Success is about self-development and getting ahead in the game, right?
That’s why it is important to always be on the move in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape of web services! User expectations, contemporary development standards, and security best practices change and rise, so should your website's content management system (CMS). Now, maintaining your Wagtail CMS is not only a technical but also a strategic requirement for your successful project.
We at Quintagroup value your success, so we offer a specialized Wagtail Upgrade & Maintenance Services, not just “updating code”. With us, you can be sure to get active collaboration to assist you in paying off technological debt, preserving peak performance, and guaranteeing the security and scalability of your platform.
Take a Quantum Leap With Wagtail Upgrade & Maintenance
Built on Django, Wagtail is a robust CMS based on Python and intended to be quick, adaptable, and easy to use. Still, Wagtail regularly releases security updates, speed enhancements, and new features, much like any other software that is always changing. Your website may be at risk if you ignore these upgrades.
Upgrading your Wagtail CMS means:
- Compatibility with the latest Django and Python versions
- Availability of new Wagtail features like improved admin tools, accessibility updates, and optimized workflows
- Security updates to protect user information and your company's image
- Ongoing support from the Wagtail community and developers
You skipped the upgrades? Be prepared for broken functionality, exposed vulnerabilities, and a growing pile of technical debt. Don’t want that? Partner with Quintagroup!
4 Risks of Running Outdated Wagtail Versions
Are you still using early 3.x or Wagtail 2.x? You are not alone. Older Wagtail versions frequently provide a fragile environment in which even small adjustments have the potential to bring down the entire website.
Here are just a few common risks:
- Security flaws: Security patches are not available in the older versions, so it leaves your site vulnerable.
- Compatibility issues: Django and Python versions are closely related to Wagtail upgrades. If you stay on an outdated version, you are being left out of receiving additional essential updates.
- Feature deprecation: Older features are either eliminated or replaced as Wagtail develops, which may cause some modules or third-party packages to stop functioning.
- Performance bottlenecks: Newer versions provide significant performance enhancements. If you fall behind, your website can be slower than those of your competitors.
Therefore, a thorough Wagtail CMS maintenance action plan is a must. It’s not just about being modern - it’s about staying safe, stable, and fast.
Security: Patched or Exposed. There’s No Middle Ground
Security is not an option; it is a necessity. Either your Wagtail installation is protected by the most recent updates, or it remains vulnerable to known attacks. Here’s why:
- Supported-version policy: Wagtail exclusively backports fixes to officially supported versions. If your site is running on an older branch, it will no longer receive patches.
- Real-world CVEs: The Wagtail core team responds promptly to vulnerabilities that are discovered. However, unsupported versions are left vulnerable forever.
- Stack dependency chain: Wagtail is built on Django, which delivers several security updates each year. Each update has historically included at least one high-severity remedy, leaving outdated Wagtail sites doubly vulnerable.
- Python lifecycle: When a Python runtime hits the end of its life cycle, it no longer receives security patches, including for major vulnerabilities, leaving your entire CMS stack vulnerable.
- Business impact: Operating an unpatched CMS can lead to data exposure, GDPR or ISO 27001 compliance issues, increased cyber-insurance costs, and ultimately a decline in customer confidence.
Our Wagtail Upgrade & Maintenance Services
Our team approaches Wagtail upgrades and maintenance in a thorough and personalized manner. We become your reliable partner in modernizing with confidence and as little disruption as possible, whether it’s a legacy installation or long-term maintenance.
Quintagroup’s Wagtail maintenance services include:
- Full-version upgrades: We plan and execute version upgrades based on your project’s complexity.
- Dependency and plugin compatibility checks: All third-party libraries, Wagtail add-ons, and integrations are reviewed to make sure nothing breaks during the upgrade.
- Code refactoring & modernization: We clean up and rework templates, views, and models to align with modern Wagtail/Django standards.
- Database migrations: To guarantee that nothing is lost or displaced, we safely move your data and carry out integrity checks.
- Regression testing & QA: Every upgrade is extensively tested in a staging environment to find issues before they affect performance.
- Post-upgrade monitoring: We are here for you, always. After deployment, we keep an eye on your site and apply necessary hotfixes.
- Ongoing maintenance: Your team needs support on a monthly or quarterly basis? We provide long-term service packages tailored to your needs.
Step-by-Step Journey with Quintagroup
See, making an educated decision to upgrade your Wagtail website doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Let us guide you through the process:
Step 1: Beginner Consultation & Audit
We start with thoroughly examining your current Wagtail setup. We evaluate your version, integrations, custom modules, and known issues. An initial technical audit outlines the main risks and potential upgrades.
Step 2: Custom Upgrade Path Planning
Based on the performed audit, we design your custom upgrade plan. We identify the Wagtail versions that need to be used, highlight the adjustments that are needed for your software, and establish reasonable delivery dates.
Here’s what we’ll do:
- Compatibility analysis for Django/Python versions
- Mapping of deprecated features
- Planning for content structure changes or admin enhancements
Step 3: Staging & Testing
We make an identical copy of your website and render it into a secure staging environment where all upgrades are performed and tested. Our QA team tests functional, visual, and speed performance to ensure everything works properly.
Step 4: Production Rollout
We plan to deploy the production as soon as you give your approval for the staging upgrade. To lower risk, we employ rollback options, automated backups, and zero-downtime strategies.
Step 5: Ongoing Support & Monitoring
We will stay with you once the upgrade is successful. To ensure your long-term peace of mind, we provide tailored support packages for deploying monthly security patches, resolving problems, and assisting your internal team.
Getting Quintagroup’s assistance, you're not just benefiting from an upgrade team, you’re gaining a technical partner!
5 Reasons To Choose Quintagroup for Wagtail Maintenance
We’re not just another development company; we’re Wagtail specialists with extensive experience in Python/Django ecosystems. We have provided support for a variety of Wagtail projects throughout the years, ranging from media websites and government portals to educational platforms and unique SaaS dashboards.
- Proven expertise: We have 15+ years of Django development experience and dozens of Wagtail projects under our belt, so we get the CMS inside out.
- Diverse developers: Our engineers keep up with the recent Wagtail releases, best practices, and community standards. Our professional IT team excels in Python, Django, React, and Vue.js, and we will form a team that will be perfect for your Wagtail case.
- Client-centric approach: Transparency, communication, and clarity are our key priorities. You are the main character and will always know what we’re doing and why.
- Agile and responsive: We work quickly and consistently - be it a long-term ot an urgent goal.
- DevOps-ready: Do you need assistance establishing CI/CD for your Wagtail project? We also manage deployment automation and infrastructure.
Don’t just fix issues. Prevent them. Get Quintagroup as your partner.
How the Wagtail Upgrade Process Works
Here’s a quick look at how we run our upgrade process:
- Audit & Strategy – Evaluate the current system and establish a secure upgrade path
- Test Environment Setup – Prepare a staging environment to test the upgrade
- Code & Data Migration – Implement updates, redo the code, and migrate content
- Quality Assurance – Accurate testing to catch bugs and errors
- Deployment – Complete the upgrade in real time with little to no downtime
- Support – Track results and implement post-deployment enhancements
Ready to Upgrade Your Wagtail CMS?
You deserve more than average. With every outdated Wagtail version, the risks grow and the opportunities shrink. You can maintain your competitive edge and stay ahead of the curve with a proactive maintenance and upgrade plan.
Let Quintagroup be your reliable partner in keeping your CMS secure, high-performing, and ready for the future.
Contact us today to schedule a Wagtail audit or request a custom upgrade plan. Together, we’ll make sure your site doesn’t just survive the future, it thrives in it!