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# Insights

- [AI, You Lie!](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/ai-you-lie.md): A field report from inside Kajoo Agentic: what changed when we stopped trying to persuade an AI agent and started designing the system that decides what "done" actually means.
- [We Analyzed 100+ Symposium Sessions So You Don't Have To: The 2025 Sitecore Roadmap in Plain English](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/the-2025-sitecore-roadmap-in-plain-english.md): TechGuilds reviewed 100+ Symposium 2025 sessions to map the real Sitecore roadmap: what's shipping in XM Cloud, which AI features matter, and where it's headed.
- [The Symposium Sessions They're Not Offering: What to Do When Your Sitecore Has 294,030 Lines of Technical Debt](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/what-to-do-when-your-sitecore-has-294-030-lines-of-technical-debt.md): Your Sitecore's technical debt may be worse than you think. TechGuilds breaks down what 294,030 lines looks like and how to fix it before moving to XM Cloud.
- [“Next is Now” Isn’t Just a Slogan: Why Waiting on AI is the Real Risk](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/next-is-now-isnt-just-a-slogan-why-waiting-on-ai-is-the-real-risk.md): Your competitor launched a campaign site in three weeks while your team took three months. TechGuilds on why delaying AI adoption is the bigger risk in 2025.
- [AI and the Changing Strategy Landscape](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/ai-and-the-changing-strategy-landscape.md): AI benchmarks are surging as inference costs collapse. Learn why generative AI is a general-purpose technology and how the 3Rs framework guides strategy.
- [Enterprise Agentic AI: A Playbook for Reliable Ambient Agents](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/enterprise-agentic-ai-a-playbook-for-reliable-ambient-agents.md): Learn how to ship reliable enterprise AI agents using an EV framework, hybrid workflows, and human-in-the-loop guardrails, then scale to ambient autonomy.
- [Invisible UX: How AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Digital Experience](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/invisible-ux-how-ai-is-rewriting-the-rules-of-digital-experience.md): Invisible UX strips away menus, buttons, and forms. TechGuilds examines how AI is making interfaces disappear and what that means for digital experience design.
- [What is Sitecore Stream](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/what-is-sitecore-stream.md): Sitecore Stream brings generative AI into the DXP suite. TechGuilds breaks down what it does, how it works, and whether it's ready for production use.
- [Enhancing Search Accuracy with Solr DefaultSpellChecker in Sitecore](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/how-to-enhance-search-accuracy-with-solr-defaultspellchecker-in-sitecore.md): Solr's DefaultSpellChecker catches typos before they break Sitecore search. TechGuilds walks through the implementation with working configuration examples.
- [How to Set Up Date-Specific Personalization in Sitecore XM Cloud](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/how-to-set-up-date-specific-personalization-in-sitecore-xm-cloud.md): Sitecore XM Cloud lets you show personalized content on a specific date without developer involvement. This guide walks through the full personalization setup.
- [Starting Simple: Practical Examples to Launch Your Website Personalization Journey](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/practical-personalization-examples.md): Personalization doesn't need a massive rollout. TechGuilds shares practical Sitecore examples you can launch quickly to demonstrate value before going further.
- [Sitecore Symposium 2024 – Recap by a Digital Strategist](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/sitecore-symposium-2024-recap-by-digital-strategist.md): A digital strategist's take on Sitecore Symposium 2024: the key DXP announcements, what Sitecore is prioritizing, and what it means for your platform roadmap.
- [Landing Page Essentials: Key Elements, Best Practices and Examples Powered by Sitecore](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/landing-page-essentials-key-elements-and-examples.md): Five elements every Sitecore landing page needs to convert. TechGuilds breaks them down with real examples to help your marketing team build and test faster.
- [Migrating to Sitecore XM Cloud: Key Considerations for Digital Leaders](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/migrating-to-sitecore-xmc-key-considerations-for-digital-leaders.md): Moving to Sitecore XM Cloud? TechGuilds outlines the governance, architecture, and team readiness considerations digital leaders need to resolve before go-live.
- [The Evolution of Content Authoring: From Experience Editor to Sitecore Pages in XM Cloud](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/sitecore-pages-in-xmc.md): Sitecore Pages replaces the Experience Editor in XM Cloud. TechGuilds compares both tools and explains what the transition means for your content team.
- [Sitecore XM Cloud: Level Up Your Digital Experience with a Modern Composable DXP](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/sitecore-xm-cloud-modern-composable-dxp.md): Sitecore XM Cloud is a headless SaaS DXP built for composable architectures. TechGuilds explains what sets it apart from XP and how it fits a modern stack.
- [Considerations for redesigning website navigation](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/considerations-for-redesigning-website-navigation.md): Navigation redesigns fail when teams skip discovery. TechGuilds shares the UX considerations that lead to better decisions when rebuilding site navigation.
- [How to optimize the performance of Sitecore headless JSS apps](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/how-to-optimize-performance-of-sitecore-headless-jss-apps.md): Sitecore headless JSS apps slow down when architects skip a few key patterns. TechGuilds covers the performance optimizations that make the biggest difference.
- [The much talked about Coveo Headless](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/coveo-headless-part-1.md): Coveo Headless makes Sitecore search faster but the docs have gaps. TechGuilds documents the patterns and configurations that took real project time to solve.
- [Seven keys to success for working with a Sitecore application managed services provider](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/keys-to-success-with-sitecore-application-managed-services.md): Seven things separate successful Sitecore managed services partnerships from failed ones. TechGuilds shares what matters based on years of delivery experience.
- [How to set up a Sitecore Docker container on a local instance](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/how-to-set-up-sitecore-docker-container-on-local-instance.md): Setting up a Sitecore Docker container locally is step one for headless development. This guide walks through the full setup so you can start building fast.
- [Four things to consider as you get started with personalization](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/four-considerations-for-personalization.md): Before personalizing your Sitecore site, four decisions shape whether the effort pays off. TechGuilds shares the factors that save time and drive real results.
- [Introduction to Sitecore CDP](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/introduction-to-sitecore-cdp.md): Sitecore CDP unifies customer data across channels to power real-time personalization. TechGuilds introduces the platform and its key capabilities for DXP.
- [How to create, edit, and publish a page with Sitecore Horizon](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/how-to-create-edit-and-publish-a-page-with-sitecore-horizon.md): Publishing pages in Sitecore Horizon is faster than the Experience Editor once you know the steps. This walkthrough covers the full Horizon authoring workflow.
- [Kajoo Release One Point One](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/kajoo-releaseone-point-one.md): Kajoo 1.1 ships new features and fixes that improve the Sitecore migration experience. TechGuilds covers what changed and what it means for your team.
- [How to use dynamic layouts in a headless Sitecore application](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/how-to-use-dynamic-layouts-in-headless-sitecore-applications.md): Headless Sitecore apps with multiple layouts need a pattern the JSS docs skip. TechGuilds documents the dynamic layout approach for React JSS and Next.js apps.
- [Creating a React component using the Sitecore-first workflow](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/creating-react-component-using-sitecore-first-workflow.md): The Sitecore-first workflow makes component creation predictable and Helix-compliant. This guide covers building a React JSS component from schema to render.
- [How to use Sitecore Helix principles in a headless application (React JSS and NextJS)](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/sitecore-helix-in-headless-jss-and-nextjs-apps.md): Sitecore Helix applies to headless JSS but the approach differs from MVC. TechGuilds shows how to apply the pattern in a React JSS and Next.js project.
- [Getting started with Sitecore Horizon](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/getting-started-with-sitecore-horizon.md): Sitecore Horizon is the modern editing tool replacing the Experience Editor. TechGuilds gives an overview of what it does and how to get started with it.
- [Sitecore Names Nabil Orfali and Sana Kamalmaz as Strategy MVPs in 2022](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/techguilds-wins-2-sitecore-strategy-mvp-awards-2022.md): Nabil Orfali and Sana Kamalmaz were named 2022 Sitecore Strategy MVPs, two of only three in Canada. TechGuilds on what the recognition reflects about our work.
- [Composable DXPs: Glossary for the new Web](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/composable-dxp-glossary.md): A plain-English glossary of the new web: Headless CMS, SPAs, JAMStack, the Edge, Composable DXP, and low-code/no-code — and what each term means for your business.
- [Getting started with Sitecore Marketing Automation – Part 2](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/sitecore-marketing-automation-part-2.md): Sitecore Marketing Automation part 2: building a campaign from scratch. TechGuilds walks through each step using a scenario from configuration to launch.
- [How to create custom maps for Sitecore Path Analyzer](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/how-to-create-custom-maps-for-sitecore-path-analyzer.md): Ciao audience, it has been a while since my last blog post. Coming back this time to answer a practical and good question from one of our blog followers about h
- [Getting started with Sitecore Marketing Automation – Part 1](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/sitecore-marketing-automation-part-1.md): Sitecore's marketing automation tools can feel complex at first. TechGuilds breaks down the interface and core concepts to get your first campaign underway.
- [What is a headless CMS – The Marketers’ Version](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/headless-cms-for-marketers.md): A headless CMS separates content from presentation to power any channel from one place. TechGuilds explains what that means in plain English for marketers.
- [What are Composable DXPs - The Marketers’ Version](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/composable-dxps-for-marketers.md): A composable DXP lets you pick the best tool for each job instead of committing to one suite. TechGuilds explains composable architecture for marketing teams.
- [What is new in Sitecore 10.x (data sheet)](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/what-is-new-in-sitecore-10x.md): Sitecore 10.x introduced personalization improvements, headless capabilities, and performance gains. TechGuilds summarizes the key features and what they mean.
- [Sitecore Page Analyzer](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/sitecore-page-analyzer.md): Sitecore Page Analyzer visualizes path data for a single page, not the full journey. TechGuilds covers what it does and when to use it over Path Analyzer.
- [Sitecore's Path Analyzer for marketers and web analytics specialists](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/sitecore-path-analyzer-01.md): Sitecore Path Analyzer maps how visitors navigate your site. TechGuilds explains what it does, how to read the maps, and how marketers can act on the data.
- [How to A/B test a Sitecore form to optimize for conversions - Part 3](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/how-to-test-a-sitecore-form-part-3.md): Part 3 of the Sitecore form A/B testing series: analyzing results and applying what you learned. TechGuilds walks through the final steps to a winning form.
- [Sitecore Search - Sitecore Dojo](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/sitecore-search-sitecore-dojo.md): Sitecore search is built on Solr or Lucene and powers both delivery and Content Editor. TechGuilds covers how it works and how to configure it for your project.
- [Four considerations when designing forms for older adults - Part 2](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/accessible-web-forms-for-older-adults-2.md): Part 2 of designing web forms for older adults: applying the four accessibility considerations to Sitecore forms. TechGuilds covers the implementation.
- [Four considerations when designing forms for older adults](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/accessible-web-forms-for-older-adults.md): As the world ages, accessible web forms matter more than ever. TechGuilds identifies four design considerations to improve form usability for older adults.
- [Sitecore Experience Editor Overview](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/sitecore-experience-editor-overview.md): The Sitecore Experience Editor is the WYSIWYG authoring tool for content teams. TechGuilds gives an overview of its features and how to use it effectively.
- [The Case for Going Virtual Part 2](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/the-case-for-going-virtual-part-2.md): Part 2 explores education, real estate, and event use cases for virtual and augmented reality experiences. TechGuilds makes the case for going virtual in 2020.
- [The Case for Going Virtual - Part 1](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/the-case-for-going-virtual-part-1.md): Virtual reality promises full immersion, but practical VR use cases for brands already exist. TechGuilds explores virtual tour and retail use cases in part 1.
- [How Sitecore profiles, profile keys, profile cards, and pattern cards are used](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/sitecore-profile-keys-and-cards-and-pattern-cards-part-2.md): Part 2 of the Sitecore profiling series: seeing profiles, profile keys, and pattern cards working in a real scenario. TechGuilds walks through the example.
- [Three Steps to Creating a Virtual Tour if You are Using Sitecore](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/how-to-create-a-virtual-tour-on-sitecore.md): Creating a virtual tour in Sitecore involves three steps: content model, 3D assets, and component setup. TechGuilds walks through the process start to finish.
- [Sitecore profiles, profile keys, profile cards, and pattern cards demystified](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/sitecore-profile-keys-and-cards-and-pattern-cards.md): Sitecore profiles, profile keys, and pattern cards power XP personalization. TechGuilds breaks them down with clear definitions and practical examples.
- [5 things you should consider testing when optimizing a Sitecore form for conversion](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/things-to-test-in-a-sitecore-form.md): Testing the wrong elements wastes time. TechGuilds identifies the five highest-impact variables to A/B test in a Sitecore form when optimizing for conversion.
- [Responding to COVID-19 Together](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/response-covid-19.md): When COVID-19 disrupted business operations, TechGuilds committed to keeping client projects on track. This post outlines our approach to supporting teams.
- [How to A/B test a Sitecore form to optimize for conversions - Part 2](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/how-to-test-a-sitecore-form-part-2.md): Part 2 of the Sitecore form A/B testing walkthrough: completing the variant setup and launching the test. TechGuilds covers steps four through six in detail.
- [Sitecore Names Nabil Orfali an MVP Four Years in a Row!](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/nabil-orfali-sitecore-mvp-for-the-fourth-time.md): Nabil Orfali, CEO of TechGuilds, was named a Sitecore MVP for the fourth consecutive year. TechGuilds reflects on what the recognition means for the team.
- [How to A/B test a Sitecore form to optimize for conversions - Part 1](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/how-to-test-a-sitecore-form-part-1.md): Forms are central to lead generation. TechGuilds walks through how to duplicate a Sitecore form, create a variant, and set up your first A/B test in XP.
- [Here We GROW AGAIN](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/here-we-grow-again.md): TechGuilds kicks off 2020 with team growth and new service capabilities. This post shares the announcements and the momentum heading into the new decade.
- [How to personalize callouts based on triggered goals in Sitecore](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/sitecore-rules-based-personalization-how-to.md): Rules-based personalization in Sitecore fires on triggered goals. TechGuilds shows how to configure callout personalization based on visitor goal triggers.
- [Digital Customer Experience: From the Funnel to the Flywheel](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/digital-customer-experience-flywheel.md): The funnel ignores what happens after conversion. TechGuilds explores the flywheel model for digital customer experience and why it builds compounding growth.
- [Sitecore HTML Fieldrenderer Cheat Sheet](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/sitecore-html-fieldrenderer-cheat-sheet.md): The Sitecore HTML FieldRenderer is the standard way to output field values in the view. TechGuilds provides a cheat sheet of the most commonly used helpers.
- [Introducing Kajoo (Formerly: The Sitecore Magic Tool)](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/introducing-sitecore-magic-tool.md): Kajoo (formerly the Sitecore Magic Tool) uses AI to convert wireframes into live Sitecore pages. TechGuilds introduces the tool and explains how it works.
- [Sitecore Field Reference Cheat Sheet](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/sitecore-field-reference-cheat-sheet.md): Sitecore fields store all your data, and developers need quick access to field types and APIs. TechGuilds provides a complete field reference cheat sheet.
- [Creating and Triggering Goals based on Visitor Engagement](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/creating-and-triggering--sitecore-goals-based-on-visitor-engagement.md): Goals in Sitecore XP track meaningful visitor actions and feed personalization. TechGuilds walks through creating goals and triggering them on page events.
- [Back to Basics, Part 4: Sitecore Rocks](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/back-to-basics-part-4-sitecore-rocks.md): Sitecore Rocks is a Visual Studio plugin that makes Sitecore development significantly faster. TechGuilds covers the key features in part 4 of the series.
- [Configuring a Sitecore Form Submit Button](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/configuring-a-sitecore-form-submit-button.md): A Sitecore form submit button needs the right action and redirect logic to function correctly. TechGuilds walks through the configuration step by step.
- [Back to Basics, Part 3: Sitecore Serialization and TDS](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/back-to-basics-3-sitecore-serialization-and-tds.md): Sitecore serialization with TDS keeps items in sync between environments and under version control. TechGuilds covers the setup and workflow in part 3.
- [Creating Your Own Styles Using Sitecore SXA](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/styling-sitecore-sxa.md): SXA lets content authors apply styles to components without touching code. TechGuilds shows how to create your own custom styles and make them available in SXA.
- [Creating and Adding a Sitecore Form to a Landing Page](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/creating-and-adding-a-sitecore-form-to-a-landing-page.md): Placing a Sitecore form on a landing page requires field setup and placeholder configuration. TechGuilds walks through the process from creation to publish.
- [Creating a Landing Page to Hold a Sitecore Form](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/creating-a-landing-page-to-hold-a-sitecore-form.md): A Sitecore landing page that holds a form needs specific template and placeholder setup. TechGuilds covers part one of the Agile Context Marketing mini-series.
- [Sitecore Agile Context Marketing Mini-series](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/sitecore-agile-context-marketing-mini-series.md): The Sitecore Agile Context Marketing series covers forms, goals, and personalization in sequence. TechGuilds introduces the mini-series and what to expect.
- [How to Build Your Own Continuous Scroll in Sitecore](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/how-to-build-your-own-continuous-scroll-in-sitecore.md): Continuous scroll in Sitecore requires custom logic and a search provider. TechGuilds documents how to build it using Coveo for a seamless browsing experience.
- [Nabil Orfali and Ken Gray Win the Sitecore Most Valuable Professional Award](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/sitecore-mvp-2019.md): Nabil Orfali and Ken Gray were named Sitecore Most Valuable Professionals in 2019. TechGuilds shares the news and reflects on what the MVP recognition means.
- [Sitecore Experience Editor Walkthrough](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/sitecore-experience-editor-walkthrough.md): The final post in the Experience Editor series: a complete walkthrough from navigation to publishing. TechGuilds covers the end-to-end authoring experience.
- [Back to Basics, Part 2: Sitecore Helix Styling with Gulp](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/back-to-basics-2-sitecore-helix-styling-with-gulp.md): Part 2 of Back to Basics: using Gulp to compile and bundle styles in a Sitecore Helix project. TechGuilds walks through the Gulp configuration and build tasks.
- [Sitecore Content Reminders](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/sitecore-content-reminders.md): Sitecore content reminders let you schedule publishing and editing without being present. TechGuilds explains how to set up and manage them in the CMS.
- [Getting into Sitecore JSS, Part 3: NPM and JSS](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/sitecore-jss-part-3-npm.md): Part 3 of the Sitecore JSS series: setting up NPM and connecting it to your JSS project. TechGuilds walks through the setup steps for React-based JSS apps.
- [Getting into Sitecore JSS, Part 2: UI Frameworks](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/sitecore-jss-part-2-ui-frameworks.md): Part 2 of getting into Sitecore JSS: importing a UI framework into your React project. TechGuilds walks through the steps and the integration approach.
- [Getting into Sitecore JSS, Part 1: React](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/sitecore-jss-part-1-react.md): Sitecore JSS lets you build decoupled front-ends using React. TechGuilds walks through the basics of React and how it fits into the JSS development model.
- [Scheduled and Advanced Publishing with Sitecore - Part 2](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/scheduled-and-advanced-publishing-with-sitecore-part-2.md): Part 2 of Sitecore publishing: subitems, restrictions, and controlling when content goes live. TechGuilds covers the advanced scheduled publishing options.
- [Scheduled and Advanced Publishing with Sitecore - Part 1](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/scheduled-and-advanced-publishing-with-sitecore-part-1.md): Sitecore's advanced publishing options let you schedule content and control item states. TechGuilds introduces the scheduled and advanced publishing tools.
- [JSS at Sitecore Symposium](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/jss-at-sitecore-symposium.md): Sitecore JSS was the headline at Symposium. TechGuilds recaps the key announcements and what they mean for developers building on the Sitecore platform.
- [TechGuilds Gets Featured in Sitecore Success Stories](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/techguilds-featured-in-sitecore-success-stories.md): The Canadian Nurses Association project earned a Sitecore success story. TechGuilds shares the details and what made the digital transformation stand out.
- [Possible Uses of Machine Learning](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/possible-uses-of-machine-learning.md): Sitecore Symposium showcased machine learning applications for digital marketers. TechGuilds recaps the use cases explored at the sessions and what they enable.
- [Machine Learning and Sitecore – The Sitecore Cortex](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/machine-learning-and-sitecore.md): Sitecore Cortex is the machine learning engine built into XP. TechGuilds covers what it does, how it processes data, and its practical use cases for marketers.
- [Optimizing Sitecore Experience Editor - Extending Dynamic Placeholders](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/extending-sitecore-dynamic-placeholders.md): Dynamic placeholder extension in Sitecore lets components render independently. TechGuilds covers the implementation with working code examples for developers.
- [Embedding Responsive YouTube Videos into Sitecore](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/adding-responsive-youtube-videos-in-sitecore.md): YouTube videos embedded in Sitecore can break on mobile without responsive wrappers. TechGuilds walks through the fix to make embedded videos render correctly.
- [Optimizing Sitecore Experience Editor - Rendering Multiple Child Items in One Component](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/rendering-multiple-child-items-in-one-component-in-sitecore.md): Rendering multiple child items in one Sitecore component takes a specific pattern. TechGuilds covers the approach for keeping the Experience Editor functional.
- [How to Recover Deleted Items in Sitecore](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/how-to-recover-deleted-items-in-sitecore.md): Accidentally deleted a Sitecore item? TechGuilds walks through how to recover deleted items from the recycle bin and restore them to the content tree.
- [Optimizing Sitecore Experience Editor - The Rendering Checklist](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/optimizing-sitecore-experience-editor-the-rendering-checklist.md): A rendering checklist for Sitecore Experience Editor prevents authoring issues. TechGuilds shares the checklist used to build properly configured renderings.
- [Optimizing Sitecore Experience Editor: Placeholder and Rendering Chrome](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/optimizing-sitecore-experience-editor-placeholder-and-rendering-chrome.md): Placeholder and rendering chrome in Sitecore Experience Editor control how authors interact with components. TechGuilds explains how to set them up correctly.
- [Back to Basics - How to Set up a Sitecore Helix Solution from Scratch](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/back-to-basics-how-to-set-up-a-sitecore-helix-solution-from-scratch.md): Helix architecture in Sitecore requires specific scaffolding to start right. TechGuilds covers the initial setup steps in part 1 of the Back to Basics series.
- [Managing the Sitecore Media Library](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/managing-the-sitecore-media-library.md): A bloated Sitecore Media Library hurts performance and governance. TechGuilds covers best practices for organizing and maintaining your media assets well.
- [Content Workflow and the Sitecore Workbox](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/content-workflow-and-the-sitecore-workbox.md): The Sitecore Workbox is where content moves through approval states before publishing. TechGuilds explains how content workflow and the Workbox work together.
- [Sitecore IA 101: Tree Design and Naming Items](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/sitecore-ia-tree-design-and-naming-items.md): A well-designed Sitecore content tree makes authoring and development faster. TechGuilds covers item naming conventions and IA principles for the content tree.
- [YMCA Of Greater Toronto Selects TechGuilds](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/ymca-of-greater-toronto-selects-techguilds.md): YMCA of Greater Toronto selected TechGuilds to deliver their Sitecore digital experience platform. TechGuilds announces the partnership and the project scope.
- [Sitecore Content Governance](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/sitecore-content-governance.md): Sitecore content governance prevents inconsistency and authoring chaos. TechGuilds covers the tools and principles for keeping your content program on track.
- [Productivity Tips for Sitecore Content Authors and Experience Marketers](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/productivity-tips-for-sitecore-content-authors-and-experience-marketers.md): Content authors and marketers can do more with Sitecore when they know the right workflows. TechGuilds shares the productivity tips that save the most time.
- [EXM Not Sending: "The Sitecore App Center password is not set" Error](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/the-sitecore-app-center-password-is-not-set.md): The "App Center password is not set" error blocks Sitecore EXM from sending. TechGuilds shows how to diagnose and fix the issue when configuring a custom MTA.
- [TechGuilds Named Top Canadian Web Developer](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/techguilds-named-top-canadian-web-developer.md): TechGuilds was named one of the leading web developers in Toronto by Clutch. This post announces the recognition and what it reflects about the team's work.
- [Sitecore Experience Editor Renders JSON as Content](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/sitecore-experience-editor-renders-json-as-content.md): When Sitecore Experience Editor shows JSON instead of content, the culprit is usually a rendering configuration issue. TechGuilds shares the diagnosis and fix.
- [How to Install MongoDB Like a Champ!](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/how-to-install-mongodb-like-a-champ.md): MongoDB powers Sitecore analytics in older platform versions. TechGuilds walks through the installation and configuration steps for local Sitecore development.
- [Using Dynamic Placeholders with Sitecore MVC 8.2](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/using-dynamic-placeholders-with-sitecore-mvc-82.md): Sitecore MVC 8.2 struggles with multiple placeholders of the same name on a page. TechGuilds covers how to implement dynamic placeholders to resolve the issue.
- [Setting up Entity Framework on your Project](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/setting-up-entity-framework-project.md): When a Sitecore component needs SQL data, Entity Framework is the clean path. TechGuilds walks through the setup and how to wire it into a rendering component.
- [Creating an Anti Package Using Sitecore Rocks](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/creating-an-anti-package-using-sitecore-rocks.md): A Sitecore anti-package rolls back a deployment by removing items that were added. TechGuilds shows how to build one using Sitecore Rocks package tools.
- [Enabling Sitecore's Live Mode](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/enabling-sitecores-live-mode.md): Sitecore live mode lets developers see changes without the full publishing process. TechGuilds explains how to enable it and when to use it in development.
- [Configuring a Site in a Multi-site Solution](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/configuring-a-site-in-a-multi-site-solution.md): Adding a microsite to a Sitecore multi-site solution requires site bindings and the right config. TechGuilds covers the full setup from site definition to URL.
- [Configuring Sitecore Rocks Folder Sync](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/configuring-sitecore-rocks-folder-sync.md): Sitecore Rocks folder sync keeps Visual Studio and IIS in step. TechGuilds shows how to configure folder sync and use it to speed up local development workflow.
- [Sitecore Bug: WFFM Allows to Insert an Existing Form Without Selecting a Placeholder](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/sitecore-bug-wffm-allows-to-insert-an-existing-form-without-selecting-a-placeholder.md): A Sitecore WFFM bug lets authors insert forms without a placeholder, breaking rendering. TechGuilds documents the issue and workaround for development teams.
- [How Sitecore Helps AODA Compliance](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/how-sitecore-helps-aoda-compliance.md): AODA requires Ontario websites to meet accessibility standards. TechGuilds explains how Sitecore's built-in features and workflow tools support AODA compliance.
- [How to Track Clicks with Sitecore FXM](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/how-to-track-clicks-with-sitecore-fxm.md): Sitecore FXM (Federated Experience Manager) tracks visitor behavior on external sites. TechGuilds covers how to set up page filters and click tracking in FXM.
- [Making Sitecore the Worlds First VR/AR-Enabled WCM](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/making-sitecore-the-worlds-first-vr-ar-enabled-wcm.md): TechGuilds explored making Sitecore a VR and AR-enabled WCM. This post covers the concept and the technical approach taken to enable immersive web experiences.
- [Connecting to Microsites with the Sitecore Federated Experience Manager](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/connecting-to-microsites-with-the-sitecore-federated-experience-manager.md): Sitecore FXM connects your platform to external microsites for tracking and personalization. TechGuilds covers the setup and configuration steps from scratch.
- [Using Sitecore versions 7.1, 6x and Earlier on Chrome 37+](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/using-chrome-37-on-sitecore-versions-71-6x-and-earlier.md): Chrome 37+ broke Sitecore 7.1 and earlier, causing Experience Editor issues. TechGuilds explains the workaround to restore full functionality in older versions.
- [Changing The Default Home Page To A Custom One Using Visual Studios](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/changing-the-default-home-page-to-a-custom-one.md): Sitecore's default homepage can be replaced with a custom page via Visual Studio. TechGuilds walks through the steps to configure a custom Sitecore home page.
- [Code Snippets in Sitecore's Rich Text Editor - Google Prettify](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/code-snippets-in-sitecores-rich-text-editor-google-prettify.md): Adding syntax highlighting to Sitecore's Rich Text Editor requires Google Prettify. TechGuilds walks through the integration and how to apply code styling.
- [Sitecore Layouts, Sublayouts, and Placeholders](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/layouts-sublayouts-and-placeholders.md): Layouts, sublayouts, and placeholders are the building blocks of every Sitecore page. TechGuilds explains how each works and how they relate to one another.
- [Asynchronously Submitting a Form and Displaying a Thank You Message in Sitecore MVC](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/asynchronously-submitting-form-displaying-a-message-sitecore-mvc.md): Asynchronously submitting a Sitecore MVC form and showing a thank you message requires JavaScript and controller logic. TechGuilds documents the implementation.
- [All About Data Templates](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/all-about-sitecore-data-templates.md): Sitecore data templates define the structure of every item in the content tree. TechGuilds provides a reference for creating and managing data templates.
- [Creating a Sitecore Visual Studio Project Outside of the Web Root](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/creating-a-sitecore-visual-studio-project-outside-of-the-web-root.md): Setting up a Sitecore Visual Studio project outside the web root is best practice for Helix development. TechGuilds walks through the project creation steps.
- [Error when creating a Layout - TemplateWizard](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/error-when-creating-a-layout-templatewizard.md): A TemplateWizard error can block layout creation in Sitecore Experience Platform 8. TechGuilds walks through the cause and the steps needed to resolve it.
- [How to Track PDF Downloads with Sitecore](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/how-to-track-pdf-downloads-with-sitecore.md): PDF download tracking in Sitecore ties content consumption to goals and analytics. TechGuilds covers the implementation steps from goal creation to tracking.
- [Rendering an Item's Children](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/rendering-an-items-children.md): Fetching and rendering an item's children is a core Sitecore development pattern. TechGuilds covers the API methods and rendering approaches used in practice.
- [Reducing Sitecore Startup Time](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/reducing-sitecore-startup-time.md): Slow Sitecore startup times hurt developer productivity. TechGuilds shares the configuration changes and techniques that reduce application load time.
- [Affinity Aligns Sitecore Leader TechGuilds](https://www.techguilds.com/blog/affinity-aligns-sitecore-leader-techguilds.md): Affinity Systems announced a partnership with TechGuilds to expand Sitecore delivery in Canada. TechGuilds shares the details of the 2016 partnership.