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Gia Matikainen, Lead Developer at Riihisoft in Finland, shares her transformative experience at Codegarden 2025, which shattered her preconceived notions about tech conferences. With over five years in the Umbraco community, she is focused on leading significant migrations and aims to foster a vibrant Umbraco community in Finland.
[ @Umbraco ]
[ #uprofile ]
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Dave Jonker reflects on his decade-long journey with Umbraco, starting from version 4 in 2012. He discusses the platform's evolution, the lessons learned, and the importance of community. Despite the emergence of new technologies, Jonker remains committed to Umbraco for its flexibility, stability, and the continuous learning it offers.
[ #community ]
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Bernadet Goey discusses using Erik-Jan Westerndorp's "Heading" package to allow editors to select heading levels for titles. A subsequent issue arose when custom titles were not searchable in the backoffice. By customizing UmbracoTreeSearcherFields to include language variant field names, the search functionality was enhanced, making custom titles searchable.
[ @Bernadet Goey ]
[ #guides ]
[ #search ]
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Rich Howell reflects on the vibrant atmosphere of Umbraco Codegarden 2026, highlighting record attendance and the community's embrace of AI. Key announcements included the introduction of Elements, Umbraco Automate, and security advancements. The day concluded with the Umbraco Awards, celebrating community talent and innovation.
[ #ai ]
[ #codegarden ]
[ #codegarden26 ]
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Justin Neville provides a comprehensive guide for setting up a Windows Server 2025 instance to host Umbraco sites on IIS with SQL Server Express. The process includes configuring regional settings, securing the firewall, installing necessary roles and features, and ensuring proper database management, all while emphasizing the importance of systematic execution to avoid common pitfalls.
[ #guides ]
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At the Umbraco India User Group meetup, Corné Hoskam, Technical Team Lead for Commercial Products at Umbraco, discussed the flexibility and extensibility of Umbraco's commercial products. The session featured a hands-on workshop format and concluded with an announcement for the upcoming Umbraco India festival in 2026.
[ @Umbraco India User Group ]
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In her presentation at Codegarden, Jen Wolke from ProWorks discusses leveraging AI, specifically Claude Chat, to enhance QA processes. She outlines practical applications for testing, including skill creation and accessibility audits, emphasizing the importance of human oversight in AI-driven testing to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
[ @Umbraco ]
[ #ai ]
[ #codegarden ]
[ #codegarden26 ]
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In "From Designs to Umbraco (and Everything In Between)," Matthew Wise shares a candid exploration of AI-assisted development, detailing the transition from basic coding to effective workflows using Claude Code. The presentation covers context engineering, building Umbraco document types, and the challenges faced, emphasizing practical learning through real experiences.
[ @Umbraco ]
[ #ai ]
[ #codegarden ]
[ #codegarden26 ]
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Nikolaj Hjelm Kaplan, Anne Pehrson & Victor Nellemann discusses the Danish Broadcasting Corporation's transition from a Drupal 7 CMS to a customized Umbraco platform, enhancing performance for 24/7 news publishing. Key features include high-volume article production, back-office customizations, and integration within DR’s digital ecosystem, alongside lessons learned from the migration process.
[ @Umbraco ]
[ #codegarden ]
[ #codegarden26 ]
[ #migrations ]
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Lasse and Rasmus from Umbraco HQ present Umbraco Compose, a platform that aggregates data from various sources using APIs, including management, ingestion, and GraphQL layers. They demonstrate its capabilities through a pickleball paddle shop example, showcasing integrations with Google Sheets, Cloudinary, and Shopify, while discussing future enhancements like a CLI tool and improved authentication.
[ @Umbraco ]
[ #codegarden ]
[ #codegarden26 ]
[ #umbracocompose ]
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Owain Williams, a senior developer at Initial CX, presents an overview of the Management API for Umbraco, likening it to a remote control for website interaction. He discusses authentication, API usage, and the creation of a TypeScript library to streamline user management, emphasizing practical applications and tips for effective integration.
[ @Umbraco ]
[ #codegarden ]
[ #codegarden26 ]
[ #managementapi ]
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In a session led by Kyle Brigham from Marcel Digital, he discusses the shift from traditional SEO to Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and AI Discovery. Emphasizing the need for strategic website architecture and content creation, the session highlights adapting to AI-driven search ecosystems for improved visibility and effectiveness.
[ @Umbraco ]
[ #codegarden ]
[ #codegarden26 ]
[ #search ]
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Jordan from Umbraco HQ discusses orchestration in the context of Umbraco Compose, a content orchestration platform. He explains how Compose addresses challenges in integrating various backend systems, enhances performance, and simplifies content management. The talk also outlines future developments for Compose and its suitability for specific project types.
[ @Umbraco ]
[ #codegarden ]
[ #codegarden26 ]
[ #umbracocompose ]
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Matt Sutherland & Georgina Bidder from True discuss the importance of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) for aligning product data across various platforms. They emphasize the need for a consistent source of truth, such as a Product Information Management system, to ensure accurate AI-generated information, ultimately enhancing customer experience and trust.
[ @Umbraco ]
[ #ai ]
[ #codegarden ]
[ #codegarden26 ]
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Joe Glombek discusses the importance of software communities, particularly the Umbraco community, in empowering development teams and fostering professional growth. He emphasizes how community involvement through meetups can lead to innovative solutions, reduced technical debt, and increased employee satisfaction, ultimately benefiting both individuals and organizations.
[ @Umbraco ]
[ #codegarden ]
[ #codegarden26 ]
[ #opensource ]
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Marcus Johansson discusses Umbraco's new Hybrid Cache, introduced in Umbraco 15, which enhances performance by combining memory and distributed caching. While it reduces memory usage and startup times, developers must adapt their approaches to content interaction, particularly regarding traversal and filtering, to avoid performance pitfalls.
[ @Umbraco ]
[ #caching ]
[ #codegarden ]
[ #codegarden26 ]
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Amalie Wowern from Umbraco HQ provided an update on the commercial products, including Engage, Commerce, Workflow, Forms, UI Builder, and Deploy. Key developments included UI improvements, analytics features, and the introduction of AI capabilities. Future plans focus on enhancing stability, user experience, and integrating automation across products.
[ @Umbraco ]
[ #business ]
[ #codegarden ]
[ #codegarden26 ]
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In this case study, Tobias Jensen details Orifarm's transition from fragmented local websites to a unified Umbraco Cloud Baseline platform. The initiative aimed to enhance brand consistency, efficiency, and scalability while allowing local adaptations. Key lessons include the importance of simplicity, effective governance, and managing marketing expectations.
[ @Umbraco ]
[ #casestudies ]
[ #codegarden ]
[ #codegarden26 ]
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Daniel Horn discusses consolidating three large websites from Kentico, WordPress, and Webflow into a single Umbraco platform for a global student organization. The migration highlighted technical and editorial challenges, emphasizing the importance of editor habits and visual tools. Key lessons include content modeling, field mapping, and supporting diverse editing experiences.
[ @Umbraco ]
[ #codegarden ]
[ #codegarden26 ]
[ #migrations ]
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Becks Willis discusses the challenges of justifying the existence of websites, particularly in professional services. She emphasizes the need for agencies to better understand client goals, evidence, and trust factors. By addressing these issues upfront, agencies can help clients articulate the value of their websites, ensuring ongoing investment and relevance in a changing digital landscape.
[ @Umbraco ]
[ #business ]
[ #codegarden ]
[ #codegarden26 ]
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Rachel Breeze discusses the complexities of maintaining Umbraco sites, emphasizing that decisions to stay, upgrade, or rewrite should be context-driven, considering factors like support status, technical debt, and organizational needs. Each option carries distinct costs and risks, necessitating informed choices that align with long-term business goals.
[ @Umbraco ]
[ #codegarden ]
[ #codegarden26 ]
[ #upgrades ]
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Martin Saaby discusses the implementation of Umbraco Compose and Struct PIM, emphasizing the importance of owning the middle layer in digital solutions. He highlights benefits such as speed, scalability, and freedom from agency lock-in, while also addressing challenges like upfront costs and complexity management.
[ @Umbraco ]
[ #codegarden ]
[ #codegarden26 ]
[ #umbracocompose ]
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2026-08-13 from 18:00 to 20:00 (Australia/Sydney) - Needs a location
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2026-08-17 from 19:00 to 21:00 (Europe/London) - Dragon Coworking (Rochester), 7-8 New Road Avenue, Rochester, GB
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2026-08-18 from 13:00 to 14:00 (America/New_York) - Online
[ #umbracoautomate ]
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2026-08-18 from 18:00 to 20:00 (Europe/London) - Factory73 Offices, 4th Floor, The Forsyth Building, 5 Renfield Street, Glasgow, GB
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2026-08-19 from 13:00 to 14:00 (Europe/Copenhagen) - Online
[ #virtual ]
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2026-08-19 from 18:00 to 23:00 (Europe/London) - Steam Bristol, Clifton Down Station, BS8 2PN, GB
[ @umBristol ]
[ #social ]
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2026-08-20 from 18:00 to 20:00 (Europe/London) - The Open University in Wales, 18 Custom House St, Cardiff CF10 1AP, Cardiff, GB
[ @UmbraCymru ]
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2026-08-20 from 18:30 to 20:30 (Europe/London) - Bad Moon Cafe, 159A Great Dover Street, London, GB
[ #social ]
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Limbo.Umbraco.Iddqd package with various developer oriented improvements for the Umbraco backoffice.
[ @Limbo ]
[ #backoffice ]
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Limbo.Umbraco.ModelsBuilder is a custom models builder for Umbraco that provides extended functionality compared to Umbraco's build-in models builder.
[ @Limbo ]
[ #modelsbuilder ]
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Umbraco package that extends the functionality of Umbraco's build-in media picker property editor.
[ @Limbo ]
[ #propertyeditors ]
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Automate addon for Skybrud Redirects.
[ #umbracoautomate ]
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Automate addon for Skybrud Redirects.
[ @Limbo ]
[ #umbracoautomate ]
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Generate WebP, BlurHash, or ThumbHash placeholders for Umbraco Image media and deliver them as one frontend-ready string.
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A backoffice dashboard for Umbraco 17 and later that allows you to view, inspect, and clear application caches without restarting the website.
[ #caching ]
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A Cmd+K command palette for the Umbraco backoffice.
[ #backoffice ]
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A lightweight Umbraco backoffice package that tracks page views for your content and shows the results inside the CMS
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A ready-to-use starter website, schema, templates, media, SEO fields, and sample content for Umbraco 17.
[ #starterkits ]
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A ready-to-use starter website, schema, templates, media, SEO fields, and sample content for Umbraco 18.
[ #starterkits ]
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Clockify connection types and actions for Umbraco Automate.
[ #umbracoautomate ]
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Brickset connection types and actions for Umbraco Automate.
[ #umbracoautomate ]
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The "now you see me, now you don't" package for Umbraco blocks! Toggle block visibility with a single click.
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White-label the Umbraco backoffice login screen from Content → Login Branding.
[ #backoffice ]
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Landing page theme for Umbraco
[ #theming ]
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NPoco database layer extensions for Umbraco 13 (net8.0) and Umbraco 17 (net10.0)
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Umbraco package action helpers — run document type, data type, template and content node setup during package install.
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Examine/Lucene search extensions for Umbraco 13 (net8.0) and Umbraco 17 (net10.0)
[ #examine ]
[ #search ]
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Hotel/hospitality theme for Umbraco
[ #theming ]
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Professional corporate theme for Umbraco
[ #theming ]
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Umbraco Base Theme - Foundation theme with reusable components
[ #theming ]
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US States data type for Umbraco 13 (net8.0) and Umbraco 17 (net10.0)
[ #propertyeditors ]
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Blog theme for Umbraco
[ #theming ]
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Conference/event theme for Umbraco
[ #theming ]
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E-commerce theme for Umbraco
[ #theming ]
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Entity Framework Core integration for Umbraco 13 (net8.0) and Umbraco 17 (net10.0)
[ #efcore ]
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Book Library backoffice section for Umbraco 17
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Set default values for Umbraco content properties by document type and property alias.
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Copy property values between Umbraco content nodes
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Create, schedule, and restore Umbraco backups directly from the backoffice.
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LDAP/Active Directory SSO authentication for Umbraco 13 (net8.0) and Umbraco 17 (net10.0)
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Backoffice dashboard listing the packages you publish to nuget.org
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Chakra design template for FoxCart
[ #starterkits ]
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Grid design template for FoxCart
[ #starterkits ]
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Lean design template for FoxCart
[ #starterkits ]
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Template addon base for FoxCart
[ #starterkits ]
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Accessibility-first design template for FoxCart
[ #accessibility ]
[ #starterkits ]
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Flow design template for FoxCart
[ #starterkits ]
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