Web Content Management News & Articles

The first beta of WordPress version 3.3 is officially here for the taking. Among the most exciting improvements is a new drag-and-drop HTML5 media uploader. 

The previously lacking WordPress iOS app for iPhones and iPads is finally bringing more flavor to its users. Fitted with a new interface and a heap of improvements, blogging on the go is finally made easy. 

This week PaperThin (news, site) announced the release of CommonSpot CloudTM, a SaaS version of its Web content management system. The new platform was designed to enable marketers to create and deploy Web experiences with a quickness independent of IT. 

 Attention Kentico (news, site) customers! The Web CMS vendor has announced the extension of customer service to include non-stop technical support worldwide by e-mail or phone. 

Web content management provider Sitecore (news, site) and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) firm Jungle Torch have announced a partnership that adds SEO and social media monitoring to Sitecore’s platform. The tools make it easier for organizations using Sitecore to manage their social media programs and optimize search engine performance -- an activity that, despite an influx of vendors, many enterprises are struggling to grasp.

Automattic (news, site) has spruced up its WordPress iOS app. Version 2.8 fixes 31 different bugs -- including those that led to 3/4 of all app crashes -- and adds a photo button that allows users to shoot and blog, as well as a stats feature.

Limelight Networks (news, site) has recently announced its acquisition of AcceloWeb, a Tel Aviv-based startup that specializes in website acceleration. While Limelight already features web and application acceleration on its CDN, the addition of AcceloWeb's technology will help improve "time to action" on websites.

Irish firm pTools (news, site) has been hard at work on its new cloud WCM suite, spending three years and a million euros on the project.

Things happen quickly in the industry, including changes in employment. Here's a quick and dirty list of the biggest moves that hit our radar over the last couple of weeks: 

The recently acquired EPiServer (news, site) appears to be going strong after joining forces with IK Investment Partners in late 2010. Need proof? EPiServer is celebrating the 500th addition to its partner network.

In a previous contribution I made suggestions about how to use scoring in an effective way in selecting a vendor shortlist. Now, based on the observations made at around 150 presentations I have endured over just the last four years, let's talk about the management of vendor presentations.

It's that time again. The who's who of Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Web Content Management (WCM) -- in the form of Challengers, Leaders, Niche Players and Visionaries --  is the buzz du jour and so are some interesting sector revenue numbers. The market predictions are rosy as is the focus on Web Engagement Management (WEM). Let's have a look.

Some say WEM's the latest WCM marketing ploy. Some have never heard the phrase. We think Web Engagement Management (WEM) is an important change in the way people build and utilize web content management systems.

It's no secret that we at CMSWire are pretty big fans of the Gilbane Group (news, site), so we're glad to announce that Bill Trippe has been promoted to Vice President & Lead Analyst of Content Strategies.

Trippe is no stranger to the Gilbane family. Previously a lead analyst for Gilbane's XML Technologies and Content Strategies Consulting Practice, Trippe will transfer his success and expertise over to the management team.

"Bill and I have worked together in variety of capacities for many years, and I'm thrilled that we'll be working together even more closely." said Frank Gilbane, CEO of the Gilbane Group. "Bill's expertise and experience combined with his strong interpersonal skills keep him in high demand from both customers and colleagues."

Equally excited is Trippe himself:

"I am excited to be taking on this new role at Gilbane. The content management landscape continues to be dynamic and compelling, and I look forward to helping our clients leverage technology for productivity, new product development, and overall growth and success." 

If you're around Boston this holiday season, stop by the next Gilbane event on December 1-3. For more information, head over here. 

How many times have you been on a website and wanted to find something, only to find that it didn't have a search box, or worse yet, that its search was crap. Probably more than you'd like to admit.

Well Squiz (news, site) doesn't want those websites to be any of theirs. And they've made an acquisition that will go a long way towards supporting search on websites that use their MySource Matrix web content management system.