Searching online will lead you to believe there are hundreds of specific packages perfectly suited to pushing your website to the next level – but we think a top 10 will do just fine.

Whether you’re looking to leverage the flexibility of Umbraco and enhance its functionality on your website we’ll explore 10 of the most popular and best Umbraco packages that developers and marketers should consider for their websites.  

1. Umbraco Forms

• Collect and manage submissions easily, integrating with CRM systems.

• Ensure data accuracy and completeness with the ability to set validation rules.

• Integrate forms seamlessly with Umbraco websites for a cohesive user experience.

Why it's Good:

Collect data effectively and increase visitor engagement with a range of tools that offer the ability to expand and improve on nurturing leads and user experience.

Available On:

v8, v9, v10, v11, v12, v13, v14

Download

https://marketplace.umbraco.com/package/umbraco.forms

Pricing

£240 per domain

Developer

https://umbraco.com/products/add-ons/forms/

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2. Skybrud Redirects

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• Manage and create redirects to handle outdated or changed URLs.

• Implement 301 redirects to maintain SEO value and prevent broken links.

• Set up wildcard redirects for bulk URL changes or patterns.

• Monitor and analyse redirect traffic and performance.

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Why it's Good:  

Skybrud Redirects simplifies URL management and redirect handling in Umbraco. It helps maintain website integrity, improve SEO, and ensure a seamless user experience by managing redirects effectively.

Available On:

v8, v9, v10, v11, v12, v13

Download

https://marketplace.umbraco.com/package/skybrud.umbraco.redirects

Price

Free

Developer

‍https://github.com/abjerner

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3. Umbraco Storage Providers

• Choose from various storage providers for media and content.

• Scale storage solutions to meet growing content and media needs.

• Integrate with third-party storage solutions and cloud services.

• Improve website performance by optimizing storage and retrieval processes.

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Why it's good

Umbraco Storage Providers allows developers to choose and integrate storage solutions that best fit their requirements – offering flexible and scalable content management solutions

Available On:

v10, v11, v12, v13, v14

Download:

https://marketplace.umbraco.com/package/umbraco.storageproviders

Price:

Free

Developer:

https://github.com/umbraco/Umbraco.StorageProviders#umbracostorageproviders

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4. uSync

• Synchronise settings, content, and media easily between different Umbraco environments.

• Streamline deployment processes by deploying changes from a development environment to a production environment.

• Maintain configuration and content across different environments.

• Added security with the ability to back up your Umbraco settings.

Why it's good

uSync simplifies the deployment and synchronization of Umbraco websites, making it easier to manage and update multiple environments. It ensures consistency and reliability across different stages of website development and deployment.

Available On:

v9, v10, v11, v12, v13, v14

Download:

https://marketplace.umbraco.com/package/usync

Price:

Free

Developer:

https://jumoo.co.uk/

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5. Contentement

• Efficiently manage your content.

• Maintain quality and consistency.

• Keep track of content changes with versioning and rollback options.

• Easy-to-use interface for content editors to manage content effectively.

Why it's good

Contentment enhances content management capabilities in Umbraco with features like customizable dashboards, workflow management, and versioning. It helps content editors manage and organize content more efficiently.

Available On:

v8, v9, v10, v11, v12, v13

Download:

https://marketplace.umbraco.com/package/umbraco.community.contentment

Price:

Free

Developer:

https://leekelleher.com/umbraco/

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6. URL Tracker

• Monitor and manage 404 errors to improve website user experience.

• Easily create and manage redirects to handle outdated or changed URLs.

• Generate reports on URL changes, redirects, and 404 errors.

• Improve SEO by handling redirects and fixing broken links effectively.

Why it's good

URL Tracker helps manage and monitor URLs, redirects, and 404 errors in Umbraco. It improves website usability, SEO, and user experience by handling URL changes and broken links effectively.

Available On:

v8, v9, v10, v11, v12, v13

Download:

https://marketplace.umbraco.com/package/urltracker

Price:

Free

Developer:

https://infocaster.net/

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7. Diplo God Mode

• Access advanced debugging tools and information for Umbraco.

• Simplify content management tasks with enhanced features and tools.

• Monitor and manage user permissions and security settings effectively.

• Customize and extend Umbraco functionalities for specific project requirements.

Why it's good

Diplo God Mode offers advanced debugging, content management, and security tools for Umbraco. It helps developers manage and customize Umbraco websites more effectively and efficiently.

Available On:

v8, v9, v10, v11, v12, v13

Download:

https://marketplace.umbraco.com/package/diplo.godmode

Price:

Free

Developer:

https://www.diplo.co.uk/

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8. uMarketingSuite

• Utilise A/B Testing for data-driven marketing (fully compliant with GDPR).

• Prioritise user profiles based on their behaviours and enable your marketers to flag users for follow-up prioritisation.

• Track visitor behaviour and gather insights to optimize marketing strategies.

• Monitor marketing performance with detailed analytics and reporting.

Why it's good

uMarketingSuite helps marketers automate tasks, nurture leads, and optimise marketing strategies effectively. Achieve marketing goals more efficiently.

Available On:

v8, v9, v10, v11, v12, v13

Download:

https://marketplace.umbraco.com/package/umarketingsuite

Price:

Analytics (statistics) Only: €59, Full Licence: €379, Enterprise: Custom

Developer:

https://umarketingsuite.com/

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9. The Dashboard

• Easy to use drag-and-drop interface.

• Monitor key metrics such as website performance and traffic.

• Easy access to commonly used features and tools directly for improved efficiency.

Why it's good

The Dashboard allows users to monitor website performance, access tools quickly, and customize the dashboard to display relevant information effectively; ensuring that you spend more time where it matters most.

Available On:

v8, v9, v10, v11, v12, v13, v14

Download:

https://marketplace.umbraco.com/package/our.umbraco.thedashboard

Price:

Free

Developer:

https://www.enkelmedia.se/blogg

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10. SEO Checker

• Improve search engine rankings with SEO performance analysis, meta tag management and the ability to generate XML sitemaps.
• Receive recommendations for optimisation based off SEO analysis.
• Monitor website health and identify SEO issues that need attention
• Compare your SEO performance with competitors and identify areas for improvement

Why it's good

SEO Checker provides comprehensive SEO tools tailored for Umbraco, helping marketers optimize their websites for search engines and drive organic traffic. It offers insights and recommendations to improve SEO performance effectively.

Available On:

v8, v9, v10, v11, v12, v13, v14

Download:

https://marketplace.umbraco.com/package/seochecker

Price:

Domain Licence: €199, Sever Licence: €599, Unlimited Licence: €899

Developer:

https://soetemansoftware.nl/‍

Conclusion

Enable your team of developers and marketers to push their projects to the next level; by streamlining workflows and optimising your user engagement with any of these packages to create an effective website, tooled directly to your market audience.

If you’re struggling to find a solution that fits or need help improving your webpage, reach out and let us help to step-up your Umbraco game for you!

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