Welcome to Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, the podcast where we delve into the world of CMS systems and their crucial role in website and web content development. In each episode, we'll explore the reasons why founders, CEOs, CTOs, and CMOs of web content development companies need CMS systems to thrive in the digital landscape. Get ready to uncover the secrets behind successful website management, content creation, and seamless user experiences.
If You Can’t Measure It, You Can’t Manage It: Optimization Advice from Paul Seal of ClerksWell
November 21, 2023 • 39 MIN
In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames is joined by Paul Seal, Umbraco Tech Lead at ClerksWell. Join them as they discuss optimizing editor experiences in CMSs, delving into why it’s important, what makes a good experience, and how to measure the success of optimization efforts.
The Potential of Composable Architecture with Mark Probert, Chief Strategy Officer at Newicon
November 7, 2023 • 37 MIN
In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames is joined by Mark Probert, Chief Strategy Officer at Newicon. Join them as they discuss the intricacies of finding strategic ideas in the evolving technology landscape, delve into the potential offered by composable architecture and design systems, and explain why you should be constantly learning throughout your career.
Research, Research, Research: Advice for Website Redesigns from Rhami Aboud, CEO of Arch Web Design
October 24, 2023 • 30 MIN
In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames is joined by Rhami Aboud, CEO of Arch Web Design. Together, they discuss strategic and tactical tips for website planning and redesigning, delving into the importance of market research and how to determine you have an established product market fit.
Taking Digital Platforms from Start to Finish with Rodo Orellana, CEO and Co-Founder of Rocketvan
October 10, 2023 • 45 MIN
In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames is joined by Rodo Orellana, CEO and Co-Founder of Rocketvan. Together, they delve into what it takes to build a platform from start to finish. Rodo shares the unparalleled importance of understanding the why, explains what we can learn from the “TikTok generation,” and discusses why it’s okay to be inspired by other platforms.
Build Trust and Remove Silos: Successful Web Design Practices with Troy Curtis Zaretsky-Kreiner and Ben Kasum
September 26, 2023 • 38 MIN
In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames is joined by Ben Kasum, Art Director at Use All Five, and Troy Curtis Zaretsky-Kreiner, Design Director at Use All Five. Together they discuss web design in the arts and culture sector. Discover how Use All Five approaches aligning code and content, the importance of building trust and removing silos early on in a client relationship, and the different measures of success that Troy and Ben subscribe to.
Creating Harmony Between Developers and Creatives with Brian Gerstner, President of White Label IQ
September 12, 2023 • 32 MIN
In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, Brian Gerstner, President of White Label IQ, joins host Jonathan Ames to discuss bridging the gap between creatives and developers. Brian emphasizes the importance of collaboration across departments; explores the potential benefits of working with limitations; and explains his radical candor approach to aligning competing objectives.
The Importance of Customer Experience in the Digital World with Sam Sayer, Founder of DeType
August 16, 2023 • 30 MIN
In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, Sam Sayer, Founder and Creative Director at DeType, joins host Jonathan Ames to discuss the importance of customer experience (CX) in content and web development. They explore the role of developers, the balance between content and functionality, as well as the importance of rationalizing all decisions made in the design process.
What is the Complete Narrative? With Justin ‘JB’ Butler, VP of Consumer Development at Consumer51
August 16, 2023 • 41 MIN
In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, Justin ‘JB’ Butler, Vice President of Consumer Development at Consumer51, joins host Jonathan Ames to discuss what exactly the ‘complete narrative’ is when it comes to forming a marketing campaign, and how to make the most of all the different marketing channels at your disposal.
Focus on Authenticity and Listen to Google: SEO Advice from Stephen Fahlsing and Tony Bartoli from BonfireLA
August 15, 2023 • 54 MIN
In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, Stephen Fahlsing, Founder and Managing Director of BonfireLA Productions, and Tony Bartoli, Director of Technology Operations at BonfireLA Productions, join Jonathan Ames to discuss SEO strategies at the intersection of web content and web development.
Cutting Edge: Web Content Development Trailer
August 11, 2023 • 1 MIN
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, where websites are the lifeline of businesses, there's a powerful tool that founders, CEOs, CTOs, and CMOs of web content development companies can't afford to ignore. Whether you're a founder seeking to scale your online presence, a CEO looking to streamline your content strategies, a CTO aiming to optimize workflows, or a CMO striving for enhanced user engagement, this podcast is for you.