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Advice

Why Marketers and Developers Are Turning to Headless CMS for Better User Experiences

As audiences engage across more devices and formats, delivering a seamless experience is key. A headless CMS offers marketers and developers the flexibility to create and manage content efficiently—enhancing user experiences at every touchpoint.
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Events

Join BizStream at CSAE’s 2025 Annual Conference

Discover how BizStream helps associations turn insights into action at the 2025 CSAE Annual Conference. Join our session on leveraging Discovery to drive digital growth and member engagement.
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News

Kile Lindgren Recognized as Storyblok Ambassador

BizStream’s Solution Architect, Kile Lindgren, has been named a Storyblok Ambassador! Learn how Kile is helping shape the future of headless CMS through education, innovation, and community involvement.
Advice

Rise Above the Noise: Tell Your Members a Better Value Story

Learn how to build an inclusive website experience for all visitors—and a sustainable approach to accessibility governance.
Events

Helping Associations Build Inclusive Digital Experiences: Join BizStream at CSAE’s Upcoming Webinar

Discover how associations can move beyond compliance to build inclusive websites. On April 24, CSAE hosts a webinar with experts from BizStream and Recite Me focused on practical accessibility solutions.
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Advice

Breadth vs. Depth: Which Learning Path Should You Take?

Struggling to decide between mastering your current tech stack or exploring new tools and languages? This blog post breaks down the pros and cons of breadth vs. depth in developer learning, with real-world examples to help guide your growth path.
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Events

Unlock AI for Your Business: Drew Veach to Host CCF Enterprise Workshop Series

Join BizStream’s Drew Veach on April 23, 2025, at MI Software Lab for Cascade Community Foundation’s Enterprise Workshop Series. Learn how to apply practical AI tools in your nonprofit or small business.
Events

BizStream at Merge 2025: Blending Product Thinking with Software Modernization

Catch Brian McKeiver and Dave Valko at Merge on April 28 as they present ā€œBlending Product Thinking with Software Modernization,ā€ a session exploring how product strategy and real-world lessons can guide smart legacy transformation decisions.
Advice

2 Trends All Member-Based Organizations Need to Know

Discover two key strategies member-based organizations are using to grow: stronger storytelling and smarter, modern website experiences.
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Kentico

BizStream Earns Kentico’s Upgrade Expert Badge

BizStream is now a Kentico Upgrade Expert! As a trusted Kentico Gold Partner, we specialize in seamless Xperience by Kentico upgrades, ensuring optimized performance and future-ready solutions. Learn more about our expertise and how we can help with your upgrade.
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Events

Stir Trek 2025: Catch Brian McKeiver’s Talk on Building Your Own Copilot

Join BizStream’s Brian McKeiver at Stir Trek 2025 in Columbus, OH. On May 2, catch his session, How to Build Your Own Copilot for .NET Devs, and explore Azure AI Foundry, Semantic Kernel SDK, and Copilot Studio to build your own AI assistant. Don’t miss this one-day tech event with expert talks, networking, and a screening of Marvel’s Thunderbolts!
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KenticoNews

Brian McKeiver Among the First to Earn Xperience by Kentico Content Modeling Certification

BizStream's co-owner and Solution Architect, Brian McKeiver, is among the first to earn the Xperience by Kentico Content Modeling Certification! Learn why structured content is essential and how this achievement reinforces BizStream’s expertise in content modeling and Kentico solutions.
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Events

Brian McKeiver Speaking at AAM Summit 2025

Join BizStream's Brian McKeiver at the AAM Summit 2025 in Phoenix, AZ, where he’ll share insights on website personalization. Learn how delivering the right content at the right time can enhance client engagement and business growth.
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Kentico

Xperience by Kentico’s Taxonomies: What’s New & Why It Matters

Discover the latest enhancements to taxonomies in Xperience by Kentico. Learn how improved content organization, omnichannel support, and smarter filtering can boost SEO, streamline personalization, and make content management more efficient.
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Events

Join BizStream and Kentico at Swaay.Health Live 2025

Join Kentico and BizStream in San Diego for Swaay.Health Live 2025—the premier event for healthcare B2B and B2C marketers.
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Events

Join Brian McKeiver at the Midwest Collegiate Computing Conference

The Midwest Collegiate Computing Conference (MWC3) will be held on March 21-22, 2025, at the Grand Valley State University Eberhard Center in Grand Rapids, MI.
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Advice

How to Connect with—and Win—Customers: Build Better Buyer Personas

To generate effective leads, you need to market to the right people at the right time. Do you know how to change your personas so that you can reach your best customers?
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News

BizStream Expands Strategic and Digital Capabilities with Acquisition

BizStream’s acquisition of Refactored, a leading digital agency, expands its strategic capabilities to deliver innovative and scalable solutions. This partnership strengthens BizStream’s offerings with advanced marketing strategies, unparalleled expertise in Storyblok Headless CMS, and a custom Web Accelerator solution designed to simplify technology adoption, reduce costs, and minimize project risks for clients.
Events

Join Brian McKeiver at GVSU’s Innovation Day: Celebrating 40 Years of Computing

Attend GVSU’s Innovation Day 2024 on December 6 to celebrate 40 years of computing! Hear from Brian McKeiver, proud GVSU alum and BizStream co-owner, during the Distinguished Alumni Panel.
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Events

Brian McKeiver Speaking at CodeMash 2025

Catch Brian McKeiver, co-owner and solution architect at BizStream, as he speaks at CodeMash 2025, sharing insights on developer estimates and MACH architecture for web development. Join him and other tech experts at this unique conference in Sandusky, Ohio, January 14-17.
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Kentico

Enhance Kentico 13 Search Index with Azure AI Search Semantic Ranker

Learn how to enhance your Kentico 13 search index by integrating Azure AI Search with a Semantic Ranker. This guide covers setup, implementation with .NET 6 MVC, and key tips for improving your site’s search functionality, offering a more refined user experience.

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