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Content Management Systems, or CMS for short, are applications that provide companies and individual users with the ability to manage the content, information, or analytical data of a website, or internet application. Engaging content plays a major role when attempting to build both your online presence and your brand. Giving users a helping hand, CMS software maximises the potential of their project, allowing multiple members of a team to create, edit, and publish content to a website. Currently, at the forefront of CMS development are Umbraco CMS and Sitecore CMS, two pieces of Danish software that support the .NET Framework build. Umbraco is currently the leading provider of the two, with over half-a-million sites supported, while Sitecore is used for just over 140,000.

In the debate over which Content Management System (CMS) to use for your website, two names top the list: Umbraco and WordPress. Here, we explore the difference between the two systems, and why you should be using Umbraco.

Umbraco is an open-source CMS based on Microsoft’s ASP.NET framework for building web pages with no licensing fees. With its open-source capabilities, it has been described as the Ferrari of CMSs. It is a blank canvas with a full suite of tools, where you can customise both the front-end and CMS back-end. Umbraco is supported by 200,000 active members across the world.

It’s almost time to say goodbye to Umbraco 7 and welcome Umbraco 8--the first major release in five years!--with an extra special hello. But before we do, let’s take a quick look at where we are and where we’re going.

Umbraco 7 is an open-source CMS that hosts a wide range of content and media types. We’re supported by a community of users around the world and offer professional tools and support to our customers.

When it comes to developing your website, choosing the right Content Management System (CMS) makes all the difference. Depending on your business’s goals, using popular .NET-based CMS systems like Umbraco and Orchard could be suitable web development tools--and just what your website needs.

Are you tired of the dull tasks of maintaining your website? If you're reading this post, you are likely already utilising or looking to implement a content management system for your website that will make the tasks of web maintenance easier.

Have you considered moving your CMS over to cloud hosting? Umbraco Cloud is a managed website hosting service, based, obviously, in the cloud. Cloud hosting services have been gaining momentum and there are many benefits to moving to Umbraco Cloud's CMS hosting platform.

Content Management Systems (CMS), are pieces of software that are designed to assist in the creation and management of new websites. These systems help the webmaster manage resources, content types, and analytical data. Content, being a primary focus of all businesses online, plays a major role when attempting to build both your online presence and your brand. Content management systems allow you to maximise the potential of your project and provides a platform for teams to create, edit, and publish content to a website. Currently on the forefront of CMS development are Umbraco CMS and Kentico CMS, two emerging heavyweights, fighting for the championship belt. Currently, Umbraco is on top, with over 500,000 active installations, while Kentico trails very far behind with just 25,000.

In line with Umbraco values of friendliness and support, Umbraco TV provides training and support for its users with easy-to-digest, bite-sized video tutorials. At a fraction of the cost of the Umbraco training labs, Umbraco TV provides unlimited access to in-depth, how-to tutorials, providing on-demand need-to-know support for member of the Umbraco community. While some videos are free, others are only available via a nominal monthly subscription fee.

Want to develop a site yourself or work on someone else’s Umbraco website? Umbraco certifications will help you land that dream job. Umbraco HQ offers a range of training courses to certify users, with three different levels of expertise. Each course comes with its own point value--the more points you earn, the higher your certification level.

Don’t be overwhelmed by your options. Let us help you zoom in on the right Umbraco support specialist for you. We know the best freelancers and most experienced agencies. Contact us with the details of your specific Umbraco project. We will provide you with free consultations, and ensure that you receive the technical website support from the person or group most fit for your job.

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