within the Umbraco framework.

  • Can you help improve my site after migration?

    Yes, we offer extensive post-migration optimization services. We aim to enhance your Umbraco site's performance, improving load times, user experience, and overall functionality. We provide ongoing support to ensure your site remains competitive and meets your evolving business needs after the upgrade from Kentico to Umbraco.

  • Is Umbraco secure?

    Umbraco is highly secure, and we also implement additional security measures during the migration to protect your data.

  • How do you handle SEO during migration?

    Preserving your search engine rankings is crucial, and we pay special attention to all SEO-critical elements during the migration process. We ensure that URLs, redirects, and metadata are accurately transferred to Umbraco, preventing any drops in your search visibility and maintaining the organic traffic flow to your site.

  • Will Umbraco be easier for my team to manage?

    Definitely! One of Umbraco's standout features is its user-friendly interface, which simplifies content management. We believe your content team will find Umbraco much more intuitive than Kentico. This enhanced usability facilitates quicker updates and improved workflow efficiency, especially when evaluating Kentico versus Umbraco.