Your Sitecore XP installation is aging fast
Sitecore XP on-premise requires constant patching, custom infrastructure, and expensive hosting. End-of-life dates are approaching, and every month you delay increases migration complexity and risk.
Sitecore Development Services
From XM Cloud migrations to headless builds with Content SDK and Next.js, we deliver Sitecore projects backed by 10+ years of hands-on expertise, two Sitecore MVP titles, and real enterprise references. No reseller agenda. Just architecture that works.
Why Choose Sengo for Sitecore Development
Hosting and licensing costs keep climbing
Between Azure PaaS resources, Solr indexes, and legacy licensing models, your Sitecore total cost of ownership is hard to justify. Moving to XM Cloud or a composable stack could cut costs significantly, but you need a clear migration path.
Releases take weeks instead of days
Monolithic Sitecore deployments mean every change goes through a long release cycle. Content authors wait on developers, developers wait on QA, and nothing ships on time. Your competitors move faster.
Finding experienced Sitecore developers is nearly impossible
The Sitecore talent pool is small and expensive. Agencies assign junior developers who learn on your budget. You need a team that already knows the platform: XM Cloud, Content Hub, Search, and Personalize.
Upgrading feels like a high-risk gamble
Major Sitecore version upgrades have a reputation for breaking things. Custom modules, integrations, and content trees make every upgrade unpredictable. You need someone who has done it before, multiple times.
You have no composable roadmap
Sitecore is moving toward a composable DXP with separate products (XM Cloud, Content Hub, Search, Personalize). Without a clear roadmap, you risk investing in the wrong architecture, or getting locked into a stack that doesn’t scale.
Our Sitecore Development Process
01
Audit your current Sitecore environment
We start with a comprehensive Sitecore audit covering architecture, performance, content model, integrations, and technical debt. This gives us a clear picture of where you are today and what needs to change. We have completed 50+ platform audits across enterprise Sitecore installations.
02
Define your target architecture and migration strategy
Based on the audit findings, we design your target state, whether that is XM Cloud, a headless build with Next.js and Content SDK, or a phased composable migration. We map every dependency, integration, and content migration path so there are no surprises.
03
Implement and build
We build iteratively, shipping working increments every sprint. Whether it is headless components in Next.js, Content Hub integrations, Coveo Search configuration, or Personalize rule setup, every feature is developed against your real content and tested in your environment.
04
Migrate content and go live
Content migration is where most Sitecore projects fail. We plan and rehearse migrations before the real cutover: serialized items, media library assets, URL redirects, and SEO preservation. On go-live day, there are no surprises because we have already run the migration end-to-end in staging.
05
Optimize and support post-launch
After launch, we monitor performance, resolve edge cases, and optimize caching, CDN configuration, and Core Web Vitals. We also train your team on the new platform so they can manage content independently. Our goal is to make ourselves unnecessary, not to create dependency.
What you won’t get from us
- Junior developers learning Sitecore on your project and your budget
- Reseller pressure to buy products you don’t need
- Big-bang migrations with no phased rollback plan
- Over-engineered architectures that create vendor lock-in
- Vague estimates that double once the project starts
- Black-box implementations you can’t maintain without us
Sitecore Development Services We Offer
- Sitecore XM Cloud migration from XP, XM, or XC, including content, media, and URL preservation
- Headless Sitecore development with Next.js, Content SDK, and JSS
- Sitecore Content Hub integration for DAM, content operations, and marketing workflows
- Sitecore Search and Personalize configuration for targeted experiences
- Comprehensive Sitecore audits covering architecture, performance, and technical debt
- CI/CD pipeline setup for Sitecore: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and containerized deployments
- Composable DXP roadmap and architecture planning for phased modernization
- Team training and knowledge transfer, so your team owns the platform, not us
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sitecore development?
Sitecore development is the practice of building, customizing, and maintaining digital experiences on the Sitecore platform. This includes front-end component development, content modeling, integration with third-party systems, personalization configuration, and search optimization. Modern Sitecore development increasingly involves headless architectures using Next.js and Content SDK, as well as cloud-native deployments on XM Cloud.
How much does Sitecore development cost?
Sitecore development costs vary widely depending on scope. A targeted XM Cloud migration or headless rebuild for a mid-size site typically ranges from $50K to $150K. Larger enterprise projects with Content Hub, Personalize, and Search integrations can exceed $250K. At Sengo, we start with a Sitecore audit to define scope accurately before quoting, so you get a realistic estimate, not a number that doubles after kickoff.
Should I migrate to Sitecore XM Cloud?
If you are currently running Sitecore XP or XM on-premise or on Azure PaaS, migrating to XM Cloud is likely the right move. XM Cloud eliminates infrastructure management, reduces hosting costs, and unlocks modern headless development with Next.js. However, migration requires careful planning, especially around custom modules, xDB dependencies, and content serialization. We help you assess readiness and build a phased migration plan. Learn more about our upgrade approach.
What is headless Sitecore?
Headless Sitecore decouples the front-end presentation layer from the back-end content management system. Instead of rendering pages on the Sitecore server, content is delivered via APIs (Content SDK or GraphQL) to a modern front-end framework like Next.js. This architecture enables faster page loads, better developer experience, independent deployments, and the flexibility to serve content to websites, mobile apps, and other channels from a single source.
How long does a Sitecore migration take?
A typical Sitecore migration, from XP to XM Cloud or from monolithic to headless, takes 3 to 9 months depending on the size of the content tree, number of custom components, and integration complexity. We always run a discovery phase first to map dependencies and define milestones. Content migration rehearsals happen in staging before the real cutover, so go-live day is predictable. For reference, we have delivered Sitecore migrations for organizations like Cirque du Soleil and Fonds de solidarite FTQ.
Do I need a Sitecore partner?
You don’t need a Sitecore-certified reseller to build on the platform, but you do need a team with deep Sitecore expertise. Sengo brings 10+ years of hands-on Sitecore experience, two Sitecore MVP titles (Technology 2022, Ambassador 2023), and SUGCON speaking credentials. We are not a reseller. We don’t push licenses or upsell products. We focus on architecture, development, and migration. If you need an independent Sitecore expert without a vendor agenda, let’s talk.
Start Your Sitecore Project
Whether you need an XM Cloud migration, a headless rebuild, or a Sitecore audit to define next steps, let’s talk. No sales pitch, just an honest conversation about your platform.
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