Why we use Umbraco

A Content Management System (CMS) is a software platform used to manage, publish and organise digital content on websites. For us, choosing a CMS is a strategic decision, and our choice is Umbraco.

What is a Content Management System (CMS)?

A CMS enables users, even those without deep technical skills, to easily create and maintain websites. It does so through user-friendly interfaces and tools that make it simple to add, edit and remove text, images and other media. A CMS is a valuable resource for organisations that want to manage their online presence efficiently and consistently.

Open source

Umbraco CMS is open source, which means the source code is publicly available and developed by an engaged community. This gives us cost savings, flexibility and the ability to tailor the system to our specific needs. There is also a large community of developers continuously improving the platform and providing support.

Built on .NET

Umbraco is built on Microsoft's .NET platform. This gives us high performance and reliability, as .NET is known for its scalability and security. We can also take advantage of a wide range of .NET tools and technologies to create advanced, tailored features.

Security

Security is one of our highest priorities. By using Umbraco, which is based on .NET, we gain access to a powerful security infrastructure with built-in security features and regular updates that protect against vulnerabilities and threats.

Why Umbraco instead of WordPress?

We chose Umbraco over alternatives such as WordPress for several reasons. Technical architecture: Umbraco is built on .NET while WordPress is based on PHP. .NET is known for its performance and security and is particularly suited to more complex and scalable websites. Versatility: Umbraco offers greater flexibility and customisation, letting us build advanced features tailored to specific requirements. Security: .NET and Umbraco offer a higher level of security, which is essential for protecting content and user data.

Summary

Choosing Umbraco CMS has been a strategic decision. Its open source nature, focus on security and the fact that it is built on .NET give us the ability to manage our digital presence efficiently and deliver a secure, powerful web experience. With Umbraco we can be confident our website is ready to meet the demands and challenges of the future.