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Austin Chen

<p>We're thrilled to announce the launch of Contentstack's new Analytics dashboard! This powerful, platform-wide tool is designed to provide you with increased visibility into how your teams are utilizing Contentstack across CMS, Launch, Automate, Brand Kit, and more. This initial phase combines and enhances the capabilities of Product Analytics and Mission Control, with the addition of branch-level data for the CMS. Currently, Analytics is only available to organization Owners and Admins, but we’re working hard to expand access to additional user roles in the near future, ensuring that everyone who needs data-driven insights can leverage this powerful tool. We have an exciting roadmap for Analytics, with multiple new screens and insights planned for the coming quarters.</p>
<h2>A single pane of glass</h2>
<p>As your content operations scale, so does the number of stacks, entries, automations, and content types across your Contentstack instance. To effectively optimize your content and site performance you need a center of gravity to inform your approach. You need to gain insights into usage, performance, and engagement in order to optimize workflows and make data-driven decisions. This is where Contentstack’s new Analytics app comes in.</p>
<p>Our Analytics app provides a centralized view of your organization's interactions with our products. This unified approach reduces some of the need for third-party monitoring integrations and provides a single pane of glass for checking on key performance indicators across content creation, publishing, delivery, automations, and front-end site metrics. And we’re just getting started.</p><img alt="Analytics.jpeg" src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/blt78901379be53093e/682279103b45e0203925cbe5/Analytics.jpeg" />
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<p>With Analytics, you can proactively identify trends, track API usage and bandwidth, and gain a deeper understanding of how your teams are using the platform. This visibility empowers you to allocate resources effectively, optimize content operations, and prevent unexpected issues like overages and API errors.</p>
<h2>Key features &amp; use cases</h2>
<p>Contentstack Analytics offers a wide range of features and use cases for both business and technical users:</p>
<h3><strong>Features:</strong></h3>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Product-based segregation:</strong> Easily track and manage analytics specific to CMS, Launch, Automate, and other Contentstack products.</li>
  <li><strong>Track key metrics:</strong> Access in-depth metrics such as status codes, cache usage, SDK usage, top URLs, API usage, and bandwidth monitoring, all within a unified interface.</li>
  <li><strong>Advanced Filters and Saved Views:</strong> Apply filters to narrow down data based on projects, services, time ranges, and more. Save your filter combinations as custom views for quick access to frequently monitored insights.</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Use cases:</strong></h3>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Monitor platform usage:</strong>
    <ul>
      <li>
        <p><em>Business users:</em> Analytics offers real-time visibility into how teams utilize Contentstack based on contractual entitlements, aiding in resource allocation and identifying opportunities for training or optimization of content operations for efficiency.</p>
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        <p><em>Technical users:</em> Gain insights into subscription usage, stack-specific metrics, bandwidth, API requests, and top URLs. Data is updated every 24 hours and filters can be applied for detailed analysis.</p>
      </li>
    </ul>
  </li>
</ul>
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  <li><strong>Integrate Analytics API for custom reporting:</strong>
    <ul>
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        <p><em>Business users:</em> The Analytics API allows organizations to integrate Contentstack data into existing BI tools, facilitating comprehensive reporting and informed decision-making.</p>
      </li>
      <li><em>Technical users:</em> Leverage the asynchronous Analytics API to retrieve data on device usage, top URLs, and status codes. This enables the creation of custom dashboards and reports, enhancing visibility into system performance and user behavior.</li>
    </ul>
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<h2>What’s next for Analytics</h2>
<p>We are committed to expanding the capabilities of Analytics in future phases. You can expect to see enhancements and new data insights across several areas, including:</p>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Platform:</strong> Deeper insights into overall platform performance and usage.</li>
  <li><strong>Marketplace &amp; Developer Hub:</strong> Analytics related to the usage of apps and extensions.</li>
  <li><strong>Content &amp; Workflows:</strong> Granular data on content creation, workflows, and publishing processes.</li>
  <li><strong>Traffic Explorer:</strong> Advanced tools for analyzing content traffic and delivery.</li>
</ul>
<p>What data and insights do you want to see in our new Analytics app? We’d love to hear from you—in our Discord channel, via <a href="mailto:support@contentstack.com">support@contentstack.com</a>, or through your Customer Success Manager. Let us know!</p>
<h2>See Analytics in action!</h2>
<p>To help you get the most out of this new feature, we invite you to register for our upcoming <a href="https://explore.contentstack.com/intro-to-platform-analytics-05-2025">small group demo</a> introducing Analytics on May 22nd at 9 am PT / 12 pm ET / 6 pm CET. Join us to explore the dashboard, learn how to track usage and performance, and discover how to leverage Analytics to drive operational efficiency.</p><a href="https://explore.contentstack.com/intro-to-platform-analytics-05-2025"><img alt="introduction-to-platform-analytics_social.png" src="https://slack-imgs.com/?c=1&o1=ro&url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.contentstack.io%2Fv3%2Fassets%2Fblt73250ce3d6cc7a9b%2Fblt271bbfbda690a3e4%2F681a573db55bf35ade07f399%2Fintroduction-to-platform-analytics_social.png" /></a>
<p>We're excited to see how you use Contentstack Analytics to gain valuable insights and optimize your content operations. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to evolve this powerful tool!</p>

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Introducing Analytics: A new era of visibility

<p>We're excited to announce the launch of our new Healthcheck App in the Contentstack Marketplace, designed to help you operationalize monitoring and maintaining your content operations.</p><p>The Healthcheck App is your dedicated content performance guardian, providing comprehensive monitoring and diagnostics to ensure your Contentstack implementation operates at peak efficiency. This robust content governance and maintenance tool delivers actionable insights that help you identify and resolve potential issues before they impact your content delivery.</p><h3><strong>Key features that transform stack management</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Comprehensive Stack Monitoring:</strong> Get real-time visibility into your stack's performance metrics and health indicators</li><li><strong>Intelligent Issue Detection: </strong>Advanced algorithms automatically identify potential problems and alert you before they escalate</li><li><strong>Performance Analytics Dashboard:</strong> Access detailed metrics and trends to make data-driven decisions about your content operations</li><li><strong>Best Practices Verification:</strong> Ensure your implementation aligns with Contentstack's recommended standards and practices</li></ul><p>What sets the Healthcheck App apart is its ability to provide both monitoring and actionable recommendations for optimization. Whether you're managing a small content operation or a large-scale enterprise implementation, the Healthcheck App adapts to your needs, offering tailored insights and suggestions.</p><h3><strong>Why you need the Healthcheck App</strong></h3><p>Content delivery performance isn't just about speed - it's about reliability, security, consistency, and scalability.&nbsp;</p><p>The Healthcheck App helps you achieve these goals by:</p><ul><li>Preventing performance bottlenecks through proactive monitoring</li><li>Reducing troubleshooting time with precise diagnostic tools</li><li>Optimizing resource utilization across your stack</li><li>Maintaining consistent content delivery excellence</li></ul><h3><strong>Enhance your Contentstack experience</strong></h3><p>Ready to elevate your Contentstack experience and increase content governance? Visit the Contentstack Marketplace today to <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/marketplace/healthcheck">install the Healthcheck App</a> and take the first step toward enhanced stack performance and reliability.</p><p>For implementation guidance or support, our team is ready to help you harness the full potential of this powerful tool. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to transform your content management process!</p>

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Introducing the Contentstack Healthcheck App: Your stack's new performance guardian

<p>Recognizing the challenges content teams encounter in collaboration, publishing, and content structuring, we have introduced a series of tactical enhancements designed to bolster collaboration, streamline publishing processes, and provide greater flexibility in content modeling. These enhancements eliminate inefficiencies by making content easier to find, publish, and structure at scale. Let’s dive into how these enhancements can transform your content operations and empower you and your teams to work smarter.</p>
<h2>Better search &amp; collaboration with Shared Views</h2>
<p>Teams managing multiple types of content often spend significant time repeatedly searching for or manually browsing through similar entries. Shared Views solve this issue by allowing you to create, save, and share pre-filtered search views with your entire team. Whether you're a marketer managing blog or website content or a product manager in charge of product listings, Shared Views ensure everyone is working from the most up-to-date and consistent information.</p>
<h3><strong>Key benefits</strong></h3>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Seamless collaboration:</strong> Share saved views with specific users or roles, ensuring alignment and uniformity across teams.</li>
  <li><strong>Real-time updates:</strong> Any modifications made to a shared view—such as updated filters, column preferences, or sorting— are instantly reflected for all users, maintaining synchronization.</li>
  <li><strong>Improved productivity:</strong> By accessing pre-configured views tailored to specific needs, teams can significantly reduce the time spent on repetitive searches.</li>
  <li><strong>Consistency across teams:</strong> Standardizing content access and management promotes uniform workflows and reduces inconsistencies.</li>
  <li><strong>Secure and controlled access:</strong> Admins and users with appropriate permissions can control who can access and modify shared views, ensuring data security and governance.</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Key features</strong></h3>
<h4><strong>Access and management</strong></h4>
<ul>
  <li>Shared views are easily accessible from the Saved Views section.</li>
  <li>Users can manage permissions, allowing others to either view or edit the shared view.</li>
  <li>A clear UI indication helps users distinguish between personal and shared views.</li>
</ul>
<h4><strong>Notifications</strong></h4>
<p>Users receive notifications when a new view is shared with them, ensuring they never miss an important update.</p>
<p>To start using Shared Views today, navigate to your Saved Views section in Contentstack and begin sharing with your team.</p>
<h2>Releases updates: Streamlining bulk publishing</h2>
<p>Managing large-scale content publishing has historically been a complex endeavor, often hindered by limitations on bulk actions and visibility challenges. With content workflow optimization in mind, we are excited to unveil our new release experience, designed to enhance your release and scheduling experience for large amounts of content items within our CMS.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Releases updates aims to simplify the curation and management by offering a preview of your content as it will appear upon publication at any point in time and providing more effective scheduling tools to manage publishing timelines. By making this process more intuitive, we’re making your content releases more approachable and ergonomic to your preferences.</p><img width="920.86" src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/slidesz/AGV_vUfulKe2ljqeEn6jSE9zDtqZriRWHFZFQ5tFWb3ebuW6OqbdbZbCv6NGBIDXuChM9sQzXSAHTj87VBfPoaB1bbaO9j_89NhYE5d2XFOk4oZRMtgIzZBSDhYp0Rlmz8xtmYQpbxfReA=s2048?key=mabPyn56t2R1UvfHjn1j-7IV" alt="Streamlining bulk publishing" height="500" style="width: 920.86px; height: 500px;" />
<h3><strong>Notable improvements:</strong></h3>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Higher limits:</strong> Increased thresholds for bulk actions allow teams to publish more content simultaneously, accelerating deployment timelines.<ul>
      <li><strong>bulk-action-delete:</strong> 10</li>
      <li><strong>bulk-action-workflow:</strong> 10</li>
      <li><strong>bulk-action-publish:</strong> 100</li>
      <li><strong>bulk-action-unpublish:</strong> 100</li>
      <li><strong>bulk-action-add-to-release:</strong> 100</li>
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  <li><strong>Enhanced visibility:</strong> Improved filtering, sorting, and progress tracking provide better oversight of bulk publishing jobs, ensuring greater control and transparency.</li>
  <li><strong>Effective scheduling:</strong> Advanced scheduling tools enable precise management of publishing timelines, allowing for coordinated content rollouts.</li>
  <li><strong>Enhanced bulk add to release:</strong> Enhanced capability for users to add multiple entries to a release simultaneously. With our upgraded Add-to-Release modal, you can choose your content entries and add them all at once—no more repetitive tasks!</li>
  <li><strong>Robust filtering and sorting:</strong> Locating specific releases will be more straightforward than ever. Users can filter releases by Status and Date, enabling quick access to the necessary information. Furthermore, sorting the release list by Modified Date and Created Date provides clarity and helps track updates efficiently.</li>
  <li><strong>Support for multiple locales:</strong> In our global marketplace, inclusivity is crucial. With the Releases experience, you can select multiple locales when adding entries to your releases. This effectively tailors your content for your diverse customer and audience base, no matter their location.</li>
  <li><strong>Including nested references:</strong> Grasping the relationships between your data is essential. We’ve included support for multiple levels of referenced items within releases. You will be able to seamlessly incorporate nested references, promoting clear connections and improving your project structure.</li>
</ul>
<p>These enhancements to our publishing workflow empower teams to execute content strategies more efficiently, reducing manual efforts and potential errors.</p>
<h2>Expanded content modeling capabilities</h2>
<p>A robust content model is foundational to delivering scalable and reusable content. We are introducing several enhancements to our content modeling capabilities, offering developers and content architects greater flexibility.</p>
<h3><strong>Key enhancements:</strong></h3>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Increased limits:</strong> Higher thresholds on fields, references, and modular blocks allow for more complex and detailed content structures.<ul>
      <li><strong>Number of Management Tokens:</strong> Increased from original limit of 10 to default and max limit of 30.</li>
      <li><strong>Max size of JSON custom fields (in bytes)</strong><strong>:</strong> Increased from original limit of 12000 to default and max limit of 100000.</li>
      <li><strong>Maximum JSON RTE fields per Content Type: </strong>Increased from original limit of 10 to default and max limit of 15.</li>
      <li><strong>Max number of fields in a Content Type: </strong>Increased from previous limit of 400 to default and max limit of 500.</li>
      <li><strong>Max number of Blocks per 'Modular Blocks' field:</strong> Increased from previous limit of 50 to default and max limit of 100.</li>
      <li><strong>Max Modular Blocks per Entry: </strong>Increased from original limit of 30 to default and max limit of 100.</li>
      <li><strong>Max MultiCT References: </strong>Increased from original limit of 100 to default and max limit of 200.</li>
      <li><strong>Max Content Types per Reference: </strong>Normalized up to default limit of 50.</li>
      <li><strong>Max Asset Folders per Stack: </strong>Increased from original limit of 500 to default and max limit of 10000.</li>
    </ul>
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  <li><strong>Nested global fields:</strong> The introduction of nested global fields will enable more granular and reusable content components, simplifying content management. By enabling nesting within other Global Fields and instances of Modular Blocks, this update will help developers build more reusable, hierarchical structures in their content model, reducing redundancy and improving reusability of fields for content management efficiency.</li>
  <li><strong>Non-localizable fields:</strong> Mark individual fields as non-localizable within Group fields or Modular Block, which provides greater control over content variations across different locales, ensuring consistency where needed. <img width="1035.35" src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/slidesz/AGV_vUeZ--Qqu-ZlzVzam_gQhgX83lWj4Ujx1l-EPu-lNoQ5B0JVg1nixtOpKLdDDWc0A8Ot-XkE7sXRH6qrpmaAbLnQBdpZJC3fkjadjgTqn6NzrSe2SSY8jwnAfe18EIk3cV8Awv7JGg=s2048?key=mabPyn56t2R1UvfHjn1j-7IV" alt="Non-localizable fields" height="500" style="width: 1035.35px; height: 500px;" /></li>
  <li><strong>Mark as Group title:</strong> Assign the value of a specific field as the title of a particular Group field. For example, you might have multiple news stories following the same schema when creating a news app. To distinguish between these multiple stories, you can set the field assigned for "Headline" as the title of the Group field, as shown below.<img width="1111.09" src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2d43f51baca745a8/blt0b58c4c5fc2a4c19/67ab378ea91adff68b66fd06/Mark-as-Group-Title.gif" alt="Mark-as-Group-Title.gif" height="500" style="width: 1111.09px; height: 500px;" /><br />Learn more <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/create-content-types/mark-as-group-title">here</a>.<br /><br /></li>
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<h2>Looking ahead</h2>
<p>Content management remains the backbone of any successful digital strategy, even as we evolve into a more comprehensive digital experience platform (DXP). It’s no secret that we’ve expanded our capabilities with real-time personalization powered by our customer data platform (CDP) and personalization engine, but a strong, flexible CMS remains foundational. These tactical updates are part of a broader initiative to provide you with tools that improve your current workflows and anticipate future content management challenges.</p>
<p>Integrating these tactical CMS improvements with our broader DXP capabilities will allow you to create more dynamic, personalized experiences without sacrificing operational efficiency. Shared Views help you and your teams align on structured content discovery, the Releases updates streamlines publishing at scale, and expanded content modeling capabilities provide the flexibility needed to build future-ready digital experiences. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, these enhancements will ensure you stay well-equipped to deliver engaging and consistent content experiences across all channels.</p>
<p>If you’d like to learn more about these tactical enhancements to our CMS, please join us on March 25 for our Pulse Spring Recap Webinar to see all of it in action (and much more). These small but impactful updates make finding, structuring, and publishing content at scale easier.</p>

<p>Efficient content management is essential for organizations striving to deliver seamless digital experiences. Content editors waste too much time searching for the right content, manually managing large publishing tasks, or working around CMS limitations.</p>

Tactical CMS updates for improved collaboration, publishing & content model flexibility

<h2>Enhanced platform-wide notifications</h2>
<p>At Contentstack, we’re committed to enhancing your user experience and making your content workflows more efficient. We’re thrilled to announce our Global Notifications feature, which aims to keep you informed and engaged no matter where you are within the Contentstack ecosystem.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Previously, discussion notifications were confined to the CMS, but not anymore. Our revamped notifications feature brings vital alerts and updates front and center, accessible and visible across all areas of the platform. In addition to providing clarity, this release also plays a crucial role in CMS maintenance and governance, ensuring that you stay informed about essential updates and compliance-related activities that are vital for maintaining the integrity and security of your content management processes. This refresh isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about ensuring that you have direct and immediate access to everything you need to know, all in one place.</p>
<h2>Empowering your workflow</h2>
<p>Imagine having important updates, alerts, and notices about key events at your fingertips right when you need them. This new functionality is designed to empower you with timely information, facilitate better decision-making, and improve overall collaboration within your team. Whether you’re managing content, collaborating with colleagues, or monitoring project progress, our notifications are here to streamline your experience. Let’s take a closer look at some of the enhancements.</p>
<h3><strong>Access notifications</strong></h3>
<p>You can access notifications by clicking the bell icon in the top right corner of the screen. When new notifications are available, a red dot appears on the bell icon, prompting you to check the updates. A red dot on the bell icon indicates unread notifications, while individual notifications are marked with a purple dot until they are read.</p><img width="700" src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2d43f51baca745a8/blt110507a364d688b3/67971e34b3cc472d2590ddcd/Manage_Notifications_in_Contentstack_1.png"  alt="Manage_Notifications_in_Contentstack_1.png" height="316.82" style="width: 700px; height: 316.82px;" />
<h3><strong>View and interact with notifications</strong></h3>
<p>Notifications provide detailed insights into various account activities, such as mentions in discussions, which can be accessed by clicking directly on the notification. Some notifications, like app installation requests or collaboration invitations, include actionable buttons that let you respond immediately.</p>
<p>You can take control of your notifications with these simple actions:</p>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Mark as read:</strong> Use the ellipsis (three dots) next to each notification to mark individual notifications as read.</li>
  <li><strong>Delete:</strong> Use the ellipsis (three dots) next to each notification to delete individual notifications.</li>
  <li><strong>Mark all read:</strong> Quickly clear all unread notifications by selecting this option from the three dots menu.</li>
  <li><strong>Delete all:</strong> Delete all notifications at once for better organization by selecting this option from the three dots menu.</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Group and sort notifications</strong></h3>
<p>To help you manage notifications effectively, our new notifications feature offers sorting and grouping options. You can organize notifications by:</p>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Date:</strong> Sort notifications in chronological order, making it easy to find the latest updates.</li>
  <li><strong>Product:</strong> Group notifications based on the relevant product (e.g., Contentstack App, Automate, Marketplace).</li>
  <li><strong>Type:</strong> Categorize notifications into different types:<ul>
      <li><strong>Alerts:</strong> Important updates or critical changes to your account.</li>
      <li><strong>Mentions</strong>: Notifications when you are mentioned in a comment or discussion.</li>
      <li><strong>Requests:</strong> Collaboration invitations, app installation requests, and access requests.</li>
      <li><strong>Comments:</strong> Comments and feedback from collaborators.</li>
    </ul>
  </li>
</ul><img width="700" src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2d43f51baca745a8/blt5a4e9e6e4d1c6b67/67971e34609215d9f0de34cf/Manage_Notifications_in_Contentstack_2.png"  alt="Manage_Notifications_in_Contentstack_2.png" height="316.82" style="width: 700px; height: 316.82px;" />
<h2>Intuitive design</h2>
<p>With this enhanced design, the platform-wide notifications panel is more visually appealing and intuitive, allowing you to grasp the information at hand quickly. As we continue to evolve Global Notifications, additional alerts and notices about essential platform events will appear in the panel as well, driving productivity and engagement across the board.</p>
<h2>Stay tuned for what’s to come</h2>
<p>We believe this release will translate to a more cohesive and user-friendly experience so you can stay informed across your Contentstack implementation. Keep an eye out for what’s to come in the near future regarding Global Notifications as we will continue to add more functionality. These future improvements will address current limitations around browser push and email options. In the meantime, feel free to dive into the <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/manage-notifications" target="_blank">documentation</a> if you'd like to learn more about how to manage notifications. As always, thank you for being part of the Contentstack journey with us as we strive to improve your platform experience. Let’s keep moving forward together!</p>

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Introducing Global Notifications in Contentstack

<img width="auto" height="auto" src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/bltf13d804d2a600e95/6789aee6a5499b6edb14a468/Sprint_to_100.png" alt="Sprint_to_100.png" max-width="auto" style="width: auto;height: auto;max-width: auto;"/><h2>The significance of little improvements</h2><p>Our teams have been busy launching major features and capabilities over the past 12 months, but we want to ensure we’re not overlooking the little things that make a big difference in your daily workflows. Consider how even simple changes—like improved navigation, enhanced search functionality, or customizable settings—can significantly improve your day-to-day interactions with our content management system (CMS). This initiative is focused on enhancing your user experience by integrating smaller, yet impactful quality-of-life improvements into our CMS.</p><h2>Our development philosophy</h2><p>At the heart of this initiative is the essence of the word “Anand,” which means happiness and joy in Hindi. Our goal is to strike a harmonious balance between delivering delightful smaller features and the larger, game-changing updates that you’ve grown to expect from us. Every new feature we roll out is carefully crafted to ensure it sparks joy in your daily interactions inside the CMS.&nbsp;</p><p>Through Sprint to 100, we are creating a development philosophy that prioritizes your experience. We want you to feel empowered and excited about using our platform, knowing that we are continually striving to meet your needs. By focusing on both the significant and the subtle, we believe we can profoundly enhance your workflow and satisfaction.</p><h2>Listening to your feedback</h2><p>Sprint to 100 was born from listening to you and addressing long-awaited feature requests. Over the years, we’ve gathered invaluable feedback from teams and individuals who truly grasp the intricacies of our CMS. This added perspective drives us to focus on meaningful adjustments that can make a significant difference.</p><p>These improvements span anywhere from UX/UI enhancements and functionality additions to bulk actions, filtering and organization, and wayfinding—we’ve got you covered. Let’s dive deeper into the specifics of what Sprint to 100 entails.</p><h3><strong>UX enhancements</strong></h3><p>Enhancements to improve overall user experience:</p><ul><li>‘Option + Shift + Arrow’ keyboard shortcut to highlight text</li><li>Ability to search reference entry based on Author or Date</li><li>Ability to sort options in alphabetical order while choosing a reference entry in the reference field</li><li>Ability to view and open reference field in a new tab (when reference field is added to a modular block inside parent modular block) in any locale beyond master language</li></ul><h3><strong>UI enhancements</strong></h3><p>Improvements to the visual interface for better design or usability:</p><ul><li>Display of the 'number of referenced entries' on the reference field</li><li>For JSON rich text editor (RTE):<ul><li>Ability to resize image by adding absolute height and width in image properties</li><li>Embed option for in-line entry creation within JSON RTE</li><li>Option for developers to define height of a JSON RTE field</li></ul></li></ul><h3><strong>Bug fixes</strong></h3><p>Fixed issues or errors identified:</p><ul><li>Resolved UI scrolling issue in widget apps and calendar on Chrome and Edge browsers</li><li>Increased width of Modular Blocks in UI to address width limitation to improve usability</li><li>Resolved User list sorting issue</li><li>Skip fallback locale validation for locale update API calls which are only intended for renaming a language</li></ul><h3><strong>Search relevancy improvements</strong></h3><p>Improvements that enhancement search functionality:</p><ul><li>Ability to support Advanced Search for custom JSON fields</li><li>Ability to support Partial Keyword Search</li><li>Ability to use and search within JSON RTE in Advanced Search</li><li>Ability to search for Entries by titles in Venus UI</li><li>Ability to save search results in Basic Search when filters are applied</li></ul><h3><strong>New functionality</strong></h3><p>New features or capabilities added to the CMS:</p><ul><li>Filtering/sorting by tags in the Reference Selection dialog</li><li>Ability to organize Entries inside folders via Taxonomy</li><li>Option to select multiple default values if multiple choices are allowed for the select field</li></ul><p>Every single enhancement has been carefully crafted and implemented with you in mind, in response to your specific request, providing solutions that not only increase efficiency in your workflows but streamline processes and diminish friction points in the CMS. While major features are still essential to our development roadmap, we understand that sometimes it’s all about the little things that truly elevate the day-to-day experience in our platform.</p><h2>Looking ahead</h2><p>The beauty of this iterative process is that it allows us to refine our offerings and ensure they provide maximum benefit and value to you. Sprint to 100 symbolizes our pledge to create a user-centric platform that not only meets but exceeds your expectations.</p><p>As we continue to shape the future of our CMS, we want to thank you for being a vital part of the Contentstack community and embarking on this journey with us. We will continue to make your experience with our CMS as enjoyable and efficient as possible, one step at a time. Please continue to share your thoughts and feedback with us. We look forward to growing with you!</p>

Embracing Sprint to 100, “Anand”: Elevating your CMS experience

<p>As we approach the end of 2024, we’re excited to recap pivotal enhancements we’ve made to the Contentstack platform this year. Key highlights from this year included the unveiling of our personalization engine, Personalize, built natively into the CMS to solve personalization at scale. Followed shortly after with the introduction of a brand new set of visual building tools meant to bolster the content authoring experience in our CMS. These updates reflect our unwavering commitment to providing brands with cutting-edge tools to create unique digital experiences.</p>
<p>Let’s dive into this year’s key releases for each product area of the Contentstack platform:</p>
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<h2><strong>Contentstack by the numbers:</strong></h2>
<ul>
  <li><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>635 Billion</strong></span> API requests</li>
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  <li><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>1,720</strong></span> Releases</li>
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<h2><strong>Headless CMS:</strong></h2>
<ul>
  <li><strong>New search experience: </strong>Based on your valuable feedback, we've <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/blog/product-updates/discover-content-faster-with-our-new-search-experience" target="_self">reimagined our search capabilities</a>. This upgrade brings a fresh look and feel to the search experience within our CMS, along with powerful new features like granular filtering and custom views designed to help you find content faster and more efficiently than ever before.<br /></li>
</ul>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Visual Builder: </strong>We’ve retained all the benefits of a headless CMS and combined it with a <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/content-managers/visual-builder/about-visual-builder/" target="_self">powerful set of visual tools</a> that enable you to easily create content with speed and flexibility for any type of content experience.<br /></li>
</ul>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Timeline: </strong>Managing future content updates can be challenging, especially in large-scale organizations where changes must be coordinated across multiple teams and regions. That's why we introduced <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/content-managers/timeline/about-timeline/" target="_self">Timeline</a> in July. This new previewing experience allows you to navigate through a visual timeline of your content, providing a clear view of future updates and changes. Leveraging Personalize in tandem, you can even preview future content based on audience data to see how it will appear to different audience segments.<br /></li>
</ul>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Variants: </strong><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/taxonomy/optimize-content-management-with-taxonomy-based-permissions" target="_self">This powerful new feature built into our CMS</a> allows you to intuitively access and adjust your content for different audience segments directly within the entry editor, minimizing content duplication and maximizing content reuse.<br /></li>
</ul>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Taxonomy-based Permissions: </strong>With <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/taxonomy/optimize-content-management-with-taxonomy-based-permissions" target="_self">Taxonomy-based Permissions</a>, stack owners, admins, and developers now have more flexible permissions to finely tune user access to entries based on specific taxonomies and terms. This allows for granular access control, safeguarding of sensitive data, operational efficiency, and enhanced scalability.<br /></li>
</ul>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Bulk Add: </strong>To meet the growing needs of your large-scale content operations, we've launched the Bulk Add feature. This enables you to manage up to 50,000 items concurrently, greatly boosting efficiency for teams <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/content-managers/bulk-operations-on-entries-and-assets" target="_self">managing extensive content volumes</a>.</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Automate:</strong></h2>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Marketplace Automate app: </strong><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/automation-hub-guides/automate-app" target="_self">The Marketplace Automate app</a> now integrates Automate into the CMS user experience, allowing you to access and execute automations from Automate right within the content entry sidebar. This is especially useful for running automations on-demand, giving you flexibility beyond scheduled or automated triggers.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Automation sharing: </strong><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/automation-hub-guides/automation-sharing" target="_self">Automations can now be easily shared</a> between organizations using shareable recipe links. This feature streamlines collaboration and knowledge transfer while offering options to include or exclude Project Variables to protect sensitive information.</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Launch:</strong></h2>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Expanded hosting support for popular frameworks:</strong> To provide a one-stop solution for hosting websites, we’ve expanded Launch's support to <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/launch/launch-framework-support" target="_self">include the most popular frameworks</a>. With this latest update, Launch now seamlessly supports Vue, Create React App, Angular, and CSR (Client-Side Rendered) frameworks. This enhancement will empower more developers to effortlessly deploy and manage their web projects with unparalleled ease and efficiency.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Edge functions:</strong> In May, we released <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/launch/edge-functions" target="_self">Edge functions for Launch</a>. Edge functions represent a paradigm shift in how applications are built and deployed, moving computation from centralized servers to the edge of the network, enabling you to execute code closer to your end-users’ locations. A common use case can be serving personalized content tailored to individuals based on location or preferences in real-time.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
  <li><strong>CDN cache revalidation:</strong> We have improved the Content Delivery Network (CDN) to actively <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/launch/revalidate-cdn-cache" target="_self">check the validity of cached content</a>, ensuring it is updated from the origin server when necessary. This change guarantees that visitors are presented with the most current content reflecting any recent updates.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
  <li><strong>The first and only truly multi-cloud frontend hosting platform: </strong>In December, Launch was made available on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You no longer have to think about which products are available on which clouds, and choose any data center you want to host your content.</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Personalize:</strong></h2>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Audience Segmentation: </strong>In June, we introduced advanced audience targeting capabilities within our personalization engine that enable you to create tailored experiences that build meaningful connections with your <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/personalize/about-audiences" target="_self">audiences</a>. You can leverage the power of Variants to scale content operations across all customer segments, ensuring each audience receives relevant, engaging experiences.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
  <li><strong>A/B/n Testing:</strong> We also announced <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/personalize/create-ab-test-experience" target="_self">A/B/n testing</a>, which enables you to run and test experiments on your content variations. By leveraging analytics and algorithms, you can discover which variations resonate best with various audience segments.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
  <li><strong>CDP Integrations:</strong> Personalize also integrates with top Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) like Twilio Segment. This <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/blog/product-updates/discover-content-faster-with-our-new-search-experience" target="_self">integration</a> allows for precise content personalization driven by both first- and third-party data.</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Contentstack AI:</strong></h2>
<ul>
  <li><strong>AI Connectors: </strong>We’ve added support for new <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/automation-hub-connectors#artificial-intelligence" target="_self">AI connectors</a> in Automate, integrating with popular AI vendors like ChatGPT, Amazon Bedrock, and Google Gemini. These connectors are perfect for intelligently automating routine tasks, ensuring both accuracy and consistency in areas where AI excels.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Brand Kit:</strong> Our new AI-driven <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/content-managers/brand-kit/about-brand-kit" target="_self">Brand Kit</a> is designed to maintain brand voice consistency across all your content, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and enabling you to move from generic GenAI to brand-aware GenAI. With Knowledge Vaults, you can centralize key brand assets and create Voice Profiles to set specific rules for tone, style, and language, shaping AI to fit your business and audiences. The Playground also offers you a safe environment to experiment with new ideas, voice profiles, or integrations without risking live content.</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Developer Hub</strong></h2>
<ul>
  <li><strong>General Availability: </strong>In January, we announced <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/changelog#announcing-the-general-availability-of-developer-hub" target="_self">general availability for Developer Hub</a>, an intuitive interface that provides our technical audience an environment to easily create and manage custom applications, making it an ideal tool for developers and partners looking to enhance or extend their Contentstack platform experience with personalized integrations and capabilities, whether for internal or even public use.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
  <li><strong>M2M Contentstack applications:</strong> In September, we introduced new ways to extend and enhance your Contentstack experience with <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/developer-hub/introduction-to-contentstack-applications#machine-to-machine-applications" target="_self">Machine to Machine (M2M) applications</a>. Designed for server-to-server communication, M2M apps automate tasks like data syncing and backend jobs, ensuring smooth data flow between Contentstack and third-party systems. These new capabilities empower developers and teams to streamline workflows and enhance platform functionality.</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Platform Updates:</strong></h2>
<ul>
  <li><strong>UI enhancements:</strong> In an effort to unify and elevate our platform's capabilities, we implemented several significant <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/blog/product-updates/january-platform-innovations-ui-updates-and-more#one" target="_self">enhancements to the platform user interface</a> back in January. These improvements have been thoughtfully designed to simplify content management, enabling you to navigate faster to what you need and make your workflows more flexible. Additionally, our revamped workflows are now more adaptable, allowing you to scale your content operations seamlessly as your business evolves and expands.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Analytics API:</strong> In October, we released a powerful <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/blog/product-updates/introducing-contentstack-analytics-api" target="_self">Analytics API</a> that grants access to rich data from the Mission Control dashboard and Product Analytics module. The new Analytics API provides access to data about Contentstack utilization, including subscription usage, device usage, product usage, top URLs, status codes, and cache usage. You can now integrate this data into your favorite BI tools, fostering the creation of tailored insights for specific objectives. Moreover, it supports advanced scenarios like automated report generation and monthly comparisons, all enhanced by built-in LLM capabilities.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Added support for GCP North America: </strong>In May, we announced a new data center for <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/changelog#added-support-for-new-region-gcp-north-america" target="_self">Google Cloud Front North America (GCP NA)</a>. Contentstack customers can enjoy the flexibility of choosing from different data centers, giving you a choice to choose from a wider range of regions by different cloud providers for your Contentstack data storage.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
  <li><strong>CLI enhancements:</strong> All throughout the year, we’ve been making significant enhancements to the Command-Line Interface (CLI). A few key highlights include: added support for Google Cloud Platform (GCP) in the <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/changelog#cli-version-1-31-0" target="_self">Launch</a> plugin, support for Personalize and Variants in the <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/cli/import-content-using-the-cli/" target="_self">import</a> and <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/cli/export-content-using-the-cli/" target="_self">export</a> CLI plugins, bulk publishing of variants in the <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/cli/bulk-publish-and-unpublish-content" target="_self">Bulk Publish</a> plugin, and much more.<br /></li>
</ul>
<p>This rundown is only a snapshot of the remarkable developments we accomplished this year. It’s a testament to our dedication to empowering users with efficient, personalized, and scalable tools. As we look ahead to 2025, we hope to continue our pursuit of innovation in a rapidly evolving digital landscape and remain committed to striving to meet the evolving needs of our customers and user community. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on these exciting updates. See you in 2025!</p>

End-of-Year 2024 Platform Recap: What we accomplished and what’s next

<p>Delivering experiences at the perfect time is key to engaging your audience, and the importance of this has become increasingly evident in how brands aim to grow their relationships with customers. At Contentstack, we are dedicated to empowering you with cutting-edge tools to deliver these timely experiences. With content workflow optimization in mind, we are excited to unveil our upcoming new release experience, designed to enhance your release and scheduling experience for large amounts of content items within our CMS.</p><p>Releases 2.0 will aim to simplify the curation and management of content by offering a preview of your content as it will appear upon publication at any point in time and providing more effective scheduling tools to manage publishing timelines. By making this process more intuitive, we’re making your content releases more approachable and ergonomic to your preferences.</p><h2>Enhanced bulk add to release</h2><p>One key feature of Releases 2.0 will be the enhanced capability for users to add multiple entries to a release simultaneously. With our upgraded Add-to-Release modal, you can effortlessly bulk add content. Simply choose your entries and add them all at once—no more repetitive tasks!</p><h2>Robust filtering and sorting</h2><p>Locating specific releases will be simpler than ever. Users can filter releases by Status and Date, enabling quick access to the necessary information. Furthermore, sorting the release list by Modified Date and Created Date provides clarity and helps track updates efficiently.</p><h2>Support for multiple locales</h2><p>In our global marketplace, inclusivity is crucial. With Releases 2.0, you can select multiple locales when adding entries to your releases. This effectively tailors your content for your diverse customer and audience base, no matter their location.</p><h2>Including nested references</h2><p>Grasping the relationships between your data is essential. We’ve included support for multiple levels of referenced items within releases. You will be able to seamlessly incorporate nested references, promoting clear connections and improving your project structure.</p><h2>Bulk job overview</h2><p>After executing a bulk addition, users will be able to monitor progress via our new Bulk Task Queue within stack settings. This feature provides detailed insights into each bulk job’s status, allowing you to track processed items and simplify management.</p><h2>Lock/unlock functionality</h2><p>To enhance control, users can lock or unlock releases through the user interface. This feature guarantees that no unintended changes occur while preserving your project's integrity.</p><h2>A user-centric approach</h2><p>Every update in our new release experience has been carefully designed with user experience in mind. We’re making enhancements that guarantee a smoother and more intuitive interaction with the platform. With Releases 2.0, managing your content across different languages and environments will become easier than ever. This makes the tool scalable for enterprise-level applications while also being suitable for individual practitioners.</p><p>Our commitment to improvement is ongoing, and we are dedicated to enhancing your user experience based on your feedback. Experience these upgrades firsthand in our CMS, coming soon. Your projects deserve the best workflow tools to ensure your success! As always, stay tuned for more updates as we continue to reimagine what brands can achieve with content and digital experiences.</p>

Delivering experiences at the perfect time is key to engaging your audience, and the importance of this has become increasingly evident in how brands aim to grow their relationships with customers. At Contentstack, we are dedicated to empowering you with cutting-edge tools to deliver these timely experiences. With content workflow optimization in mind, we are excited to unveil our upcoming new release experience, designed to enhance your release and scheduling experience for large amounts of content items within our CMS.

Releases 2.0 will aim to simplify the curation and management of content by offering a preview of your content as it will appear upon publication at any point in time and providing more effective scheduling tools to manage publishing timelines. By making this process more intuitive, we’re making your content releases more approachable and ergonomic to your preferences.

One key feature of Releases 2.0 will be the enhanced capability for users to add multiple entries to a release simultaneously. With our upgraded Add-to-Release modal, you can effortlessly bulk add content. Simply choose your entries and add them all at once—no more repetitive tasks! 

Locating specific releases will be simpler than ever. Users can filter releases by Status and Date, enabling quick access to the necessary information. Furthermore, sorting the release list by Modified Date and Created Date provides clarity and helps track updates efficiently.

In our global marketplace, inclusivity is crucial. With Releases 2.0, you can select multiple locales when adding entries to your releases. This effectively tailors your content for your diverse customer and audience base, no matter their location.

Grasping the relationships between your data is essential. We’ve included support for multiple levels of referenced items within releases. You will be able to seamlessly incorporate nested references, promoting clear connections and improving your project structure.

After executing a bulk addition, users will be able to monitor progress via our new Bulk Task Queue within stack settings. This feature provides detailed insights into each bulk job’s status, allowing you to track processed items and simplify management.

To enhance control, users can lock or unlock releases through the user interface. This feature guarantees that no unintended changes occur while preserving your project's integrity.

Every update in our new release experience has been carefully designed with user experience in mind. We’re making enhancements that guarantee a smoother and more intuitive interaction with the platform. With Releases 2.0, managing your content across different languages and environments will become easier than ever. This makes the tool scalable for enterprise-level applications while also being suitable for individual practitioners.

Our commitment to improvement is ongoing, and we are dedicated to enhancing your user experience based on your feedback. Experience these upgrades firsthand in our CMS, coming soon. Your projects deserve the best workflow tools to ensure your success! As always, stay tuned for more updates as we continue to reimagine what brands can achieve with content and digital experiences.

Unveiling our new release experience

<p>It’s a well-known fact that delivering personalized experiences is the key to engaging your customers, driving conversions, and building loyalty. Customers expect you to understand their needs, preferences, and behaviors, by providing a tailored experience that resonates on an individual level. Yet, achieving this level of personalization at scale can be somewhat challenging. In this blog, we will explore how the new integration between <a href="https://segment.com/" target="_self">Twilio Segment</a> and <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/platforms/personalize" target="_self">Contentstack Personalize</a> offers a powerful solution.</p>
<h2>The challenge of disconnected data</h2>
<p>Many businesses today struggle with fragmented customer data scattered across various platforms and systems. Without a customer data platform (CDP) like Twilio Segment, businesses face the challenge of disparate and siloed customer data. The inability to create a unified view of your customer leads to missed opportunities for personalization, resulting in generic experiences that fail to engage. The lack of actionable insights also hinders effective decision-making and hampers the ability to deliver tailored content and offers that resonate with your individual customers. Ultimately, this can reduce customer engagement, loyalty, and overall business growth.</p>
<h2>The power of Twilio Segment + Contentstack Personalize</h2>
<p>To overcome these obstacles, you need a solution that seamlessly connects customer data with personalization capabilities in the content authoring process. The integration between Twilio Segment and Contentstack Personalize offers a decisive answer.</p>
<p>Twilio Segment acts as a central hub, collecting and organizing your customer data from multiple sources to create comprehensive customer profiles. This valuable data is then seamlessly fed into Contentstack Personalize, our edge-optimized personalization and testing engine. With this dynamic duo, you can deliver personalized content across all digital channels quickly and easily, right from the Contentstack Headless CMS.</p>
<p>Consider that you are a travel blog company struggling with unactionable customer data. Here’s how Twilio Segment &amp; Contentstack Personalize can help:</p>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Data collection and organization:</strong><strong ><br bold="[object Object]"/></strong>Twilio Segment acts as a central hub, collecting customer data from various touchpoints such as websites, mobile apps, and CRMs. This data is then organized and made actionable, providing valuable insights into customer behavior and preferences.<p></p>
  </li>
  <li><strong>Audience segmentation:</strong><strong ><br bold="[object Object]"/></strong>Within Twilio Segment, you can create audiences based on shared characteristics and behaviors. For example, you might create an audience of users who have shown interest in food-related travel content. If you elect to build your audience within Contentstack Personalize instead, you can sync attributes and events from Twilio Segment as well.<p></p>
  </li>
  <li><strong>Real-time audience updates:</strong><strong ><br bold="[object Object]"/></strong>As users interact with your website or app, Twilio Segment updates their audience membership in real-time. This ensures that the most relevant personalized experiences are delivered to each user.<p></p>
  </li>
  <li>
    <p><strong>Seamless integration with Contentstack Personalize:</strong><strong ><br bold="[object Object]"/></strong>The integration between Twilio Segment and Contentstack Personalize is direct and efficient. Audiences created in Twilio Segment are automatically synced to Contentstack Personalize, enabling you to create targeted experiences within the Contentstack headless CMS. Remember, you have the choice to sync only attributes and events from Segment if you prefer to do your audience building within Personalize. This gives you the flexibility to choose the audience management approach best suited to your team’s workflows.</p>
  </li>
  <li><strong>Create and preview personalized experience:</strong><strong ><br bold="[object Object]"/></strong>In Contentstack Personalize, you can leverage the synced audiences to create tailored experiences. For instance, you might display a personalized banner promoting food-related travel destinations to users in the "Interested in Food Travel" audience. Content managers can then preview what the audience would see in the personalized experience through Audience Impersonation in Live Preview without writing extra code.<p></p>
  </li>
  <li><strong>Publish and activate experience:</strong><br />Once everything looks good to go, you can publish the personalized experience and activate it for the audience. Now anytime a user falls in the "Interested in Food Travel" audience, they will see the tailored experience when they visit the website.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Integration simplicity and efficiency</h2>
<p>The Twilio Segment and Contentstack Personalize integration stands out for its simplicity and efficiency. Unlike other solutions that require complex integrations and extensive technical expertise, this integration is designed to be user-friendly and straightforward.</p>
<p>With a few simple clicks, you can connect your Twilio Segment data to Contentstack Personalize, enabling you to start delivering personalized experiences immediately. This seamless connection empowers your marketing and content teams to take control of personalization without relying heavily on IT or development resources. By unifying customer data and leveraging built-in personalization capabilities in one authoring experience, your teams can create exceptional digital experiences that increase engagement, build loyalty, and drive growth.</p>
<h2>See it in action</h2><a href="https://explore.contentstack.com/intro-to-contentstack-personalize-twilio-segment"><img src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt73250ce3d6cc7a9b/blta6c76388b8739919/66d89ee562e9d95a299be49d/Intro-to-contentstack-personalizetwilio-segment.webp" width="550" height="auto" style="height: auto;" alt="Intro-to-contentstack-personalizetwilio-segment"/></a>
<p>If you’re interested in learning more about how to build a robust foundation for operationalizing effective personalization, please join us for our upcoming co-hosted <a href="https://explore.contentstack.com/intro-to-contentstack-personalize-twilio-segment">small group demo</a> with Twilio Segment on Thursday, September 19, at 9 am PST / 12 pm EST / 6 pm CET. We’ll walk through this integration in even more detail, and you will understand how user data captured in Twilio Segment is integrated into Contentstack Personalize to create dynamically tailored content experiences.</p>

It’s a well-known fact that delivering personalized experiences is the key to engaging your customers, driving conversions, and building loyalty. Customers expect you to understand their needs, preferences, and behaviors, by providing a tailored experience that resonates on an individual level. Yet, achieving this level of personalization at scale can be somewhat challenging. In this blog, we will explore how the new integration between 

Many businesses today struggle with fragmented customer data scattered across various platforms and systems. Without a customer data platform (CDP) like Twilio Segment, businesses face the challenge of disparate and siloed customer data. The inability to create a unified view of your customer leads to missed opportunities for personalization, resulting in generic experiences that fail to engage. The lack of actionable insights also hinders effective decision-making and hampers the ability to deliver tailored content and offers that resonate with your individual customers. Ultimately, this can reduce customer engagement, loyalty, and overall business growth.

The power of Twilio Segment + Contentstack Personalize

To overcome these obstacles, you need a solution that seamlessly connects customer data with personalization capabilities in the content authoring process. The integration between Twilio Segment and Contentstack Personalize offers a decisive answer.

Twilio Segment acts as a central hub, collecting and organizing your customer data from multiple sources to create comprehensive customer profiles. This valuable data is then seamlessly fed into Contentstack Personalize, our edge-optimized personalization and testing engine. With this dynamic duo, you can deliver personalized content across all digital channels quickly and easily, right from the Contentstack Headless CMS.

Consider that you are a travel blog company struggling with unactionable customer data. Here’s how Twilio Segment & Contentstack Personalize can help:

The Twilio Segment and Contentstack Personalize integration stands out for its simplicity and efficiency. Unlike other solutions that require complex integrations and extensive technical expertise, this integration is designed to be user-friendly and straightforward.

With a few simple clicks, you can connect your Twilio Segment data to Contentstack Personalize, enabling you to start delivering personalized experiences immediately. This seamless connection empowers your marketing and content teams to take control of personalization without relying heavily on IT or development resources. By unifying customer data and leveraging built-in personalization capabilities in one authoring experience, your teams can create exceptional digital experiences that increase engagement, build loyalty, and drive growth.

If you’re interested in learning more about how to build a robust foundation for operationalizing effective personalization, please join us for our upcoming co-hosted 

 with Twilio Segment on Thursday, September 19, at 9 am PST / 12 pm EST / 6 pm CET. We’ll walk through this integration in even more detail, and you will understand how user data captured in Twilio Segment is integrated into Contentstack Personalize to create dynamically tailored content experiences.

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The data-driven path to personalization with Twilio Segment + Contentstack Personalize

<p>Time is a precious commodity. It's no secret that content teams today are under constant pressure to deliver captivating, relevant experiences across various channels. However, as the volume of your content scales, it becomes increasingly challenging to find and reuse existing assets quickly. Content editors and managers often need help locating what they need, leading to frustration and hindered productivity.</p><h2>Introducing our new search experience</h2><p>At Contentstack, we understand that efficient content discovery is critical to keeping up with the demands of omnichannel delivery. Based on your feedback, we've reimagined our search capabilities in this new release. This upgrade brings a fresh look and feel to the search experience within our CMS, along with powerful new features designed to help you find content faster and more efficiently than ever before.</p><p></p><iframe src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/AY4dgGuC-b769H14u" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0"></iframe><h2>Streamlined search functionality</h2><p>The streamlined search bar now sits within the Entries table, allowing you to effortlessly search within Entries and Assets directly from the main table view. The ability to widen the scope or switch the context of your search across all fields, titles, URLs, and specific fields within a content type makes zeroing in on the right content a breeze.</p><p></p><img src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/blted81c2fdddff6c79/66c79f7ce712ef24b5313623/Basic_search.gif" alt="Basic_search.gif" height="auto"/><h2>Granular filtering</h2><p>We've also completely revamped filters to be more intuitive and customizable. You can now select which filters are visible and rearrange the order to optimize your workflow. Quickly narrow your search by publish status, content type, language, taxonomy, date range, and more. You can even combine multiple filters instantly to further refine your query.</p><p></p><img src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/blted66ff74ce873738/66c79faeaff77de5cdc44786/Filters.gif" alt="Filters.gif" height="auto"/><h2>Custom views</h2><p>One of the most exciting additions to this release is Views, which allows you to save not just your search queries but your entire workspace configuration. Pin the content columns you use most, set your preferred filters, adjust column sizes, and save it all as a custom view. You can then access these views under “My Views” anytime to pick up where you left off. You can update existing views later based on your requirements.</p><p></p><img src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/blt1eda79dce61490cd/66c79fd283db67df6daef739/Views.gif" alt="Views.gif" height="auto"/><h2>Advanced search capabilities</h2><p>For power users, our Advanced Search lets you perform complex queries using nested conditional logic. Specify multiple levels of conditions and sub-conditions to pinpoint content meeting your exact criteria. The easy-to-use interface makes building intricate queries a lot simpler and more straightforward than before.</p><p></p><img src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/blt0f451923f9eb8c20/66c79fee5c1ba400d526ad93/Advanced_Search.gif" alt="Advanced_Search.gif" height="auto"/><h2>Quick search</h2><p>Our search icon on the header lets you perform a quick, full-text search for entries or assets from any screen. This is especially helpful when you are done working on an entry and want to jump to the search results to work on the next one without having to go to the entries list page.</p><p></p><img src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/blte0c0b380a26f0195/66c79ffc0388811b0e1f11cf/Quick_search.gif" alt="Quick_search.gif" height="auto"/><h2>A leap forward in content discovery</h2><p>Our new search experience marks a giant leap forward in content discovery within our CMS. Whether performing a quick search or a multi-faceted query, the new experience helps you navigate your content more efficiently than ever before. This release is live and will be rolled out to all customers over the coming weeks. Our product team is continually working to enhance the CMS and empower our users to create and manage content more effectively. <span>This is just the latest example of Contentstack's commitment to continuous innovation. </span>Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we continue to redefine how companies approach content operations.</p>

Time is a precious commodity. It's no secret that content teams today are under constant pressure to deliver captivating, relevant experiences across various channels. However, as the volume of your content scales, it becomes increasingly challenging to find and reuse existing assets quickly. Content editors and managers often need help locating what they need, leading to frustration and hindered productivity.

At Contentstack, we understand that efficient content discovery is critical to keeping up with the demands of omnichannel delivery. Based on your feedback, we've reimagined our search capabilities in this new release. This upgrade brings a fresh look and feel to the search experience within our CMS, along with powerful new features designed to help you find content faster and more efficiently than ever before.

The streamlined search bar now sits within the Entries table, allowing you to effortlessly search within Entries and Assets directly from the main table view. The ability to widen the scope or switch the context of your search across all fields, titles, URLs, and specific fields within a content type makes zeroing in on the right content a breeze.

We've also completely revamped filters to be more intuitive and customizable. You can now select which filters are visible and rearrange the order to optimize your workflow. Quickly narrow your search by publish status, content type, language, taxonomy, date range, and more. You can even combine multiple filters instantly to further refine your query.

One of the most exciting additions to this release is Views, which allows you to save not just your search queries but your entire workspace configuration. Pin the content columns you use most, set your preferred filters, adjust column sizes, and save it all as a custom view. You can then access these views under “My Views” anytime to pick up where you left off. You can update existing views later based on your requirements.

For power users, our Advanced Search lets you perform complex queries using nested conditional logic. Specify multiple levels of conditions and sub-conditions to pinpoint content meeting your exact criteria. The easy-to-use interface makes building intricate queries a lot simpler and more straightforward than before.

Our search icon on the header lets you perform a quick, full-text search for entries or assets from any screen. This is especially helpful when you are done working on an entry and want to jump to the search results to work on the next one without having to go to the entries list page.

Our new search experience marks a giant leap forward in content discovery within our CMS. Whether performing a quick search or a multi-faceted query, the new experience helps you navigate your content more efficiently than ever before. This release is live and will be rolled out to all customers over the coming weeks. Our product team is continually working to enhance the CMS and empower our users to create and manage content more effectively. 

This is just the latest example of Contentstack's commitment to continuous innovation. 

Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we continue to redefine how companies approach content operations.

Discover content faster with our new search experience

<p>As content repositories grow larger and more complex, content management can become increasingly difficult without the right organizational structures in place. To help enterprises tackle these challenges, we have introduced two distinct powerful capabilities – Teams and Taxonomy. We’re excited to announce that both features are now generally available to all our customers! This is a significant addition to the Contentstack CMS, allowing our customers to scale content organization, team management, and role-based permissions, enabling users to easily manage large and complex data structures while maintaining content security and separation.</p><h2>What is Teams?</h2><p>Teams delivers simplified team management and content ownership. Organizations can create any number of teams with configurable visibility and privacy settings. Granular role-based permissions are set at the team level, streamlining access control across large groups. Stacks and Roles can be efficiently assigned in bulk at the team level. As needs shift, members can be added or removed fluidly. For content security, Teams acts as governance boundaries – all created content is owned by the content author's team. This simplifies cross-team collaboration while maintaining separation simultaneously.</p><h3><strong>Core features</strong></h3><h4>For developers</h4><ul><li><strong>Create and Delete teams:</strong> As an organization owner/admin, you can create teams with privacy settings that suit your needs. Delete teams as necessary to maintain organizational structure.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Stack and Role assignment:</strong> Assign specific stacks and roles to teams for streamlined content management. Remove stacks and roles when necessary.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Team Management dashboard:</strong> Empower organization admins and owners with a comprehensive dashboard to manage teams, members, and permissions effortlessly at an enterprise scale.</li></ul><h4>For business users</h4><ul><li><strong>Organization-level team:</strong> Create dedicated teams where members can view, create, and publish content independently, fostering efficient teamwork.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Team visibility privacy:</strong> Customize team visibility options to hide teams from everyone (Private) or make them open to all (Public).</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Manage team members:</strong> Seamlessly add or remove team members as your project requirements evolve.</li></ul><h2>What is Taxonomy?</h2><p>Taxonomy enables advanced content classification using flexible metadata schemas. Content can be organized hierarchically, relationally, or in flat lists. This metadata-driven approach helps manage vast content volumes and complex relationships within the content graph. Practical applications include modeling site navigation structures, product categories, regional info, customer segments, and more.</p><p>Developers can define custom taxonomies, create nested terms, import/export structures as CSV, and tie taxonomy schemas directly to content types. On the editor side, content editors can intuitively navigate and search content using taxonomy facets. Taxonomy brings order and consistency to headless content in a way legacy CMS categories never could.</p><h3><strong>Core features</strong></h3><h4>For developers</h4><ul><li><strong>Create:</strong> Create new taxonomies and terms. Developers can create sibling and child terms to establish a hierarchical structure for better content organization.<br /><img asset_uid="bltf8f39d389e716a44" src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/bltf8f39d389e716a44/655bc0da8d109257b45693c6/Taxonomy_-_creating_terms.gif" width="369" alt="Taxonomy_-_creating_terms.gif" height="auto" max-width="500" style="max-width: 500px;width: 369;height: auto;"/></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Import &amp; Export:</strong> Import one set of taxonomies and terms at a time, including nested terms, which helps save time and effort when managing a large number of taxonomies and terms.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Content modeling with taxonomies:</strong> Associate specific taxonomies with content types, allowing for better organization and management of content. Developers can add a new taxonomy field, restrict which taxonomies can be tagged, and limit an editor's tagging options to the selected taxonomies.<br /><img asset_uid="bltf8a3982125e65447" src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/bltf8a3982125e65447/655bc9c9ac4c4110f794a70b/Adding_Taxonomies_to_Content_Types_&_Entries.gif" width="331" alt="Adding_Taxonomies_to_Content_Types_&_Entries.gif" height="auto" max-width="500" style="max-width: 500px;width: 331;height: auto;"/></li></ul><h4>For business users</h4><ul><li><strong>List view:</strong> Content editors can view a list of all taxonomies on the Settings page, displaying relevant information such as Name, Description, Referenced Terms, Modified At, and Created At. This allows users to see an overview of their taxonomies and understand the relationship between taxonomy terms and categorized entries.<br /><img asset_uid="blt8ec509483d4367a1" src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/blt8ec509483d4367a1/655bd3db4c0b9a1a39d5201a/Taxonomy_-_List_View.gif" width="395" alt="Taxonomy_-_List_View.gif" height="auto" max-width="500" style="max-width: 500px;width: 395;height: auto;"/></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Navigating entries with taxonomy structure:</strong> Content editors can navigate their content using a tree-like nested taxonomy structure. This will provide content editors with an intuitive way to browse, manage, and categorize their content based on the taxonomy.<br /><img asset_uid="blte466b8f3054f2978" src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/blte466b8f3054f2978/655bbfd7107d42085db7aaa5/Taxonomy_-_Navigating_Entries.gif" width="398" alt="Taxonomy_-_Navigating_Entries.gif" height="auto" max-width="500" style="max-width: 500px;width: 398;height: auto;"/></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Taxonomy-based search:</strong> Content editors have two primary methods at their disposal when searching for content. A basic search involves simply typing a keyword, such as ‘India’ into the search bar, which brings up all entries categorized with that term. For a more tailored approach, the advanced search option allows you to apply multiple conditions, refining your query and getting more specific results.</li></ul><h2>Key benefits</h2><h3>Simplified content security &amp; ownership</h3><p>Business leaders need a content ownership process that makes sense and is secure. Taxonomy helps stratify access to content within a content type by taxonomy term without duplicating a content type. Paired with Teams, this ensures the correct people on the team have access and permission to create and manage content most relevant to their respective project(s). No more content confusion and interruption as teams grow or change over time.</p><h3>Ensure content separation and team privacy</h3><p>Currently, enterprises may have the same website and digital properties for various business teams working on different products or brands. Without Teams and Taxonomy, this would result in multiple duplicates of roles and content models. Now, various business teams can work independently without interference, all with the peace of knowing our robust architecture ensures content separation and team privacy.</p><h3>Manage large-scale content projects</h3><p>Managing and organizing content taxonomies for distinct business purposes on an aging legacy system is conducive to organizational limitations around long-term scalability and efficiency. With Taxonomy, developers can manage and implement scalable content management processes for large-scale content projects across functions and systems with a direct line of sight.</p><h3>Gain full purview of content taxonomy</h3><p>Business teams need a way to effortlessly navigate to the content most relevant to their current priorities. Taxonomy helps provide navigation to content that spans multiple content types. It can mimic their site navigation structure or personalized ways of organizing content without understanding the context of which content type their content lives in. With Taxonomy, manage and lead content projects from a single vantage point, giving you the confidence and assurance to execute.</p><h2>What Teams &amp; Taxonomy can do for you</h2><p>With the expanding complexity of content in today’s distributed digital environments, getting a handle on "content sprawl" is critical. Teams and Taxonomy deliver the advanced content control enterprises need while maintaining the flexibility that makes headless CMS useful, representing a significant leap forward in usability and scalability. Taxonomy focuses on content organization, while Teams focuses on access control and team management. However, both aim to simplify content management for enterprise use cases.</p><p><br />If you’re interested in learning more about how to scale content organization and team management at your company, please join us for our upcoming <a href="https://explore.contentstack.com/intro-to-teams-taxonomy?utm_medium=organic-social&utm_source=advocacy.com&utm_campaign=fy25-q1-intro-to-teams-taxonomy-webinar&utm_content=teams-and-taxonomy-0404&blaid=5874188">small group demo</a> on Thursday, Apr 18, 2024 at 9 am PST / 12 pm EST / 6 pm CET! We'll present a live, interactive demonstration, followed by a Q&amp;A session, ensuring you leave with a solid understanding of how to maximize Teams and Taxonomy for your projects.</p><h2>Coming soon</h2><p>Together, Teams and Taxonomy provides advanced yet easy-to-use mechanisms for organizing content and users. For example, an enterprise with multiple regional business units could model per-region taxonomies and assign local content teams access to just their local taxonomy. As content scales, finding and sharing the right assets across units stays efficient.</p><p></p><p>In the coming weeks, we'll roll out additional functionality for Taxonomy around Management Permissions. This addition will enable developers to create specific custom user roles and assign control over who can create, manage, and delete taxonomies in their organization. All to ensure that only authorized users can modify the taxonomy structure. Stay tuned!</p>

As content repositories grow larger and more complex, content management can become increasingly difficult without the right organizational structures in place. To help enterprises tackle these challenges, we have introduced two distinct powerful capabilities – Teams and Taxonomy. We’re excited to announce that both features are now generally available to all our customers! This is a significant addition to the Contentstack CMS, allowing our customers to scale content organization, team management, and role-based permissions, enabling users to easily manage large and complex data structures while maintaining content security and separation.

Teams delivers simplified team management and content ownership. Organizations can create any number of teams with configurable visibility and privacy settings. Granular role-based permissions are set at the team level, streamlining access control across large groups. Stacks and Roles can be efficiently assigned in bulk at the team level. As needs shift, members can be added or removed fluidly. For content security, Teams acts as governance boundaries – all created content is owned by the content author's team. This simplifies cross-team collaboration while maintaining separation simultaneously.

Taxonomy enables advanced content classification using flexible metadata schemas. Content can be organized hierarchically, relationally, or in flat lists. This metadata-driven approach helps manage vast content volumes and complex relationships within the content graph. Practical applications include modeling site navigation structures, product categories, regional info, customer segments, and more.

Developers can define custom taxonomies, create nested terms, import/export structures as CSV, and tie taxonomy schemas directly to content types. On the editor side, content editors can intuitively navigate and search content using taxonomy facets. Taxonomy brings order and consistency to headless content in a way legacy CMS categories never could.

Business leaders need a content ownership process that makes sense and is secure. Taxonomy helps stratify access to content within a content type by taxonomy term without duplicating a content type. Paired with Teams, this ensures the correct people on the team have access and permission to create and manage content most relevant to their respective project(s). No more content confusion and interruption as teams grow or change over time.

Ensure content separation and team privacy

Currently, enterprises may have the same website and digital properties for various business teams working on different products or brands. Without Teams and Taxonomy, this would result in multiple duplicates of roles and content models. Now, various business teams can work independently without interference, all with the peace of knowing our robust architecture ensures content separation and team privacy.

Managing and organizing content taxonomies for distinct business purposes on an aging legacy system is conducive to organizational limitations around long-term scalability and efficiency. With Taxonomy, developers can manage and implement scalable content management processes for large-scale content projects across functions and systems with a direct line of sight.

Business teams need a way to effortlessly navigate to the content most relevant to their current priorities. Taxonomy helps provide navigation to content that spans multiple content types. It can mimic their site navigation structure or personalized ways of organizing content without understanding the context of which content type their content lives in. With Taxonomy, manage and lead content projects from a single vantage point, giving you the confidence and assurance to execute.

With the expanding complexity of content in today’s distributed digital environments, getting a handle on "content sprawl" is critical. Teams and Taxonomy deliver the advanced content control enterprises need while maintaining the flexibility that makes headless CMS useful, representing a significant leap forward in usability and scalability. Taxonomy focuses on content organization, while Teams focuses on access control and team management. However, both aim to simplify content management for enterprise use cases.

If you’re interested in learning more about how to scale content organization and team management at your company, please join us for our upcoming 

 on Thursday, Apr 18, 2024 at 9 am PST / 12 pm EST / 6 pm CET! We'll present a live, interactive demonstration, followed by a Q&A session, ensuring you leave with a solid understanding of how to maximize Teams and Taxonomy for your projects.

Together, Teams and Taxonomy provides advanced yet easy-to-use mechanisms for organizing content and users. For example, an enterprise with multiple regional business units could model per-region taxonomies and assign local content teams access to just their local taxonomy. As content scales, finding and sharing the right assets across units stays efficient.

In the coming weeks, we'll roll out additional functionality for Taxonomy around Management Permissions. This addition will enable developers to create specific custom user roles and assign control over who can create, manage, and delete taxonomies in their organization. All to ensure that only authorized users can modify the taxonomy structure. Stay tuned!

Keeping content organized and secure with Teams & Taxonomy

<p>A recent wave of innovation has emerged in headless content management and digital experience creation, reshaping how content editors and developers collaborate. The rise of real-time content editing has become a prevailing trend, empowering content creators and optimizing workflows. While others are now following suit, it's crucial to acknowledge the pioneering efforts of Contentstack and our platform that first introduced real-time content editing and previewing capabilities in a headless environment. Today, we'll delve into the significance of <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/content-managers/author-content/about-live-preview" target="_blank">Live Preview</a> and its role in resetting the stage for the future of <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/cms-guides/explore-headless-cms-meaning" target="_blank">headless content management systems (CMS)</a>.</p><h2 id="one">A trailblazer in headless CMS</h2><p>Contentstack, as a trailblazer in headless content management, was the first to recognize this need for seamless collaboration between content editors and developers. With the introduction of Live Preview, Contentstack empowered content editors to create autonomously without burdening their developer counterparts.</p><p>Live Preview allows content editors to visualize their edits or changes in real-time within the context of the website or application, eliminating the need for constant toggling between editing and preview modes. This means that as content editors make modifications, they can immediately see how those changes will appear to end-users. This breakthrough feature has not only streamlined the content creation process but also fostered a more efficient and collaborative workflow.</p><img src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/bltb64c88b9dc3608a4/64f0e4ef5407538c8b7b5e0d/Live_Preview_1.gif" width="645" alt="Live_Preview_1.gif" height="auto" style="height: auto;" /><span><span></span></span><span><br /></span><h2>Key benefits for content editors</h2><p>While the headless CMS landscape is continuously evolving, the real-time, in-context editing capabilities offered by our Live Preview remain central to this growing trend. This ability to seamlessly edit and modify content aligns perfectly with the core principles of visual editing experiences, which are gaining significant traction within the industry.</p><ul><li id="three"><strong>Real-time visualization:</strong> Content editors can see their changes reflected instantly within the website or application, allowing them to iterate and refine content without publishing or relying on developers.</li><li id="three"><strong>Enhanced collaboration:</strong> Live Preview fosters a more efficient workflow by eliminating the need for back-and-forth communication between content creators and developers.</li><li id="three"><strong>Contextual editing:</strong> Content edits are displayed in the actual context of the application, providing a clear understanding of how changes will impact the final user experience.</li><li id="three"><strong>Comments &amp; Discussions:</strong> With in-line commenting within the entry editor, drive discussions with your team throughout the content creation and review process, whether together in the same room or spread across the globe.</li></ul><h2>Easier implementation for developers</h2><p>In our previous <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/blog/product-updates/january-platform-innovations-ui-updates-and-more" target="_blank">blog</a>, we announced the expansion of our <span>REST support for </span>Live Preview service with Preview Tokens, complementing well with our <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/blog/product-updates/benefits-of-live-preview-now-with-graphql-support" target="_blank">existing GraphQL support</a>. This enhancement ensures a more streamlined and intuitive preview experience, providing comprehensive and versatile support for development needs and preferences. The APIs for this enriched service mirror the familiar structure of our Delivery API, maintaining consistent API contracts.</p><p>We also introduced <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/create-tokens/about-delivery-tokens#about-preview-tokens" target="_blank">Preview Tokens</a>, a new way to provide improved security and control for our Live Preview Service within Contentstack. Upgrade from read-only management tokens to Preview Tokens for enhanced security measures and to prevent unauthorized data access. <span>A Preview Token can be created for the same scope while creating a Delivery Token.</span></p><p></p><img src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/blt6bdf89e06f1857e4/65b142f7655e309aa0eb8eba/Preview_Token_GIF.gif" alt="Preview_Token_GIF.gif" height="auto" width="600" max-width="600" style="max-width: 600px;width: 600;height: auto;"/><h2 id="four">The future of visual editing with headless CMS</h2><p>As the market leans towards visual editing, the need for autonomous, real-time, in-context content editing is more critical than ever. Content editors demand the ability to iterate and experiment with their content within the parameters and guidelines set by design and engineering teams.</p><p></p><p>Live Preview is not just a feature; it's a testament to our platform's commitment to anticipating the needs of our users and staying ahead of the curve. With Contentstack, there’s no disjointed experience navigating between interfaces – you’re building, managing, editing, and previewing your content all in one place. Our foresight has positioned us as a leader in providing a seamless, immersive, collaborative content creation experience for you, and will continue to guide us moving forward.</p><h2>Conclusion</h2><p>Live Preview is a visionary move that aligns with the future of headless CMS. By offering a user-friendly visual editing experience, Contentstack has paved the way for other vendors to recognize the importance of visual editing experiences. As the market continues to evolve, Contentstack remains at the forefront, providing content editors with the tools they need to excel in a fast-paced digital landscape. Stay tuned for more exciting developments coming this year as this journey from pioneer to trendsetter showcases our commitment to innovation and unwavering dedication to empowering users in the ever-evolving world of digital experience creation.</p><p>In the meantime, dive into our <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/content-managers/author-content/about-live-preview" target="_blank">Live Preview documentation</a> and explore where creativity and functionality intertwine to deliver remarkable user experiences.</p>

A recent wave of innovation has emerged in headless content management and digital experience creation, reshaping how content editors and developers collaborate. The rise of real-time content editing has become a prevailing trend, empowering content creators and optimizing workflows. While others are now following suit, it's crucial to acknowledge the pioneering efforts of Contentstack and our platform that first introduced real-time content editing and previewing capabilities in a headless environment. Today, we'll delve into the significance of 

 and its role in resetting the stage for the future of 

Contentstack, as a trailblazer in headless content management, was the first to recognize this need for seamless collaboration between content editors and developers. With the introduction of Live Preview, Contentstack empowered content editors to create autonomously without burdening their developer counterparts.

Live Preview allows content editors to visualize their edits or changes in real-time within the context of the website or application, eliminating the need for constant toggling between editing and preview modes. This means that as content editors make modifications, they can immediately see how those changes will appear to end-users. This breakthrough feature has not only streamlined the content creation process but also fostered a more efficient and collaborative workflow.

While the headless CMS landscape is continuously evolving, the real-time, in-context editing capabilities offered by our Live Preview remain central to this growing trend. This ability to seamlessly edit and modify content aligns perfectly with the core principles of visual editing experiences, which are gaining significant traction within the industry.

Live Preview service with Preview Tokens, complementing well with our 

. This enhancement ensures a more streamlined and intuitive preview experience, providing comprehensive and versatile support for development needs and preferences. The APIs for this enriched service mirror the familiar structure of our Delivery API, maintaining consistent API contracts.

, a new way to provide improved security and control for our Live Preview Service within Contentstack. Upgrade from read-only management tokens to Preview Tokens for enhanced security measures and to prevent unauthorized data access. 

A Preview Token can be created for the same scope while creating a Delivery Token.

The future of visual editing with headless CMS

As the market leans towards visual editing, the need for autonomous, real-time, in-context content editing is more critical than ever. Content editors demand the ability to iterate and experiment with their content within the parameters and guidelines set by design and engineering teams.

Live Preview is not just a feature; it's a testament to our platform's commitment to anticipating the needs of our users and staying ahead of the curve. With Contentstack, there’s no disjointed experience navigating between interfaces – you’re building, managing, editing, and previewing your content all in one place. Our foresight has positioned us as a leader in providing a seamless, immersive, collaborative content creation experience for you, and will continue to guide us moving forward.

Live Preview is a visionary move that aligns with the future of headless CMS. By offering a user-friendly visual editing experience, Contentstack has paved the way for other vendors to recognize the importance of visual editing experiences. As the market continues to evolve, Contentstack remains at the forefront, providing content editors with the tools they need to excel in a fast-paced digital landscape. Stay tuned for more exciting developments coming this year as this journey from pioneer to trendsetter showcases our commitment to innovation and unwavering dedication to empowering users in the ever-evolving world of digital experience creation.

 and explore where creativity and functionality intertwine to deliver remarkable user experiences.

Live Preview paves the way for the future of headless CMS

<p>Personalization in digital experiences is no longer a nice-to-have; it’s a must-have. Customers today expect highly personalized experiences from the brands they interact with. By tailoring content and interactions to individual preferences, brands can deepen customer engagement, drive conversions, and foster brand loyalty. This tailored approach cultivates a sense of connection, creating an ongoing dialogue that feels more intuitive, engaging, and authentic – much like having an effortless conversation with someone you know and trust.</p>
<p>With our robust personalization capabilities and rich ecosystem of personalization partners, we empower brands to leverage the power of personalization and deliver highly tailored digital experiences. In this blog, we will explore the benefits of personalization in modern digital experiences, along with relevant use cases supported by the <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/composable-dxp">Contentstack Composable DXP</a>.</p>
<h2>What is personalization?</h2>
<p>Personalization is tailoring digital experiences and content to individual preferences and needs. It involves analyzing user behavior, preferences, and interests and using that information to provide customized content and interactions. Personalization can take many forms, from personalized product recommendations and emails to bespoke website experiences.</p>
<h2>Possibilities of personalization</h2>
<h3>Increased customer engagement</h3>
<p>Personalization allows brands to connect with customers more deeply by understanding their unique preferences, behaviors, and needs. By providing personalized experiences, brands can capture the attention of their customers and keep them coming back for more.</p>
<h3>Improved conversion rates</h3>
<p>Personalization can also drive conversions by providing tailored recommendations and offers that are more likely to resonate with customers. Contentstack's <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/marketplace-apps/audience-plugin-usage-guide">Audience</a> and <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/marketplace-apps/variables-plugin-usage-guide">Variables</a> plugins enable brands to customize content for different target audiences and dynamically insert varying values from referred content types. This level of personalization ensures that customers receive relevant and compelling content, increasing the likelihood of conversion and driving revenue growth.</p>
<h3>Foster brand loyalty</h3>
<p>Additionally, personalization can foster brand loyalty by creating a more emotional connection between the customer and the brand.</p>
<h2>Personalization in practice</h2>
<p>So how can Contentstack help brands achieve these benefits? We offer a range of out-of-the-box personalization capabilities and integrations with partners that users can easily weave into any digital experience.</p>
<h3>Personalized content</h3>
<p>Contentstack allows content editors to create personalized content for different customer segments of their audience. By leveraging data stored in a customer data platform (CDP) and our extensible <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/json-rich-text-editor/about-json-rich-text-editor">JSON RTE</a> paired with the Variables plugin, content editors can create content tailored to specific user groups based on their interests, browsing behavior, or demographic information.</p>
<h3>Seamless omnichannel experiences</h3>
<p>Contentstack empowers brands to create and deliver personalized content seamlessly across multiple channels. Whether it's a website, mobile app, social media platform, or in-store kiosk, Contentstack enables brands to provide consistent and tailored experiences to customers at every touchpoint. This omnichannel approach ensures customers receive a cohesive and bespoke experience, regardless of the channel, device, or platform.</p>
<h3>AI Assistant custom actions</h3>
<p>In our <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/marketplace/ai-assistant">AI Assistant’s</a> configuration, custom actions allow users to create unique prompts that align with their brand's voice or other specific platform needs. For instance, you can improve blog or article content to resonate with particular user interests. Or, tailor blog headlines and summaries to match the reading preferences of different user segments.</p>
<h3>A/B testing &amp; behavioral analytics</h3>
<p>Contentstack's integration with best-in-class personalization partners allows brands to leverage A/B testing and behavioral analytics. By experimenting with different variations of personalized content and analyzing customer behavior in real-time, brands can optimize their digital experiences. Our integrations with partners like Ninetailed and <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/marketplace/optimizely">Optimizely</a> enable you to personalize messaging and run experiments on any part of a website. For example, you can personalize product recommendations on an e-commerce site based on user browsing history. This data-driven approach enables brands to understand customer preferences and deliver highly targeted content, improving engagement and conversions.</p>
<h2>Better together</h2>
<p>Our rich ecosystem of best-in-class personalization partners further enhances these out-of-the-box capabilities and helps brands achieve more advanced personalization. By integrating with personalization tools and platforms, brands can leverage advanced algorithms and machine learning to deliver highly personalized and relevant content to their customers. For instance, you can leverage our integration with <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/marketplace/dynamic-yield">Dynamic Yield</a> and easily create multiple landing pages in Contentstack, each targeting a specific offer or a customer segment. You can then analyze the experiments and optimize the landing pages to see what works best. This integration enables you to take personalization to the next level and stay at the forefront of customer engagement.</p>
<h2>Achieve personalization at scale</h2>
<p>By tailoring digital experiences and content to individual preferences, brands can increase customer engagement, drive conversions, and foster brand loyalty. Contentstack Composable DXP, with its robust platform capabilities and ecosystem of personalization partners, empowers global enterprises to leverage the power of personalization and deliver highly tailored digital experiences at scale. So, whether you're a content editor looking to create personalized content or a marketer looking to improve engagement and conversion rates, Contentstack has the tools and partners to help you achieve your personalization goals.</p>
<h2>Learn more</h2>
<p>To learn more about how leading brands globally are unleashing their full personalization potential with Contentstack, dive into our <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/solutions/personalization">personalization use case</a>.</p>

Personalization in digital experiences is no longer a nice-to-have; it’s a must-have. Customers today expect highly personalized experiences from the brands they interact with. By tailoring content and interactions to individual preferences, brands can deepen customer engagement, drive conversions, and foster brand loyalty. This tailored approach cultivates a sense of connection, creating an ongoing dialogue that feels more intuitive, engaging, and authentic – much like having an effortless conversation with someone you know and trust.

With our robust personalization capabilities and rich ecosystem of personalization partners, we empower brands to leverage the power of personalization and deliver highly tailored digital experiences. In this blog, we will explore the benefits of personalization in modern digital experiences, along with relevant use cases supported by the 

Personalization is tailoring digital experiences and content to individual preferences and needs. It involves analyzing user behavior, preferences, and interests and using that information to provide customized content and interactions. Personalization can take many forms, from personalized product recommendations and emails to bespoke website experiences.

Personalization allows brands to connect with customers more deeply by understanding their unique preferences, behaviors, and needs. By providing personalized experiences, brands can capture the attention of their customers and keep them coming back for more.

Personalization can also drive conversions by providing tailored recommendations and offers that are more likely to resonate with customers. Contentstack's 

 plugins enable brands to customize content for different target audiences and dynamically insert varying values from referred content types. This level of personalization ensures that customers receive relevant and compelling content, increasing the likelihood of conversion and driving revenue growth.

Additionally, personalization can foster brand loyalty by creating a more emotional connection between the customer and the brand.

So how can Contentstack help brands achieve these benefits? We offer a range of out-of-the-box personalization capabilities and integrations with partners that users can easily weave into any digital experience.

Contentstack allows content editors to create personalized content for different customer segments of their audience. By leveraging data stored in a customer data platform (CDP) and our extensible 

 paired with the Variables plugin, content editors can create content tailored to specific user groups based on their interests, browsing behavior, or demographic information.

Contentstack empowers brands to create and deliver personalized content seamlessly across multiple channels. Whether it's a website, mobile app, social media platform, or in-store kiosk, Contentstack enables brands to provide consistent and tailored experiences to customers at every touchpoint. This omnichannel approach ensures customers receive a cohesive and bespoke experience, regardless of the channel, device, or platform.

 configuration, custom actions allow users to create unique prompts that align with their brand's voice or other specific platform needs. For instance, you can improve blog or article content to resonate with particular user interests. Or, tailor blog headlines and summaries to match the reading preferences of different user segments.

Contentstack's integration with best-in-class personalization partners allows brands to leverage A/B testing and behavioral analytics. By experimenting with different variations of personalized content and analyzing customer behavior in real-time, brands can optimize their digital experiences. Our integrations with partners like Ninetailed and 

 enable you to personalize messaging and run experiments on any part of a website. For example, you can personalize product recommendations on an e-commerce site based on user browsing history. This data-driven approach enables brands to understand customer preferences and deliver highly targeted content, improving engagement and conversions.

Our rich ecosystem of best-in-class personalization partners further enhances these out-of-the-box capabilities and helps brands achieve more advanced personalization. By integrating with personalization tools and platforms, brands can leverage advanced algorithms and machine learning to deliver highly personalized and relevant content to their customers. For instance, you can leverage our integration with 

 and easily create multiple landing pages in Contentstack, each targeting a specific offer or a customer segment. You can then analyze the experiments and optimize the landing pages to see what works best. This integration enables you to take personalization to the next level and stay at the forefront of customer engagement.

By tailoring digital experiences and content to individual preferences, brands can increase customer engagement, drive conversions, and foster brand loyalty. Contentstack Composable DXP, with its robust platform capabilities and ecosystem of personalization partners, empowers global enterprises to leverage the power of personalization and deliver highly tailored digital experiences at scale. So, whether you're a content editor looking to create personalized content or a marketer looking to improve engagement and conversion rates, Contentstack has the tools and partners to help you achieve your personalization goals.

To learn more about how leading brands globally are unleashing their full personalization potential with Contentstack, dive into our 

Enhancing digital experiences with the power of personalization

<p>We’re excited to announce the second and final phase of user interface (UI) updates to our Venus Design System 2.0, extending to primarily developer-specific screens and modules. Building upon the foundation laid by <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/blog/product-updates/venus-design-system-2-improved-user-productivity-accessibility" target="_blank">our first phase of updates</a>, we’re continuing the theme of enhanced user productivity and accessibility to ensure developers fully maximize our platform while empowering content manager counterparts to continue to do their best work.</p><p></p><p>Bundled along with these exciting UI updates are also new powerful search capabilities, REST support for Live Preview with a new way to improve security control, and bolstered team management features for organization administrators. Dive into each section below and see what these new advancements in the Contentstack platform entails.</p><p></p><ul><li><a href="#one">UI updates</a></li><li><a href="#two">Enhanced search capabilities</a></li><li><a href="#three">Live Preview Service with REST support and Preview Tokens</a></li><li><a href="#four">More power to organization administrators</a></li></ul><h2 id="one">UI Updates</h2><h3>Navigation &amp; layout improvements</h3><h4>Data tables for list pages</h4><p>The list pages of all modules now feature newer and more flexible tables, allowing you to adjust and customize your table view to your liking and more easily navigate through data to find exactly what you need.</p><ul><li><strong>Easy column management:</strong> The ability to move, resize, reorder, freeze/unfreeze, and add/remove columns as needed in the table view.<ul><li>When swapping between different row densities (“compact” or “comfortable”) on data tables, the system will remember your desired preference.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Pagination to jump through pages:</strong> Pagination at the bottom of the tables now replaces the previous infinite scroll and allows for easier navigation through records.<img src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/blt9ca3c988e8a62167/65b04dbcc3bf06e3cbfe0e54/Table_Version_2_GIF.gif" alt="Table_Version_2_GIF.gif" height="auto"/></li></ul><h3>Improved date field and date picker</h3><p>We have made usability updates to the date field that largely benefit content managers:</p><ul><li><strong>Timezone picker</strong> is no longer within the time picker, but now sits outside, within the date field for easier access.</li><li><strong>Date selector</strong> now has “Cancel” and “Apply” buttons to avoid accidental updates to the date field.</li><li>The new “Use Current Date” and “Use Current Time” options in the date and time selectors help you quickly select the current date and time in a few clicks.</li></ul><p></p><img src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/blt4475633bda83912a/65b04e127a1dd7de3be1564f/Date_Field_GIF.gif" alt="Date_Field_GIF.gif" height="auto"/><p>We have also made updates to the date picker within the Audit Log, allowing you to tailor your records to showcase only information that falls within the selected date range:</p><ul><li>Redesigned to include a single calendar view, aligning with the new look and feel.</li><li>The new “Reset” button can be used to clear the selected date ranges quickly.</li></ul><img src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/blta138e581980dfaf8/65b04dde8c124a61ac15b874/Date_Range_GIF.gif" alt="Date_Range_GIF.gif" height="auto"/><h3>UI elements &amp; styling enhancements</h3><h4>Visual indicators</h4><p>We have made visual enhancements to the input fields and forms, significantly improving the readability of text and conveying to users which fields are or aren’t editable. All input fields in our app are more prominently displayed, making it easier for you to access and interact with the information that matters most.</p><p><strong>Borders for better readability:</strong> The distinct borders around the input fields enhance visibility, and help indicate which exact field users edit.</p><img src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/blt826b48035e3e9da1/65b0504949a17d2988d00ed5/Borders_for_Better_Visibility.png" width="390" alt="Borders_for_Better_Visibility.png" height="119" max-width="390" style="max-width: 390px;width: 390;height: 119;"/><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Read-only fields appear with a lock icon:</strong> The read-only fields within forms now have a lock icon, indicating that the fields are not editable.</p><p></p><img asset_uid="blt856f8b11a81862eb" src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/blt856f8b11a81862eb/65b050832b0bb72b1233d941/Read-only_fields_with_lock_sign.png" width="383" alt="Read-only_fields_with_lock_sign.png" height="auto" max-width="383" style="max-width: 383px;width: 383;height: auto;"/><p></p><p><strong>Background color for forms:</strong> All forms now have a distinct background color, whereas the fields and text area remain white, improving the color contrast of pages.</p><p></p><figure style="text-align: left"><div data-img-caption-container="true" style="display: inline-block; text-align: center;"><img src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/blt32399c270debafd1/65b05098fb1060877aa42920/Background_Color_for_Forms.png" width="466" alt="Background_Color_for_Forms.png" height="auto" style="text-align: left;" /></div></figure><h4>Enhanced accessibility</h4><p>This set of UI updates for the Venus Design System 2.0 has been designed with enhanced accessibility and inclusivity in mind, making the app more user-friendly and promoting a more accessible and enjoyable experience for our users with varying needs. Some of the prominent changes include:</p><ul><li>A refined set of icons that not only adhere to industry standards but also contribute to a more cohesive and visually pleasing interface</li><li>Consistent text color and size</li><li>Improved tooltips visibility</li><li>More user-friendly fields, aligning with our phase 2 design upgrades</li></ul><h4>Rich Text Editors (RTEs)</h4><p>We have changed the look and feel of all three RTEs (JSON, HTML, and Markdown) to improve its usability and make it consistent with the other fields in the app. The updated RTEs feature cleaner icons, prominent links to expand/minimize editors, and better spacing.</p><img asset_uid="blt1f9fb6b6c01a1fed" src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/blt1f9fb6b6c01a1fed/65b051b48c124acac415b87f/Update_to_Rich_Text_Editors_(RTEs).png" width="467" alt="Update_to_Rich_Text_Editors_(RTEs).png" height="auto" max-width="467" style="max-width: 467px;width: 467px;height: auto;"/><p></p><h3>Additional updates to all UI components</h3><h4>Toggle switches for enabling/disabling features</h4><p>We have incorporated a toggle switch feature for effortless enabling and disabling, making control more intuitive and efficient.</p><h4>New information “Pills”</h4><p>The new color-coded “Pills” feature has been added to a few screens such as the Invite Users module, in headers of Workflows and Publish Rules pages, the Branches module, and the Webhooks page for better navigation.</p><p></p><img src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/blt73117b558b28c480/65b052fc18af0043e50a971f/New_UI_Components_GIF.gif" alt="New_UI_Components_GIF.gif" height="auto"/><h2 id="two">Enhanced search capabilities</h2><p>We also introduced new overall search capabilities to our platform, helping you quickly and easily find that “needle in the haystack” when needed.</p><h3>Search entries by title</h3><p>You can now search entries by their titles across all content types. This means quicker access to the content you want without scrolling through pages. To do a title-only search, click on the search bar and use “Title” from the “Recently Used Fields” section.</p><img src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/blt5dddf3d93a3a7dc7/65b13f9341400c4222456e55/Title_search.png" width="472" alt="Title_search.png" height="auto" max-width="472" style="max-width: 472px;width: 472;height: auto;"/><p>It is now available under “Advanced Search” in the system-defined fields.</p><p></p><img src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/blte6091188c1dd6617/65b13fbb1be7ffb2635d8af1/Advanced_title_search.png" width="472" alt="Advanced_title_search.png" height="auto" max-width="472" style="max-width: 472px;width: 472;height: auto;"/><h3>Support for JSON RTE and custom fields in Advanced Search</h3><p>We have expanded our Advanced Search capabilities to include JSON RTE and Custom fields (JSON data type). With the inclusion of these fields, utilizing the 'contains' operator, our search fully supports all field types in entries, enhancing your search flexibility.</p><img src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/blt66e7565727a6c96c/65b13fccc025eec415b86930/JSON_RTE_in_Advanced_Search.png" width="470" alt="JSON_RTE_in_Advanced_Search.png" height="219" max-width="470" style="max-width: 470px;width: 470;height: 219;"/><h2 id="three">Live Preview Service with REST support and Preview Tokens</h2><p>We’re excited to announce the expansion of our <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/content-managers/author-content/about-live-preview" target="_blank">Live Preview</a> Service capabilities with the addition of REST support, complementing our <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/blog/product-updates/benefits-of-live-preview-now-with-graphql-support" target="_blank">existing GraphQL services</a>. This enhancement ensures a more streamlined and intuitive preview experience, providing a comprehensive and versatile support for development needs and preferences. The APIs for this enriched service mirror the familiar structure of our Delivery API, maintaining consistent API contracts.</p><p>Alongside this, we have introduced <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/create-tokens/about-delivery-tokens#about-preview-tokens" target="_blank">Preview Tokens</a>, a new way to provide improved security and control for our Live Preview Service within Contentstack. Upgrade from read-only management tokens to Preview tokens for enhanced security measures and to prevent unauthorized data access. A Preview Token can be created while creating a Delivery Token, for the same scope.</p><img src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/blt6bdf89e06f1857e4/65b142f7655e309aa0eb8eba/Preview_Token_GIF.gif" alt="Preview_Token_GIF.gif" height="auto"/><h2 id="four">More power to organization administrators</h2><p>If you are an organization administrator, you now get a host of new features to manage your teams. Administrators are able to enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) and password expiration intervals for all users in their organization.</p><img src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/blta112ed2a317f5a74/65b14309fd23e537647d852a/MFA_--_Security_Config_GIF.gif" alt="MFA_--_Security_Config_GIF.gif" height="auto"/><p>Administrators can now manage team-level permissions for the “Teams” that are created within Contentstack CMS. This feature is available for early access beginning February 1, and is rolling out to all users throughout this month.</p><p></p><h2>Conclusion</h2><p>As this final phase of Venus Design System 2.0 rolls out with these latest releases, we are dedicated to delivering a comprehensive upgrade to elevate your experience with the Contentstack platform. From enhanced data control to improved readability and accessibility, these updates reflect our dedication to providing a top-notch user interface for all our users. This set of UI updates and platform enhancements marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to providing you with a seamless and improved experience.</p><p></p><p>Stay tuned for more details on new developments coming your way – because at Contentstack, we believe in constantly evolving to meet and exceed your expectations. Your seamless and enjoyable user experience with our platform is our #1 priority. In the meantime, head over to Contentstack Pulse to catch up with the latest and greatest updates on all our products!</p>

We’re excited to announce the second and final phase of user interface (UI) updates to our Venus Design System 2.0, extending to primarily developer-specific screens and modules. Building upon the foundation laid by 

, we’re continuing the theme of enhanced user productivity and accessibility to ensure developers fully maximize our platform while empowering content manager counterparts to continue to do their best work.

Bundled along with these exciting UI updates are also new powerful search capabilities, REST support for Live Preview with a new way to improve security control, and bolstered team management features for organization administrators. Dive into each section below and see what these new advancements in the Contentstack platform entails.

The list pages of all modules now feature newer and more flexible tables, allowing you to adjust and customize your table view to your liking and more easily navigate through data to find exactly what you need.

We have made usability updates to the date field that largely benefit content managers:

We have also made updates to the date picker within the Audit Log, allowing you to tailor your records to showcase only information that falls within the selected date range:

We have made visual enhancements to the input fields and forms, significantly improving the readability of text and conveying to users which fields are or aren’t editable. All input fields in our app are more prominently displayed, making it easier for you to access and interact with the information that matters most.

 The distinct borders around the input fields enhance visibility, and help indicate which exact field users edit.

Read-only fields appear with a lock icon:

 The read-only fields within forms now have a lock icon, indicating that the fields are not editable.

 All forms now have a distinct background color, whereas the fields and text area remain white, improving the color contrast of pages.

This set of UI updates for the Venus Design System 2.0 has been designed with enhanced accessibility and inclusivity in mind, making the app more user-friendly and promoting a more accessible and enjoyable experience for our users with varying needs. Some of the prominent changes include:

We have changed the look and feel of all three RTEs (JSON, HTML, and Markdown) to improve its usability and make it consistent with the other fields in the app. The updated RTEs feature cleaner icons, prominent links to expand/minimize editors, and better spacing.

Toggle switches for enabling/disabling features

We have incorporated a toggle switch feature for effortless enabling and disabling, making control more intuitive and efficient.

The new color-coded “Pills” feature has been added to a few screens such as the Invite Users module, in headers of Workflows and Publish Rules pages, the Branches module, and the Webhooks page for better navigation.

We also introduced new overall search capabilities to our platform, helping you quickly and easily find that “needle in the haystack” when needed.

You can now search entries by their titles across all content types. This means quicker access to the content you want without scrolling through pages. To do a title-only search, click on the search bar and use “Title” from the “Recently Used Fields” section.

It is now available under “Advanced Search” in the system-defined fields.

Support for JSON RTE and custom fields in Advanced Search

We have expanded our Advanced Search capabilities to include JSON RTE and Custom fields (JSON data type). With the inclusion of these fields, utilizing the 'contains' operator, our search fully supports all field types in entries, enhancing your search flexibility.

Live Preview Service with REST support and Preview Tokens

We’re excited to announce the expansion of our 

 Service capabilities with the addition of REST support, complementing our 

. This enhancement ensures a more streamlined and intuitive preview experience, providing a comprehensive and versatile support for development needs and preferences. The APIs for this enriched service mirror the familiar structure of our Delivery API, maintaining consistent API contracts.

, a new way to provide improved security and control for our Live Preview Service within Contentstack. Upgrade from read-only management tokens to Preview tokens for enhanced security measures and to prevent unauthorized data access. A Preview Token can be created while creating a Delivery Token, for the same scope.

More power to organization administrators

If you are an organization administrator, you now get a host of new features to manage your teams. Administrators are able to enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) and password expiration intervals for all users in their organization.

Administrators can now manage team-level permissions for the “Teams” that are created within Contentstack CMS. This feature is available for early access beginning February 1, and is rolling out to all users throughout this month.

As this final phase of Venus Design System 2.0 rolls out with these latest releases, we are dedicated to delivering a comprehensive upgrade to elevate your experience with the Contentstack platform. From enhanced data control to improved readability and accessibility, these updates reflect our dedication to providing a top-notch user interface for all our users. This set of UI updates and platform enhancements marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to providing you with a seamless and improved experience.

Stay tuned for more details on new developments coming your way – because at Contentstack, we believe in constantly evolving to meet and exceed your expectations. Your seamless and enjoyable user experience with our platform is our #1 priority. In the meantime, head over to Contentstack Pulse to catch up with the latest and greatest updates on all our products!

Latest platform releases: UI updates, enhanced search, expanded Live Preview service, and more

<h2>Expand your global reach</h2>
<p>In today's interconnected world, businesses are no longer confined to their local markets or within the borders of their home countries. The way brands interact with global audiences has gone through another makeover, all thanks to the digital revolution. With the proliferation of highly personalized digital experiences and globalization, companies increasingly have the opportunity to expand their reach and tap into new markets.</p>
<p>However, to truly succeed in these new markets and channels, businesses need to consider the importance of localization. It’s the secret sauce for connecting with customers from different corners of the globe, smashing through language and cultural barriers, unifying your brand, and unlocking endless opportunities for business expansion. With localization in practice, your message hits the mark no matter where it's heard, ensuring your content lands effectively wherever you have customers.</p>
<p>But how can you ensure your message hits the mark no matter where it's heard? This blog explores the applications and benefits of localization while highlighting <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/">Contentstack</a> as the ideal solution for global brands seeking scalable expansion.</p>
<h2>What is localization?</h2>
<p><a href="https://contentstack.com/docs/developers/multilingual-content/about-localization">Localization</a> is adapting a product or service to meet the cultural, linguistic, and regulatory requirements of a specific market. It goes beyond simply translating content into different languages. It involves understanding the nuances of each market, tailoring the user experience to meet local preferences, and ensuring that the messaging, imagery, and content resonate with the target audience.</p>
<h2>A paradigm shift in localization strategy</h2>
<p>It’s no surprise that monolithic technology stacks often hinder the localization process. These outdated systems are complex, inflexible, and time-consuming to manage. They lack the agility required to adapt content quickly and efficiently, leading to delays in market entry and missed opportunities. Legacy systems often require extensive manual intervention, increasing costs and potential errors.</p>
<p>That’s why Contentstack's composable architecture offers a modern approach to localization, addressing the limitations of these legacy systems. The <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/composable-dxp">Contentstack Composable DXP</a> is a game-changer for organizations looking to navigate the complexities of global expansion. Unlike monolithic systems, our approach is modular and flexible, allowing businesses to integrate localization into their digital strategy seamlessly and adapt quickly to changing market demands. Contentstack empowers you to understand your customers' cultural and geographical attributes and how those attributes influence buying decisions, ensuring a consistent and personalized experience across diverse cultures.</p>
<h2>Localization for modern brands</h2>
<h3>Multilingual content management</h3>
<p>Global brands need a technology solution to create, manage, and publish content in <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/multilingual-content">multiple languages</a>. This requires quickly switching between languages, updating content for specific locales, and maintaining version control to track changes and updates for each language.</p>
<p>With Contentstack, brands can seamlessly automate manual tasks, build triggers across marketing systems in just a few clicks, and increase publishing times with flexible content modeling. Paired with our responsive <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/blog/product-updates/benefits-of-live-preview-now-with-graphql-support">Live Preview</a>, brands can ensure content looks accurate and precisely as it should across every locale and language where content is delivered. Efficient content creation, storage, and distribution allow businesses to maintain consistency and quality across all localized content.</p>
<h3>Efficient translation workflows</h3>
<p>An efficient translation workflow is essential for brands to keep up with localization demands. This requires integration with translation services or management systems, automation of translation processes, and the ability to collaborate seamlessly with translators and content creators.</p>
<p>Contentstack’s partner ecosystem offers brands an extensive library of turn-key applications and ready-made extensions to enable brands to build their ideal tech stack to support their specific localization needs. Through our partners in the <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/marketplace">Contentstack Marketplace</a>, brands can easily find apps &amp; services they need to personalize, localize, and gather the data they need to keep up with cultural trends and preferences.</p>
<h3>Global content delivery</h3>
<p>Global businesses must ensure their localized content is delivered quickly and reliably to users in different regions. This process requires technology that integrates with a <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/cdn-and-caching/what-is-cdn-and-how-it-works">Content Delivery Network (CDN)</a> to reduce latency and optimize the user experience. Global CDN support is crucial for ensuring content loads rapidly for users in various geographic locations.</p>
<p>Contentstack’s global CDN, with up to 99.99% availability, meets the strict requirements of enterprise-grade content and data security. Businesses can rest assured that content is always available and delivered even in high visitor traffic, intermittent spikes, and server outages, resulting in better customer experience and satisfaction.</p>
<h2>Localization pays off</h2>
<h3>Enhanced customer experience</h3>
<p>Localization enables businesses to deliver culturally relevant content that resonates with customers personally. By speaking their language and understanding their cultural nuances, companies can build stronger connections, leading to increased customer loyalty and advocacy.</p>
<h3>Increased market penetration</h3>
<p>Localizing content allows businesses to tap into new markets and expand their customer base. Localization will enable organizations to overcome language barriers and adapt their messaging to align with local preferences, improving market penetration and revenue growth.</p>
<h3>Competitive advantage</h3>
<p>In a consumer-driven market, businesses that invest in localization gain a competitive edge. By demonstrating a commitment to understanding and serving local markets, organizations can differentiate themselves from competitors and position themselves as trusted global brands.</p>
<h2>The gateway to global success</h2>
<p>Localization is crucial to delivering compelling digital experiences in today's globalized world. As global expansion becomes a strategic goal for many enterprises, the ability to swiftly and effectively localize content becomes a business necessity. It's not just about reaching more customers; it's about creating meaningful and relevant interactions that drive conversions and foster long-term relationships.</p>
<p>By harnessing the power of Contentstack's localization capabilities, businesses can create personalized, localized experiences, unify their brand presence globally, and expand their reach. Our platform provides streamlined collaboration and reduced time-to-market to help you maintain accuracy and consistency across different languages, regions, and channels. Whether you’re a business user or a developer, Contentstack provides the tools and capabilities to achieve successful localization and deliver impactful digital experiences globally.</p>
<p>To find out more about how leading businesses worldwide leverage Contentstack today in their localization strategy, dive into our <a href="https://www.contentstack.com/solutions/localization">localization use case</a>.</p>

In today's interconnected world, businesses are no longer confined to their local markets or within the borders of their home countries. The way brands interact with global audiences has gone through another makeover, all thanks to the digital revolution. With the proliferation of highly personalized digital experiences and globalization, companies increasingly have the opportunity to expand their reach and tap into new markets.

However, to truly succeed in these new markets and channels, businesses need to consider the importance of localization. It’s the secret sauce for connecting with customers from different corners of the globe, smashing through language and cultural barriers, unifying your brand, and unlocking endless opportunities for business expansion. With localization in practice, your message hits the mark no matter where it's heard, ensuring your content lands effectively wherever you have customers.

But how can you ensure your message hits the mark no matter where it's heard? This blog explores the applications and benefits of localization while highlighting 

 as the ideal solution for global brands seeking scalable expansion.

 is adapting a product or service to meet the cultural, linguistic, and regulatory requirements of a specific market. It goes beyond simply translating content into different languages. It involves understanding the nuances of each market, tailoring the user experience to meet local preferences, and ensuring that the messaging, imagery, and content resonate with the target audience.

A paradigm shift in localization strategy

It’s no surprise that monolithic technology stacks often hinder the localization process. These outdated systems are complex, inflexible, and time-consuming to manage. They lack the agility required to adapt content quickly and efficiently, leading to delays in market entry and missed opportunities. Legacy systems often require extensive manual intervention, increasing costs and potential errors.

That’s why Contentstack's composable architecture offers a modern approach to localization, addressing the limitations of these legacy systems. The 

 is a game-changer for organizations looking to navigate the complexities of global expansion. Unlike monolithic systems, our approach is modular and flexible, allowing businesses to integrate localization into their digital strategy seamlessly and adapt quickly to changing market demands. Contentstack empowers you to understand your customers' cultural and geographical attributes and how those attributes influence buying decisions, ensuring a consistent and personalized experience across diverse cultures.

Global brands need a technology solution to create, manage, and publish content in 

. This requires quickly switching between languages, updating content for specific locales, and maintaining version control to track changes and updates for each language.

With Contentstack, brands can seamlessly automate manual tasks, build triggers across marketing systems in just a few clicks, and increase publishing times with flexible content modeling. Paired with our responsive 

, brands can ensure content looks accurate and precisely as it should across every locale and language where content is delivered. Efficient content creation, storage, and distribution allow businesses to maintain consistency and quality across all localized content.

An efficient translation workflow is essential for brands to keep up with localization demands. This requires integration with translation services or management systems, automation of translation processes, and the ability to collaborate seamlessly with translators and content creators.

Contentstack’s partner ecosystem offers brands an extensive library of turn-key applications and ready-made extensions to enable brands to build their ideal tech stack to support their specific localization needs. Through our partners in the 

, brands can easily find apps & services they need to personalize, localize, and gather the data they need to keep up with cultural trends and preferences.

Global businesses must ensure their localized content is delivered quickly and reliably to users in different regions. This process requires technology that integrates with a 

 to reduce latency and optimize the user experience. Global CDN support is crucial for ensuring content loads rapidly for users in various geographic locations.

Contentstack’s global CDN, with up to 99.99% availability, meets the strict requirements of enterprise-grade content and data security. Businesses can rest assured that content is always available and delivered even in high visitor traffic, intermittent spikes, and server outages, resulting in better customer experience and satisfaction.

Localization enables businesses to deliver culturally relevant content that resonates with customers personally. By speaking their language and understanding their cultural nuances, companies can build stronger connections, leading to increased customer loyalty and advocacy.

Localizing content allows businesses to tap into new markets and expand their customer base. Localization will enable organizations to overcome language barriers and adapt their messaging to align with local preferences, improving market penetration and revenue growth.

In a consumer-driven market, businesses that invest in localization gain a competitive edge. By demonstrating a commitment to understanding and serving local markets, organizations can differentiate themselves from competitors and position themselves as trusted global brands.

Localization is crucial to delivering compelling digital experiences in today's globalized world. As global expansion becomes a strategic goal for many enterprises, the ability to swiftly and effectively localize content becomes a business necessity. It's not just about reaching more customers; it's about creating meaningful and relevant interactions that drive conversions and foster long-term relationships.

By harnessing the power of Contentstack's localization capabilities, businesses can create personalized, localized experiences, unify their brand presence globally, and expand their reach. Our platform provides streamlined collaboration and reduced time-to-market to help you maintain accuracy and consistency across different languages, regions, and channels. Whether you’re a business user or a developer, Contentstack provides the tools and capabilities to achieve successful localization and deliver impactful digital experiences globally.

To find out more about how leading businesses worldwide leverage Contentstack today in their localization strategy, dive into our 

Keys to unlocking global potential with localized digital experiences

<h2>The power of advanced taxonomy</h2><p>In today's fast-paced digital landscape, effective content organization and collaboration are crucial for businesses to stay competitive. While a headless content management system (CMS) offers increased flexibility and adaptability compared to legacy systems, it lacks the inherent structure that a legacy CMS provides.</p><p>That's where Taxonomy comes in. Incorporating a taxonomy feature that integrates hierarchical structures and metadata elements capitalizes on the market demand for a more robust and well-rounded content management solution. This robust feature aims to streamline content management, enhance collaboration, and improve overall productivity at scale. The arrival of Taxonomy helps our customers scale content organization and role-based permissions, enabling users to manage large and complex data structures with ease while maintaining content security and separation. This innovative approach differentiates the Contentstack CMS and solidifies our position as a market leader in the enterprise content management space.</p><h2>What is Taxonomy?</h2><p>Taxonomy enhances content organization and enables content editors, particularly from larger enterprise environments, to handle vast and complex data structures with full control and ease. Taxonomy enables multiple ways to classify, organize and manage content, tailored to your organization’s specific needs. These classification methods can be structured hierarchically, relationally (may or may not be hierarchical), or as predefined lists based on metadata/attributes that can be applied across various use cases. Although its name, Taxonomy, implies categorization by hierarchy, it can be reused and repurposed to simplify content organization and management for large content volumes.</p><h2>Core features</h2><h3>For developers</h3><ul><li><em>Create:</em> Create new taxonomies and terms. Developers are able to create sibling terms and child terms to establish a hierarchical structure for better content organization.<span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span><img asset_uid="bltf8f39d389e716a44" src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/bltf8f39d389e716a44/655bc0da8d109257b45693c6/Taxonomy_-_creating_terms.gif" height="auto" width="526" max-width="526" style="max-width: 526px;width: 526;height: auto;" alt="Taxonomy_-_creating_terms.gif"/></li></ul><ul><li><p><em>Import &amp; Export:</em> Import one set of taxonomies and terms at a time, including nested terms, which helps save time and effort when managing a large number of taxonomies and terms.</p></li><li><p><em>Content modeling with taxonomies:</em> Associate specific taxonomies with content types, allowing for better organization and management of content. Developers can add a new taxonomy field, restrict which taxonomies can be tagged, and limit an editor's tagging options to the selected taxonomies.<br /></p><img asset_uid="bltf8a3982125e65447" src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/bltf8a3982125e65447/655bc9c9ac4c4110f794a70b/Adding_Taxonomies_to_Content_Types_&_Entries.gif" width="526" height="auto" max-width="526" style="max-width: 526px;width: 526;height: auto;" alt="Adding_Taxonomies_to_Content_Types_&_Entries.gif"/></li></ul><h3>For business users</h3><ul><li><em>List view (coming in GA):</em> Content editors are able to view a list of all taxonomies on the Settings page, displaying relevant information such as <em>Name</em>, <em>Description</em>, <em>Referenced Terms</em>, <em>Modified At</em>, and <em>Created At</em>. This allows users to see an overview of their taxonomies and understand the relationship between taxonomy terms and categorized entries.<br /><img src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/blt8ec509483d4367a1/655bd3db4c0b9a1a39d5201a/Taxonomy_-_List_View.gif" width="526" height="auto" max-width="526" style="max-width: 526px;width: 526;height: auto;" alt="Taxonomy_-_List_View.gif"/></li><li><em>Navigating entries with taxonomy structure:</em> Content editors can navigate their content using a tree-like nested taxonomy structure. This will provide content editors with an intuitive way to browse, manage, and categorize their content based on the taxonomy.<p></p><img asset_uid="blte466b8f3054f2978" src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt7359e2a55efae483/blte466b8f3054f2978/655bbfd7107d42085db7aaa5/Taxonomy_-_Navigating_Entries.gif" height="auto" width="526" max-width="526" style="max-width: 526px;width: 526;height: auto;" alt="Taxonomy_-_Navigating_Entries.gif"/></li><li><p><em>Taxonomy-based search:</em> When searching for content, content editors have two primary methods at their disposal. A basic search involves simply typing a keyword, such as ‘India’ into the search bar, which brings up all entries categorized with that term. For a more tailored approach, the advanced search option allows you to apply multiple conditions, enabling you to refine your query and get more specific results.</p></li></ul><h2>Key benefits</h2><h3>Simplified content security &amp; ownership</h3><p>Business leaders need a content ownership process that makes sense and is secure. Taxonomy helps stratify access to content within a content type by taxonomy term, without requiring a content type to be duplicated. This ensures the correct people on the team have access and permission to create and manage content most relevant to their respective project(s). No more content confusion and interruption as teams grow or change over time.</p><h3>Manage large-scale content projects</h3><p>Managing and organizing taxonomies of content for distinct business purposes on an aging legacy system is conducive to organizational limitations around long-term scalability and efficiency. With Taxonomy, manage and implement scalable content management processes for large-scale content projects across functions and systems with a direct line of sight.</p><h3>Gain full purview of content taxonomy</h3><p>Business teams need a way to effortlessly navigate to the content most relevant to their current priorities. Taxonomy helps provide navigation to content that spans multiple content types. It can mimic their site navigation structure or their own personalized ways of organizing content without having to understand the context of which content type their content lives in. With Taxonomy, manage and lead content projects from a single vantage point, giving you the confidence and assurance to execute.</p><h2>What's next?</h2><p>Taxonomy is a game-changer for content organization and collaboration. With its robust functionality and benefits, businesses can manage large-scale content projects, improve content security &amp; ownership, and enhance overall content management experiences. By following best practices and leveraging the power Taxonomy, businesses can stay ahead in the digital landscape.</p><p>Please note that Taxonomy is currently in its Early Access phase, and we appreciate your participation as early adopters. If you’re interested in joining our Early Access Program, please reach out to your Customer Success Manager. Your feedback will be invaluable as we work to refine and improve Taxonomy. Our goal is to roll out Taxonomy to all users in the near future, delivering a polished and valuable addition to your Contentstack experience.</p><p><span>If you’re fascinated by the versatile options for classifying, organizing, and managing content, we invite you to dive into our<span>&nbsp;</span></span><a href="https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/taxonomy" target="_self">Taxonomy documentation</a><span>.</span></p><p><span></span></p>

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, effective content organization and collaboration are crucial for businesses to stay competitive. While a headless content management system (CMS) offers increased flexibility and adaptability compared to legacy systems, it lacks the inherent structure that a legacy CMS provides.

That's where Taxonomy comes in. Incorporating a taxonomy feature that integrates hierarchical structures and metadata elements capitalizes on the market demand for a more robust and well-rounded content management solution. This robust feature aims to streamline content management, enhance collaboration, and improve overall productivity at scale. The arrival of Taxonomy helps our customers scale content organization and role-based permissions, enabling users to manage large and complex data structures with ease while maintaining content security and separation. This innovative approach differentiates the Contentstack CMS and solidifies our position as a market leader in the enterprise content management space.

Taxonomy enhances content organization and enables content editors, particularly from larger enterprise environments, to handle vast and complex data structures with full control and ease. Taxonomy enables multiple ways to classify, organize and manage content, tailored to your organization’s specific needs. These classification methods can be structured hierarchically, relationally (may or may not be hierarchical), or as predefined lists based on metadata/attributes that can be applied across various use cases. Although its name, Taxonomy, implies categorization by hierarchy, it can be reused and repurposed to simplify content organization and management for large content volumes.

Business leaders need a content ownership process that makes sense and is secure. Taxonomy helps stratify access to content within a content type by taxonomy term, without requiring a content type to be duplicated. This ensures the correct people on the team have access and permission to create and manage content most relevant to their respective project(s). No more content confusion and interruption as teams grow or change over time.

Managing and organizing taxonomies of content for distinct business purposes on an aging legacy system is conducive to organizational limitations around long-term scalability and efficiency. With Taxonomy, manage and implement scalable content management processes for large-scale content projects across functions and systems with a direct line of sight.

Business teams need a way to effortlessly navigate to the content most relevant to their current priorities. Taxonomy helps provide navigation to content that spans multiple content types. It can mimic their site navigation structure or their own personalized ways of organizing content without having to understand the context of which content type their content lives in. With Taxonomy, manage and lead content projects from a single vantage point, giving you the confidence and assurance to execute.

Taxonomy is a game-changer for content organization and collaboration. With its robust functionality and benefits, businesses can manage large-scale content projects, improve content security & ownership, and enhance overall content management experiences. By following best practices and leveraging the power Taxonomy, businesses can stay ahead in the digital landscape.

Please note that Taxonomy is currently in its Early Access phase, and we appreciate your participation as early adopters. If you’re interested in joining our Early Access Program, please reach out to your Customer Success Manager. Your feedback will be invaluable as we work to refine and improve Taxonomy. Our goal is to roll out Taxonomy to all users in the near future, delivering a polished and valuable addition to your Contentstack experience.

If you’re fascinated by the versatile options for classifying, organizing, and managing content, we invite you to dive into our

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