Sitecore Docs - Tech Tips by GS

The Problem Every day, a new Sitecore project is delivered somewhere in the world. Thousands of developers, architects, consultants, and agencies help organizations implement Sitecore. But ultimately, who pays for all of it? The business. How do business stakeholders such as content authors, marketers, product owners, and technology leaders know they received value for their investment? More importantly, how do they know that a Sitecore project delivered at high speed over a few months will not become a long-term maintenance burden once the implementation partner has moved on and the support contract has ended? In theory, having a technically competent person with software architecture experience act as a gatekeeper for the client should be enough. In reality, however, Sitecore is about much more than code. It involves data modeling, information architecture, SEO, governance, content authoring experience, and platform best practices. Sitecore itself contains many concepts that have the...

In the world of Sitecore development, I often meet many professionals who are certified, highly experienced, and even recognized as MVPs. While their Sitecore knowledge is impressive, what surprises me is how often they lack basic software engineering fundamentals . This gap becomes obvious in real-world projects — especially when deadlines loom or post-launch support begins. Sitecore Can Get You the Job, But It Won’t Keep the Client Happy Knowing Sitecore well can definitely help you land a job. But what really earns client trust — and long-term success — is the quality of your deliverables and the value you bring to their business . As a developer, you're not just building a website. You're building the digital face of a brand . First impressions matter — your work could help the client grow their reputation or even drive new business. The software you create is part of something that may have taken years of hard work to establish. So how can you go from being a good Siteco...