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Hybrid CMS – The Next Generation of the Headless CMS

29 Oct 2023

Can your technology scale to meet peak demand?

28 Oct 2023

It’s not just developers, merchandisers and analysts who’ll feel the strain during peak season when it hits on Thursday 23rd November. Your infrastructure will be under pressure to perform.

Retailers are you prepared for Peak 2023?

28 Oct 2023

Peak trading, the golden opportunity for retailers to make the most of heightened consumer spending and increased sales, is just around the corner. From Grey Thursday through to Christmas and beyond, brands will fiercely compete for shoppers’ attention.

Bridging The Digital Divide: How Choosing The Right Vendor Can Help Brands Close The Accessibility Gap

26 Sept 2023

A new report from London Research and Crownpeak looks at how engaging the right digital accessibility partner can help brands transform user experience, drive innovation and mitigate their legal risk, in a way that has benefits for all.

WCAG 2.2 Compliance: What You Need to Know

11 Sept 2023

The latest on the upcoming WCAG 2.2 release: WCAG 2.2 status, release date, what’s new, and how to get compliant.

How to Optimize Your Ecommerce Shopping Experiences at Scale

24 Aug 2023

Shopping experiences are rapidly evolving. To keep up, brands are embracing new technologies to enhance customer experience and drive more conversions. However, with so many technology options available, it can be difficult to know what’s right for your business and choose the right one to reach your goals.

The data-driven approach to converting more ecommerce customers

27 Jul 2023

Read on as we explore how ecommerce businesses can convert more users by embracing a data-driven approach to optimising their customers’ online experiences.

The importance of Product Discovery in an era of hyper-choice

12 May 2023

Hyper-choice is as likely to frustrate and annoy customers as it is to delight and satisfy them. At a time when retailers are struggling with falling customer spend, it’s essential their customers can find what they want, even when they don’t know they want it.

8 key considerations for Product Discovery success

12 May 2023

Product discovery is a crucial consideration for brands selling online in an increasingly competitive ecommerce environment. The right technology offers companies the chance to improve conversion rates, increase average order values and win more repeat business. Here are eight of the most important product discovery considerations for your business.

The State of Ecommerce Technology 2023

8 Mar 2023

An in-depth analysis of the trends impacting ecommerce technology in the near future.

CI&T and Crownpeak Partner to Build Accelerators for Retail Experience Management

9 Jan 2023

CI&T and Crownpeak will demonstrate their joint Retail Experience Platform at NRF 2023 Retail’s Big Show in New York from January 15-17 at booth #5659.

Crownpeak Finalizes Acquisition of Attraqt to Expand its Digital Experience Portfolio with Product Discovery Capabilities

6 Dec 2022

Company will power stronger ecommerce performance within its DXP and broaden its global client and support base as a result of this strategic acquisition.

Crownpeak Enters Agreement to Acquire Attraqt

29 Oct 2022

Acquisition of online shopping experience provider to extend Crownpeak’s digital experience platform (DXP) capabilities.

How a Composable DXP Improves Customer Experience

20 Oct 2022

Decoupled hybrid headless architecture, with its robust content management tools gives marketers the freedom to rapidly create and distribute content across channels without friction or over reliance on IT.

Crownpeak Names Jodi Reynoso as Senior Vice President, People and Culture

14 Oct 2022

Crownpeak, a leading digital experience platform (DXP), announced the appointment of Jodi Reynoso as Senior Vice President, People and Culture.

4 Reasons Marketers Need a Composable DXP

11 Oct 2022

The commerce landscape is shifting rapidly, and marketers need technologies that are keeping pace. This speed of change may also cause frustration for marketers relegated to working with less flexible and secure CMS.

Crownpeak Acquires ilumino, Expanding Digital Accessibility Capabilities and Expertise for its Global Customer Base

5 Oct 2022

Crownpeak, a leading digital experience platform (DXP), today announced the acquisition of ilumino, a digital accessibility services and consulting firm.

Crownpeak Is a 2022 Customers’ Choice for Digital Experience Platforms on Gartner Peer Insights

3 Aug 2022

Crownpeak is excited to announce we have been recognized as a Customers’ Choice vendor for 2022 in the Digital Experience Platforms category on Gartner® Peer Insights

7 Ways the European Accessibility Act (EAA) Will Accelerate Your Business

28 Jul 2022

The European Accessibility Act is here. Learn how to leverage EAA for your business

WCAG 2.2 Compliance: What You Need to Know

11 Sept 2023

Bridging The Digital Divide: How Choosing The Right Vendor Can Help Brands Close The Accessibility Gap

26 Sept 2023

A new report from London Research and Crownpeak looks at how engaging the right digital accessibility partner can help brands transform user experience, drive innovation and mitigate their legal risk, in a way that has benefits for all.

The European Accessibility Act: What it Means for Your Business

8 Mar 2022

Everything you need to know about the EAA, timelines for compliance and the implications for your business

ADA for Digital Agencies – Bring your Accessibility Services to Market with Crownpeak

14 Dec 2021

Ensure ADA-compliance, deliver high-value services and drive new revenue streams with the leading accessibility platform for digital agencies.

Celebrating GAAD 2021

20 May 2021

GAAD shines a light on the continuing challenges faced by the more than one billion people with disabilities or impairments worldwide

Celebrating GAAD 2022

22 May 2022

GAAD shines a light on the continuing challenges faced by the more than one billion people with disabilities or impairments worldwide

ADA Lawsuits Surge: Expert Insights on What the Data Reveals

29 May 2021

ADA lawsuit trends spiked in January compared to this same time last year. What do the numbers really mean? Here’s more insight on current ADA lawsuit trends.

7 Ways the European Accessibility Act (EAA) Will Accelerate Your Business

28 Jul 2022

The European Accessibility Act is here. Learn how to leverage EAA for your business

4 Proactive Ways to Prevent ADA Demand Letters

22 Jul 2021

You just received an ADA demand letter. What should you do next? Use this guide to take the right steps and prevent ADA demand letters in the future.

Creating Accessible Web Experiences: It Starts with Cultural Change

10 Aug 2021

How Crownpeak's approach to Digital Quality Management (DQM) works to embed accessibility best-practice and simplify the process of creating inclusive, enterprise experiences.

30 Best Web Accessibility Checking Tools for Compliance in 2021

27 Jan 2021

Web accessibility is one of the most important digital issues being faced today. These tools can help your business stay compliant with accessibility regulations.

Understanding WCAG 2.1 Success Criteria

23 Oct 2020

Crownpeak helps you understand what the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines are and how staying up to date on their success criteria is optimal for website growth and accessibility.

Canada's accessibility laws: Will you be AODA-ready by January 1st?

15 Jul 2020

Here’s an overview of the current and proposed web accessibility regulations in Canada, most of which will impact private enterprises. Read on to find out if you’ll be AODA-ready by January 1, 2021.

Why web accessibility is the #1 way to boost your traffic

4 Aug 2020

Addressing web accessibility will provide you with access to a large, underserved audience and it’ll give you an SEO boost. It’s a win-win for traffic.

Farewell Compliance Sheriff - Crownpeak’s #1 Accessibility Solution Has You Covered

14 Jul 2021

Crownpeak’s enterprise web accessibility compliance solution, Digital Quality Management (DQM) has you covered.

What's New in WCAG 3.0 Guidelines

26 Mar 2021

For the importance of adhering to WCAG guidelines for website accessibility and avoiding ADA lawsuits, preparing for the updates makes good business sense.

Delivering Accessibility and Inclusivity at Scale

1 Mar 2021

Creating an accessible and inclusive experience across an organization’s digital properties is challenging. Learn how to do it at scale with six best practices.

5 Steps to a Successful Accessibility Compliance Program

1 May 2021

Organizations want to create accessible website experiences, but where to start? Here are 5 steps to get your ADA / WCAG compliance program off the ground.

Hybrid CMS – The Next Generation of the Headless CMS

29 Oct 2023

How SaaS helps during economic disruption

2 Jul 2020

The transition to cloud provides clear advantages with radical reductions, or even elimination, of many key cost drivers. Here’s more.

Five Reasons Your Composable DXP Needs to be True SaaS

13 May 2021

The market is looking for True SaaS composable DXPs to meet customer expectations for compelling content. Crownpeak DXM delivers.

4 Reasons Marketers Need a Composable DXP

11 Oct 2022

The commerce landscape is shifting rapidly, and marketers need technologies that are keeping pace. This speed of change may also cause frustration for marketers relegated to working with less flexible and secure CMS.

How a Composable DXP Improves Customer Experience

20 Oct 2022

Decoupled hybrid headless architecture, with its robust content management tools gives marketers the freedom to rapidly create and distribute content across channels without friction or over reliance on IT.

Digital Agility in Financial Services: Three Critical Pivots for Success

20 Jul 2021

Financial services organizations must accelerate their digital transformation if they are to remain competitive in the post-pandemic world.

5 Customer Experience Trends to Watch in 2021

9 Mar 2021

Watch for these five customer experience trends in 2021, and then let Crownpeak’s DXM help you deliver extraordinary digital customer experiences this year.

What is a Composable DXP and Why do I Need One?

5 Oct 2021

A composable DXP gives marketers just the tools they need to create engaging, market-leading customer experiences, with the agility and flexibility to do it faster and at a lower cost.

Building a Better B2B Buyer’s Journey

8 Oct 2021

Four key takeaways from Sean Murray’s interview with Crownpeak CMO at the 2021 Gartner® Marketing Symposium/Xpo

B2B Commerce Has Changed – It’s time for Marketers to Change with It

22 Mar 2022

How marketers are using hybrid headless SaaS CMS and AI-tools to power their e-commerce marketing strategy and succeed in the new B2B buy cycle

Enter the Globalization Fast-Lane with Integrated Translation Management Software

24 Dec 2021

Integrating translation management software (TMS) with CMS helps you go global – with swift content localization, faster time to value and reduced cost across your multi-channel content supply chain.

Which Customer Experience Metrics Matter Most for 2021?

2 Mar 2021

Select the best customer experience metrics for 2021 to maximize your ability to design CX-optimizing content.

Five Reasons Leading B2B Brands are Embracing Content-Driven Commerce

1 Mar 2022

To reach and nurture their customers in the new buy cycle, B2B sellers must engage them with content throughout their digital buyer’s journey. This isn’t just a future-looking idea, it’s the reality of business today – and if you aren’t delivering, your competitors will.

The secrets of a successful digital CX strategy

12 Mar 2020

In this blog post, we’ll explore the challenges facing marketers as they try to draft a navigable roadmap for their digital marketing and digital transformation initiatives.

3 Ways Marketing Should Be Using Full-Funnel Reporting

7 Oct 2021

Everyone wants to scale Marketing, but doing so without the right data framework in place is a bit like playing roulette with your budget.

The Future is Composable: What Technology and Recruitment Trends Reveal

26 Aug 2021

Why marketing goes rogue: 5 causes of CMS sprawl

26 Jul 2021

As the pace of digital accelerates, organizations are increasingly stymied by friction between marketing and IT teams.

Welcome to Crownpeak Delivery Powered by Webscale

9 Oct 2021

Crownpeak has partnered with the leading cloud delivery platform, Webscale to offer best-in-class experience delivery with enhanced scalability, security, and Insight.

Believe it: A CMS “born in the cloud” obliterates your costs

23 Jul 2020

Crownpeak DXM has a far lower TCO than an on-premises web CMS. Use our CMS Carrying Cost Calculator to find the true cost of your legacy CMS.

Choose the Right CMS: Four Steps from Vendor Shortlist to CMS RFP

8 Dec 2021

Free CMS RFP Template - covering 150+ core requirements - for a complete and easy-to-use CMS vendor application template that will get you going fast.

Crownpeak Headless 2.0 for marketers and developers

27 Aug 2020

Crownpeak has taken the concept of headless CMS even further with Headless 2.0. Read our blog for more information on the unique advantages of Headless 2.0.

When to replace your legacy CMS: The tipping point

20 May 2020

Crownpeak can completely change the economics of your company’s CMS TCO. Learn more about replacing your legacy CMS with Crownpeak; download our ebook today.

Solving the marketing productivity puzzle in one clean sweep

15 May 2020

By switching to a true cloud-architected web CMS, companies can reduce operating costs, accelerate digital activity, and free up IT resources. Here’s how.

Get Blisteringly Fast Speed with Crownpeak and Gatsby

1 Jul 2022

Learn how Crownpeak’s Gatsby Source Plugin provides developers with the ability to benefit from blistering content deployment and page loading speeds.

How organizations are using DQM to assist with COVID-19 digital content

3 May 2020

COVID-19 has led to rapidly changing situations around the world. It's more important than ever to manage digital content in real-time.

Digital Experience Platforms for the C-Suite: Evaluating web CMS in 2020

30 Jul 2020

Whether you’re a CMO, CIO, or CFO, here are some things you should think about as you select your next DXP and CMS.

Finding a Future-Proof Approach to Headless CMS

14 Jan 2021

Content management systems have evolved from traditional to headless to hybrid to reflect customer needs. Now, a new paradigm is shaping the future of CX.

Customer Experience Mapping Vs. Customer Journey Mapping: What's the Difference?

23 Mar 2021

Understanding the difference between customer journey mapping and customer experience mapping can help optimize your customer experience strategy.

Decoupled or headless architecture: Which one is better?

14 Jul 2021

When it comes to decoupled vs. headless architecture, the question of which is better is a case of which is a better fit for your specific needs.

Single Page Application SDKs for Crownpeak DXM

27 May 2021

Native Crownpeak DXM support for React, Vue.JS or Angular developers - potentially saving days of work!

Headless Vs. Decoupled: The CMS Architecture Debate Worth Having

16 Mar 2021

While both headless and decoupled CMS have gained popularity, the debate over which is the more effective system architecture highlights the capabilities of both types of systems.

When Free is Expensive: Four Open-Source CMS Disadvantages You Need to Know

23 Jul 2022

Open-source CMS typically come with high infrastructure and support costs. Understand advantages of moving to a fully-managed SaaS CMS

Going Digital-First: Why Agility is Critical for Healthcare and Pharma

6 May 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic may have forced healthcare and pharmaceutical companies to speed their digital transformation, but they’re still not moving fast enough.

WCM Buyer’s Guide: Four Lenses to Help Achieve the Best ROI on Your Web Stack

11 Dec 2020

In this guide, we’ll review the lenses customers should look through when considering a new CMS or WCM, so you’ll know what to look for in potential vendors.

Retailers are you prepared for Peak 2023?

28 Oct 2023

The importance of Product Discovery in an era of hyper-choice

12 May 2023

Hyper-choice is as likely to frustrate and annoy customers as it is to delight and satisfy them. At a time when retailers are struggling with falling customer spend, it’s essential their customers can find what they want, even when they don’t know they want it.

How to Optimize Your Ecommerce Shopping Experiences at Scale

24 Aug 2023

Shopping experiences are rapidly evolving. To keep up, brands are embracing new technologies to enhance customer experience and drive more conversions. However, with so many technology options available, it can be difficult to know what’s right for your business and choose the right one to reach your goals.

The data-driven approach to converting more ecommerce customers

27 Jul 2023

Read on as we explore how ecommerce businesses can convert more users by embracing a data-driven approach to optimising their customers’ online experiences.

8 key considerations for Product Discovery success

12 May 2023

Product discovery is a crucial consideration for brands selling online in an increasingly competitive ecommerce environment. The right technology offers companies the chance to improve conversion rates, increase average order values and win more repeat business. Here are eight of the most important product discovery considerations for your business.

Can your technology scale to meet peak demand?

28 Oct 2023

It’s not just developers, merchandisers and analysts who’ll feel the strain during peak season when it hits on Thursday 23rd November. Your infrastructure will be under pressure to perform.

Content-Driven Commerce in Action: An Interview with ASICS

11 Jan 2022

How ASICS combined Crownpeak’s hybrid headless CMS with their commerce platform to power individualized content-driven commerce experiences.

How to Maximize Revenue with SEO for Ecommerce

12 Jul 2022

Three SEO best practices for Ecommerce. Learn how to increase traffic and boost revenue.

Deliver Engaging Buying Experiences on any Device with Headless Commerce

29 Mar 2022

How headless e-commerce platforms give high growth B2B companies the power and flexibility to quickly innovate and compete for customer retention.

Why Headless Content-Driven Commerce is the Future of B2B

18 Jan 2022

Learn the benefits of a content-driven strategy, and and why composable, headless architectures are the future of B2B commerce.

3 Ecommerce Conversion Optimization Tools You Need to Attract, Engage and Convert

7 Jul 2022

How to leverage SEO, CMS, and Product Discovery to optimize customer conversions.

Crownpeak Launches Experience Optimization Engine, Powered by Dynamic Yield

14 Oct 2021

Solution Empowers Companies to Create and Deploy Individualized Experiences Across Channels That Boost Engagement and Sales

B2B Content-Driven Commerce: Three Success Stories from Top Brands

10 Mar 2022

B2B e-commerce website best practices and how companies from different industries have used and implemented content-driven commerce with Crownpeak

6 Ways B2B Retailers Can Use E-commerce Personalization Software to Boost Sales

12 May 2022

Wir zeigen Ihnen, wie versierte Einzelhändler KI-Personalisierung im E-Commerce nutzen können, um 40 % mehr Umsatz zu erzielen und die Kundenbindung zu stärken

Three Paths to Successful Content-Driven Commerce

15 Mar 2022

The cornerstone of a successful content-driven commerce strategy is having the right architecture in place. In this post we look at three common paths to achieving it.

The State of Ecommerce Technology 2023

8 Mar 2023

An in-depth analysis of the trends impacting ecommerce technology in the near future.

Crownpeak Finalizes Acquisition of Attraqt to Expand its Digital Experience Portfolio with Product Discovery Capabilities

6 Dec 2022

Crownpeak Wins in TrustRadius Top Rated Awards for 2nd Year in a Row

31 Mar 2021

Crownpeak has been named a Top Rated Digital Experience Platform and Content Management System on TrustRadius for the second year in a row.

Analyst View of Recent Acquisition of e-Spirit by Crownpeak

13 May 2021

Merger to combine the strengths of two long-established vendors of DXM solutions, both Market Leaders in Research in Action's Vendor Selection Matrix.

Crownpeak Named a ‘Top Rated Accessibility Testing Tool’ by TrustRadius

26 May 2021

Crownpeak DQM Solution Honored for Helping Companies Create More Inclusive Digital Experiences; This Marks Crownpeak’s 3rd Win in the TrustRadius Top Rated Awards This Year

Why content localization matters now more than ever

24 May 2020

As companies are hit hard by the pandemic, effective content localization is extremely important to business continuity. Here are a few advantages of content localization.

Crownpeak’s business continuity plan for the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic

13 Mar 2020

COVID-19 is causing disruptions around the globe. Here’s how Crownpeak is responding so you can continue to rely on us as we navigate these difficult times together.

Crownpeak Acquires Digital Experience Platform Provider e-Spirit

19 Mar 2021

Deal Extends Crownpeak’s Global Reach – While Empowering Companies Everywhere with a Comprehensive Solution for Delivering High-Quality, Revenue-Boosting Digital Experiences

Crownpeak Scoops Multiple TrustRadius Top Rated Awards for Digital Experience and Digital Quality Management Platforms

11 May 2022

Crownpeak DXM Wins Top Rated Awards in the Digital Experience, Content Management, and Headless Categories, While Crownpeak DQM Achieves a Top Rated Award in the Accessibility Testing Tools Category.

Why digital marketing agility was crucial to one global B2B’s Covid-19 response

1 Jul 2020

With Crownpeak’s SaaS CMS, JAMS was able to successfully transform their business from an offline, face-to-face provision to a digital-only business overnight.

Crownpeak Appoints Chris Essex as Chief Revenue Officer

4 May 2022

Crownpeak, the leading digital experience platform, today announced the appointment of Chris Essex as Chief Revenue Officer.

3 out of 4 Companies Want to Manage and Deliver Digital Experiences Faster, According to Crownpeak Survey

9 Mar 2021

As More Business is Conducted Through Online Channels, Companies Estimate They’d Achieve a 38% Lift in Revenue by More Rapidly Delivering New Digital Experiences

CI&T and Crownpeak Partner to Build Accelerators for Retail Experience Management

9 Jan 2023

CI&T and Crownpeak will demonstrate their joint Retail Experience Platform at NRF 2023 Retail’s Big Show in New York from January 15-17 at booth #5659.

Crownpeak Is a 2022 Customers’ Choice for Digital Experience Platforms on Gartner Peer Insights

3 Aug 2022

Crownpeak is excited to announce we have been recognized as a Customers’ Choice vendor for 2022 in the Digital Experience Platforms category on Gartner® Peer Insights

Choose a Composable DXP Strategy or Risk Falling Behind

17 Mar 2021

Gartner recommends that organizations achieve this modernization of their DXP stack by adopting a composable DXP strategy.

Crownpeak Names Jodi Reynoso as Senior Vice President, People and Culture

14 Oct 2022

Crownpeak, a leading digital experience platform (DXP), announced the appointment of Jodi Reynoso as Senior Vice President, People and Culture.

Crownpeak Acquires ilumino, Expanding Digital Accessibility Capabilities and Expertise for its Global Customer Base

5 Oct 2022

Crownpeak, a leading digital experience platform (DXP), today announced the acquisition of ilumino, a digital accessibility services and consulting firm.

Crownpeak DXM scoops Top Rated CMS award on TrustRadius

28 May 2020

Crownpeak (Digital Experience Management) DXM has been voted one of the highest rated CMS solutions by business leaders, marketers, and developers, alike.

Crownpeak Enters Agreement to Acquire Attraqt

29 Oct 2022

Acquisition of online shopping experience provider to extend Crownpeak’s digital experience platform (DXP) capabilities.

Crownpeak DQM Earns TrustRadius Top Rated Award for Accessibility Testing Tools

11 May 2022

Crownpeak DXM Wins Top Rated Awards in the Digital Experience, Content Management, and Headless Categories, While Crownpeak DQM Achieves a Top Rated Award in the Accessibility Testing Tools Category.