Posts Tagged ‘Optimizely Configured Commerce’

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

I’m now a couple months into exploring Optimizely Configured Commerce and Spire CMS.  As much as I’m up to speed with the Configured Commerce side of things (having past experience with Customized commerce), the Spire CMS side is a bit daunting, having worked with traditional Optimizely CMS for a while. We face challenges in figuring […]

With most systems transitioning to cloud-based environments, databases are often hosted across various cloud platforms. However, during the development cycle, there are occasions when having access to a local database environment becomes crucial, particularly for analyzing and troubleshooting issues originating in the production environment. Sometimes, it is necessary to restore the production database to a […]

The Optimizely Configured Commerce SDK and Optimizely Configured Commerce Cloud serve different but complementary purposes within the Optimizely ecosystem. Below is a breakdown of their differences to help clarify their roles: Optimizely Configured Commerce SDK (Software Development Kit) The SDK is a toolkit developers use to build, extend, and customize Optimizely Configured Commerce solutions. Key […]

Optimizely Configured Commerce provides a unique way of managing emails. This allows administrators to configure and manage the email templates and settings used for automated email communications with users. This feature is essential for ensuring consistent branding, and operational efficiency in a B2B e-commerce environment. And most importantly, those emails are setup automatically and should […]