a successful rebuild to Umbraco 13
MKB-afval.nl
MKB-afval.nl, a leading player in waste management for small and medium-sized enterprises, was confronted with an outdated website on Umbraco 7. Although the website still met their needs visually and served customers well, a technical upgrade was necessary to respond to future developments and security requirements. The customer demand was clear: an efficient migration to Umbraco 13, with no changes to the visual design or functionality at the front end. The challenge was mainly to maintain the existing user experience, combined with an improved performance and management environment.
The challenge: a seamless transition while preserving user experience
The challenge of this migration was to leave the front end of the website unchanged as much as possible, while the underlying technology was completely renewed. This meant maintaining the website vision and existing customer journey, but with a modern backend that could leverage the efficiency and scalability of Umbraco 13. In addition, the migration had to go smoothly so that MKB-afval.nl would experience as little disruption as possible in the service to their customers.
Our approach: a meticulous, phased migration to Umbraco 13
Our project team approached the migration in multiple phases to ensure a risk-free transition. Initially, we made a thorough analysis of the existing Umbraco 7 environment, with a focus on both the content structure and the integrations with other systems. This allowed us to gain insight into the requirements for the rebuild and identify possible bottlenecks.
With a phased migration strategy, we ensured that the website architecture and content were successfully transferred to the Umbraco 13 environment, extensively testing each step to optimise performance and functionality. During the build, they worked closely with the MKB-afval.nl team, so that the project ran smoothly and every adjustment could be checked and approved immediately.
The design: preservation of the recognisable look & feel
An important aspect of the migration was to preserve the existing design. The familiar, simple look of MKB-afval.nl helps customers find their way around quickly and easily. The capabilities in Umbraco 13 allowed us to keep the existing front-end almost identical, but with technical improvements that improved the loading times and stability of the website. In this way, the customer experience is preserved, while new technology ensures efficiency in the background.
Technical achievement: a stable and secure base in Umbraco 13
With Umbraco 13, we were able to provide MKB-afval.nl with a modern, scalable backend. This new CMS ensures faster load times, improved security and a robust infrastructure that is suitable for future growth and expansion. The flexible modular design of Umbraco 13 has made managing content easier and less time-consuming, easing the daily workload of the marketing team. Additionally, Umbraco 13 offers enhanced API integrations, allowing the website to work effortlessly with external systems.
Result: a future-proof, reliable website with improved performance
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