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Rachna Gupta

United States

MVP 2026

Strategy

United States
MVP 2025

Strategy

United States
MVP 2024

Strategy

United States
MVP 2023

Strategy

United States
MVP 2022

Strategy

United States

I'm a Mentor

As a Sitecore mentor, I bring extensive hands-on experience in Sitecore development, privacy compliance, SEO optimization, and digital marketing strategy. Over the years, I have worked closely with teams to implement best practices that ensure websites are not only high-performing but also privacy-conscious and search engine-friendly. My passion lies in helping others understand, implement, and master Sitecore’s powerful capabilities to build optimized, scalable, and compliant digital experiences.

I have been a mentor for 2 years and have been actively involved in the Sitecore MVP application review process for the past three years, gaining valuable insights into what makes an outstanding Sitecore contributor. This experience has allowed me to mentor professionals on building thought leadership, engaging with the Sitecore community, and strengthening their expertise to stand out as potential MVPs.

As a mentor, my goal would be to support, guide, and empower those looking to deepen their knowledge of Sitecore.

Timeline

2025

14/Nov

Sharing Insights and Driving Strategy in the Sitecore Ecosystem

I regularly share content that bridges Sitecore strategy and real‑world business outcomes — for example, how to use Sitecore search capabilities to improve conversions, scaling multilingual content strategies, and how generative AI is changing discoverability (AEO) for Sitecore websites. I also post reflections and insights from community events like the Sitecore Symposium, highlighting the learnings, networking, and industry trends I encounter. Overall, my LinkedIn activity positions me as a st...

2025

13/Nov

Making AI Your Friend: My Ride at Sitecore Symposium 2025

The blog reflects on attending Sitecore Symposium 2025 and how embracing AI isn’t about replacing human creativity but enhancing it through partnership. It covers key moments from the event—major announcements, real‑world use cases, and the mindset shift required for digital experience teams to thrive in an “AI‑first” era. The piece highlights how leveraging AI within the SitecoreAI ecosystem can elevate engagement, accelerate workflows, and align brand‑driven purpose with technical execution.

2025

3/Nov

Attended Sitecore Symposium 2025

I attended the Sitecore Symposium alongside my colleague, which provided an invaluable opportunity to connect with a wide range of partners, customers, and fellow community members. The event offered deep insights through Sitecore-led sessions as well as industry-focused presentations, covering trends, best practices, and innovative strategies in digital experience management. Beyond the sessions, I engaged in meaningful conversations with peers and partners, exchanging ideas and learning from r...

2025

2/Oct

Why AEO Matters Now: How Generative AI and Answer Engines Are Changing Discoverability

The article explains how the rise of generative AI and answer‑based platforms is changing the rules of discoverability — shifting focus from ranking in search results to being selected as the answer. It introduces the concept of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) as the strategy of structuring content so it gets cited by AI‐powered assistants, voice interfaces, and chat search tools. The piece emphasizes the need for clear question‑and‑answer formats, structured markup, and authoritative content i...

2025

13/Aug

Smarter Search, Better Conversions: Unlocking Sitecore’s Search Features to Drive Customer Engagement

The blog explains how leveraging Sitecore’s advanced search features can drive stronger engagement and boost conversions by creating more relevant, personalized, and efficient discovery experiences. It highlights the role of AI-powered search to deliver predictive results, real-time recommendations, and highly tailored content based on visitor intent. By combining intuitive search interfaces with analytics and content merchandising rules, organizations can not only satisfy user expectations fast...

2025

1/Jul

Search Is Evolving—Are You Optimizing for Answers or Just Rankings?

The blog discusses how search is shifting from traditional rankings to answer‑focused visibility, meaning it's increasingly important to optimise for being cited in AI‑driven answers rather than simply ranking in blue‑link lists. It highlights strategies such as using structured data, clear content architecture, and building authoritative sources so when users ask questions (especially via voice or chat interfaces) your content becomes the go‑to answer.

2025

3/Jun

How to Create a Sitecore Roadmap That Aligns with Business KPIs

The blog outlines how to build a roadmap for Sitecore that directly aligns with business KPIs by first defining clear digital goals and linking those to measurable outcomes like conversions or engagement value. It emphasizes stakeholder alignment, using frameworks like the Engagement Value Scale, and adopting a phased approach (crawl‑walk‑run) so the roadmap remains tied to strategic business outcomes rather than just technical tasks.

2025

13/May

How Sitecore Supports Privacy-First Strategies

The blog explains how Sitecore enables privacy‑first personalization, encouraging a shift toward earning user trust rather than relying on invasive tracking. It recommends building opt‑in consent flows, segmenting audiences by privacy preferences (e.g. anonymous, behavioral, known), and creating fallback experiences for users who don’t consent. The piece also highlights the importance of transparency — using clear messaging in content and microcopy — and tracking the effectiveness of consent-bas...

2025

21/Apr

Getting Your Website Ready for Chat Engines: The Next Evolution in Search

The blog outlines how websites must prepare for the rise of chat‑based search engines by ensuring their content is structured, authoritative, and “AI‑ready.” It recommends adopting clear information architecture (e.g., FAQs, schema markup, headings) and building topical depth so that generative AI systems can easily parse, trust, and surface your content in conversational search results.

2025

24/Mar

How to Improve Page Load Speed in Sitecore Websites: A Strategist’s Guide

The article presents a strategic guide on improving page-load speed for Sitecore-based websites by focusing on key bottlenecks and optimizing both front-end and back-end elements. It underscores practices such as reducing Time To First Byte (TTFB) via caching and server tuning, optimizing images (using modern formats, resizing, lazy-loading), deferring or minimizing JavaScript/CSS, and leveraging CDNs and browser caching. The blog emphasises that improving performance isn’t just a technical exer...

2025

12/Mar

How to Manage User Consent Preferences Using Sitecore Personalization

The blog explains how to use Sitecore Personalization to effectively manage user consent preferences in a privacy-driven digital environment. It outlines the importance of consent management for regulatory compliance, user trust, and meaningful engagement, then walks through a clear process: defining consent categories (e.g., essential, analytics, marketing, functional), integrating a Consent Management Platform (CMP), creating personalization rules based on user consent status, storing and retr...

2025

14/Feb

AI-Enhanced Workflows in Sitecore: Transforming Digital Experience Management

This blog article highlights how AI can fundamentally reshape Sitecore content operations by automating and optimizing workflow steps. She details how AI-powered content generation makes it faster to draft and refine copy, while smart approval processes streamline governance. Her post also discusses intelligent agents and task orchestration, which balance automation with human oversight so your digital experience team can scale more efficiently. Ultimately, AI-enhanced workflows increase product...

2025

4/Feb

Sitecore Mentor 2025

This year, I actively contributed as a mentor, guiding one community member and one colleague within my organization. My mentorship focused on helping them develop their Sitecore expertise, navigate the MVP application process, and build a strong presence in the community. By sharing knowledge, providing guidance, and encouraging engagement, I aimed to support the growth of future MVPs and strengthen the Sitecore ecosystem both within my organization and in the broader community.

2025

4/Feb

Sitecore Mentor 2025

This year, I actively contributed as a mentor, guiding one community member and one colleague within my organization. My mentorship focused on helping them develop their Sitecore expertise, navigate the MVP application process, and build a strong presence in the community. By sharing knowledge, providing guidance, and encouraging engagement, I aimed to support the growth of future MVPs and strengthen the Sitecore ecosystem both within my organization and in the broader community.

2025

20/Jan

Scaling Multilingual Content Strategies with Sitecore

The blog explains how organizations can effectively scale multilingual content using Sitecore by choosing the right content architecture, streamlining translation workflows, and implementing strong governance. It highlights key approaches such as shared, split, or hybrid content tree structures, the use of language fallback, and integration with translation management systems to keep content consistent across markets. The article also stresses the importance of multilingual SEO—like optimized me...

2025

1/Jan

Contributing to the MVP Program Through Application Review

As a Sitecore MVP application reviewer last year, I evaluated applications thoughtfully and objectively, helping ensure that contributions were recognized fairly. This role encourages new and deserving talent to engage with the community and explore opportunities to share their expertise. This experience strengthened my commitment to supporting the Sitecore ecosystem and mentoring emerging contributors.

2024

12/Nov

Sitecore Symposium 2024 Highlights

The article highlights key updates from the Sitecore Symposium 2024, focusing on AI-driven personalization, privacy-conscious tools, and the introduction of Sitecore Stream, an AI-powered brand assistant. It showcases Sitecore's commitment to innovation, data privacy, and partnerships to enhance digital experiences.

2024

11/Nov

Sitecore Symposium and AI

When I wrote this blog some time ago, I did not know that I will hear a lot about AI during Sitecore Symposium. It was insightful to see that even Sitecore Symposium had heavily focused on AI or should I say GenAI.

Sitecore XM

2024

11/Nov

Linkedin Sitecore Posts

I regularly share my Sitecore content and engage with the Sitecore community on LinkedIn.

2024

17/Oct

Sitecore Symposium : Women in Tech

Live post during Sitecore Symposium

2024

14/Oct

Sitecore Symposium, Nashville

I attended the Sitecore Symposium 2024 in Nashville. I participated in insightful sessions and networked with industry peers. I also attended partner meetings. The highlight was winning the Sitecore raffle, which was an exciting moment!

2024

3/Oct

The Role of AI in Sitecore: How Machine Learning is Changing Digital Marketing

The blog "The Role of AI in Sitecore: How Machine Learning is Changing Digital Marketing" explores how AI and machine learning are transforming digital marketing through Sitecore. It highlights the integration of AI for personalization, content recommendations, and improving customer experiences, making digital marketing efforts more data-driven and efficient. By utilizing these technologies, marketers can create more relevant and impactful interactions with their audience.

Sitecore XM

2024

1/Oct

5 Effective Ways to Promote Your Sitecore Website

The blog "5 Effective Ways to Promote Your Sitecore Website" provides actionable strategies for boosting the visibility and reach of a Sitecore-powered website. It covers methods like leveraging SEO, utilizing personalized content, integrating social media, enhancing user experience, and leveraging analytics for optimization. These tactics help businesses engage with their audience effectively and drive traffic to their Sitecore sites.

Sitecore Content Hub

2024

6/Sep

The Strategist’s Playbook: Unlocking Success with Sitecore Commerce

The Strategist's Playbook: Unlocking Success with Sitecore Commerce focuses on how businesses can leverage Sitecore Commerce to drive digital sales. It outlines strategies for creating seamless and personalized shopping experiences, optimizing product offerings, and integrating marketing efforts. By utilizing Sitecore’s robust features, organizations can enhance their e-commerce performance and maximize customer engagement.

Sitecore XC

2024

31/Jul

Sitecore Security Best Practices: Ensuring Your Sitecore Environment is Secure from Threats

The blog "Sitecore Security Best Practices: Ensuring Your Sitecore Environment is Secure from Threats" offers guidance on securing Sitecore environments against potential security risks. It outlines key practices such as regular software updates, managing user roles, protecting data, and configuring secure access controls. These best practices are essential for ensuring Sitecore sites remain secure, minimizing vulnerabilities and protecting against cyber threats.

Sitecore Content Hub

2024

18/Jun

Unlocking the Power of Sitecore DXP: A Comprehensive Guide for Digital Marketers

Unlocking the Power of Sitecore DXP: A Comprehensive Guide for Digital Marketers" explores how Sitecore's Digital Experience Platform (DXP) empowers marketers to create personalized, integrated, and data-driven customer experiences. It covers the platform’s tools for content management, customer insights, and marketing automation, offering actionable strategies to improve engagement and drive conversions.

Sitecore CDP

2024

11/Jun

Harnessing Sitecore Analytics to Navigate Consumer Consent Challenges for Digital Marketers

The blog "Harnessing Sitecore Analytics to Navigate Consumer Consent Challenges for Digital Marketers" discusses how Sitecore Analytics can help marketers navigate the complexities of consumer consent. It highlights strategies for ensuring compliance with privacy regulations while still gathering valuable insights into consumer behavior. By leveraging Sitecore’s capabilities, digital marketers can strike a balance between respecting user privacy and enhancing personalized marketing efforts.

Sitecore Content Hub

2024

30/May

What you need to know about Google Consent Mode V2?

This blog explains the key features and updates in Google Consent Mode V2. It outlines how businesses can use the tool to balance compliance with privacy regulations while still gathering valuable analytics. The post covers its integration with Sitecore websites, helping marketers manage user consent for cookies and data processing effectively.

Sitecore Content Hub

2024

10/Apr

Privacy Protection on Sitecore Websites: Best Practices for Data Security

This blog highlights best practices for ensuring data security and privacy protection on Sitecore websites. It provides essential guidance on safeguarding sensitive user information, complying with privacy regulations, and implementing robust security measures. These practices help maintain user trust and ensure that Sitecore websites operate securely in an increasingly data-sensitive digital landscape.

Sitecore Content Hub

2024

26/Mar

Harmonizing SEO and Human Experience Optimization (HEO): A Comprehensive Guide

This blog explores the synergy between SEO and Human Experience Optimization (HEO) in driving online success. It highlights the importance of balancing technical SEO with human-centric design to enhance user engagement and site performance. By integrating both strategies, businesses can improve visibility and provide a seamless user experience, ensuring sustainable digital growth.

Sitecore Content Hub

2024

20/Mar

Personalization vs. Privacy: Navigating the Ethical Landscape in Sitecore Marketing

This blog delves into the balance between personalization and privacy within Sitecore Marketing. It explores how businesses can ethically leverage customer data to provide personalized experiences while respecting privacy laws and customer consent. The article emphasizes the importance of transparency and trust in building successful marketing strategies.

Sitecore Content Hub

2024

22/Feb

Building Successful E-commerce Experiences with Sitecore Commerce: Strategies and Best Practices

This blog discusses strategies and best practices for creating effective e-commerce experiences using Sitecore Commerce. It covers essential aspects like personalization, seamless user journeys, and optimizing checkout processes to drive conversions. By implementing these techniques, businesses can enhance customer engagement, improve sales, and build a successful digital commerce presence.

Sitecore XC

2024

7/Feb

SEO on a Sitecore Website

I conducted internal training sessions on maintaining effective SEO practices while building Sitecore websites. These sessions focused on optimizing site architecture, improving page load speed, using metadata strategically, implementing structured data, creating high-quality content, and utilizing Sitecore's SEO capabilities to enhance search engine rankings.

Sitecore Content Hub

2024

29/Jan

Maximizing Marketing Potential: A Deep Dive into Sitecore XM Forms

This blog post explores how Sitecore XM's forms can be leveraged to enhance marketing potential. It covers form creation, personalization, and integration features, which allow marketers to gather valuable insights and engage users more effectively. By maximizing Sitecore XM’s form capabilities, businesses can streamline data collection and drive targeted marketing efforts.

Sitecore XM

2024

15/Jan

Sitecore MVP Applications Review

I have been reviewing Sitecore MVP applications for the past three years. This process involves evaluating submissions to identify individuals who have significantly contributed to the Sitecore community. My focus has been on assessing expertise, community engagement, and the impact of contributions to ensure deserving candidates are recognized for their efforts in advancing the platform.

2024

6/Jan

Navigating the Digital Landscape: Sitecore in the Era of Data Privacy

In an era where data privacy has become a paramount concern for users, marketers are faced with the challenge of delivering personalized digital experiences while respecting individual privacy rights. As regulations like GDPR and CCPA shape the digital marketing landscape, businesses need a reliable ally to navigate this complex terrain.

Sitecore Content Hub