Articles tagged #guides


UMB.FYI
2024-11-13

📰 How to add a Calculator widget with uSkinned Site Builder

uSkinned outlines the steps to embed Elfsight's interactive Calculator widget on a uSkinned Site Builder for Umbraco website. Users are guided through creating an account, configuring the widget, and embedding it using various components within the CMS, ultimately making the calculator live on their site.

UMB.FYI
2024-11-06

📰 Getting Started with Umbraco: A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Its Structure

Umbraco is an open-source CMS built on the .NET framework, known for its flexibility and user-friendly interface. This guide outlines the setup process, including environment preparation, installation, and backoffice navigation. It also explains Umbraco's structure, covering document types, content nodes, templates, and media management, empowering users to create dynamic websites confidently.

📰 How to deploy Umbraco using Web Deploy from Azure DevOps

In this blog post, UmbHost outlines the steps for deploying a website to Cloud Umbraco Hosting using WebDeploy from Azure DevOps. Key steps include downloading the Web Publishing profile, configuring Azure DevOps pipelines, creating variables, and linking artifacts. The post emphasizes the potential for further customization in the deployment process.

📰 How to build a Scalable, Secure, and Performant Umbraco Website on Azure

This guide by Nurhak Kaya outlines best practices for building a scalable, secure, and performant Umbraco website on Microsoft Azure. It emphasizes using multiple App Service Plans, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Blob Storage, alongside CDNs for enhanced performance and security. The architecture supports efficient management and future scalability.

📰 How to deploy Umbraco using Web Deploy from GitHub Actions

In this blog post, UmbHost outlines the process of deploying to Cloud Umbraco Hosting using WebDeploy and GitHub Actions. Key steps include downloading the Web Publishing profile, creating a GitHub workflows folder, configuring a main.yml file, and setting up necessary repository secrets. The post emphasizes the potential for further customization in the workflow.

UMB.FYI
2024-10-30

📰 Umbraco Setup Simplified for your Dream Website

In his guide on setting up Umbraco, Piyush Doorwar compares the process to assembling IKEA furniture, emphasizing its simplicity. He outlines two installation options: Umbraco Cloud for a hassle-free experience and DIY installation for those who prefer a hands-on approach. Both methods lead to a successful setup.

📰 How to add a Store Locator Map with Elfsight in uSkinned Site Builder

Elfsight's Store Locator widget enhances Umbraco websites by providing an interactive map for customers to find nearby stores. To embed it, users must create an account on Elfsight, configure the widget, and follow specific steps in the uSkinned Site Builder to add the embed code, making it live on the site.

📰 How to sort items by a custom date in an Umbraco v13+ Examine Index

Nurhak Kaya's guide outlines how to sort items by a custom date in Umbraco v13+ using Examine. It highlights the need to store dates as "long" types rather than strings for proper sorting. The implementation includes creating a custom date field, updating the Examine index, and utilizing a search service to retrieve ordered results.

📰 How to add Cliniko booking platform in uSkinned Site Builder

To embed Cliniko booking widgets on a uSkinned Site Builder website, users must first create a widget in their Cliniko account and copy the provided embed code. Then, they can add the code to any page using the "Embed code" block, followed by saving and publishing the page to activate the widget.

UMB.FYI
2024-10-23

📰 How to integrate the video and audio marketing platform Wistia with a uSkinned Site Builder for Umbraco website

To embed Wistia video or audio on a uSkinned Site Builder website, log in to the CMS, create or select a page, and use the "Embed code" block to paste the Wistia embed code. Save and publish the page to make the content live. Additional embedding options are available across various components.

📰 How to integrate HostAway booking & calendar widgets with uSkinned Site Builder for Umbraco

This post outlines how to embed the HostAway Booking Widget on a uSkinned Site Builder website. It provides a step-by-step guide, including creating the widget on HostAway, logging into the uSkinned CMS, and using the embed code to activate the calendar for customer bookings. Additional embedding options are also mentioned.

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