Digital experiences power today’s world, but they also come with an environmental cost we often overlook. The internet contributes nearly 4% of global CO₂ emissions, and websites play a significant role through hosting, data transfer, and media-heavy content. As Sitecore developers, architects, and digital leaders, we have a unique opportunity to design and build websites … Continue reading Why Digital Carbon Footprint Matters — And How Sitecore XM Cloud Helps Reduce It
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Bringing It All Together – From Setup to Go-Live with XM Cloud
Welcome to the final chapter of the XM Cloud Basics series! Now, let’s bring all of that together into a complete project lifecycle view — a step-by-step journey from setup to go-live. This post will serve as your XM Cloud implementation blueprint, whether you’re starting a new build or migrating from Sitecore XP. Foundation – … Continue reading Bringing It All Together – From Setup to Go-Live with XM Cloud
Real-World Project Considerations for XM Cloud
Welcome back to the XM Cloud Basics series! Over the past few posts, we’ve explored everything from architecture and deployment to personalization and analytics. Now, it’s time to step back and look at what it takes to run a real-world XM Cloud project successfully — from setup to delivery. This post focuses on the non-technical … Continue reading Real-World Project Considerations for XM Cloud
Personalization and Analytics in Sitecore XM Cloud
Welcome back to the XM Cloud Basics series!In the previous blog, we built a headless front-end using Next.js, connected it to XM Cloud, and delivered content via Sitecore Edge. Now, let’s explore one of the most powerful aspects of digital experience platforms — personalization and analytics — and understand how they work in the XM … Continue reading Personalization and Analytics in Sitecore XM Cloud
Building a Headless Front-End with Next.js and XM Cloud
By the end of this post, you’ll have a Next.js app connected to XM Cloud, fetching data from Sitecore Edge via GraphQL. Why Next.js for XM Cloud? Sitecore recommends Next.js because: Native support in XM Cloud templates Optimized for SSG (Static Site Generation) and SSR (Server-Side Rendering) Excellent developer experience Seamless integration with Vercel hosting … Continue reading Building a Headless Front-End with Next.js and XM Cloud
Connecting to Sitecore Edge and Headless Delivery
Welcome back to the XM Cloud Basics series!In previous blog, we’ve covered the foundations of XM Cloud, including setting up an environment and deploying with the Deploy App. If you’ve followed along, you now have a project up and running. What is Sitecore Edge? Sitecore Edge is the global content delivery layer for XM Cloud.It’s … Continue reading Connecting to Sitecore Edge and Headless Delivery
Deploying with Sitecore XM Cloud Deploy App
Welcome back to the XM Cloud Basics series! In the last post, we explored how to use Sitecore Pages and build reusable components in XM Cloud. Now, let’s take a closer look at how deployment works in this SaaS-native world. One of the most exciting aspects of XM Cloud is that it eliminates the need … Continue reading Deploying with Sitecore XM Cloud Deploy App
Setting Up Your First XM Cloud Environment
Welcome back to the XM Cloud Basics series!So far, we’ve covered: Part 1: Introduction to Sitecore XM Cloud Part 2: Understanding the XM Cloud Architecture Now, it’s time to get our hands dirty and set up your first XM Cloud project. Whether you’re a developer evaluating XM Cloud or a team lead exploring SaaS-first DXP, … Continue reading Setting Up Your First XM Cloud Environment
Understanding the Sitecore XM Cloud Architecture
Welcome back to the XM Cloud Basics series! In Part 1, we looked at what Sitecore XM Cloud is, how it differs from XP, and why it’s become a go-to for modern web projects. Now that we’ve got a solid introduction, let’s go a level deeper and explore the architecture of XM Cloud—what pieces are … Continue reading Understanding the Sitecore XM Cloud Architecture
Introduction to Sitecore XM Cloud – The Next-Gen Composable DXP
Welcome to the XM Cloud Basics series! If you're working with Sitecore and looking to understand its evolution into the composable world, you're in the right place. In this series, I’ll walk through the fundamentals of Sitecore XM Cloud, step by step—helping developers, architects, and marketers build clarity as they transition from traditional XP platforms. … Continue reading Introduction to Sitecore XM Cloud – The Next-Gen Composable DXP
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