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Deploying Sitecore XM Cloud Integrated Next.js Apps on Netlify with Automated Edge Updates

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Netlify and Vercel are two cloud-based platforms in the JamStack ecosystem that are officially recommended by Sitecore for deploying frontend (Next.js) applications. These platforms support both Server Side Rendering (SSR) and Static Site Generation (SSG). In this blog, we’ll walk through the steps to deploy a website integrated with Sitecore XM Cloud using Netlify, which offers first-class support for Next.js. Prepare the GitHub Repository Create a public GitHub repository and commit/push your code. Set environment-specific values in the .env file. If you’ve made content or layout changes in your local XM environment, use the Sitecore CLI to publish your changes and verify the content is available on the Experience Edge. In your XM Cloud instance, publish all changes you want reflected on your live site. Continuous Deployment Setup in Netlify Register and create a free Netlify account, then log in. Click "Add new project" and choose "Import an exis...

Building Audience Segment and Setup For XM Cloud Embedded Personalization

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  Welcome to my new blog where I'll explore the audience segment building in Sitecore XM Cloud embedded personalization. Here, I'll also explore the wide array of pre-defined condition templates available, giving you a variety of targeting options for easy personalization. In my previous blog I explain on how we can create Page Variants and implement personalization in page variants. Audience Builder in XM Cloud Personalize Personalize in XM Cloud enables you to define tailored conditions to target specific audiences and deliver personalized experiences. The Audience Builder offers a user-friendly interface with ready-to-use, pre-defined personalization conditions. These help marketers create personalized experiences effortlessly in a low- or no-code environment. Mode Selector Build Mode: Allows us to create or edit your audience while designing a page variant. Preview Mode: Displays the conditions in an easy-to-read format and shows the order of execution. Condition Editor Cli...