Does a website built on asp.net have a Content Management System (CMS)?

Hi @Mike Smith,

ASP.NET Content Management System platforms are smart to automate all the content processes on a website. At present, many ASP.NET CMS are available.

I think you can choose Umbraco.

Umbraco is one of the most used and popular CMS among all ASP.NET based content management systems (CMS) which is SEO friendly.

https://github.com/umbraco/Umbraco-CMS

Umbraco is an excellent open-source web content publishing software for ASP.NET developers. The feature-packed platform is simple and easy to learn, making it a perfect CMS platform for web designers, developers, and content creators. If you have any difficulties using this platform, you can avail of Umbraco development services. This platform’s prime benefit is that you can custom-design it for different business types, from a small-sized company to a large enterprise system. It is perfect for web agencies. 

Others:

• DotNetNuke (DNN)
• Sitefinity CMS
• Kentico
• Orchard CMS

Best regards,
Lan Huang

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while a content management system can be written in asp.net, these are usually commercial system as suggested above. Most likely the client is just coding a website in asp.net (like a client using python or php). typically the code will be in a source control. instead of template pages, there standard code files (layout) where SEO settings would typically be made. There a several asp.net frameworks (webform, mvc, razor pages) and languages (vb, c#, f#) the client could have used.

you may need to view the live site, and give requirements to the clients application team.

Hello Thanks for reaching out!

Step-by-Step Guide to Determine CMS Availability in an ASP.NET Website

1. Understand What ASP.NET Is   ASP.NET is a Microsoft framework used to build dynamic websites and web applications. It’s like the engine, not the dashboard.
2. Know That ASP.NET Can Support CMS Platforms   There are several CMS platforms built on ASP.NET, such as:
   • Umbraco (open-source, SEO-friendly)
   • Kentico (enterprise-level, robust features)
   • Sitefinity (user-friendly, good for marketers)
   • Sitecore (powerful but expensive)
   • Orchard Core (modular and open-source)
3. Ask the Agency Which CMS (if any) They Are Using   Not all ASP.NET websites include a CMS. Some are custom-built without one. Ask:
   • “Will the site include a CMS like Umbraco or Kentico?”
   • “Will there be an admin login for content editing and SEO?”
4. Check for Admin Access and SEO Tools   If a CMS is included, your team should be able to:
   • Log in to a backend dashboard
   • Edit meta titles, descriptions, and URLs
   • Add alt text to images
   • Manage redirects and sitemaps
5. If No CMS Is Included, Request One   If the agency is building a custom site without a CMS, ask them to integrate one or at least provide:
   • Editable templates
   • SEO plugin support
   • Access to HTML/meta tags
6. Confirm User Roles and Permissions   Make sure your SEO team will have the right access level to make changes without needing a developer each time.
7. Test Before Launch   Before the site goes live, test the CMS access and SEO features to ensure everything works as expected.