Celebrating 20 Years of Sitefinity: A Journey of Innovation 🎉

March 05, 2025 Sitefinity, Digital Experience

We are thrilled to celebrate 20 years of partnering with wonderful customers to deliver excellent digital experiences with Progress Sitefinity.

Twenty years ago, a small but incredibly passionate team of developers set out with a bold and ambitious vision: to create a revolutionary tool that would simplify and accelerate web application development. What started as a simple drag-and-drop component, originally known as “r.a.d. designer” (rapid application development), quickly evolved into something beyond expectation. Over time, that vision became the world-class content management system (CMS) that we pride ourselves on today. Progress Sitefinity is now world renowned for empowering businesses to craft exceptional digital experiences while saving time.

From its humble origins of providing a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) interface, Sitefinity software has continuously evolved into a modern, flexible and AI-powered platform. Today, it enables organizations to deliver robust, personalized experiences across websites, mobile apps, portals and beyond. Through constant innovation and adaptation, Sitefinity has remained at the forefront of digital transformation, providing businesses with the tools they need to engage audiences, streamline content management and drive measurable success.

Throughout its evolution, Sitefinity has adapted to meet the demands of a rapidly shifting digital landscape. From intuitive content management capabilities to AI-powered personalization and enterprise-grade scalability, Sitefinity has become an essential platform for organizations worldwide. By embracing technological advancements and placing customer needs at the core of our development, we have consistently refined and enhanced the platform’s capabilities.

For two decades, our journey has been shaped by our incredible customers, partners and team members—many of whom have been with us since the very beginning! Their feedback, trust and enthusiasm have fueled our ongoing commitment to innovation, so that Sitefinity remains an industry-leading CMS. It is this collaboration and shared dedication that continues to propel us forward. We are grateful for the unwavering support of our community, whose insights and inspiration drive our continuous evolution and success.

As we celebrate this 20-year milestone, we reflect on how far we have come. Sitefinity has not only transformed how businesses manage their digital presence but has also played a role in shaping the future of web content management. With a solid foundation of innovation and customer-centric development, we are more excited than ever about the future. We remain committed to anticipating the needs of businesses, adapting to emerging technologies, and delivering innovative solutions that make digital experiences more powerful, engaging and efficient.

The journey doesn’t stop here. We will continue pushing the boundaries of digital excellence, so that Sitefinity adapts to the needs of businesses in an ever-changing digital world. Looking ahead, we are excited about the new possibilities, advancements and opportunities that will shape the next 20 years of innovation. Our mission is to continue to enhance our platform, build new capabilities and support organizations in their quest to create exceptional digital experiences.

Sitefinity is more than just a tool—it is a platform that fosters long-term engagement, strengthens brands and supports the ever-growing demands of digital transformation. Reaching this remarkable milestone, we want to express our heartfelt appreciation to our incredible community—our customers, partners and team members—whose dedication has shaped our journey. Your unwavering support and enthusiasm drive us forward every day.

Here’s to celebrating 20 outstanding years of Sitefinity and most importantly, to the future because we’re only just getting started!

Happy Birthday, Sitefinity!
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Katie Austin

Katie Austin is a media strategist and audience engagement expert with a passion for data-driven storytelling. As the Strategic Awareness & Advocacy Lead for Progress Sitefinity, she brings years of experience in audience development, media analytics and social strategy from top mainstream media organizations.

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