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Integrating Content Management Platform with Sitecore Connect Hub: A Step-by-Step Walkthrough Sitecore Content Hub's Content Marketing Platform (CMP) offers a unified solution for efficiently managing all content-related activities, including planning, creation, management, and distribution. In the previous blog, I discussed how to integrate DAM, and in this blog, we will explore the integration of CMP. Prerequisites Install Sitecore 10.4 from  here Download    Sitecore Connect™ for Content Hub SIF Package and Sitecore Connect™ for Content Hub WDP Package from  here . Unzip the SCCH Sitecore Installation Framework package into the designated folder. Execute the following command in PowerShell. In ScchWdpPackage give a path of Sitecore.Connector.ContentHub.WDP.5.2.96-r00458.5768.scwdp.zip which you have downloaded previously. To enable CMP on your Content Management server, open the web.config file and modify the configuration as shown below: <add key="cmpEna...

Integrating Digital Asset Management with Sitecore Connect Hub: A Step-by-Step Walkthrough The Sitecore Connect for Content Hub (SCCH) connector enables seamless integration between Sitecore Content Hub and the Sitecore Experience Platform (SXP) through the Content Marketing Platform (CMP) module and the Digital Asset Management (DAM) module. Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems are crucial for the organization, storage, and retrieval of digital assets. When combined with robust platforms like Sitecore Connect Hub, they can greatly improve your content management capabilities. This blog will guide you through the steps of integrating a DAM system with Sitecore Connect Hub, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow. With the Sitecore Connect for Content Hub (SCCH) connector, you can browse, search, and insert digital assets directly into Sitecore’s Content and Experience editing environment. Prerequisites Install Sitecore 10.4 from here Download    Sitecore Connect™ for Conten...

Unlocking Sitecore Content Hub: A Guide to Utilizing the Web Client SDK - Part 2 The previous blog discussed how to authenticate using the OAuth client. The Web Client SDK includes an Entities client for executing CRUD operations—such as reading, creating, updating, and deleting entities—in Content Hub. For more details, you can visit Sitecore's Web Client SDK documentation . Here are some examples of CRUD operations on entities. Create Entities To create the entity, use the EntityFactory to instantiate an Entity, set its properties using SetPropertyValue, and then call the SaveAsync method to save the changes. public static async Task<long> CreateAssestEntity() { IEntity asset = await MClientConnector.Client.EntityFactory.CreateAsync("M.Asset").ConfigureAwait(false); asset.SetPropertyValue("Title", "This is a test Asset"); return await MClientConnector.Client.Entities.SaveAsync(asset).ConfigureAwait(false); ...

SUGCON INDIA 2024 What is a SUGCON? SUGCON India, the Sitecore User Group Conference India, is an annual gathering that unites professionals, developers, marketers, and enthusiasts from the Sitecore community. As a premier event in the field of customer experience management, it offers a valuable platform for sharing knowledge, insights, and experiences related to Sitecore solutions and digital marketing strategies. Each year, SUGCON India features a diverse array of sessions, workshops, and keynote presentations led by experts and thought leaders from the Sitecore community. Attendees have the chance to deepen their understanding of Sitecore's capabilities, learn about the latest updates and innovations, and network with like-minded individuals. SUGCON INDIA Sitecore User Group Conference (SUGCON) is continuing to bring together Sitecore enthusiasts and professionals. Last year's event in Delhi must have been quite an experience, and it's exciting that this year's SUGC...

Unlocking Sitecore Content Hub: A Guide to Utilizing the Web Client SDK - Part 1 Sitecore Content Hub allows connections either through a third-party API or via the Web Client SDK.   Content Hub offers the Web Client SDK, which includes an Entities client for executing CRUD operations—creating, reading, updating, and deleting entities. In this blog, we are going to discuss about Web Client SDK.   Authentication is handled through the OAuth client, which must be set up in Content Hub and then configured on the client side. To create an OAuth client, navigate to the settings and click on OAuth clients. Next, click on the " + OAuth Client" icon to create a new OAuth client. Now, input the Name, Client ID, Client Secret (a randomly generated GUID), and Redirect URL. Develop a fresh console application and incorporate the Web Client SDK NuGet package (Stylelabs.M.Sdk.WebClient). Create a new class named MClientConnector and add the ClientId and ClientSecret that were created in t...

Content Hub Insights: Checking Your Sitecore Content Hub Version In previous versions, you could check the Content Hub version by accessing this URL: https://sitecorecontenthubURL/api/status. Visiting this URL would display the product_version. In Sitecore Content Hub, the version was previously displayed, but starting from version 4.2 and above, it will now show the release date. You can find more details here : To check the release date, log in to Content Hub and click the Manage icon on the right-hand side. Now, scroll down to the bottom right corner to see the release date. Also, you can check from this URL https://content-hub-url/api/status/, once you hit this URL then you can check "build_date".

Design Custom Page with Components in Sitecore Content Hub Login into the Content hub, go to Manage and then click the Pages icon. Next, click the right arrow button on Content Pages to display all the child pages under Content. To add new pages, click on the + Page icon. Add the Name, select the Page type, choose the Master layout, and then click the Add button. By default, Header Zone (Left, Right) and Main Zone will display.  You can copy the Header Zone (Left, Right) and Main Zone using the copy icon. You can update the settings by clicking the row settings button. You can delete a row by clicking the delete icon. To add components, click on the + icon and then select the desired component. I selected the HTML component and enabled the Visible option then click on Add button. Click on Edit of HTML component In the HTML component, add your HTML then click on the save button. Make sure the "Appears in menu" option is enabled in the Info tab to display it in the menu. Now ...