Posted by: Adam Weston
10 July 2025
How a software project rescue can restore confidence
Growcreate specialises in Umbraco project rescue and .NET software rescue. When platforms stall, underperform or fail, we step in to stabilise them, restore confidence and get projects back on track.
I've lost count of how many times we've been called in to pick up the pieces when a software or website project has needed rescuing. A .NET or Umbraco CMS migration that's run out of steam. A site stuck in UAT limbo. Features promised but never delivered. At some point, a digital project crosses a line from "slipping" to "in trouble", and that's when we usually get the call.
It's not always dramatic. Sometimes, it's just a slow drift into missed deadlines, dropped tickets and growing frustration. Sometimes, the team that initiated the work is no longer in place, or the incumbent agency outsourced the project from the outset. Sometimes, internal teams are so stretched that keeping the site live is all they can manage. But the result is the same. The platform is underperforming, and the pressure is building.
We've built a reputation for stabilising projects in that space between "nearly there" and "completely stuck". For enterprise Umbraco and .NET platforms, here's how we do it.
What an Umbraco or .NET project rescue really means
An Umbraco project rescue isn't a rebuild from scratch — it's a controlled recovery.
It's about taking what's there, identifying what's stable, and fixing what's not.
An Umbraco project rescue is the process of taking over a stalled or broken CMS build and restoring stability. It often means fixing unfinished migrations, resolving long-standing bugs, and providing hands-on support when the original agency has stepped away.
When you know it's time to call for help
Digital leaders often see the same warning signs before they pick up the phone:
- Go-live dates keep slipping, with no clear recovery plan
- An outsourced build feels fragile or unmaintainable
- Internal teams are stretched and unable to progress
- The site is live but unreliable — every release feels risky
If that sounds familiar, it's time to act before the next deadline becomes another missed one.
How we rescue failing projects
Our recovery framework — Support. Enhance. Evolve. — is simple, repeatable, and proven across enterprise environments.
Support – stabilise your platform
We take control quickly, reviewing code, infrastructure and workflows to spot risks and restore stability.
- 24/7 monitoring and incident response
- Hands-on engineers, not ticket handlers
- Immediate fixes to keep your platform live
Enhance – remove blockers
Once the pressure eases, we fix the issues holding you back.
- Resolve bugs and clear technical debt
- Optimise publishing, deployment and performance
- Streamline workflows for editors and developers
Evolve – rebuild confidence
After stability comes momentum. Together, we shape a future roadmap.
- Add new features and performance improvements
- Modernise architecture and security
- Establish predictable releases and future roadmaps
Why enterprises trust Growcreate for digital project work?
Project rescue work is complex, pressured and time sensitive. But it's rewarding.
Growcreate brings:
- Platinum Umbraco Partner and Microsoft Azure specialists
- ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials certified security
- Deep experience in finance, healthcare and regulated sectors
- Proven Azure-hosted .NET and CMS recovery projects
- A dedicated 24/7 support team to keep platforms stable
What we restore isn't just code or content. It's confidence that the site will stay live. That releases will work, that uptime is protected, and that teams can focus on progress again.
And once that confidence is back, you can move forward with purpose.
If your Umbraco, .NET or enterprise digital platform is causing more problems than it solves, let’s talk. We’ll stabilise it, optimise it and give you the confidence to move forward.
Partnerships
What defines a successful project recovery
From our experience across dozens of rescues, these factors separate success from struggle.
Digital Rescue FAQs
Growcreate takes over stalled or underperforming platforms fast. We stabilise the live environment, review code and infrastructure, and take responsibility for delivery. Our website project rescue process is built on hands-on support, technical clarity and immediate impact.
Growcreate specialises in software project rescue by working with what's already in place, rescuing the investment you've made, fixing the blockers and restoring confidence without delay. We don't overpromise, we deliver.
Digital rescue is often about capacity as much as capability. Growcreate acts as an extension of your team, providing urgent support, addressing critical tickets, and alleviating pressure so your internal teams can refocus on their priorities.
Yes. Whether you're using .NET, Umbraco, Optimizely, or a custom setup, Growcreate's digital rescue services work with your existing setup. We assess the current architecture, keeping what works and improving what doesn't without disruption.
Most clients see results within the first few weeks. Because we focus on stabilising, fixing, and unblocking early, our website and software project rescue work delivers fast wins, especially on platforms stuck in UAT or behind schedule.
Yes. Our 24/7 support services are for high-pressure, high-availability platforms. Once your digital rescue is complete, Growcreate can continue as your support partner, resolving issues quickly and preventing future risks.
That's common. Growcreate can join midstream, work alongside other partners, and bring clarity to the situation. Our role in a digital rescue is to get the project moving again without politics or disruption.
No. In many website project rescue cases, the core of the platform is sound; it just needs structure and support. Growcreate prioritises practical fixes, not unnecessary rebuilds. We focus on what adds value fast.
If deadlines keep slipping, bugs aren't being fixed, or teams are losing faith in the platform, it's time to take action. Growcreate offers clear assessments and fast action, helping you decide whether a software project rescue is needed and what that really involves.
Because we’ve done it many times in enterprise and regulated sectors. Clients rely on us for stability, Azure and Umbraco expertise, and straightforward communication when delivery can’t slip any further.
