The CMS Critic Awards have wrapped up for another year, with thousands of votes cast across multiple categories.

This year’s awards were particularly significant for Umbraco, which emerged as one of the biggest winners. Known for its flexibility, scalability, and user-friendly interface, Umbraco has solidified itself as a go-to CMS for businesses, developers, and digital agencies alike.

This year, Umbraco took home multiple awards, reinforcing its reputation as a leading platform for content management:

• Best Enterprise CMS: Demonstrating its strength in large-scale content operations.
• Best Free CMS: A testament to its open-source roots and strong community support.
• Best Headless CMS: Recognising its modern, API-driven content delivery capabilities.
• Best Composable Solution: Showcasing its adaptability in an era of modular, best-of-breed technology stacks.
• Best AI Solution in a CMS or DXP: Highlighting its innovative approach to artificial intelligence in content management.

With this incredible recognition across multiple categories, there’s never been a better time to consider Umbraco as your CMS of choice. Here’s why it stands out:

1. Open-source flexibility needs, while its robust enterprise features make it a serious contender for large organisations.
2. Developer-Friendly Yet User-Centric: Unlike many enterprise CMS platforms that can be overly complex, Umbraco strikes a balance between powerful development capabilities and an intuitive content editing experience. This makes it an excellent choice for both developers and content teams.
3. Headless Capabilities for the Future of Digital Experiences: As brands move towards omnichannel content delivery, Umbraco’s headless architecture ensures content can be seamlessly delivered across websites, apps, and other digital platforms.
4. Composable Architecture for Maximum Flexibility: Winning in the Best Composable Solution category demonstrates Umbraco’s ability to integrate seamlessly with other digital tools, allowing businesses to build a CMS that suits their exact needs rather than being locked into a monolithic system.
5. Innovation in AI and Automation: Taking home the award for Best AI Solution in a CMS or DXP proves that Umbraco is ahead of the curve when it comes to leveraging artificial intelligence. With AI-powered automation and insights, content teams can work smarter and more efficiently.

With its multiple wins at this year’s CMS Critic Awards, Umbraco has proven itself as an industry leader. Whether you’re a small business looking for an easy-to-use CMS, a developer searching for a flexible and scalable platform, or an enterprise needing a powerful yet adaptable solution, Umbraco is a clear choice.

At Kayo Digital, we specialise in helping businesses make the most of Umbraco, whether you’re starting a new project, upgrading an existing site, or migrating from another CMS. With a consultative approach and a deep understanding of Umbraco’s capabilities, we can help you unlock its full potential and build a high-performing digital presence tailored to your needs.

Congratulations to all the winners, and for those who haven’t explored Umbraco yet, now is the perfect time to see why it’s winning over businesses, developers, and content creators worldwide!