Take Control of Your Website - Without the Hassle
Your website should work for you, not the other way around. Whether you need to update a product page, publish a news article, swap out an image, or add a new team member, you shouldn't need to wait days for a developer - or pay a bill every time something changes.
At Rade, we build every website with a powerful, intuitive content management system (CMS) built in as standard. That means your team can make updates confidently and quickly, from day one, with no technical knowledge required.
We've been building content managed websites for businesses across Suffolk and beyond since 1996, and our CMS of choice is Umbraco - one of the most trusted, secure, and flexible platforms available today.
Why We Build on Umbraco
When it comes to choosing a CMS for our clients, we don't follow trends - we follow results. Umbraco has been our platform of choice for years, and for good reason.
Built on Microsoft's secure and robust .NET framework, Umbraco is an open-source CMS with no ongoing licence fees. It's used globally by household names including Sony, Warner Bros and Heinz - and it's equally well-suited to a local Suffolk business looking for a clean, manageable website.
Here's what makes Umbraco stand out:
- No ongoing licence costs - Umbraco is free to use, keeping your long-term costs down
- Built on Microsoft .NET - a secure, enterprise-grade foundation you can rely on
- No dependency on third-party plugins - unlike WordPress, Umbraco doesn't rely on plugins that can be exploited by hackers, making it a far more secure choice for your business
- Scalable as you grow - whether you're a startup or an established company, Umbraco adapts to your needs without requiring a rebuild
- Easy for non-technical users - the back office is clean, logical, and straightforward to use
- Constantly maintained and developed - Umbraco is actively supported by a large global community and the Umbraco HQ team
A More Secure Alternative to WordPress
Some businesses come to us after frustrating experiences with WordPress - slow sites, endless plugin updates and threats of security breaches. We understand the frustration.
Umbraco solves these problems at a fundamental level. Because it doesn't rely on third-party plugins, the attack surface that hackers typically exploit simply isn't there. Combined with the inherent security of the .NET framework, Umbraco-built websites are significantly more resilient than their WordPress counterparts.
If you're looking for a WordPress alternative in Suffolk that gives you the same ease of use without the security headaches, Umbraco - built by Rade - is well worth considering.
What You Can Manage Yourself
Our content managed websites are built to give you genuine editorial freedom. Depending on your requirements, your CMS will allow you to:
- Edit any page text and imagery
- Add and remove products or services
- Publish blog posts and news articles
- Manage navigation menus and page structure
- Upload documents and downloadable files
- Control SEO metadata such as page titles and descriptions
- Manage forms and enquiry data
- Restrict access to member-only or staff areas
We can also configure the CMS around the way your business actually works and the way your administrators work - so you're only ever looking at the controls you need, rather than a confusing back office full of options you'll never use.
Umbraco CMS Training Included
Every website we build comes with hands-on CMS training for your team. We don't just hand over a finished site and leave you to work it out - we walk you through everything you need to know to manage your content confidently.
And if you ever need a refresher, or new team members join and need onboarding, we're always here to help.
Suffolk's Umbraco Specialists
Rade is based in Saxmundham, Suffolk, and we work with businesses of all shapes and sizes across the region - from local independents and agricultural businesses to national organisations and professional services firms. Our case study portfolio includes content managed Umbraco websites built for Larking Gowen, Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, Xaar plc, High Lodge, and many more.
If you're looking for a content managed website in Suffolk built by a team with deep Umbraco expertise and a genuine track record, we'd love to talk.
See Umbraco in Action
Curious what Umbraco looks like from the inside? We're happy to give you a live demonstration - no obligation, no pressure. Get in touch with Charles Robinson on 01502 478000 or send us an email and we'll arrange a time that suits you.
You can also learn more about the platform at umbraco.com.
