Time to upgrade!
Why it’s time to move your Umbraco 7/8 site to the latest Umbraco 17
If your business is still running on Umbraco 7 or 8 (or older), support has officially ended, so now is the time to upgrade. Both versions are now out of mainstream support, leaving your site more vulnerable to security risks and missing out on the latest performance improvements.
The good news? Upgrading to the forthcoming Umbraco 17 (released later this month) is not just a technical step, it’s an opportunity to update your site and protect your investment.
At Simon Antony, as an Umbraco Silver Partner, we’ve helped dozens of businesses move smoothly from legacy Umbraco builds to the latest long-term supported versions. Here’s why now is the right time to act.
Why staying on older versions like Umbraco 7 & 8 is risky
- Security exposure: No official patches or bug fixes leaves your site vulnerable.
- Compatibility issues: Hosting providers and third-party integrations are dropping support.
- Missed features: Content editors lose out on streamlined workflows and modern tools.
- Rising costs: Maintaining legacy sites often costs more than upgrading.
Why Umbraco 17 is the safe bet
Umbraco 17 bring the stability, performance, and future support your business needs:
- Long-term support: Umbraco 17 is the next LTS version that offers three years of security updates.
- Performance gains: Built on .NET 10, delivering faster load times and lower hosting costs.
- Improved editor experience: Cleaner interface, content blocks, and flexible workflows.
- Cloud ready: Deploy seamlessly on our Umbraco Cloud or your chosen infrastructure.
- Future upgrades simplified: With Umbraco’s new release cadence, moving forward is easier than ever, particularly using our Umbraco Cloud offering.
Migration: more than just a lift-and-shift
Upgrading is more than just transferring content, it’s a chance to:
- Redesign outdated templates
- Improve SEO and site speed
- Clean up technical debt
- Introduce new integrations (CRM, ecommerce, marketing tools)
- Optimise for mobile-first performance
Think of it as a website refresh, not just a migration.
Why work with a certified partner
As a certified Umbraco Silver Partner, we specialise in:
- Audit and planning: mapping your current 7/8 build to a future-ready structure
- Migration: content, templates, and integrations moved with minimal disruption
- Support: retainers and ongoing maintenance to keep you secure
- Flexibility: hourly, daily, or project-based engagement
Our role isn’t just to upgrade your site, it’s to ensure your website is leaner, faster and more effective - let us look after the technicalities allowing you to run your business.
Your Website, in Safe Hands
Upgrading to Umbraco 17 is about more than staying supported. It’s about securing your site, improving performance, and setting your business up for the next 3-5 years. Don’t wait until your site becomes a liability. Future-proof it today.
What can I expect?
Reliable support to keep your website secure and optimised
Regular updates, backups, and performance tweaks
Tailored plans designed to suit your needs
Priority care with limited availability
Please fill out the form below or contact us directly at hello@simonantony.co.uk
