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Thoughts from Blend Interactive
One of Blend’s core values is a dedication to advocacy and progress — to expand upon and give back to the community that fuels us. This is where those thoughts live.
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Embracing AI at Blend: Our Shift from Caution to Innovation
Generative AI has proven that it is here to stay. So the question is, in what manner should businesses integrate AI into their workflows and processes without creating skepticism from customers? The answer is: cautiously.
The 101s of the Web Off-site link
A playlist dedicated to all things web development, from what a CMS is to the language used for Front-End/Back-End. You have a question — we want to answer it.
Optimizely Release Notes — November-December 2023
The following release notes highlight major or interesting changes in Optimizely's products from November and December 2023.
Making the Most of 2023’s Quiet Ending
Clients are on vacation, meetings are MIA, and emails are napping in the inbox. This is the perfect opportunity to reclaim your space (physical and digital) and gear up for a smoother, more organized 2024.
'Tis The Season for Merrymaking and Friend-Making Off-site link
The season, with its gatherings and the soft glow of holiday lights, allows us to reflect on the importance of the Umbraco community, friendships, and the comfort they can provide.
The Truth is in the Red Flags Off-site link
When is it time to rebuild a website? The obvious scenarios include big, hard-to-miss events. But more times than not, there are red flags flying in plain sight, signaling it's time to move on.
Banking on Your CMS: Considerations for Building a FinServ Website Off-site link
This Umbraco educational webinar featuring Joe Kepley, Blend Founder and CTO, along with Umbraco Senior Solutions Engineer, Hjalte Daniel Hansen, discuss what to consider when deploying a website for the finance industry. Specifically, we cover what you need to keep in mind when scoping a banking/financial services website.
Optimizely Release Notes — September-October 2023
The following release notes highlight major or interesting changes in Optimizely's products from September and October 2023.
Put Your Oxygen Mask on First, Before Assisting Others: On Maintaining Internal Projects.
Internal projects are often put off for client work, but making sure your internal projects reflect what you can do for your potential clients could be the factor in closing a deal.
How Developer Cross-training Helps Projects Succeed
Cross-training developers results in increased productivity, more collaboration, and better results for client projects.
Beyond Blend.
Blend doesn’t just write here: we also write books, create videos, and dive deep into our individual disciplines. Check out some of our external sources of knowledge.
The Web Project Guide
A phase-by-phase look at the web design and development process, providing context to each step.
Coding with Bob
A YouTube series by our director of development, focusing on .NET coding and Optimizely development.
Eating Elephant
A blog about content strategy, information architecture, and understanding user needs.