The official profile for Umbraco - The Friendly OpenSource ASP.NET CMS. Managed by Umbraco HQ.
Umbraco 16 is a focused release enhancing the editing and developer experience, serving as a precursor to Umbraco 17 LTS. Key features include a new customizable Rich Text Editor, property-level permissions, and improved backoffice accessibility. This version aims to streamline upgrades and provide a solid foundation for future projects.
Unboxing Umbraco 16 showcases the new CMS improvements: a modern Tiptap-powered rich‑text editor, property‑level permissions, rearrangeable fields, enhanced UI accessibility, and smoother upgrades—solidifying a polished and flexible editing experience
Umbraco CMS 15 has a moderate security vulnerability allowing unauthorized file uploads by bypassing configured extensions. Patches for affected versions (15.0.0 - 15.4.1) are now available, with automatic updates for Umbraco Cloud. João Mendes from Devoteam Cyber Trust reported the issue, which has not been exploited prior to this disclosure.
Cherie Gregory, CEO of Koben Digital, has been a key figure in the Umbraco Community for 20 years. From her early involvement with Umbraco HQ to founding her agency and organizing the Umbraco Down Under Festival, Cherie emphasizes community engagement and authenticity. She aims to expand her business while continuing to support the Umbraco community.
Bolette Kern announces the formation of the Community Docs Team 2025, comprising passionate contributors dedicated to updating Umbraco documentation. This initiative encourages community input on articles ahead of Umbraco 17's release, focusing on improving existing content rather than restructuring the site, with future plans for 2026.
Umbraco's acquisition of uMarketing Suite led to the development of Umbraco Engage, enhancing personalized content delivery. Generative AI, like ChatGPT, enables scalable tailored marketing by analyzing user data. AI tools, including sentiment analysis, help adapt content to users' emotional states, improving engagement and conversion rates.
In "Why Traffic Source Personalization Matters," Leon de Wildt emphasizes the importance of tailoring user experiences based on their traffic sources using UTM parameters. Personalization can enhance engagement through targeted messaging and persistent elements. The article also discusses managing personalization at scale with tools like Umbraco Engage, encouraging ongoing optimization and experimentation.
Umbraco's sustainability initiative is evolving with a new team of champions, including returning members and newcomers, dedicated to promoting greener digital solutions. Their goal is to integrate sustainability into the Umbraco ecosystem, enhancing community impact and encouraging environmentally responsible practices in web development.
The Umbraco Awards celebrate outstanding projects built on the Umbraco platform, showcasing innovation across various categories such as Best Cloud Solution, Most Innovative Solution, and Best Designed Site. Winners will be announced at Codegarden 2025, highlighting the creativity and technical prowess within the Umbraco community.
May 14, 2025 - Europe - EUR 1250.00
May 15, 2025 - Europe - EUR 1250.00