Best for: Understanding the current condition of your Umbraco platform before planning future upgrades or technical changes.
Comprehensive Umbraco health check
Codebase and architecture assessment
Security and dependency analysis
Prioritized recommendations
Estimated cost* | Upgrade to the latest LTS (currently v17)
v14-v16 → v17 — from $1,500 | Around 1 week
v13 → v17 — from $3,000 | 1-2 weeks
v7-v8 → v17 — from $9,000 | 4+ weeks
*Actual scope depends on custom packages, integrations, and project complexity.
Best for: Moving to the latest supported Umbraco version with minimal disruption.
Package compatibility review
Upgrade to the latest LTS release
Testing and staged deployment
Post-upgrade stabilization
From $600/month
Best for: Long-term reliability and continuous improvement.
Security patching & dependency updates
Platform monitoring & SLA-based support
Bug fixes and minor enhancements
Proactive version maintenance
Small feature improvements
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50+ certified Umbraco professionals work across both legacy and modern Umbraco versions. This enables us to support projects of different scale and complexity.
Solving the immediate issue is only the first step. We investigate the underlying cause to help prevent similar incidents from recurring.
Many clients continue working with us after launch. We help extend their Umbraco solutions with new features, integrations, and planned version upgrades.
Examples of Umbraco projects delivered and supported by UKAD.
UKAD has supported the ApartDirect platform since 2014, delivering regular upgrades and ongoing improvements. Built on Umbraco Cloud, the solution continues to evolve while improving customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
A comprehensive eLearning platform that supports online learning in health and nutrition. The project leverages Umbraco to create a user-friendly marketplace for course delivery and management.
At UKAD, we had the pleasure of working with East Capital Group, an international financial company based in Sweden specializing in asset management and identifying attractive investment opportunities. East Capital Group comprises several companies, including East Capital, Espiria, Adrigo, and East Capital Real Estate.
UKAD got a request on the development of the ecommerce website from a Swedish entrepreneur from the Automotive industry. He had been operating with an ecommerce website before, but it was outdated, complicated both to manage and use.
With a legacy spanning over 100 years, this Swedish sheet metal company sought to enhance its digital presence. The goal was to modernize their online platform with an intuitive CMS and advanced UI design.
We discuss your Umbraco project, key challenges, and business priorities to understand your goals.
Our engineers assess the platform, identify potential risks, and determine the scope of work.
Based on the findings, we recommend the most suitable approach, response times, and planned activities.
After approval, our engineers begin ongoing work - delivering the agreed services.
"The ecommerce platforms have expanded significantly in a short period, resulting in success for the company. A steady partner in this multiyear engagement, UKAD has provided consistent dedication and enthusiasm to the project."
"We've been working for five years and we never missed the deadline. I want to keep these guys forever working with me."
"The product has been a resounding success. UKAD’s openness complemented their collaborative and professional management style. Their dedication and responsiveness to the project were also noteworthy. Expect a team that provides quality work and is willing to take on any challenge."
"UKAD’s efforts have increased user engagement and improved conversion rates. The team demonstrates strong organizational skills and adheres to the project timeline meticulously. They have a clear understanding of the client's business needs, ensuring that goals are aligned."
"The team at UKAD has widespread in-house expertise. Their ability to scale and adapt to changing projects makes them stand out. They will work weekends to ensure deadlines are met, and consistently go the extra mile."
"Prompt and helpful in software development projects. High skills in .Net and web development. Very professional."
"Satisfaction guaranteed - is definitely something that is fulfilled by the team we've worked with at UKAD. They are committed and eager to deliver a product that one can be proud of by close communication and tight debriefs - regardless of the distance."
"UKAD has shown flexibility, rapidness, professionality and they are available when needed!"
"No doubt, UKAD has a team of strong developers capable of performing very well. UKAD’s app is flawless, stable, and easy to use on any device. The team was able to create a unique trading experience and a new way to interact with music. The process was seamless between companies and the cooperation was executed smoothly."
"Through the years, UKAD has remained a reliable and competent software partner. Their work is technically sound, their project management is efficient, and their communication is fluid and thorough. The team excels at finding effective, customized solutions."
Practical articles on Umbraco maintenance, upgrades, security, and platform management.
UKAD has officially become an Umbraco Silver Partner, marking a new milestone in our journey of delivering top-tier CMS and e-commerce solutions. In this article, we’ll explore what this recognition means, how our expertise in Umbraco benefits businesses, and how we help clients with seamless migrations, scalable development, and flexible staffing.
Explore how UKAD streamlines multilingual website management with Translation Manager on Umbraco CMS. This article details UKAD's integration process, including using Deepl as a translation connector, and highlights how the capabilities of the Translation Manager allow content editors to efficiently handle language versions directly within Umbraco. Learn how this setup enhances consistency, workflow efficiency, and accessibility across multiple languages.
This article explores how Umbraco MCP (Model Context Protocol) works, where it fits into real-world Umbraco projects, and why human review remains an essential part of the process.
Technology is changing the way we do business and the tools we use to get there. By leveraging the power of smarter technology solutions, businesses can drive business results and maximize their potential. The integration of Uberall and Umbraco CMS is an example of this, connecting two powerful business tools to drive even better results. This blog post will discuss what Uberall and Umbraco CMS are, how to integrate the two technologies and the benefits of this integration.
A practical guide to choosing the right Umbraco architecture. Compare traditional, headless, and hybrid approaches, understand migration considerations, and explore how modern CMS strategies support scalable digital platforms.
Search Engine Optimization is a vital part of most online businesses around the globe. It is especially relevant for those who depend on so-called organic traffic from Google, Bing, Yahoo, and so forth. And everybody wants to be on the 1st page of Google search results — that is true. So, what if you prefer Umbraco CMS and your goal is to be as much “SEO-friendly” as possible?
As the digitized world becomes closer, it is a must for today to extend and move your business online. One of such niches we are going to discuss today is online learning.
We discovered a revolutionary solution for Umbraco performance, that I want to describe in this article.
Here you WON’T find tips and tricks “How to change 10 Umbraco settings to make it work faster”. We implemented a completely new approach that solved all server-side performance issues for us forever.
Umbraco is flexible and developer friendly CMS. Here some tips on how to optimize the editorial experience.
Being a software house working both with Optimizely (EpiServer) and Umbraco, we got numerous questions from customers about the differences between the two CMS platforms. If Umbraco free and Optimizely is costly, why some clients still choose Optimizely? Which platform is better for editors? Which could be the ideal choice for the project?
You can now cast your votes to determine which 5 lucky people win these years much-coveted MVP awards. The community is the best feature of Umbraco and the people who are actively helping other people discovering every nook and cranny of Umbraco are a huge part of our friendly DNA. The MVP awards are the community’s way of thanking the people that we find the most valuable. MVP in the Umbraco world means Most Valuable People
E-Commerce is an ever growing industry. Launching your web shop, although being a very wide-spread business idea, it still is could be quite profitable.
E-commerce website development service is very popular Client request for UKAD team . The time or budget limits could be a constraint for a Client to start a custom webshop project. In case when none of the cloud platforms meets the customization requirements, our development team could use CMS systems in conjunction with a third party eShop packages.
Build scalable B2B and enterprise ecommerce platforms with Umbraco. Learn how Umbraco Commerce and .NET architecture support complex integrations, multi-market commerce, and flexible digital commerce solutions.
ChatGPT, as well as other AI-powered chatbots, is booming now! Somebody tries to write an essay using it, and somebody tries to fit it for programming. A bunch of people is even scared that artificial intellect may replace them very soon. So, I decided to check is ChatGPT capable of replacing content marketing experts and asked it to write several marketing texts about Umbraco
Yes. We regularly take over existing Umbraco websites developed by third-party agencies. Every engagement starts with an Umbraco health check to assess the current implementation and define the most suitable maintenance approach. If additional engineering capacity is needed, dedicated Umbraco developers can join your project at any stage.
Yes. We support upgrades from legacy Umbraco versions, including v7 and v8, as well as the latest LTS releases. Depending on your current implementation, we can also help with Umbraco migration services for more complex upgrade and modernization projects.
Yes. We offer both one-off engagements, such as health checks and version upgrades, and ongoing maintenance retainers. The scope, response times, and service levels are defined in a tailored SLA (Service Level Agreement) based on your platform and business requirements.
Yes. We provide emergency support for critical production issues, including website outages, deployment failures, and other business-critical incidents. Response times and escalation procedures are agreed in advance through your support SLA to ensure rapid investigation and resolution.
No. AI supports routine engineering tasks and prepares technical recommendations. Experienced Umbraco developers review every technical decision and code change before implementation.
AI helps identify outdated dependencies, analyze code changes, and investigate recurring issues more efficiently. These capabilities are part of our AI-driven software development approach, where AI accelerates engineering workflows across maintenance, upgrades, and software delivery.
Security patches and minor updates should be applied regularly to keep your website secure and stable. Major version upgrades are typically reviewed every 6-12 months, depending on your current Umbraco version and business requirements. Regular maintenance helps reduce technical debt and makes future upgrades more predictable.
An Umbraco health check is recommended before major upgrades, when taking over an existing website, after recurring performance issues, or when planning long-term maintenance. It helps identify technical risks and define the most suitable next steps.
Umbraco follows a release cycle aligned with Microsoft's .NET platform.
LTS (Long-Term Support) releases focus on stability and receive security updates over a longer period, making them suitable for most production websites.
STS (Short-Term Support) releases introduce new features sooner but require more frequent upgrades.
Skipping multiple major versions often requires additional migration work because APIs, database structures, and platform architecture may have changed significantly. The best upgrade approach depends on your current Umbraco version and the complexity of your solution.
Updates are first validated in development and staging environments before being deployed to production. When appropriate, deployments are scheduled during low-traffic periods or use deployment strategies that minimize disruption for website visitors. This approach helps reduce deployment risks and minimize disruption for end users.
Before every major upgrade, our engineers review third-party packages for compatibility. If a package is no longer supported, we recommend a compatible alternative, update the package where possible, or develop a custom replacement to preserve your website's functionality.
