Why should I choose DotStark as my Kentico development partner in the UK?

DotStark is a certified Kentico Silver Partner and Xperience by Kentico Certified company. We bring deep technical expertise, a proven track record, and a UK-based team that delivers robust, scalable, and high-performing Kentico solutions tailored to your business goals.

What services do you offer as part of your Kentico development solutions?

We provide end-to-end Kentico development services, including website development, web design and implementation, consultation, integration, migration, automation, support, and upgrades. Whether you need a brand-new Kentico site or ongoing enhancements, we’ve got you covered.

How experienced is your team with Kentico Xperience 13?

Our developers specialize in Kentico Xperience 13 and are fully certified in Xperience by Kentico. We use its robust features to deliver dynamic, personalized, and scalable digital experiences that drive user engagement and business growth.

Can you help migrate my existing website to Kentico?

Absolutely. Our Kentico migration services ensure a smooth, secure, and disruption-free transition from your current platform to Kentico. We handle content transfer, setup, and performance optimization to ensure everything works perfectly post-migration.

Do you offer Kentico integration with third-party systems?

Yes, our team excels in Kentico integration services. We ensure your Kentico platform connects seamlessly with existing business systems like CRMs, ERPs, marketing tools, and analytics platforms to create a streamlined, efficient digital ecosystem.

What industries do you serve with your Kentico development services in the UK?

We work with a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, retail, education, finance, and more. Our team understands the unique challenges of each sector and builds tailored Kentico solutions to meet specific business needs.

How can I get started with your Kentico development services?

Getting started is easy! Simply fill out the contact form on our website or click on “Get in Touch.” Our team will reach out to understand your requirements and create a custom roadmap for your Kentico project.

Smooth Kentico Upgrade & Content Sync for Food Production Website

This food production website is one of the largest farmer-owned cooperatives in the U.S. They operate across both consumer and business channels offering everything from dairy products to agricultural services. Their online presence spans multiple websites built using Kentico CMS.

What sets them apart? They’re all about personalization giving homebuyers the freedom to tailor their new homes to fit their lifestyle and preferences.

Objective

As part of their digital modernization journey, clients wanted to upgrade their Kentico websites from version 11 (K11) to version 13 (K13). But this wasn’t just a simple lift-and-shift, and they needed:

Seamless content migration
Zero downtime
Continued updates during the transition
Minimal manual effort

In short: a smart, real time sync solution.

The Challenges We Faced

1. Old vs. New Technology Conflict
Upgrading directly from K11 to K13 was tricky because of big changes in Kentico’s architecture and APIs.

2. Complex Content Structures
Both websites used custom page types, media libraries, and a deeply nested content tree which meant syncing had to be done very carefully.

3. Keeping the Site Live
Business couldn’t stop. We needed to keep both sites running and in sync while the new system was being prepared.

Kentico Integration Bus to the Rescue

To tackle this complex upgrade, we used the Kentico Integration Bus a tool designed to help sync data between different Kentico environments.

Here’s how we did it:

Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Set Up the Integration Bus

We enabled the Integration Bus in both the K11 (old site) and K13 (new site).

Think of it like opening a secure communication line between the two websites.

2. Build Custom Connectors

We created custom “connectors” on both ends:

In K11, the connector watched for content changes and sent updates.
In K13, the connector received these updates and added them to the new content structure.

3. Track and Sync Content Tasks

Any time something changed in K11, like a new page or media update it created a task that was automatically sent to K13.

These tasks were queued and processed in real time or on schedule, depending on priority.

4. Handle Incoming Updates in K13

Our K13 connector took each task, translated it into the new structure, and added it to the site without any manual work.

We handled:

XML/JSON data parsing
Field mapping
Schema adjustments

5. Test, Monitor & Validate

Before going live, we ran everything in a sandbox environment to test the sync thoroughly.

We also:

Logged every task for transparency
Used event logs for error tracking
Ensured there was a rollback path in case of unexpected issues

What We Achieved

Real-time content sync from Kentico 11 to Kentioc Xperience 13
Cut migration time by over 60% compared to manual processes
Built a modular sync system that can be reused for future updates
Minimized site downtime during the entire upgrade
Positioned website for future CMS improvements

Key Takeaways

Kentico’s Integration Bus is a powerful solution for syncing content between versions or even between different environments.
Planning and testing are critical, especially when working across major upgrades.
A smart migration strategy can save time, reduce errors, and make your platform more flexible in the long run.

Final Thoughts

By using the right tools and a smart approach, we helped the client successfully upgrade and sync two complex CMS systems without disrupting day-to-day business. The result? A future-ready digital platform that’s faster, smarter, and much easier to maintain.