Maybe you’ve already made the switch to XM Cloud, or maybe you’re still evaluating it as the answer to all your digital delivery challenges. Spoiler alert: it won’t magically solve everything — but with the right setup and smart optimizations, it can absolutely deliver fast, scalable, and maintainable experiences. If you’re using Sitecore Headless with […]
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Sitecore Personalize: Advanced Page Targeting
In my previous blog https://blogs.perficient.com/2024/07/01/sitecore-personalize-close-event-logic/, I shared a method for using cookies to enable the user to dismiss an alert banner. This process involved writing the cookie when the user clicks the close icon and checking for the cookie when the experience is displayed. This approach worked well because the entirety of the javascript code […]
Getting Started with Personalization in Sitecore XM Cloud: Enable, Extend, and Execute
In my previous blog – Personalization in Sitecore XM Cloud: What’s New, What’s Different, and What It’s Built On!, I explored what makes personalization in Sitecore XM Cloud so powerful – from its cloud-native infrastructure and headless architecture to the built-in rule-based targeting engine. Now, I’m shifting from concepts to implementation. In this post, […]
Sitecore PowerShell commands – XM Cloud Content Migration
In this post, I’ve listed the most commonly used Sitecore PowerShell commands for content migration. This blog continues from my earlier post: Sitecore XM Cloud Content Migration: Plan and Strategy. During migration, we created several PowerShell scripts to extract data from the legacy database to CSVs. We then used those CSVs to import content into […]
Sitecore XM Cloud Content Migration: Plan and Strategy
Sitecore XM cloud content migration can be approached in various ways. The first thing that comes to mind when working on the Sitecore upgrade project to XM Cloud is content migration. Choosing the right method helps reduce migration time and avoid errors. I will outline the approach that best meets our client’s needs in this […]
Using Sitecore Connect and OpenAI: A Practical Example for Page Metadata Enhancement
Sitecore Connect is Sitecore’s low-code integration platform designed to easily automate workflows between Sitecore and external systems, without heavy custom coding. If you’re new to Sitecore Connect or want a deeper understanding of when and how to use it, check out these helpful resources: When to Choose Sitecore Connect: Solving Integration Challenges Understanding Sitecore Connect: […]
What’s the point of Headless?
In the ever-evolving world of web development, the term “headless” is as popular today as it ever has been. But what does it really mean, and why should you care? Let’s dive into the concept of headless architecture, its benefits, and why Sitecore is leading the charge in this space. What is Headless? At its […]
How the Change to TLS Certificate Lifetimes Will Affect Sitecore Projects (and How to Prepare)
TLS certificate lifetimes are being significantly reduced over the next few years as part of an industry-wide push toward greater security and automation. Here’s the phased timeline currently in place: Now through March 15, 2026: Maximum lifetime is 398 days Starting March 15, 2026: Reduced to 200 days Starting March 15, 2027: Further reduced to […]
Exact Match Search with Sitecore Search
Searching for content on the web has evolved from basic string based matches to a sophisticated array of approaches including keywords, stemming, synonyms, word order, regular expressions, weights and relevance. Users expect the highest ranking results to be the most relevant and 75% of users don’t go past the first page of results. All of […]
Security Best Practices in Sitecore XM Cloud
Securing your Sitecore XM Cloud environment is critical to protecting your content, your users, and your brand. This post walks through key areas of XM Cloud security, including user management, authentication, secure coding, and best practices you can implement today to reduce your security risks. We’ll also take a step back to look at the […]
AI in Sitecore: Transforming Digital Experiences
AI transforms how businesses create, maintain, and provide engaging content in Sitecore. Embedding AI, Sitecore allows developers, marketers, and IT professionals to improve workflows, enhance customer interaction, and fine-tune digital strategies. Let’s explore how AI is shaping Sitecore and what it means for businesses. Key AI Features in Sitecore From Content Hub to XM Cloud, […]
Sitecore Search Source Types – Part I
Sitecore Search is a robust search solution designed to streamline the indexing and retrieval of content with ease. Supporting a wide range of source types empowers developers to integrate various content repositories without breaking a sweat. In this blog, we’ll take a deep dive into the different Sitecore Search source types, complete with implementation examples, […]