What are Icons? Icons are graphical representations of different elements on a website. They make the webpages visually appealing and like any other image, have a stronger connection and retention to the end user’s memory than plain text. When used in moderation and the right way, they can be self-explanatory and reduce the need for […]
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Page Preview Master/Web Paradox
Does this scenario sound familiar? Sitecore CM/CD are on different servers Developer doesn’t have access to the CD server that is currently showing an error in the browser. Code base for both CM and CD are the same. Developer switches the database from Master to Web in CM and then previews the page but no […]
How to Personalize a Carousel in Sitecore with SCORE
Just for fun, let’s take a few common scenarios for content management teams, and run through how to add personalization to Sitecore with SCORE. You’ll be shocked at how easy this is – why more companies don’t jump in and start personalizing their content and user experience is a mystery to me. Scenario #1 – […]
Guide: Trigger CCF messages from elements in Content Spots
Score’s CCF (Component Communication Framework) allows Content Authors to use rendering parameters to easily control how components communicate with each other. For example, we can set the Button component to fire a CCF message when it is clicked. But what if the button is inside a Content Spot? Can it still send and receive […]
How to Navigate Experience Editor Effectively
Understanding where you are within Experience Editor is critical to understanding what you are editing. Understanding the 3 distinct editable elements can help you navigate more effectively.
Vue.js Components in Sitecore Experience Editor
One of the hot JavaScript frameworks these days is Vue.js and it has started to regularly find its way into modern web and Sitecore development. At Perficient, we’re always looking to keep our customers modernized in terms of technology and have embraced Vue.js in a number of our Sitecore implementations. Vue works quite well with […]
Making Atoms Easy with Macro Renderings
In previous posts, we have discussed how Snippets can make your life easier. Well, there’s another feature we’ve added to SCORE to make using Snippets easier even for the most novice content administrator – macro renderings. The Opportunity Atomic design provides flexibility for user experience and empowers content authors to change not only content but […]
Make the Most of Your Content Authoring Options in Sitecore
Authoring content in Sitecore can run the gauntlet from frustrating to fantastic. I previously looked at why you should care about a quality content authoring experience and provided a few tips for how to do that in Sitecore. While a good authoring experience in Sitecore generally involves smart use of the Experience Editor, it is […]
Why Quality Sitecore Content Authoring Matters to Your Business
Many factors play into a successful Sitecore implementation, but having a high quality content authoring experience is one that stands out. Because content authoring is such a fundamental, day-to-day task in Sitecore, it is crucial that the authoring and editing experience is consistently great. I’ve written before about how to improve the Sitecore editing experience, […]
Beyond Components: Improving the Sitecore Editing Experience
As the basis for content presentation in Sitecore, well-built components are critical for a successful Sitecore implementation. Content Authors and Editors will be interacting with components in the Experience Editor on a daily basis, and there will be a wide range of technical expertise among these users. With that in mind, Sitecore developers should always […]
Creating an Experience Editor Ribbon button for SCORE pages
Recently on a few of my projects, we’ve been discussing how to further enhance the content authoring experience for users.
Experience Editor error strikes again!
“After parsing a value an unexpected character was encountered: {. Path ‘scLayout’…