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Events ·

Brian McKeiver Speaking at iJS 2024

Join Brian McKeiver at the International JavaScript Conference, an annual conference series for JavaScript, Angular, React, Node.js, Vue.js, Web Development & Architecture and more!

By Michelle Lentz//

Events ·

Brian McKeiver Speaking at Stir Trek 2024

Join Brian McKeiver, co-owner and solution architect at BizStream, as he takes the stage at Stir Trek 2024.

By Michelle Lentz//

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Advice ·

Keeping a Pulse on Your Projects: A Guide to Evaluating Health and Profitability in Web Development

In project management, where almost half of projects fall short, monitoring project health is vital. This blog post provides tips on aligning budgets and timelines, ensuring team efficiency, gathering client feedback, and maintaining consensus on project progress to ensure success and satisfaction for all involved.

By Mike Kren//

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Events ·

Rex Rainey Speaking at Swaay.Health Live 2024

Join Rex Rainey at Swaay.Health Live, the largest gathering of healthcare B2B and B2C marketers, for his talk on Design Systems for Health Systems.

By Michelle Lentz//

Advice ·

How to Copy Google Drive Files Using Apps Script

Discover how Apps Script revolutionizes Google document management by automating file copying and sharing configurations, saving time, and minimizing errors.

By Tyler Pfohl//

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Events ·

Brian McKeiver Speaking at Michigan Technology Conference 2024

Join Brian McKeiver at the Michigan Technology Conference, an annual event for tech enthusiasts and professionals.

By Michelle Lentz//

Advice ·

Why Every Developer Should Learn Vim

Mastering Vim can unlock endless possibilities for developers. Read on to learn more.

By Ben Buurstra//

Kentico Site of the Year 2023 Winner - Healthcare

Awards ·

BizStream Wins Kentico 2023 Site of the Year Award for Hospital Sisters Health System!

BizStream has been honored with Kentico’s Site of the Year Award in the Healthcare Category for 2023! Keep reading to find out more.

By Michelle Lentz//

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Kentico ·

The Complete Idiot’s Guide To Kentico Content Personalization

Unlock the basics of Kentico Content Personalization in this “Idiot's Guide” approach to demystifying content personalization principles.

By Chris Hamm//

Advice ·

Pair Programming Unplugged

Dive into the heart of pair programming, where growth isn’t just about better code but about building better coders.

By Courtney Klawieter//

Kontent.ai ·

Composing Navigation and Site Structure in Kontent.ai using Web Spotlight

Unlock the potential of Kontent.ai’s Web Spotlight to seamlessly bridge the gap between content and implementation, empowering content editors with a tactile experience in visualizing and structuring navigation.

By Nick Kooman//

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Advice ·

Exploring Vue 3’s Composition API and Performance Improvements

Explore Vue 3’s Composition API and Performance Improvements for a modern front-end development experience.

By Tucker Winright//

Culture ·

BizStream Recognized as a 2023 Inclusive Workplace

BizStream has been recognized as an Inclusive Workplace by Best Companies Group for the second time.

By Michelle Lentz//

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Advice ·

Choosing the Right Software Tools: How Much JavaScript Do We Really Need?

In the realm of web development, the key to success lies in selecting the right tools and approaches tailored to your project’s specific requirements. This blog post is your guide to the world of software tools, honing in on the dynamic realm of JavaScript.

By Mike Webb//

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Kentico ·

Brian McKeiver Announced as a 2024 Kentico MVP

Our Co-Owner and Solution Architect has been named a 2024 Kentico MVP for the thirteenth consecutive year!

By Michelle Lentz//

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Advice ·

Unleashing Digital Creativity: How Headless CMSs Revolutionize App Development

Whether you’re a code whiz or a digital newbie, get ready to see why cutting the “head” off your CMS could be the best move for your app’s future.

By Lou Marzorati//

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Design ·

Integrating Branding into UX/UI: Crafting Cohesive Digital Experiences

The modern digital era is reshaping how branding is perceived and executed, blending traditional branding channels with digital platforms, thereby presenting businesses with a more intricate challenge.

By Drew Veach//

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Culture ·

Beyond Business: BizStream’s 2023 Community Outreach Efforts

Take a peek at how BizStream followed through on our core value of Care and supported our community in 2023.

By Amanda Hodges//

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Design ·

5 Reasons to Choose Brand Refinement Over a Complete Rebrand

In the ever-changing marketplace, where brands vie for attention, the choice between rebranding and brand refinement becomes pivotal. While rebranding offers a fresh start, it demands hefty investments. In contrast, brand refinement gently adjusts existing elements, ensuring relevance without diluting the core identity.

By Drew Veach//

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Advice ·

Zero Trust: The Next Big Thing or Just the Latest Buzzword?

Blair Compston, BizStream’s Systems Administrator, delves into the Zero Trust buzz in tech, detailing its complexities and how BizStream employs the framework by posing critical questions about user, device, context, and resource.

By Blair Compston//

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Events ·

Join Us for CMS Kickoff 2024

Celebrate the start of the year with CMS Kickoff in January 2024, featuring our triple MVP, Brian McKeiver, and a lineup of exceptional speakers!

By Michelle Lentz//

Kentico ·

Courtney Klawieter Earns Kentico Xperience 13 Certification

BizStream Web Developer Courtney Klawieter achieves certification as a Kentico Xperience Developer for version 13, showcasing her proficiency in leveraging the platform’s diverse features for developing websites, intranets, and web stores using .NET MCV.

By Michelle Lentz//

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Advice ·

4 Lessons Project Managers Can Gain from Adventure Racing

Embarking on a Northern Michigan Adventure Race, one of our project managers discovered a seamless connection between his role in project management and the spirit of an adventurer.

By Josh Rubino//

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Events ·

Visit BizStream & Kontent.ai at Digital Summit Dallas 2023

Experience Digital Summit Dallas with BizStream and Kontent.ai December 12–13, 2023, where Brian McKeiver, solution architect at BizStream and Kontent.ai MVP, will share his expertise on stage.

By Michelle Lentz//

Events ·

Brian McKeiver Speaking at Michigan DevFest 2023

Michigan DevFest is a community organized developer conference run by the Detroit and Ann Arbor GDGs with talks on a wide variety of tech.

By Michelle Lentz//

Kontent.ai ·

Sean Lakies Achieves Kontent.ai Developer Certification with BizStream

Our talented web developer, Sean Lakies, achieved a significant milestone by becoming a certified developer with Kontent.ai!

By Michelle Lentz//

Advice ·

Beyond CustomModules: Naming Conventions for Clear, Maintainable Code

In the world of programming, naming is not just a formality; it’s the bridge where logic merges with language. Choosing the right names for variables, functions, classes, or modules in languages like C# isn’t just a matter of syntax—it’s the key to crafting code that communicates its purpose with clarity and elegance.

By Tim Stauffer//

Advice ·

3 New CSS Features You Can Use In Production Right Now

This blog post introduces developers to new CSS features that are either supported by major browsers, offer progressive enhancements, or have graceful fallbacks, ensuring they can be safely utilized in production environments without compatibility concerns.

By Tyler Stirtz//

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Advice ·

Decoding Proposals: Why the Highest Bid Might Be the Best for Your Project

Discover why the highest-priced proposal from a design and development agency might be the best choice for your project.

By Dave Valko//

Kentico ·

Making Kentico 12 to 13 Content Migrations Easier

In this blog post, we’ll navigate the transition process from Kentico 12 to Kentico 13, uncovering strategies, tools, and insights that will empower you to migrate content while upgrading your site.

By Will Dixon//