Umbraco upgrade: migrate smartly, new site and complete content, without hassle

Still working with an older version of Umbraco? You know the end of support is coming closer. Versions 7 and 8 are already end of life, and version 10 has just been retired. Time to act.

We often hear organisations are daunted by such a migration. Because it seems complicated. Or because they think they must choose between rebuilding everything or copying everything exactly. That is simply not true.

At Webwonders we rebuild your website from a clean base. At the same time we migrate all your old content, automated, smart and ready for the future. No manual work, no technical hassle, no choice anxiety.

Why migration seems daunting (but is not)

Many agencies stick to one of two approaches: either they rebuild everything and leave your archive behind, or they copy everything one to one and bring the old clutter along.

We work differently. We combine both. We build a new foundation, and we bring everything that is valuable, but in a form that is ready for the future.

You do not have to choose. You get a new site and your complete content, in one logical, workable environment.

Our approach in 6 steps

No jargon, no detours. Explained clearly.

1. We rebuild your website on a clean base
   Not an upgrade over old clutter, but a fresh installation in the latest Umbraco version. Clean, fast and ready for the future.

2. We redesign everything
   We build a smart and logical content model, tailored to what you need now. Not a copy of your old site, but an improved version.

3. We migrate your content automatically to the new model
   Do you have a large news archive or many pages? We make sure everything is transferred automatically. Not one by one, but in one smart move.

4. We translate outdated components to modern standards
   We replace old custom fields or home-built solutions with stable, standard components. That makes your website faster and easier to manage.

5. We combine old and new in one clear structure
   Your entire archive gets a place in the new design. Everything looks like one whole. Meanwhile new articles use modern functions, such as tags, filters or links.

6. We go live without stress
   When everything is tested and works, we switch the site over. Your editors can continue straight away. No duplicate work. No data loss. No downtime.

The result: a hybrid solution that works

• Your complete archive is preserved

• Old articles are automatically displayed in the new design

• New articles get extra possibilities and smart functions

• Everything feels like one whole to your visitors

• Your editors work faster and more easily

• Your site is technically ready for what comes next

A practical example

A large national trade organisation wanted to migrate to a modern Umbraco version. They had a substantial amount of content, built up in an old system with custom fields.

We rebuilt everything. At the same time we transferred their complete archive, automatically. The result? One consistent website. Old news and new articles in the same style. The editorial team works faster, visitors notice no difference, and the technology can last for years.

Ready to upgrade without worries?

Stopping with old systems does not mean starting again with empty hands.

At Webwonders we make sure your old content comes along, but in a new form. So you can move forward, without hassle.

Ready to bring order to your website project? Schedule an advisory call with no obligation. We respond quickly and think with you straight away.