Dcrayons is an Umbraco web development agency that builds, migrates, and maintains sites on the open-source .NET CMS for content teams that want full editorial control. We handle custom document types, multilingual and multi-site setups, headless delivery through the Content Delivery API, and ongoing version upgrades. Our work covers Umbraco CMS, Umbraco Cloud, and integrations with .NET back ends.
How we approach umbraco development
A .NET-literate team that treats the editor experience as seriously as the code.
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Content modelling with document types
We start by mapping your content into Umbraco document types, compositions, and property editors so editors get clean, predictable forms instead of one giant page. Reusable compositions cut duplication, and nested content or the Block List editor handles flexible page layouts. Getting this model right early is what keeps the back office sane as the site grows.
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Building on .NET and Razor or headless
For traditional sites we build views with Razor, ModelsBuilder, and strongly typed models so templates stay maintainable. When you need a decoupled front end, we expose content through the Content Delivery API and connect React, Next.js, or another framework as a headless layer. We choose the approach based on your team and traffic, not a fixed template.
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Migration and version upgrades
Moving from WordPress, Sitecore, or older Umbraco versions means mapping old content into new document types and redirecting URLs to protect rankings. We also run major upgrades, for example from Umbraco 8 to the current 10-plus line on .NET, which is a rebuild of templates and packages rather than a simple patch. Every migration includes a content audit and a rollback plan.
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Hosting, security, and ongoing care
We deploy to Umbraco Cloud or your own Azure or IIS environment, set up environments for development, staging, and live, and wire CI/CD for safe releases. After launch we keep Umbraco and its packages patched, monitor uptime, and tune media handling and caching. Editors get documentation and training so they can run the site without calling us for routine changes.
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What clients say about working with Dcrayons
Senior strategist on every account. Weekly cadence. No offshore handoffs.
“Harshit Handa”
Dcrayons provided website development and design services for our regulatory compliance and taxation company. On-time delivery was commendable. The team was supportive, provided timely deliverables, and communicated with us through virtual meetings throughout the engagement.
The process was smooth and professional. Dcrayons delivered digital marketing for our beauty brand and the work landed measurable outcomes. 35% traffic increase, 45% social growth, and first-page Google rankings, with responsive management throughout.
They ensure all campaigns go live as scheduled without delays. The e-commerce and digital marketing support raised engagement, website traffic, and sales, and the project oversight stayed organised and responsive across the engagement.
Dcrayons made everything right. We commissioned a website design + development build from scratch. it shipped on schedule with responsive adjustments through the review cycles and met the Google feature compatibility we needed.
Their attention to detail and compliance-focused approach helps build a stronger and more sustainable business. Initially they ask for documentation many sellers find difficult to provide. that is exactly what sets them apart. They now also offer USA seller account management. Loved the service. Bestseller in 3 category.
Dcrayons took our Amazon account from steady but flat to explosive growth: 180 percent more revenue, from Rs 1.82 crore to Rs 5.10 crore.
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Why work with Dcrayons on Umbraco
Dcrayons has built and maintained sites since 2016 from our Delhi headquarters, with a US entity for international clients. Umbraco sits naturally with our .NET and content work, so the same team that models your document types also thinks about how pages rank, load, and convert. We are straight about scope: some projects need a clean rebuild, others a careful upgrade, and we will tell you which one yours is before you commit budget.
We build the back office around how your editors actually work, using compositions and Block List layouts so content entry stays simple as the site grows.
We plan version upgrades and migrations with content audits, URL redirects, and rollback steps, because an Umbraco major upgrade is a project, not a patch.
We work in both traditional Razor and headless setups, so the front end matches your team's skills rather than forcing one pattern.
As a digital marketing agency, we connect the build to SEO, analytics, and content strategy instead of handing over a site and walking away.
Real questions people ask Dcrayons about umbraco development. Honest answers, no jargon.
An Umbraco agency designs your content model as document types and compositions, builds the templates or headless front end, and sets up hosting, editor permissions, and integrations. At Dcrayons we also handle migrations from other systems, version upgrades, and post-launch maintenance. The goal is a site your content team can run day to day without developer help for routine edits.
Umbraco suits teams that want strong editorial control, a clean content model, and a .NET stack, which makes it a fit for organisations already invested in Microsoft technology. WordPress has a larger plugin ecosystem and lower entry cost, while Umbraco gives more structure and fewer third-party plugin risks. We recommend whichever matches your team and requirements rather than defaulting to one.
Yes. We map your current content into Umbraco document types, move media, and set up 301 redirects so existing URLs and search rankings are protected. We commonly migrate from WordPress, older Umbraco versions, and other CMS platforms. Every migration starts with a content audit so nothing important is dropped in the move.
Yes. We use the Umbraco Content Delivery API to serve content to a separate front end built in React, Next.js, or a similar framework. This suits teams that want a modern JavaScript front end while keeping Umbraco as the editing back office. For simpler sites we still recommend traditional Razor templates, which are often faster to build and maintain.
Minor updates are routine, but major upgrades such as moving from Umbraco 8 to the current .NET line involve rebuilding templates, replacing deprecated packages, and retesting integrations. We treat these as planned projects with a staging environment and a rollback path, not as a quick patch. Staying on a supported version matters for security and access to current features.
Yes. We model the back office so editors work with clear, focused forms, and we provide documentation and training tailored to your content types. Most day-to-day changes, including new pages, images, and copy edits, are handled by your team without code. We stay available for upgrades, new features, and technical support when you need it.
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