Byte Editor is a customizable, block-based editor for Umbraco that enhances the editing experience by prioritizing structured content and SEO. It simplifies page creation for developers and content editors, offers built-in SEO guidance, and streamlines the publishing workflow, making it ideal for teams seeking efficiency and flexibility in website management.
Icoover is a new Umbraco package that automates the import of SVG icons, streamlining the backoffice experience for content editors. By placing SVG files in a designated folder, users can easily integrate icons without manual uploads. Key features include automatic detection and best practices for optimal rendering and customization.
Johan Reitsma introduces Umbraco.Community.FormsFinder, a tool designed to simplify form management in Umbraco by providing a clear overview of form usage across the website. This package allows editors to quickly verify active forms, ensuring efficient content management without the need for tedious manual checks.
In the final blog of the year, Jeroen van Kempen discusses the xStatic package for statically generating Umbraco websites, focusing on deployment via Netlify. While xStatic offers cost-effective and efficient site management, it has limitations, such as reduced access to Umbraco features. Jeroen views it as suitable for simple hobby sites or small campaigns.
Jeroen van Kempen explores the uSkinned Site Builder, an all-in-one website solution for the Umbraco ecosystem. It simplifies initial project setup, saving time and costs. Key features include customizable templates, design options, and reusable components. While effective for backend developers, the lack of a free local testing version is a drawback.
In this blog, Jeroen van Kempen reviews the "Auto Dictionaries" package for Umbraco, which detects static content for translation. While easy to set up, issues arise with translations in languages other than English. The package is developer-focused, offering a useful overview of static texts but needing improvements, particularly in regex detection.