In this article, we will cover all the remaining actions available in Mission Control. Base Code Deploy The Optimizely team continuously improves the platform by introducing new features and releasing updated versions. To take advantage of these enhancements and bug fixes, projects must be upgraded to the latest version. After upgrading the project, it needs […]
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Perficient Interviewed for Forrester Report on AI’s Transformative Role in DXPs
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the digital landscape, organizations are seeking clarity on how to strategically integrate AI into their digital experience platforms (DXPs). In its latest report, The Impact of AI on Digital Experience Platforms, Forrester explores how DXP vendors are embedding AI agents to streamline experience operations and expand toolsets — from copilots […]
Magento (Adobe Commerce) or Optimizely Configured Commerce: Which One to Choose
Nowadays, as businesses choose the right ecommerce platform, it is challenging, but selecting the right platform is a crucial decision for any business that wants to grow online. Two very popular platforms are discussed in this blog. I am comparing two e-commerce technologies, specifically Magento (Adobe Commerce) and Optimizely Configured Commerce, in terms of their […]
Provisioning a Cloud Project for Optimizely Configured Commerce
If you wish to launch your Optimizely Configured Commerce site, one of our first steps will be setting up your cloud project. This step is crucial, as it forms the technical backbone of your eCommerce environment and ensures everything starts off on the right foot. Provisioning a cloud project involves setting up and configuring all […]
Optimizely Mission Control – Part II
In this section, we focused primarily on generating read-only credentials and how to use them to connect to the database. Generate Database Credentials The Mission Control tool generates read-only database credentials for a targeted instance, which remain active for 30 minutes. These credentials allow users to run select or read-only queries, making it easier to […]
Frontend Standards for Optimizely Configured Commerce: Clean & Scalable Web Best Practices
Optimizely Configured Commerce (Spire) is a strong platform for creating content-rich ecommerce sites, especially suited for wholesalers and manufacturers. Alongside powerful e-commerce features like product recommendations and fast ordering, it supports extensive storefront customization with blogs, case studies, forums, and other content types. To build clean, scalable, and maintainable websites on Optimizely Configured Commerce, it’s […]
Microsite Architecture in Optimizely Spire
Spire CMS (part of Optimizely Configured Commerce) offers a microsite architecture that makes it easy to run multiple branded mini‑sites (or “micro‑experiences”) under a single platform. Here’s how it works. Domain‑based microsites You can host multiple microsites using unique domains like company.com, microsite2.company.com—each one behaves like its own site. Using paths like com/microsite1 is not supported, as […]
How to Write Media Queries in Optimizely Configured Commerce (Spire)
Media queries are essential for modern websites. They enable responsive design by allowing your site or UI to adapt seamlessly across different device sizes. In this blog, we’ll explore how to implement media queries in Optimizely Spire and how to update or customize breakpoints to suit your design needs. Let’s get started! Setting Up Breakpoints […]
Optimizely Mission Control – Part I
Optimizely provides powerful tools that make it easy to build, release, and manage cloud infrastructure efficiently. Optimizely Mission Control Access To use this tool, an Opti ID is required. Once you have an Opti ID, request that your organization grants access to your user account. Alternatively, you can raise a ticket with the Optimizely Support […]
Multisite Maximum Item Validation for Content Area or Link Collection in Optimizely CMS-12.
This blog post will discuss MultiSite validation for either ContentArea or LinkItemCollection, which are both capable of storing multiple items. Although we can use the custom MaxItem attribute to validate the ContentArea or LinkItemCollection, the problem arises when the same property is used for multiple sites with different validation limits. In a recent project, we […]
Implementation of Custom Tables in Optimizely Configured Commerce
In many B2B commerce implementations, the default features provided by Optimizely Configured Commerce may fall short, particularly when it comes to managing or storing custom data. This blog will outline how to create and work with custom database tables within the platform, ensuring flexibility without altering core system components. What Are Custom Tables? Custom tables […]
How to Add Product Badges in Optimizely Configured Commerce Spire
This blog is written for developers, merchandisers, or client teams looking to display visual indicators (e.g., “New”, “Sale”, “Non-Returnable”, “Best Seller”) on products within the storefront. In Ecommerce, badges are small visual cues that communicate important product information to customers, such as “New Arrival”, “Sale”, or “Limited Stock”. In Optimizely Configured Commerce (Spire), product badges […]