In this episode of Smooth Musings, Todd Knowlton and Dylan Echols provide a comprehensive overview of Sitefinity in a demo-style format. They discuss the backend navigation, page management, dynamic content, and the user-friendly editing experience. The conversation also covers advanced features like personalization, A/B testing, and workflow management, highlighting how Sitefinity empowers users to manage their websites effectively without heavy reliance on developers.

Takeaways

• Sitefinity offers a user-friendly backend for managing websites.
• The dashboard provides quick access to the latest published content.
• Content editors can easily create and manage pages without developer assistance.
• Dynamic content allows for efficient content management across multiple blogs or sections.
• Forms can be created using a simple drag-and-drop builder.
• Tags and classifications enhance content organization and retrieval.
• Sitefinity supports multiple sites from a single instance, reducing redundancy.
• Workflows can be set up for content approval processes.
• Personalization features allow for tailored user experiences.
• A/B testing helps optimize content and layout for better engagement.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sitefinity Overview

01:05 Navigating the Sitefinity Backend

05:53 Managing Pages and Content

12:03 Page Editing Experience

17:07 Dynamic Content Management

22:04 Forms and Content Blocks

24:42 Tags and Classification

27:21 Design and Templates

31:22 Administration and User Roles

35:09 Workflow Management

36:46 Marketing Features and Personalization