GraphQL is a powerful addon to headless Sitecore implementations. It does, however, require writing queries based on the available schema to return data. This varies from a Restful endpoint where it already contains the structure and data. In fact, one of the best aspects of GraphQL Is that you can define the data structure you …
Azure App Service Plans allow you to define multiple deployment slots in order to stage a Sitecore site prior to go-live. This powerful feature allows you to swap in your site once it is warmed up… and my personal favorite, set a dedicated Web database per slot so I can smoke test and warm up …
With the heavy move to headless by Sitecore, and tools such as Experience Edge, there is a sense that the only option is to popup a React app to consume GraphQL data from Headless Services or Experience Edge… but what about those who have XP or XM topologies with a CM and CD that just …
Developing governance policies and standards for a Digital Experience Platform (DXP) like Sitecore can be a daunting task. Building upon the guidance in the Sitecore Governance: How To and a Template Too article, you can use the R.E.A.C.T. method to ensure your policies/standards are Readable, Enforceable, Accessible, Communicable, and Trainable. Readable Your governance policies and …
For those who leverage Sitecore Docker for local development, there may be a desire to have a custom domain name and corresponding certificate for your URLs. This makes it easier to distinguish between environments in case you are running multiple for local development (ex. multiple clients or differing Sitecore solutions). Use the following steps, with …
Creating and refining content management system (CMS) governance policies can be a daunting task… made worse by fear, perfectionism, and a lack of a proper governance committee structure and communication. Considering all the layers of an Enterprise CMS composable ecosystem, you can see why its perfectly normal to have trepidation when undertaking governance. Here are …
Whether you end up deploying to an Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Cluster, PaaS, or VMs… using Docker for local Sitecore development could provide several benefits irrespective if you end up pushing images into AKS. Benefits of Containers Using containers can provide several benefits, especially around how portable and immutable images can be. Some top benefits …
Sitecore Content Hub is truly a standalone digital asset management (DAM) platform, with additional functionality such as CMP. The power of this platform can be integrated with Sitecore via “Sitecore Connect”. This article provides the materials and guidance to use and troubleshoot connecting Sitecore and Sitecore Content Hub. Which Connector Version Do I Need? Sitecore …
Missing analytics in Sitecore Experience Analytics? If you are receiving a certificate error, check out the following guide: Sitecore 9: xConnect Endpoint Communication… Certificates, Ports, Hosts Files/DNS, and More! Sitecore also has the following article, if the certificates are working, that details how to surface interactions, evaluate analytics, Path Analyzer issues and more: How-to’s – …
Redirects are a helpful mechanism for managing moved pages, sub domain management (ex. non www to www or vice versa) and helping direct users to the desired destination. They also assist with maintaining “link juice” from an SEO perspective. However, they are also a crutch that can lead to an unmanageable mess that is never …