ON UMBRACO 13?
Plan for 14 Dec 2026.
That's when standard support ends. The current status is security fixes only.
UMBRACO GOLD PARTNER
Cold Banana is an Umbraco Gold Partner. We design, build and look after Umbraco websites, with studios in Bournemouth and Dubai.
BOURNEMOUTH AND DUBAI
Development, Cloud, Engage, Workflow, upgrades and support, delivered by the same Cold Banana team.
Choose a service to see how we work. The Umbraco CMS core has no licence fee. Hosting, Umbraco products and the work to design, build and look after a site are scoped separately.
Each case study opens on the Cold Banana website where it was published: coldbanana.com for UK work, and coldbanana.ae for UAE work.
UMBRACO SERVICES
The same service detail we publish for development, partnership, support and upgrades.
UMBRACO
A CMS should make your next move easier. As a .NET and Umbraco agency in Dubai, we help UAE businesses turn complex requirements into websites that feel straightforward for customers and the people who look after them.
HOW WE HELP
Bespoke Umbraco website development — Start with your customer journeys, then build the content structure and reusable components around them. Give editors room to create new pages while keeping the experience consistent with your brand.
Arabic, English and international audiences — Plan translation ownership, language switching, regional content and right-to-left layouts together. Test real content in each language so the design works beyond the original page mockup.
.NET development and systems integration — Connect your Umbraco website with CRM, ERP, booking or ecommerce services. Map the data flow, validate incoming information and agree how failures are surfaced and resolved.
Search, accessibility and performance — Build clear URLs, metadata controls, accessible components and image handling into the project. Test important journeys on everyday devices and connections before launch.
THE WORK
Agree your audiences, commercial goals and integration requirements.
Prototype key journeys and validate the publishing experience.
Build and test the CMS, components and system connections.
Train editors, release the site and agree the next priorities.
Yes. We can develop an Umbraco website from an existing design system or work with your team on the experience before development begins.
The scope drives the cost: page types, languages, integrations, content migration and support. We define these with you before recommending a delivery plan and estimate.
We assess the APIs and data you need to exchange, including authentication, ownership and error handling. The integration approach depends on the systems and versions involved.
UMBRACO
The right Umbraco partner brings more than a platform recommendation. Cold Banana works with organisations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE, with a connected UK team to help you plan, deliver and keep improving your digital platform.
HOW WE HELP
Recognised Umbraco expertise — Cold Banana is an Umbraco Gold Partner. Our work spans new platforms, integrations and ongoing support, with published projects across the Middle East and the UK.
A clear brief before a build — Bring your marketing, operations and technology teams into the conversation early. We help turn their needs into a shared scope, with visible decisions about content, integrations and delivery.
A team you can work with — Agree responsibilities, review points and how decisions will be made. Whether we work alongside your internal developers or lead the build, the project should have clear ownership.
A roadmap for what comes next — Launch is one milestone. Plan for platform maintenance, content changes and the improvements your customer data reveals, with support shaped around your business.
THE WORK
Discuss the problem, your people and the outcomes that matter.
Review the platform and agree what to deliver first.
Work through visible milestones and regular reviews.
Keep a practical backlog for support and continuous improvement.
Cold Banana is an Umbraco Gold Partner with teams in Dubai and Bournemouth. We support organisations across the UAE, the Middle East and internationally.
Yes. We begin with a handover and technical review covering access, source code, hosting, integrations and the current backlog before agreeing support responsibilities.
No. We assess your hosting requirements alongside the CMS. Umbraco Cloud is one option; the right choice depends on your operations, deployment and regional requirements.
UMBRACO
Your website needs to keep pace with your business. We help teams look after existing Umbraco platforms, resolve the issues that hold them back and plan the next useful improvement.
HOW WE HELP
A considered agency handover — Review source code, hosting, deployment access and integrations before taking responsibility. Capture outstanding problems and the information your team needs to run the platform confidently.
Maintenance with a clear priority — Assess updates, bugs and dependencies against their effect on your business. Agree response arrangements, scheduled maintenance and a release process as part of your support plan.
Connected systems that stay connected — Investigate lead journeys, booking flows and the movement of business data. Use monitoring and clear diagnostics to make integration problems easier to identify.
Improvement alongside support — Turn recurring requests into a manageable roadmap. That might mean a better landing page builder, faster content journeys or a more useful reporting setup.
THE WORK
Audit the platform and collect the handover information.
Separate urgent issues from planned improvements.
Resolve the first priorities and establish a release process.
Review progress and agree the next work together.
Yes. We review the implementation and access arrangements first, then agree a support scope based on what we find.
Response hours, escalation routes and service levels are agreed in your support arrangement. They depend on the needs of your platform and team.
Yes. Our published Wessex Internet work includes resolving Salesforce integration problems alongside technical SEO improvements.
UMBRACO
An older CMS can make every change harder. We help Dubai and UAE organisations plan a move to a maintainable Umbraco platform, with a clear view of the content and integrations that need to come with it.
HOW WE HELP
Understand the starting point — Review the current Umbraco version, custom code, packages and hosting. Establish which parts can be retained and which need rebuilding before choosing a target release.
Give content a clear destination — Inventory pages, media, languages and structured data. Map them to the new content model, run trial migrations and let editors check real examples before cutover.
Plan for search continuity — Create a redirect map, review canonical URLs and metadata, and check key landing pages. Monitor the change after launch; a migration should include a plan for search as well as content.
Rehearse the release — Test integrations, forms and critical customer journeys in a separate environment. Agree content freeze, backups, responsibilities and rollback criteria before the release window.
THE WORK
Review code, content, packages and dependencies.
Agree the target platform and migration approach.
Trial the move and test the journeys that matter.
Coordinate cutover and monitor the new platform.
No. The route depends on your starting version and implementation. A move across major architectural changes may require rebuilding parts of the site and migrating content.
Yes. Discovery establishes how content can be exported, how media and URLs will be mapped, and what functionality needs to be recreated.
No agency can guarantee that. We plan redirects, metadata, content continuity and post-launch checks to manage the risks and identify issues early.
UMBRACO RELEASES
Dates follow Umbraco’s published standard support schedule, reviewed on 21 September 2026. End of life does not switch a site off.
ON UMBRACO 13?
That's when standard support ends. The current status is security fixes only.
A LONGER PLANNING WINDOW
Standard support runs to 27 Nov 2028. It is the LTS target used in the examples below.
Paid extended support (XLTS) is a separate agreement. It is not included in this schedule and it is not part of a Cold Banana support arrangement unless we agree it with you.
UPGRADE PATHS
The route depends on the version you are on, the custom code, and the add-ons. These examples are starting points.
FEATURED LTS PATH
Move from the v13 long-term support release to v17. v14, v15 and v16 do not each need a separate live launch.
Backoffice extensions, packages, .NET 10 and a rehearsed content migration.
Start from the latest v13 patch on a copy of the site, not the live environment.
Review AngularJS backoffice extensions, retired editors and macros, packages and integrations.
Plan the framework move with the custom code and hosting the site actually uses.
Run the content and database changes on the test copy and let editors check real pages.
Agree the release window, rollback and the checks that happen after go-live.
EARLIER LTS RELEASE
Use v13 as the LTS checkpoint, then continue to v17. Resolve the changes at each stage on a test copy before planning the live release.
Custom .NET code, packages and content editors.
NEWER BACKOFFICE
These versions already use the newer backoffice. Check every intervening release’s breaking changes, update compatible packages and rehearse the database migration.
Rich text, custom extensions and integrations.
REBUILD & CONTENT MIGRATION
One practical route is a new v17 implementation with a planned content migration. Rebuild templates and custom functionality, then map pages, media and redirects into the new site.
Content mapping, functionality and search continuity.
UMBRACO PRODUCTS
Choose the product for the job, then confirm the licence and the implementation with us.
UMBRACO PRODUCT
Give your content platform a managed home. We help you assess Umbraco Cloud, shape the implementation and plan how your teams will work across development and live environments.
HOW WE HELP
What is Umbraco Cloud? — Umbraco Cloud is a managed platform for running Umbraco CMS on Microsoft Azure, with tools for deployment, content synchronisation and project management.
Plan the right environment — Review hosting regions, traffic, integrations and recovery needs with your team before choosing a plan. Include the applications connected to the CMS in that discussion.
Make releases repeatable — Agree how developers test changes and how editors prepare content. Set out the release steps and responsibilities so the team knows what moves between environments.
THE WORK
Review your platform and hosting requirements.
Set up the agreed project and environment approach.
Develop the website or move a suitable existing project.
Train the team and agree ongoing application support.
Umbraco CMS is the content management software. Umbraco Cloud is a paid managed environment with services for hosting and operating Umbraco projects.
We assess the current implementation, version, packages and integrations, then recommend a migration route and test plan.
Published Umbraco Cloud work includes Amanacard, Delta Industrial Equipment and Scottish whisky.
UMBRACO PRODUCT
Better experiences begin with useful questions. We help you explore where Umbraco Engage could improve your customer journeys, then shape a measurable plan around your audiences and goals.
HOW WE HELP
What is Umbraco Engage? — Umbraco Engage brings analytics, visitor profiling, personalisation and A/B testing into the Umbraco backoffice. Capabilities depend on the selected plan.
Start with a specific decision — Choose an enquiry journey, campaign or important content page. Agree the question, the audience and the measure of success before creating variants or rules.
Build a practical testing programme — Plan data collection, audience rules and reporting alongside your content. Review traffic levels, consent requirements and the time needed to learn before scheduling tests.
THE WORK
Pick a customer journey and a measurable question.
Review the licence, tracking and content requirements.
Build variations and agree how results will be assessed.
Use the findings to guide the next content decision.
Yes. Engage offers visitor profiling and personalisation, with the available capabilities depending on your licence.
Testing needs a clear hypothesis and enough relevant traffic to draw useful conclusions. We assess that first and may recommend starting with analytics or user research.
Published examples include NCC and TIMCO, where Umbraco Engage is part of the website.
UMBRACO PRODUCT
Content approvals should be clear to everyone involved. We help you design Umbraco workflows around the people who create, review and publish your content.
HOW WE HELP
What is Umbraco Workflow? — Umbraco Workflow adds structured, multi-stage content approvals to the CMS, with review ownership, tasks and notifications in the backoffice.
Map the real approval process — Define who reviews each type of content, how translated pages are handled and who covers an absent approver. Keep the process proportionate to the content being published.
Give editors a workable process — Configure and test everyday scenarios with the team. Include a rejected change, a revised draft and a time-sensitive update so the process is understood before rollout.
THE WORK
Identify content owners and approval responsibilities.
Set up the agreed groups and review stages.
Test approvals with representative content and editors.
Train the team and review where work gets held up.
The product is Umbraco Workflow. It lets you create content approval workflows within Umbraco CMS.
Workflow supports approval flows and assigned review groups. We map the configuration to your content structure and governance requirements.
We can discuss how your content is reviewed today and show the Umbraco delivery experience that sits behind it. Start a conversation and we’ll share the examples that fit.
OUR WORK
Published Umbraco projects. UK work opens on coldbanana.com. UAE work opens on coldbanana.ae.
A public website, an application journey and a secure .NET platform for Amanacard, built on Umbraco 13.
Read on Cold Banana UAEDubai Airports’ annual yearbook, rebuilt on Umbraco as a bilingual digital publication with sharp imagery and animated stories.
Read on Cold Banana UAEUmbraco Engage is part of the NCC website.
Read on Cold Banana UAESpecialist Umbraco consultancy on a complex caching integration for a regional news organisation’s website.
Read on Cold Banana UAEThe Scottish whisky website runs on Umbraco Cloud.
Read on Cold Banana UAEA new Umbraco website and Mews booking journey for The Gallivant, designed to feel like the hotel on every device.
Read on Cold Banana UAEA new Umbraco website and booking engine for Waterside Holiday Group, with live availability and a faster path to booking.
Read on Cold Banana UAEA new Umbraco website for Weightmans, so the firm can publish legal insight across practices and keep it easy to find.
Read on Cold Banana UAEWith a focus on security, stability and long term performance, learn how we helped an international law business with an Umbraco CMS powered solution.
Read on Cold BananaAn Umbraco and .NET platform with a responsive loan calculator for a Saudi Arabian financial services business.
Read on Cold BananaA secure and scalable Umbraco website helped Animates transform animal adoption in the UK, supporting shelters and connecting animals to loving homes.
Read on Cold BananaA redesigned website, an intuitive booking experience and ongoing Umbraco support for Condor Ferries.
Read on Cold BananaCold Banana partnered with Creditplus to develop an Umbraco powered car finance platform, providing information on car financing options to customers.
Read on Cold BananaDiscover how Cold Banana supported Crufts with around the clock Umbraco web support, and ensured a seamless user experience for millions of people!
Read on Cold BananaHow Cold Banana upgraded excellence for Crufts with an Umbraco powered upgrade, delivering improved website performance and functionality.
Read on Cold BananaA multilingual Umbraco Cloud platform built to support Delta’s operations across Africa and the Middle East.
Read on Cold BananaHow we powered EST 1897, the retail brand of H&T Group, with an Umbraco eCommerce platform, with over 6,000 products and a Click and Collect function.
Read on Cold BananaDiscover our partnership with Event Insurance that enhanced their custom .NET system & delivered a tailored solution through identifying inefficiency
Read on Cold BananaDiscover how Cold Banana transformed Fargro's business, efficiency and user experience with a custom-built digital solution and innovative approach.
Read on Cold BananaHow Micronav, a leader in air traffic control simulations, overcame WordPress limitations & enhanced flexibility & SEO with a transition to Umbraco.
Read on Cold BananaHow we created a responsive website, integrated a bespoke finance calculator, and built a geo-location vehicle finder using Umbraco for Moneybarn.
Read on Cold BananaHow we renovated Moneybarn's Vehicle Finder Tool by integrating real-time budgets & advanced search functionality to provide seamless user experience.
Read on Cold BananaHow we helped Motorsport UK streamline their processes, improve user engagement & automate licence renewals through a bespoke Umbraco-powered solution
Read on Cold BananaHow Cold Banana built an employee training portal for National Grid, enhancing staff professional development and streamlining employee onboarding.
Read on Cold BananaHow Cold Banana enhanced Principal Hotel's online booking platform, achieving 123% revenue increase with customer-centric and mobile-friendly design.
Read on Cold BananaStabilising a complex B2B commerce platform and improving its ERP integration to restore confidence and support growth.
Read on Cold BananaDiscover how we helped Visit Scotland and the Ryder Cup engage with over 5 million golf fans by developing an Umbraco CMS powered solution.
Read on Cold BananaResolving Salesforce integration issues and technical SEO barriers for a rural broadband provider.
Read on Cold BananaGOOD QUESTIONS
Yes. Cold Banana is an Umbraco Gold Partner, listed by Umbraco. The practice designs, builds and supports Umbraco websites from studios in Bournemouth and Dubai.
Cold Banana has a studio in Bournemouth and a studio at Dubai Digital Park. One practice works with organisations in the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates.
The Umbraco CMS core has no licence fee. Umbraco Cloud, Engage, Workflow and other products are licensed separately. We confirm the current licence before it is included in a proposal.
Yes. Support starts with the version, custom code, hosting and integrations, then a plan for fixes, an upgrade, or ongoing care.
LET’S MAKE IT HAPPEN
A new Umbraco website, an upgrade, or a platform that needs looking after.
The UK team is at Banana House, 129–131 Poole Road, Westbourne, BH4 9BG. Call +44 (0) 1202 798601 or email hello@coldbanana.com.