Building a Lightning-Fast Article Engine with OpenAI & Sitecore XMC

“You can't build a smart search without quality content. You can't build personalization without content depth. You can't test engagement without content diversity.”Sound familiar? Modern websites need content — a lot of it. If you're planning to build: A smart site-wide search Dynamic content feeds Tag-driven filters and personalization Or even just a solid SEO …

Integrating Sitecore XM Cloud with a DAM Platform

Introduction In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, seamless access to media assets is crucial for delivering consistent and engaging customer experiences. Integrating a Digital Asset Management (DAM) system with your content management platform can significantly enhance productivity and content governance. In this blog, we’ll walk through the key steps to integrate Sitecore XM Cloud with a …

How Sitecore CDP Events Work in XM Cloud Starter Kit

Overview In modern digital experiences, tracking user behavior is essential. Sitecore CDP (Customer Data Platform) enables real-time behavioral tracking and personalization. In this blog, we’ll explore how the Sitecore XM Cloud Foundation Head Starter Kit integrates Sitecore CDP page view events using a clean and extensible architecture. The NextJS starter kit implements Sitecore CDP (Customer Data …

Basics of Sitecore XM Cloud and Next.js: Building Dynamic Web Pages

Let's deep dive to understand how the different building blocks work together to serve dynamic web pages in the Sitecore XM Cloud. As we see in the diagram below, Sitecore XM Cloud: Sitecore sends rendering data to the Next.js application. Next.js Application: The application receives the rendering data and uses the Placeholder component to define regions where …

Adding Custom Styling to Sitecore XM Cloud Component

In this blog, we'll explore how to implement the FeatureHero component in Sitecore XM Cloud (XMC) and Next.js, focusing on adding custom styling parameters to enhance the component's flexibility and appearance. Component Overview The FeatureHero component consists of four fields: Heading Description CTA (Call to Action) Background Image I have used _Background Image as a base template, OOTB available …

Create Custom Site Settings in Sitecore XM Cloud

Introduction Creating custom site settings in Sitecore XM Cloud can significantly enhance the flexibility and maintainability of your website. Imagine you are managing a multi-brand website where each brand has its own unique settings, such as brand name, logo, and theme colors. Instead of hardcoding this information into each component, you can centralize it using …

How to Set Up Sitecore XM Cloud Locally Using Docker

Setting up Sitecore XM Cloud locally using Docker can streamline your development process and mirror your production environment. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to get started. Prerequisites Before you begin, ensure you have the following: Sitecore License File: A valid Sitecore license. .NET SDK 6.0 and Runtime: Download and install from the official …

Developing a Social Media Integration Plugin for Sitecore XP

In today's digital age, social media is a crucial component of any marketing strategy. Integrating social media with your content management system can streamline your workflow and enhance your online presence. Recently, we participated in the Sitecore Hackathon, where we aimed to leverage AI to post better content on social media platforms like Twitter. In …

Automating Guest Profiles in Sitecore CDP with Sitecore XMC and Connect

Introduction In our recent project, we encountered a scenario for one of our customers that highlighted the power of integrated marketing automation. When a user fills out a lead form, it triggers a sophisticated marketing automation workflow. To enhance this process, we also utilized Sitecore CDP to meticulously track user engagement. Thank you, MANNKUMAR K. …

Power of Environment Variables in Sitecore Headless and Sitecore XM Cloud with Next.js

Environment variables play a crucial role in managing configurations for Sitecore Headless and Sitecore XM Cloud projects with Next.js. They help streamline the development process, enhance security, and ensure flexibility across different environments. Let's dive into their role, best practices, common pitfalls to avoid, and a real-time scenario to illustrate their importance. Role of Environment …