Beyond Pretty: The Real Work of UX/UI - Tag1 TeamTalk

Join Michael Meyers and Kristiaan Van den Eynde in this episode of Tag1 Team Talks as they delve into the future of the Group module in Drupal. With over 13 years of development experience, Kristiaan shares his journey, the challenges faced, and the exciting updates coming to the Group module.Discover the consolidation into Group 4, improvements to the editor experience, the integration of submodules, and the maintenance efforts to keep the module sustainable and high quality. This episode is packed with valuable insights for Drupal developers and enthusiasts looking to understand the evolution of one of Drupal's most powerful tools.

Is your organization struggling to convert raw data into actionable insights? In today's landscape, being data-driven is a basic requirement for survival, yet persistent roadblocks like fragmented collaboration and ambiguous ownership plague most businesses.This third episode, continues our discussion into the Insight Supply Chain Framework, a structured approach for organizing your data professionals and teams to ensure insights flow seamlessly throughout your organization.This discussion focuses on a critical component of the framework: the Data Organization Matrix (DOM). The DOM helps leaders answer a strategic, fundamental question: Is data a core competency of your organization?Explore how this strategic decision impacts your organizational structure, building upon the previous episode's debate on centralized vs. decentralized data teams. Learn about the four quadrants of the DOM and how they address the need for specialized vs. generalized skills among your data staff.Tune in to discover:The primary challenge organizations face in leveraging their data.The role of the DOM in organizational strategy.How different business needs may lead to different organizational models within a single company.Why the question of data as a core competency is more important than ever, especially with the rise of AI and data.This is essential listening for anyone looking to build robust data ecosystems and gain a competitive edge.

In this second Tag1 Team Talk episode about the Insights Supply Chain Framework, we examine this structured approach designed to provide a clear strategy for organizing your data teams, eliminating ad hoc collaboration, and ensuring insights flow seamlessly.Discover the fundamental decision every organization must make: whether to keep all data experts in one centralized team or spread them across the business in a decentralized model. Learn how organizational context, not size, is the critical factor for success and why this framework is essential for building robust career paths that attract and retain top data talent.Tune in to explore the framework's core principles and set the stage for our next discussion on the Data Organization Matrix (DOM) and the impact of viewing data as a core competency.Listen now to get the definitive strategy for structuring your data team!

Host Michael Meyers interviews UX/UI experts Andrew Glassett and Pilar Belhumeur on Tag1 Team Talks to challenge the myth that design is only about aesthetics. They move past surface-level looks to discuss strategic design elements like research, user interviews, and testing.Learn how effective design is a collaborative process—involving stakeholder engagement, competitive analysis, and iterative problem-solving—and why balancing constraints and managing team collaboration are essential to achieving both business and user goals. Discover what effective design truly is and how it drives long-term success.00:00 Introduction to the Importance of Design01:48 Meet the Experts: Andrew and Pilar03:44 Understanding the Role of UX/UI Design05:53 The Design Process: Research and Ideation10:00 Collaborative Design and Client Interaction14:22 Balancing Constraints and Achieving Success26:27 The Importance of Continuous Improvement32:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Welcome to today's episode, where Managing Director Michael Meyers and Software Architect Mauricio Dinarte, are exploring a critical topic in modern web development: the evolution of local development tooling and its profound impact on developer onboarding and productivity. As development environments become increasingly complex, the right tools can make all the difference between hours of frustration and seamless collaboration. Join us as we dive deep into how these tools are transforming the way we work and why they're essential for today's development teams. The discussion offers valuable perspectives on the advantages for individual developers and entire organizations, as well as why these powerful tools remain underutilized by many. The conversation also considers the emerging trend of cloud-based editors and their potential influence on the future of development workflows.

Discover the Insights Supply Chain FrameworkBusiness Intelligence (BI) has been the standard for decades, but it's time for a change. In this insightful podcast episode, Dr. Duru Ahanotu introduces the Insights Supply Chain Framework, a comprehensive new model for modern data strategy.Learn the origin story of this groundbreaking framework and how it provides a structured, non-capricious way for executives to make critical decisions about their data organization. Discover the key roles, how to structure your team (centralized vs. decentralized), and how to create clear, defined career paths for your data professionals. Dr. Ahanotu also tackles the hot topic of how this framework accommodates rapid change and the rise of AI—and why "magic solutions" like conversational analytics won't replace the need for skilled data experts.Tune in now to understand how to move beyond BI and build a data ecosystem that drives real business value and action.

Welcome to Tag1 Team Talks, the podcast of Tag1 Consulting. In this episode, we are excited to announce the launch of a game-changing resource: 'Migrating Your Data from Drupal 7 Site to Drupal 10 or 11' by Mauricio Dinarte. This comprehensive 31-part data migration blog series has now been packaged into a free eBook available for download. Co-host Michael Meyers discusses the importance of this guide with migration experts Mauricio Dinarte and Lucas Hedding. The episode dives into the details of data migration, from planning and preparation to automated tools, source site audits, and migrating content and configuration. Tune in to gain insights into the intricacies of migrating large-scale Drupal projects and learn about the cutting-edge resources included in the eBook to ensure your data migration is a success. Get your free copy at tag1.com/migrate-book today!00:00 Introduction and Announcement02:38 Meet the Migration Experts03:17 Focus on Data Migration05:34 Who Should Read the Book?07:38 Planning and Preparation11:29 Source Site Audit19:29 Example Repository and Tooling22:59 Configuration Migration28:40 Content Migration31:28 Motivation and Easter Eggs34:26 Conclusion and Thanks

More than a buzzword, security transparency is a business imperative. At Tag1, we embraced that drive to achieve SOC 2 compliance in record time. Our new Trust Center lets anyone verify our security controls on demand.In our latest Tag1 Team Talk, we share how modern tools, expert partnerships, and a commitment to excellence can dramatically accelerate your security certification journey. Learn how services and tools from Vanta and expert guidance from BD Emerson made this complex process efficient and manageable. Whether you're thinking about starting your own SOC 2 journey or simply want to understand its impact, this episode offers valuable insights and tips on security, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Deep Dive into Drupal Performance Testing with Gander | Tag1 Team TalksWelcome to Tag1 Team Talks! In this episode, Michael Meyers, Managing Director at Tag1 Consulting, interviews Nathaniel 'Catch' Catchpole, a prolific contributor to the Drupal platform and Gander Project Lead. Together, they explore Tag1's incorporation of Gander as a foundational element in the next-gen content management systems, developed in collaboration with the Google Chrome team. Learn about Gander's role as Drupal's official performance testing framework and its impact on Drupal core development. Catch shares real-world success stories, dives into the technical workings of Gander, and discusses ongoing and future performance optimizations. From reducing JavaScript load sizes to improving cache performance, Catch offers invaluable insights into making Drupal faster and more efficient. Don't miss this in-depth exploration of Gander and its transformative impact on Drupal CMS!00:00 Introduction to Tag1 Team Talks00:35 Meet Nathaniel Catchpole: Gander Project Lead01:40 Introduction to Gander: Drupal's Performance Testing Framework01:57 How Gander Works: Technical Insights04:49 Gander's Impact on Drupal Core Development07:16 Real-World Success Stories with Gander16:59 Recent Developments and Improvements in Gander23:51 Future Roadmap for Gander33:38 How to Get Involved with Gander34:30 Conclusion

Join Michael Meyers, Managing Director at Tag1 Consulting, as he discusses the end of life for Drupal 7 and Tag1 Drupal 7 Extended Support (D7ES) with Jeremy Andrews (Founder & CEO) and Steve Zipfel (Director of Strategy and Innovation). Learn about the latest security updates, the seamless upgrade path to CKEditor 5, our SOC 2 attestation, and our strategic partnership with Pantheon. Dive deep into how Tag1 plans to keep Drupal 7 sites secure and reliable despite the official discontinuation. For more details and updates, be sure to visit d7es.tag1.com.