Welcome to Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, the podcast where we delve into the world of CMS systems and their crucial role in website and web content development. In each episode, we'll explore the reasons why founders, CEOs, CTOs, and CMOs of web content development companies need CMS systems to thrive in the digital landscape. Get ready to uncover the secrets behind successful website management, content creation, and seamless user experiences.
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Conversations with content strategists from all crafts (strategy, design, engineering, operations, etc.) and backgrounds (enterprise, agencies, UX, content design, technical communication, marketing, SEO, publishing, journalism, etc.).
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This podcast is for anyone interested in Sitecore. Not just for developers, we will discuss all topics including the latest and greatest.
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Unleashed This is committed to providing educational insights on enterprise and e-commerce websites, digital technology for healthcare and B2B companies, custom software and application development and, data structuring services for the Generative AI era. We are committed to solving the most pressing business challenges using modern technology and custom development.
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Immutability refers to the incapability for modification or erasure. Join solutions architects Stefan Ferrari and Ian Hall from CMS Distribution in their discussion of all things Enterprise Technology. CMS is a value-added technology distributor, meaning our in-house team of solutions experts act as a technical resource for clients who lack the infrastructure and knowledge to configure complex requirements. In the spirit of exceeding expectations, we are thrilled to be sharing some of our ex ...
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From global technology consulting firm Tag1 Consulting, Tag1 Team Talks are wide-ranging, in-depth conversations about implementing various open-source technologies, including the business prerogatives and technical ins and outs with leading web developers and technologists. Join us as we explore trends in open source. About Tag1 At Tag1, we are redefining the boundaries of digital possibilities. As a leading name in the industry, we are committed to delivering innovative and tailored soluti ...
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Max Stoiber (CEO, Stellate) and Abhi Aiyer (Tech Lead, Gatsby) dive deep into the GraphQL ecosystem with experts from the industry. Listen in for practical tips from production power users, discussions about the evolution of the language and the tooling, the work of the GraphQL Foundation, and so much more.
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Internal Linking Strategy: Building Digital Roadmaps for SEO Success with Tanu Javeri
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In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames welcomes Tanu Javeri, Global Head of Search at Foundry, for an insightful discussion on internal linking strategies and their impact on SEO success. Join them as they: Explore the fundamental role of internal links as digital roadmaps for users and search engines Discuss t…
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Colleen Jones: AI and The Content Advantage
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Now in its third edition, Colleen Jones's book "The Content Advantage" has become a classic in the content-profession literature. The new edition of the book continues to highlight content intelligence and content effectiveness and adds a new focus on the impact and use of AI in content programs. It also takes a fresh look at the enduring concepts …
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Chris Bach: The Origins of Decoupled and Composable Web Architectures – Episode 203
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Chris BachOver the past ten years, Chris Bach has been at the forefront of the transformation of web development.Chris coined the term "Jamstack," which refers to one of the first conceptions of a composable web architecture (the acronym JAM accounts for the JavaScript, APIs, and markdown that make up a simple decoupled web system).He also founded …
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Chris Bach: The Origins of Decoupled and Composable Web Architectures
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Over the past ten years, Chris Bach has been at the forefront of the transformation of web development. Chris coined the term "Jamstack," which refers to one of the first conceptions of a composable web architecture (the acronym JAM accounts for the JavaScript, APIs, and markdown that make up a simple decoupled web system). He also founded Netlify,…
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Mastering E-commerce SEO: Insights from Automotive Industry Expert Patrick Hotchkiss
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In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames welcomes Patrick Hotchkiss, E-commerce Manager and SEO Strategist at Horsepower Automotive Group, for an insightful discussion on e-commerce SEO strategies in the automotive aftermarket industry. Join them as they: Explore Patrick's unconventional career path from the musi…
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SEO Strategy Evolution: Enterprise vs. Startup Insights with Jason Hewett
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In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames welcomes Jason Hewett, an experienced SEO consultant, for an insightful discussion on working effectively with SEO agencies. Join them as they: Delve into Jason's journey from writer to SEO expert Explore different SEO agency models and their alignment with various client …
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Mastering High-Intent SEO: Strategies for Driving Conversions and Business Growth
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In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames welcomes Steven Schneider, co-founder and CEO of TrioSEO, for an in-depth discussion on harnessing high-intent SEO traffic to fuel business growth and increase conversions. Join them as they: Explore Steven's journey from affiliate marketing to founding a successful SEO ag…
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Fran Alexander: Democratizing Taxonomy Practice – Episode 202
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Fran AlexanderThere is always more taxonomy work to be done than there are practitioners to do it. Fran Alexander's solution to this imbalance is to democratize taxonomy practice.Fran's work actually spans the full range of semantic practices, from simple term lists to taxonomies, thesauruses, and ontologies and knowledge graphs. Wherever she's wor…
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Fran Alexander: Democratizing Taxonomy Practice
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There is always more taxonomy work to be done than there are practitioners to do it. Fran Alexander's solution to this imbalance is to democratize taxonomy practice. Fran's work actually spans the full range of semantic practices, from simple term lists to taxonomies, thesauruses, and ontologies and knowledge graphs. Wherever she's working in this …
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Building a Successful D2C Brand: From Identity to Optimization with Phil Irvine Head of E-commerce and Growth Marketing at Mojo
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In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames welcomes Phil Irvine, Head of E-commerce and Growth Marketing at Mojo, for an insightful discussion on building and scaling successful D2C brands. Join them as they: Explore Phil's journey from technology to e-commerce Discuss the importance of establishing a clear brand i…
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Mike Gifford: Accessibility, Sustainability, and Content Management – Episode 201
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Mike GiffordWhere web accessibility, digital sustainability, content management, open-source software, and web standards intersect, you'll find Mike Gifford.Mike is the open standards and practices lead at Civic Actions, a company that helps governments deliver better digital services.Through his practice, Mike ensures that the content systems they…
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Mike Gifford: Accessibility, Sustainability, and Content Management
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Where web accessibility, digital sustainability, content management, open-source software, and web standards intersect, you'll find Mike Gifford. Mike is the open standards and practices lead at Civic Actions, a company that helps governments deliver better digital services. Through his practice, Mike ensures that the content systems they deliver a…
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Michele Ann Jenkins: Taxonomy as the Foundation of Semantic Architecture – Episode 200
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Michele Ann JenkinsThrough her taxonomy and other information architecture work, Michele Ann Jenkins helps people across the organizations she works with align their mental models and terminology usage.This alignment of concerns and language forms the foundation of the semantic architecture that is so crucial to modern content systems.We talked abo…
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Michele Ann Jenkins: Taxonomy as the Foundation of Semantic Architecture
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Through her taxonomy and other information architecture work, Michele Ann Jenkins helps people across the organizations she works with align their mental models and terminology usage. This alignment of concerns and language forms the foundation of the semantic architecture that is so crucial to modern content systems. https://ellessmedia.com/csi/mi…
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The Future of SEO and Paid Search: Insights from Industry Experts
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In this special panel episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames brings together three industry experts to explore the current state and future of SEO, paid search, and content marketing. Join them as they: Delve into the synergies between paid search and organic SEO Discuss the impact of AI on content creation and keyword…
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Mastering E-commerce: From Product Pages to Customer Experience with Rick Wingender
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In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames welcomes Rick Wingender, a fractional CMO and CDO at Small Biz Coach, for an in-depth discussion on e-commerce best practices and strategies. Join them as they: Explore Rick's journey from launching Circuit City's e-commerce site in 1999 to his current role as an e-commerc…
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Ilse Jonker and Joyce van Aalten: Content Structure and Meaning – Episode 199
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Ilse Jonker and Joyce van AaltenModern content projects get the best results when content strategy and conceptual meaning are considered together, and the results can really shine when long-time collaborators do the work.Ilse Jonker and Joyce van Aalten are independent consultants who have teamed up on many content projects over the past dozen year…
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Ilse Jonker and Joyce van Aalten: Content Structure and Meaning
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Modern content projects get the best results when content strategy and conceptual meaning are considered together, and the results can really shine when long-time collaborators do the work. Ilse Jonker and Joyce van Aalten are independent consultants who have teamed up on many content projects over the past dozen years. Ilse focuses on content stra…
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Why E-commerce Businesses Can't Afford to Ignore AI with Greg Jameson
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In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames is joined by Greg Jameson, a pioneer in the intersection of AI and e-commerce, for an insightful discussion on leveraging artificial intelligence in online businesses. Join them as they: Delve into Greg's journey from computer-aided design to AI and e-commerce Explore prac…
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Enterprise vs. Startup SEO: Insights from SIXT's Director of SEO with Thiago Pojda
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In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames welcomes Thiago Pojda, Director of SEO at SIXT, for an insightful discussion on the evolution of SEO strategies from startup to enterprise levels. Join them as they: Delve into Thiago's journey from software engineer to SEO expert Explore the main differences between start…
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How to Make SEO Drive Real Business Results with Emma Valentiner, Head of SEO at Threecolts
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In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames is joined by Emma Valentiner, Head of SEO at Threecolts, for an insightful discussion on aligning SEO strategies with business objectives. Join them as they: Delve into Emma's journey from copywriting to SEO specialization Explore how SEO can inform product roadmaps and ma…
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Vinish Garg: Bringing Product Sense to Content and Design – Episode 198
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Vinish GargVinish Garg takes a holistic and pragmatic view of the role of content and other crafts in digital product design, using an approach he calls "product sense."Content strategy and design are just two of many practices that contribute to the success of any digital product. All digital practitioners justifiably take pride in their individua…
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Vinish Garg: Bringing Product Sense to Content and Design
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Vinish Garg takes a holistic and pragmatic view of the role of content and other crafts in digital product design, using an approach he calls "product sense." Content strategy and design are just two of many practices that contribute to the success of any digital product. All digital practitioners justifiably take pride in their individual crafts, …
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Learn more about: D7ES from Tag1 - Extended Support for Drupal 7 after EOL
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With Drupal 7 reaching end-of-life in January 2025, many site owners and developers face a tough decision: migrate to a new version of Drupal or to a new platform, or risk running an unsupported site. But what if there was a third option? In this team talk, we introduce Tag1's Drupal 7 Extended Support service, a solution that allows you to keep yo…
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Aligning SEO with Business Goals: Strategies for Success with Annika Haataja, SEO Director at Seeker Digital
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In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames is joined by Annika Haataja, SEO Director at Seeker Digital, for an insightful discussion on integrating SEO with broader business strategies. Join them as they: Explore Annika's journey from freelance marketer to SEO Director Discuss the importance of aligning SEO efforts…
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Revenue-Focused SEO: Strategies for Maximizing Profitability with Alex Galinos, Head of SEO at Hoppa
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In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames is joined by Alex Galinos, Head of SEO at Hoppa, for an insightful discussion on revenue-focused SEO strategies. Join them as they: Delve into Alex's diverse background in SEO across multiple industries Explore the concept of revenue-focused SEO and its importance in moder…
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SEO Strategies for Helpful Content and UGC with Darko Ivanoski, Head of SEO at Gentoo Media
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In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames is joined by Darko Ivanoski, Head of SEO at Gentoo Media and Founder of 1on1SEO, for an insightful discussion on current SEO trends and strategies. Join them as they: Explore Darko's unexpected journey from nursing student to SEO expert Discuss the implications of Google's…
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The CMS landscape has evolved a lot over the past couple of decades. Recently, headless CMSs and decoupled content architectures have appeared to address the need for omnichannel content experiences. While their separation of the management of content from its presentation offers many benefits, these systems have left many users dissatisfied and di…
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Preston So: The Case for a Universal CMS – Episode 197
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Preston SoThe CMS landscape has evolved a lot over the past couple of decades. Recently, headless CMSs and decoupled content architectures have appeared to address the need for omnichannel content experiences.While their separation of the management of content from its presentation offers many benefits, these systems have left many users dissatisfi…
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Balancing SEO and User Experience with Jephonie Villegas, Head of SEO at My Biz Niche
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In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames is joined by Jephonie Villegas, Head of SEO at My Biz Niche, for an insightful discussion on balancing SEO and user experience in web development. Join them as they: Delve into Jephonie's unexpected journey from nursing to digital marketing Explore the importance of integr…
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David Connis: Systems Thinking for Content Designers – Episode 196
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David ConnisA crucial skill for any content practitioner is the ability to sort out complex work environments and thrive within them.David Connis shows how a systems thinking mindset can help you cope with the upheaval of AI, the messy realities of content work, and other complex design challenges.He teaches a course on systems thinking for content…
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David Connis: Systems Thinking for Content Designers
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A crucial skill for any content practitioner is the ability to sort out complex work environments and thrive within them. David Connis shows how a systems thinking mindset can help you cope with the upheaval of AI, the messy realities of content work, and other complex design challenges. He teaches a course on systems thinking for content designers…
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Explore Drupal's Workspaces: A Game-Changer for Site-Wide Content Staging
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Are you facing challenges with content staging on your enterprise Drupal site? The Workspaces module might be the solution you're looking for. Now available in Drupal core as an experimental feature, Workspaces allows for effective site-wide content staging. In this Tag1 Team Talk, Andrei Mateescu, Senior Architect at Tag1 and the module's lead mai…
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International SEO: Strategies and Insights with Jimmy Griffith & Chloe Kane
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Welcome to "Cutting Edge: Web Content Development". In this insightful episode, host Jonathan Ames sits down with Jimmy Griffith and Chloe Kane from The Luxurist Method to explore the intricacies of international SEO. Jimmy and Chloe share their journey into the world of SEO, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning in this ever-evolving f…
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Timi Stoop-Alcala: Knowledge Domain Modeling and Content Advocacy – Episode 195
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Timi Stoop-AlcalaWhen the concept of "content" comes up it can be hard to get everyone aligned on exactly what you're talking about.At IKEA, Timi Stoop-Alcala focuses on the "what" of content via the practice of knowledge domain modeling both to deal with the complexity of content and to highlight its importance.Her knowledge-focused, human-centere…
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Timi Stoop-Alcala: Knowledge Domain Modeling and Content Advocacy
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When the concept of "content" comes up it can be hard to get everyone aligned on exactly what you're talking about. At IKEA, Timi Stoop-Alcala focuses on the "what" of content via the practice of knowledge domain modeling both to deal with the complexity of content and to highlight its importance. Her knowledge-focused, human-centered approach has …
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SEO and Engineering Collaboration: Insights from Dimitris Drakatos
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Welcome to "Cutting Edge Web Content Development". In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the often challenging relationship between SEO teams and engineering departments, drawing insights from seasoned SEO expert Dimitris Drakatos. With experience at companies like Paired, Revolut, Workable, and Peanut, Dimitris shares valuable strategies for …
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Unlocking SEO Potential: Strategies and Insights with Marta Szmidt
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Welcome to "Cutting Edge Web Content Development". In this insightful episode, host Jonathan Ames sits down with Marta Szmidt, an experienced SEO Director working in competitive online industries. Marta takes us through her fascinating journey in the world of SEO, starting from her early days in the educational sector to her current role in a highl…
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Hilary Marsh: Digital Councils for Better Content Strategy – Episode 194
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Hilary MarshOrganizations of all types and sizes struggle with presenting their content so that it both makes sense to readers and aligns with the organization's intentions.Hilary Marsh introduced the concept of the "digital council" to address this issue. Councils can take many forms, depending on the nature of the organization, but the intent alw…
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Hilary Marsh: Digital Councils for Better Content Strategy
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Organizations of all types and sizes struggle with presenting their content so that it both makes sense to readers and aligns with the organization's intentions. Hilary Marsh introduced the concept of the "digital council" to address this issue. Councils can take many forms, depending on the nature of the organization, but the intent always is to g…
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