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Announcing Silverstripe CMS 5 beta
We are thrilled to announce that our development team has achieved a significant milestone by releasing Silverstripe CMS 5.0.0 Beta 1! This release marks the end of major development work and the start of an exciting journey towards a stable release.
Tame the Content Beast Part 2: Data driven decision making
Using data to inform decisions is the crucial next step in taming the content beast. In part 2 of this series, we look at how our trusted ally Google Analytics and some other useful tools can aid us on our content creation journey.
readInfrastructure on auto-pilot
Upgrading on SilverStripe platform just got a whole lot simpler. We're releasing Auto-upgrading, which means a load of new benefits and automations for our Platform customers. There are now more reasons than ever to join SilverStripe Platform.
readCIO-CMO Exchange for marketing and digital leaders event 2018 recap
We recently participated in the Auckland CIO-CMO event to learn from digital leaders and marketing executives who are on the frontline of digital innovation and trends. Read the event recap from SilverStripe Account Director, Andy Rycroft.
readFour One Zero! SilverStripe 4.1.0 is out
4.1.0 has now been released, and with it comes some of the most highly-requested features from the SilverStripe community! Take a look at all the extra functionality that comes with this release.
readDigital 5 - Leaders in Government innovation
The Digital 5 was founded in 2014, and for the first time was hosted in New Zealand this year. Kamala was one of the attendees on behalf of SilverStripe, and these are her highlights.
readTame the Content Beast Part 1: User First
In the first of our 'Tame the Content Beast' series we discuss why defining your user is the first step to take in the content creation process. Having a clear idea of your user and audience in mind, helps to effectively target your messaging and content.
readProduct development & collaboration across public and private sectors
The public and private sectors operate very differently across a number of processes. In light of the recent Digital Nations conference, here are the key differences that Benn Crawford has noticed from working in both areas.
readEvent Marketing Part 4: Pre planning your post event plan
In the final part of this series, Nicole discusses the importance of having a post-event plan, because if you can't measure your success how do you know if attending the event was worthwhile?
readModule of the Month: One thing at a time
This week's module of the month dives into forming a better CMS user experience when creating relations, by simplifying the overall process.
readOur new forum preview: Getting the community on the same page
Great news everyone! The SilverStripe forum is back, so sign up today and join in the conversation!
readVideo: StripeCon NZ 2017 - John Milmine and Paul Clarke
We continue to release our series of StripeCon New Zealand 2017 videos, this time hearing from John Milmine of DNA and Paul Clarke from SilverStripe on the topic of content blocks.
readEvent Marketing Part 3: Standing out from the crowd
Standing out from the crowd at an expo with thousands of guests is not easy, but with these tips, you'll have lots of attendees 'oooing and ahhing' at your event booth.
readWhat is it like being a software developer?
'What is it like being a software developer and can you explain it to me without going into too much technical detail?' is a common question for Mojmir Fendek. Hear how he approaches this particular situation as a developer.
readGoogle Analytics for content designers
Google Analytics isn't just for data teams. Content designers often underutilise Google Analytics when it can be a great tool for making sure content is hitting the mark, but note there are still some traps to avoid.
readEvent Marketing Part 2: Don't use promo girls!
Your audience wants someone who works for your company and knows the product, so don't send promo girls, send your best! In part two of this series, Nicole explains the smartest ways to staff your booth.
readHow we use Continuous Integration at SilverStripe
Continuous Integration involves regularly integrating code into a shared repository to ensure that new changes will not break the code. This post covers all you need to know about how SilverStripe uses Continuous Integration.
readRebasing my career
'When I found out that SilverStripe was offering summer internships through Summer of Tech, I knew it had to be.' Raissa North recounts her experiences as an intern and what lead her to SilverStripe in the first place.
readConverting a SilverStripe codebase to PSR-2
In this post Steve Boyd demonstrates how to convert a SilverStripe 3.x codebase to the PSR-2 coding standard and create a git pre-commit hook to ensure that all future commits adhere to PSR-2.
readEvent Marketing Part 1: Rewarding Guests
What makes a great event? How do you create an excellent competition? What is the best way to capture leads? These questions and many more are answered in this four part series, diving deep in to the dos and don'ts of event marketing.
readWhy growing in SilverStripe is easy
'If you were an insect, what would it be?' This question started off Massey Isa'ako's journey as an intern in November 2017. Since then he has come to understand what it means to be a true SilverStriper.
readVideo: StripeCon NZ 2017 - Nicole Williams and Robbie Averill
We're busy prepping modules to be compatible with SilverStripe 4. Nicole Williams and Robbie Averill deliver a fun presentation from StripeCon NZ to show what sort of modular taste sensations you can expect with the SilverStripe 4 release.
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