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Build, customize, and extend Xperience by Kentico with a team of certified developers. From custom widgets and page templates to headless architectures, integrations, and enterprise implementations, DotStark helps organizations get more from their digital experience platform.
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XbyK page type creation, layout templates, reusable section components and responsive implementation.
Custom XbyK widgets, content types, form components, widget zones and inline editing.
React, Next.js and Vue.js headless delivery via the XbyK Content Delivery API — ISR, SSG and SSR.
Salesforce, HubSpot, ERP, marketing automation, payment gateways and analytics platforms.
Core Web Vitals, caching strategies, CDN configuration, image optimisation and lazy loading.
End-to-end builds from discovery to go-live — new digital experiences on XbyK from scratch.
XbyK supports multiple delivery architectures. The right choice depends on your team, performance needs, and editorial workflow.
When to choose
Best for: Content-heavy corporate sites with .NET teams
DotStark recommends MVC when editors need Page Builder and you serve a single web channel.
When to choose
Best for: Multi-channel brands wanting modern front-ends
DotStark recommends hybrid-headless for most enterprise builds — modern UX with editorial usability.
When to choose
Best for: Omnichannel platforms and product ecosystems
DotStark recommends full headless when content must serve many independent channels.
Xperience by Kentico 
Kentico 13 Kentico 12 
XbyK SaaS 
XbyK Private Cloud 
React 
Next.js 
Vue.js 
Angular 
Vanilla JS 
Tailwind CSS 
Bootstrap 5 
.NET 8 
C# 
ASP.NET Core 
REST APIs 
GraphQL 
SignalR 
Microsoft Azure 
Azure DevOps 
GitHub Actions 
Docker 
Azure App Service 
Azure CDN 
Salesforce 
HubSpot 
Stripe 
Algolia Azure AI Search 
SendGrid 
Power BI 
Google Analytics 4 No black-box development. You see working software every 2 weeks.
Architecture review, tech stack decision, environment setup and component specification. We align on scope and success metrics before any code is written.
Deliverable: Technical Architecture Document
Client action required: Review and sign off architecture.
2 weeksXbyK environment provisioning, page builder setup, base layout templates and responsive scaffolding across device breakpoints.
Deliverable: Live staging environment with base templates
Client action required: Template sign-off and content entry training.
2 weeksCore widget library — hero, card, listing, form, media and navigation components — built and documented for editor use in the page builder.
Deliverable: Documented component library in staging
Client action required: Component review and feedback.
4 weeksBespoke business modules, custom content types and admin workflows tailored to your operations.
Deliverable: Custom modules in staging
Client action required: UAT on key modules.
4 weeksThird-party system connections — CRM, marketing automation, analytics, search, and payment gateways — wired up and tested end-to-end.
Deliverable: All integrations live in staging
Client action required: Integration acceptance testing.
2 weeksFull regression testing, cross-browser QA, Core Web Vitals optimisation, accessibility checks and performance profiling before UAT handoff.
Deliverable: QA-signed staging build
Client action required: Nominate UAT testers.
2 weeksStructured user acceptance testing with your team. Bug triage, priority fixes, and final content population before production sign-off.
Deliverable: UAT-approved build ready for go-live
Client action required: UAT completion and go-live sign-off.
2 weeksProduction deployment, DNS cut-over, CDN warm-up, and real-time monitoring. Followed by 30-day hypercare support from your dedicated XbyK team.
Deliverable: Live production site
Client action required: Go-live confirmation and hypercare contact list.
2 weeksFixed scope, timeline, and cost. Milestone-based billing.
Best for: new XbyK implementations, migrations, redesigns.
Certified XbyK developers embedded in your team. Works in your Jira, Slack, GitHub.
Best for: ongoing development, product teams, agencies needing Kentico capacity.
Fixed monthly hours, consistent developer, priority availability.
Best for: post-launch evolution, feature additions, optimisation.
Silver Partner status is not a logo you self-apply. Kentico requires a minimum number of actively certified developers on staff, a verified track record of delivered projects, and ongoing technical assessments to maintain the tier. Kentico independently verifies these criteria. Partners are re-evaluated as the platform evolves, so the status reflects current capability — not a one-time achievement from years ago.
Without XbyK certification, common mistakes include the wrong content type architecture, incorrectly configured widget zones, inefficient use of the Content Delivery API, and performance issues caused by misconfigured caching. These mistakes are rarely visible at launch — they surface as scaling problems, editorial friction and slow pages. Refactoring them after the fact typically costs 2–3× what it would have cost to build correctly the first time.
Every DotStark developer holds current Kentico certification — not just the seniors, all 15. Each developer also passes DotStark's internal XbyK technical assessment before touching any client work.
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Read moreThe best CMS for enterprise websites depends on business goals, scalability requirements, integrations, and content management needs. Platforms such as Xperience by Kentico, Sitecore, Adobe Experience Manager, and Optimizely are commonly evaluated by enterprise organizations. Xperience by Kentico is often chosen for its balance of flexibility, usability, personalization, and lower operational complexity.
Yes. Xperience by Kentico is designed for organizations that require enterprise-grade content management, personalization, integrations, governance, and scalability. It combines modern digital experience capabilities with a marketer-friendly interface, making it a strong choice for businesses looking to deliver consistent digital experiences across multiple channels.
Organizations often outgrow WordPress when they require stronger governance, enterprise integrations, advanced personalization, and scalable content operations. Xperience by Kentico provides a more structured digital experience platform that helps growing businesses manage content, workflows, and customer experiences more efficiently.
Xperience by Kentico development includes custom page templates, reusable widgets, content modeling, integrations, business workflows, and headless implementations. Organizations use Xperience by Kentico development services to create scalable digital experiences that align with business goals, marketing requirements, and future growth plans.
Xperience by Kentico can integrate with CRM platforms, ERP systems, ecommerce solutions, payment gateways, marketing automation tools, analytics platforms, and custom business applications. Effective integrations help organizations create connected digital experiences while improving operational efficiency, automation, and data consistency across systems.
A great Xperience by Kentico development company combines certified developers, platform expertise, integration experience, and a proven delivery process. Organizations should look for partners with real-world implementation experience, transparent communication, and the ability to support long-term digital growth beyond the initial project.
DotStark specializes in Xperience by Kentico development with certified developers, structured delivery processes, and enterprise implementation experience. As a Kentico Silver Partner and Upgrade Expert, we help organizations build scalable digital experiences, custom integrations, and future-ready solutions that maximize their Xperience by Kentico investment.
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