// blog.ts · page 4 of 6

The tech blog.

Tutorials, rants, code, Sitefinity, JavaScript. A running log of what I am building, debugging, and shipping.

// show-alt-text-in-the-images-grid.md

Show Alt Text in the Sitefinity Images Module Grid

Learn how to add Alt Text columns to the Sitefinity Images Module backend grid.

TutorialSitefinity
// defouting-the-new-61-sitefinity-nav-menu.md

Defouting the new 6.1 Sitefinity Nav Menu

Fix the Flash of Unstyled Text (FOUT) issue with Sitefinity 6.1 navigation menus. Learn how to prevent menu items from popping into place during page load.

TutorialSitefinityKendoUIFixes
// how-precompiled-templates-work.md

How PreCompiled templates work

Understanding how Sitefinity precompiled templates work for improved performance. Learn about the compilation process and virtual path resolution.

TutorialSitefinity
// use-sitefinity-layout-controls-without-drag-drop.md

Use Sitefinity Layout Controls without Drag\Drop

Sitefinity Layouts are amazingly flexible...stop writing your own CSS and use these.

TutorialSitefinity
// sitefinity-twitter-is-dead.md

Sitefinity Twitter is dead

Learn about the Sitefinity Twitter widget deprecation and find better alternatives.

NewsSitefinity
// introducing-the-scriptstyle-widget.md

Introducing the ScriptStyle Widget

Discover the ultimate replacement for Sitefinity's JavaScript and CSS embed widgets.

SitefinityTutorial
// contentview-master-detail-confusion.md

Sitefinitys ContentView can be an ass#$%@ sometimes

The frustrating assumptions Sitefinity ContentView makes when switching between master and detail modes, and why they affect your content.

RantsSitefinity
// fixing-ugly-hierarchical-dynamiccontent-urls.md

Fixing Ugly Hierarchical DynamicContent Urls

Fix ugly redundant URLs in Sitefinity hierarchical dynamic content by creating custom controls with flexible parent URL handling. Cleaner routing solution.

TutorialSitefinity
// myth-of-the-sitefinity-jquery-double-load.md

Myth of the Sitefinity jQuery Double Load

Debunking the myth about Sitefinity jQuery conflicts. Learn why dual jQuery loading doesn't cause conflicts and how noConflict mode prevents issues.

RantsSitefinity
// sitefinity-54-this-is-the-release-youve-been-waiting-for.md

Sitefinity 5.4 - The release you've been waiting for

Sitefinity 5.4 delivers massive performance improvements with pre-compiled templates, cutting development build times from minutes to seconds.

ReviewsSitefinity
// add-custom-taxonomies-to-a-designer.md

Add Custom Taxonomies to a Designer

Sitefinity widget designers only filter on built-in taxonomies. The ViewMap edit that adds a custom taxonomy filter, plus the FilterSelectorItem markup.

TutorialSitefinity
// post-53-looking-to-54.md

Sitefinity 5.4 and beyond, more work to do

A personal review of Sitefinity 5.3: new features like ML Modules and eComm inventory, and the missed opportunities for polish.

SitefinityReviewsRants
// sitefinity-context-management-explained-from-the-experts.md

Sitefinity ORM Context Management explained

Sitefinity ORM context management: why you shouldn't wrap managers in using statements, and how Sitefinity manages OpenAccess contexts.

TutorialSitefinity
// disable-embedded-jquery-on-radcontrols.md

Disable RadControls embedded jQuery in Sitefinity

Learn how to safely disable the embedded jQuery in Sitefinity RadControls to prevent double loading and optimize page performance.

TutorialSitefinity
// more-efficent-sitefinity-breadcrumb.md

More Efficent Sitefinity Breadcrumb

Optimize Sitefinity breadcrumb widget performance by removing unnecessary RadSiteMap stylesheets and empty wrapper divs.

TutorialSitefinity
// sitefinity-dropbox-doesnt-work-the-way-you-think-it-does.md

Sitefinity Dropbox doesn't work the way you think it does

Sitefinity's Dropbox integration creates duplicate content instead of acting as a true CDN. What the sync actually does.

ReviewsSitefinity
// small-thing-to-boost-performance.md

Loading Sitefinity faster on your dev box

Boost Sitefinity development performance by increasing IIS worker process priority.

TutorialSitefinity
// custom-attributes-for-sitefinity-taxa.md

Custom attributes for Sitefinity Taxa

Extend Sitefinity Taxa with custom attributes using the built-in API, storing metadata beyond the description and synonyms fields.

TutorialSitefinity
// whats-new-in-sitefinity-52-webinar-qa-log.md

What's new in Sitefinity 5.2 Webinar QA Log

Complete Q&A log from the Sitefinity 5.2 webinar covering multisite, personalization, Lightning app, and new features.

NewsSitefinity
// sitefinity-53-planning-roadmap.md

Planning Roadmap for Sitefinity 5.3

A developer's wishlist for Sitefinity 5.3, focusing on enhancements, fixes, and revisiting old functionality rather than new major features.

NewsSitefinity
// better-sitefinity-taxonomy-widget-you-should-use-this.md

Simplified no bloat html Sitefinity taxonomy widget

Sitefinity's WebForms Taxonomy widget ships bloated HTML. This lightweight user control displays taxonomies cleanly instead.

FixesSitefinityTutorial
// whats-new-in-sitefinity-51-webinar-qa-log.md

What's new in Sitefinity 5.1 Webinar QA Log

Complete unedited Q&A transcript from the Sitefinity 5.1 webinar covering MVC support, module builder features, Thunder updates, and upgrade guidance.

News
// introducing-sitefinity-primer-nuget-101.md

Introducing Sitefinity Primer NuGet 1.0.1

Boost your Sitefinity v4 performance with this NuGet package that warms up backend URLs.

NewsSitefinity
// time-to-disqus.md

Adding Disqus to your Sitefinity 4 site

Sitefinity 4 doesn't ship with a commenting system, it's one of the things that didn't make it from v3 (yet).

NewsSitefinity
// could-not-load-file-or-assembly-system-data-sqlite.md

Could not load file or assembly System.Data.SQLite

Fix the System.Data.SQLite assembly loading error in Sitefinity deployments. Learn the quick IIS App Pool configuration fix or alternative removal solution.

FixesSitefinity
// decorate-your-sitefinity-forms-with-kendoui.md

Decorate your Sitefinity Forms with KendoUI

Learn how to enhance your Sitefinity forms with KendoUI controls for better user experience and functionality.

TutorialSitefinityKendoUI
// javascript-date-formatting.md

Javascript Date Formatting

Simplify JavaScript date formatting using KendoUI's built-in functions.

TutorialKendoUI
// debugging-a-kendo-template-loop.md

Debugging a Kendo Template Loop

Learn how to debug KendoUI templates using standard JavaScript debugging methods.

TutorialKendoUI
// avoid-version-errors-with-assembly-binding.md

Avoid Version errors with Assembly Binding

Resolve .NET assembly version mismatch errors (YSOD) in Sitefinity by adding assembly binding redirects to your web.config.

TutorialSitefinityFixes
// sitefinity-how-to-list.md

How To List

A collection of Sitefinity tutorials, tips and how-to guides for developers working on Sitefinity CMS.

TutorialSitefinity