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Stay updated with the latest Concrete CMS news! This week's roundup covers the removal of version 8 extensions, the release of CMS 9.2.9 and 8.5.17, and showcases an impressive website built with Concrete.
We’ve announced that Concrete version 8 is end of life and only getting critical security updates several times over the last 12 months. At the same time we’ve been hard at work on a new marketplace that makes it much easier to extend your Concrete site with great add-ons and themes. We’re now just about ready to launch that marketplace, everyone’s super excited!
Concrete CMS is proud to be a winner of the Leader award from SourceForge, the world’s largest software reviews and comparison website.
In the age where digital fluency is as vital as the written word, libraries are emerging as community beacons for engagement and learning. The digital evolution of libraries extends beyond digitized archives; it encompasses a complete revitalization of their web presence to align with contemporary needs for accessibility, efficiency, and interactive service. Amidst this digital renaissance, libraries are upgrading to sophisticated web content management systems to heighten user interaction and operational prowess.
I've been an athlete my whole life, and mental toughness has always been an integral part of my training. From breaking records in high school to clinching national championships in softball, my journey has been both thrilling and demanding. I've faced countless high-pressure situations—imagine being at the plate with two outs and bases loaded, the game hanging on every pitch. These experiences have instilled in me the value of resilience and focus, lessons I've carried into every arena of life, including my recent love for a new sport – pickleball.
Your website’s performance can significantly impact your business success, understanding and managing Service Level Agreements (SLAs) is more crucial than ever. SLAs are not just formal agreements; they are the backbone of trust between service providers and clients, ensuring that the expected levels of service are not just met but consistently exceeded. Effective SLA management guarantees that all parties have a clear understanding of service expectations, responsibilities, and the consequences of not meeting these agreed-upon standards. This blog post delves into the best practices for negotiating, monitoring, and managing SLAs, providing valuable insights on maintaining high service quality and reliability in web content management. Whether you're a service provider or a client, mastering these practices is essential for fostering successful business relationships and achieving operational excellence in the ever-evolving digital realm.
The reliability of your website or online service is not just a technical concern—it's a critical business priority. Uptime, the measure of this reliability, plays a decisive role in your platform's accessibility and its ability to meet user expectations consistently. Whether you're running an e-commerce store, delivering financial services, or managing a content-driven website, uptime is what keeps your digital doors open to customers around the clock.
This blog post explores the significance of uptime in web content management, detailing how it impacts everything from customer satisfaction to financial performance and SEO rankings. Join us as we dive into what makes uptime a cornerstone of successful online operations and how maintaining high uptime standards can transform your business outcomes.
What if you had a guarantee that your website would almost never go down, especially during crucial times? This is where Service Level Agreements (SLAs) come into play. But what exactly are SLAs, and why are they so crucial for both service providers and their customers in web content management? This blog will explore the intricacies of SLAs and highlight their importance in managing expectations and ensuring service quality.
Welcome to the comprehensive guide on mastering stakeholder interviews, an indispensable part of successful project management. Stakeholder interviews are not just conversations; they are strategic tools essential for uncovering crucial insights, aligning project goals, and fostering collaboration. Understanding and effectively engaging with stakeholders can dramatically influence the success of your initiatives, making these interviews a cornerstone of any robust project strategy.
This series is designed to walk you through every aspect of the stakeholder interview process, from preparation to execution and beyond. Whether you're new to stakeholder interviews or looking to refine your techniques, you'll find valuable, actionable information here. We’ll answer pressing questions like how to build relationships with stakeholders, what to expect during an interview, how to deal with challenging situations, and how to analyze and apply the insights you gain.
Ever wondered why your browser remembers your login details, or why ads seem to know exactly what you were searching for yesterday? Thank you cookies for that! But what happens when these tiny data trackers start to take up too much space or compromise your privacy? That’s when you might think about clearing them out. But should you? Let’s dive in.