This week: Applying for Sitecore MVP, choosing the right Sitecore partner, how LinkedIn videos boost engagement, and more!

???Sitecore?News

• It's time to apply for Sitecore MVP 2025. Showcase your expertise and contributions by submitting your application now.
• Join Sitecore at?Microsoft Ignite in Chicago, November 18-22! Visit booth #330 to explore Sitecore Stream — secure generative AI for digital experiences.
• Discover Sitecore's newest product updates and get an exclusive look at Sitecore Stream in their upcoming webinar on November 20.
• Bridge the digital experience gap — register for Sitecore's November 19 or November 25 webinar to gain insights from DX Vision 2024.
• Learn how Avanade, Microsoft, and Sitecore help manufacturers regain content control and elevate manufacturing experiences.?
• Looking to innovate your commerce strategy? Discover how composable commerce can drive creativity and flexibility in Sitecore's latest playbook.

????Tips From the Tank

Check out the latest Sitecore insight from the Fishtank team:?

• Looking for a Sitecore support partner? Explore what sets the right partner apart and why it makes all the difference.
• Master Sass variables in XM Cloud?— learn how they integrate smoothly with Storybook.
• Discover what a Sitecore audit is?and how it can reveal opportunities to elevate your platform.
• Wondering how middleware plugins can optimize your XM Cloud project with Next.js? Here’s the setup guide.
• Explore XM Cloud’s new local development?setup for a smoother, offline workflow.?
• Discover if composable DXPs live up to the hype?and what they can bring to your strategy.
• Explore how Sitecore CDP session traits unlock deeper personalization for your audience.
• Facing issues with media items in Sitecore Headless? Here’s how to fix content delivery challenges.
• Streamline your XM Cloud journey — Sitecore's new JSS Copilot AI makes migration and design to code easier.

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?? ?Developer?Quick Hits

• Sitecore's legacy rich text editor will be deprecated?on May 8, 2025. Upgrade to the CKEditor to continue seamless content editing.
• Enhance your Sitecore support experience by?enabling engineer access via the Cloud Portal, ensuring prompt assistance when needed.
• Curious about the latest in UI development? Discover how Storybook 8.4's unified component testing can enhance your workflow.
• Ensure version consistency in Sitecore Docker — fix the 'Could not find property alwaysExcludeVirtualFolder' error effectively.
• See how Sitecore's default Next.js dictionary implementation impacts performance and bandwidth, and explore optimization strategies.
• Looking to optimize Sitecore XM Cloud publishing? Learn how to use Sitecore Connect to create publish and unpublish actions.
• Optimize your Next.js app — learn to automatically switch images based on breakpoints with Tailwind CSS in Sitecore XM Cloud Pages.
• Encountering server errors while accessing your Sitecore JSS application? Learn how to troubleshoot and resolve common issues.

???Marketing Quick Hits

• Curious about optimizing your digital content? Learn how Sitecore XM Cloud's A/B/n testing can enhance user engagement.
• Planning an event? Learn how?thorough research and discovery can lead to a successful and impactful experience.
• Enhance your marketing efforts — see how Sitecore CDP delivers personalized customer experiences.
• Enhance your blog's search performance with these 13 SEO writing strategies designed to improve your Google rankings.
• Enhance your PPC strategy?— understand the role of split testing in achieving better outcomes.
• Looking to expand your LinkedIn reach? Discover how video posts can triple your audience engagement.?
• Maximize your YouTube Shorts earnings — explore new monetization avenues and analytics features.
• See how to prepare your website for ChatGPT Search indexing with these crucial optimization steps.

???Tech?Quick Hits

• Discover the implications of Google's November 2024 core update?on search rankings and what it means for your site.
• Advancing AI — explore how OpenAI and rivals are pursuing new paths to develop smarter artificial intelligence.
• Ecosia and Qwant have joined forces to develop their own web index, seeking to reduce reliance on Google and Bing in Europe.
• OpenAI is preparing to release an autonomous AI agent that can control computers and perform tasks independently. This marks a significant step forward in AI development.