Building a Smart InfoMessage Wrapper for Sitecore XM Cloud Pages
May 24, 2025
The idea for the InfoMessage Wrapper came about while we were building new components and variants in Sitecore XM Cloud. We often use variants and rendering parameters to provide flexibility to content editors - such as enabling dark mode or using background colors for SVG icons. However, we noticed that even our QA team struggled to understand which variant should be used or why certain SVG icons...
Exploring AI in Sitecore XM Cloud: Lunch & Learn Highlights
May 8, 2025
Exploring AI in Sitecore XM Cloud On May 7, I had the opportunity to host a Lunch & Learn session at Americaneagle.com focused on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Sitecore XM Cloud. This internal session was designed to help colleagues better understand how AI tools — like OpenAI — can support development workflows and improve efficiency in digital experience platforms. Session Over...
Prepopulate Component Content in Sitecore XM Cloud with SXA
April 14, 2025
Predefine Component Content in Sitecore XM Cloud with SXA Learn how to streamline your content creation process in Sitecore XM Cloud by predefining example content for components. With this setup, content authors can simply drag and drop components onto a page — and see them instantly populated with predefined sample content. Simplify Authoring with SXA Per-Site Functionality While branch template...
Highlights from SUGCON 2025 Europe
April 7, 2025
SUGCON 2025 Europe: A Look into the Future of Sitecore The Sitecore User Group Conference (SUGCON) Europe 2025 was a veritable feast of knowledge, bringing together Sitecore enthusiasts, experts, and thought leaders from around the globe. The conference offered a unique opportunity to delve into the future of Sitecore, with sessions exploring everything from best practices for transitioning from...
Next.js Deep Dive: From Concepts to Headless Integration – Event Recap
March 15, 2025
This month, we hosted an engaging Lunch & Learn session in Sofia, Bulgaria, where we explored the power of Next.js in modern web development. The event brought together our team to dive deep into performance, scalability, and headless integration with Sitecore XM Cloud. Key Takeaways from the Event Unleashing the Power of Sitecore XM Cloud with Next.js – A deep dive into how Site...
Sitecore Serialization: Working with a Team of Developers
March 3, 2025
When working on a Sitecore XM Cloud project with multiple developers, managing Sitecore Serialization efficiently is crucial. One of the biggest challenges we faced was handling merge conflicts and ensuring that each developer could work independently on their components without overwriting others' work. In this blog post, I’ll share how we structured our serialization strategy to allow multiple d...
Leading by Example: Why True Leadership Isn’t About Authority
February 8, 2025
Leading by Example: Why True Leadership Isn’t About Authority I never wanted to be a manager. Titles never excited me—building, solving, and creating did. I just wanted to be a great developer, writing clean code and tackling interesting challenges. But leadership found me. And when it did, I made a decision: I wouldn’t be the kind of manager who hides behind authority.I wouldn&r...
Installing Sitecore 9.2 in 2025: Navigating Prerequisite Challenges and Deployment Hurdles
January 28, 2025
Installing Sitecore 9.2: Navigating Prerequisite Challenges and Deployment Hurdles Recently, I had the task of installing Sitecore 9.2 and ran into a couple of frustrating issues that I suspect might trip up others as well. If you're facing similar problems, I hope this post will save you some time and effort. The Problems Outdated Download Links in Prerequisites.jsonThe installation process for...
Investigating Slowness for a Sitecore Managed Cloud Client: A Case Study
January 18, 2025
Recently, one of our Sitecore Managed Cloud clients reported performance slowness during a specific period. Our team conducted a thorough investigation to identify the root cause, and here's a summary of what we found and how we addressed it. Observing High CPU Usage The first indicator of an issue was a spike in CPU usage on the hosting infrastructure....
Moving from WordPress to Next.js - My Journey and Lessons Learned
December 19, 2024
Introduction For years, WordPress had been my go-to platform for managing my blog. Its ease of use and vast ecosystem made it an obvious choice when I started blogging. However, as my needs evolved and I sought greater flexibility, performance, and control over my website, I decided to make the switch toNext.js. In this post, I’ll share my experience migrating from WordPress to Next.js, the challe...