In this post, we’ll look at why Draft Blocks don’t show in Page Preview by default, and I'll show you a clean, drop-in solution to fix that. The result? Editors get a more accurate “what you see is what you’ll publish” experience - no more hidden draft blocks.
In Optimizely CMS 12, dynamically generated pages inherit URL segments from their container pages. However, in certain cases, some pages are renamed, leading to undesired URL structures. The three primary challenges faced in this scenario are:
The A2Z.EPiServer.MarketingAutomationIntegration.Mailchimp add-on enhances Optimizely Forms by seamlessly integrating with Mailchimp, catering to both developers and marketers. It moves beyond the traditional use of Mailchimp's embedded forms for email list collection, enabling direct connection and data posting to a Mailchimp list via its API. This integration simplifies email marketing automation within Optimizely, offering a streamlined approach to audience engagement.
This add-on offers detailed information on how visitor groups are used and how effective they are within Optimizely CMS. Editors can monitor and evaluate the interactions of various visitor groups with site content, leading to better decision-making and more focused content strategies.
I am aware that the Optimizely World community has extensively discussed this topic, with numerous solutions and code snippets available to help administrators address this issue. Despite this wealth of resources, I've noticed a lack of a dedicated NuGet package specifically aimed at tackling this problem, especially for CMS 12 on the Optimizely NuGet feed. Here's my perspective on the issue and my contribution: an administrative plugin for Optimizely CMS 12.
The A2Z.Episerver.Labs.LanguageManager.GoogleTranslate extension is a valuable resource for Optimizely CMS editors seeking an alternative to the built-in Azure Cognitive Services Translator. Its main purpose is to simplify and enhance the content translation process, making it more efficient and accessible. By integrating with EPiServer.Labs.LanguageManager, it harnesses the capabilities of Google Cloud Translation. This integration is through Google.Cloud.Translation.V2 NuGet package, enables seamless, automated translations directly within the CMS environment, enhancing the efficiency and ease of managing multilingual content.
Content editors often face a tricky challenge when dealing with images within TinyMCE in Optimizley CMS. In this post, we'll explore the default options, the hurdles, and a straightforward solution to make our content more inclusive for everyone.
