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Google feels the pressure
ChatGPT and Bing Generative Search (based on ChatGPT) pose a threat, and Google knows it. The ability to get complete answers to questions without having to click through links is increasing the pressure to stay competitive. And it shows.
Google is rigorously testing and developing AI to display personalised results faster. After a testing period, Google’s Search Generative Experience (Google SGE) rolled out in the United States in May. Known as AI Overview (AIO), it appears at the top and looks like the featured snippet. However, instead of showing a small snippet from another website, you see an AI-generated answer to your question. This has significant implications for the authors of how-to and FAQ content.
The only certainty is uncertainty (about the developments)
At the time of publication, it’s still not entirely clear when this will appear in Europe, but we might not have to wait too long. And that's not the only uncertainty.
Google is continually, perhaps somewhat frantically, updating. A variety of AI-supported functionalities are being launched and tested. Not always successfully (no, glue on your pizza is NOT a good idea), which is probably why there are so many updates. Challenges like dealing with unreliable and inaccurate user-generated content and sensitive topics like news and health are being addressed one by one. A good thing, although all these changes do create extra uncertainty in the SEO world.
What about Google AIO and e-commerce?
For e-commerce organisations, these changes mean something slightly different and often more complex than for organisations in, say, services or information provision. This is because e-commerce organisations face unique challenges such as direct customer conversions, a different type of search intent, and dynamic product information.
Yes, Google SGE will significantly impact how-to and FAQ content. But generally, that’s not the main type of content you want to showcase in e-commerce. You want to put your product in the spotlight.
And there are significant changes expected if we look at what is being tested in the AI Overview. It appears that for e-commerce-related search terms, products are immediately shown, including images and descriptions. Almost like a Product Listing Page (PLP). Even for branded keywords. This has significant implications for your traffic as an e-commerce organisation. Specific product pages are currently excluded from AIO, but for search terms like “What is the best barbecue,” you can get AI results.
So, what now?
It’s all a bit messy. Google AI is still in its infancy. There is extensive testing, and much is changing, but the 'what and when' is not entirely clear. So, what should you do now? Here are some tips to help you navigate the future successfully.
Tip 1: Prioritise user experience
This should always be your number one concern. Regardless of what happens or will happen in SEO, your user is your main priority. In all the uncertainty, it's wise to stick to your own strategy for now, and that should be providing value to your visitors. Make sure that your website is easy to use and loads quickly; make it a place they enjoy visiting (and buying from). Consider:
Optimising for mobile use
Good findability and filter system for products
Fast loading times
Clear and simple navigation
Smooth purchasing process
Valuable and reliable content
Yes, the advent of AI will likely impact how usability is assessed. But an optimal user experience will always have a positive effect.
Where there are also significant opportunities for e-commerce organisations in terms of user experience is the personalisation of content, such as products and special offers. This better alignment with the searcher's needs, results in happier customers. You can also use AI to help you do this better, which leads us to tip 2.
Tip 2: Use AI to your advantage
Regarding AI developments in SEO with some suspicion or considering it a threat is understandable. Because no matter how volatile the SEO field has been in recent years, it's nothing compared to the seismic shifts caused by AI. And on top of that, no one can say with 100% certainty what these crucial changes will be.
But AI is here to stay. So let's use it to our advantage.
AI also offers many opportunities and tools to improve your SEO game. Here are just a few ways you can leverage AI:
Brainstorming topics around specific search terms and subjects that meet your customers' needs
SEO-optimising your product descriptions
Providing personalised product recommendations
Implementing visual search, making it easier for customers to find products
Tip 3: Get your product pages in order
If Google becomes more of a Product Listing Page (PLP) for e-commerce-related search terms, it’s likely to affect the traffic from your PLP and the ratio of direct traffic to your Product Detail Pages (PDP). If this happens, your PDP will become something akin to a landing page.
It is essential that your PDP ranks well in the search results. So, it’s extra important to optimise these. So, get to work on:
Creating detailed and informative product descriptions, including relevant keywords
Implementing structured data to help Google understand your offerings and how to best display them, using rich snippets like price information and reviews
Including alt texts with your product photos
Tip 4: Make AI education part of your routine
Much is changing, and at a rapid pace. If you make keeping up with these developments as part of your routine, you will stay informed without feeling overwhelmed. Subscribe to a newsletter or set a fixed time each week to check the latest news on relevant websites.
Stay up-to-date so that you can respond to developments quickly. Note: there is a difference between keeping up and jumping on every trend. It's good to stay informed, but you don't have to act on everything. Which brings us to the next tip.
Tip 5: Aim for flexibility
You could fully optimise based on how things are today – but tomorrow it could be different. The chances of wasting time and effort are high. Don’t throw your current strategy overboard just yet.
There are too many changes happening too quickly to adapt your entire strategy. Instead, maintain the basics and refine the details along the way. Optimise your product pages gradually so that you can retain your agility and respond to relevant developments with targeted adjustments.
Tip 6: Learn from the best
Google SGE is expected to launch in Europe soon. And that gives you the opportunity to do a little ‘snooping’. If your products aren’t in the AIO, whose are? And what can you learn from them?
See if you can spot patterns among the top results. Are there specific things they mention on their product pages? Is there a particular way they structure these pages? Do these patterns match other 'winning' results? Adapt, analyse and optimise.
Again, this is not a reason to completely overhaul your strategy, but to make incremental optimisations. Because right now, it’s still largely: easy come, easy go. Due to the changing algorithm, you will need to keep optimising to stay at the top.
Tip 7: Be part of the conversation
AI will increasingly provide advice based on information gathered from across a range of sources. Make sure that information about your brand and/or products is not only found on your own website but also elsewhere. How do you do this? By collecting reviews and getting mentions in external publications, blogs, and other relevant platforms.
If AI systems notice consistently positive mentions about you on reliable websites, it's more likely that your brand will be included in recommendations. These signals confirm to the AI that your offering is worthwhile.
Tip 8: Experiment
This is the intersection of flexibility and learning. One of the best things you can do in times of uncertainty is to have an open mind and experiment. So, test, test, test! Experimentation will help you to find out what works for your platform and what doesn’t.
Conclusion
The rise of AI (and AI-driven results) demands a new way of thinking. Your SEO strategy will require a flexible approach. For now, at least, we recommend continuing to focus on the basics, such as user experience. But also, keep an open mind so that you can capitalise on the opportunities AI offers. Want to know more? Our experts are always ready to help.
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Conversational search in the form of an AI chatbot lets your website visitors interact with your content, resulting in a better customer experience. Conversational search is an advanced search method that uses natural language processing to understand search queries and provide relevant results. Instead of entering search terms, users can formulate searches as they would in a normal conversation.Lire la suiteBlog
Discover conversational AI search
Conversational search in the form of an AI chatbot lets your website visitors interact with your content, resulting in a better customer experience.Lire la suiteBlog
Intention de recherche - Search Intent
Lorsque vous recherchez quelque chose sur Internet, pour quelle raison le faites-vous ? Souhaitez-vous recueillir des informations, vous renseigner sur un produit particulier ou peut-être acheter quelque chose ? Il va de soi que vous espérez obtenir des résultats qui correspondent le plus possible à cette raison. L'intention avec laquelle une personne effectue une recherche est un facteur crucial pour Google et les spécialistes du marketing.Lire la suiteBlog
How AI is enhancing creative processes
Is generative AI (GenAI) only useful for automating boring tasks or producing mediocre visuals and lacklustre, uninspired texts? Or can it add real value to the creative process? And if so, how do you use it to come up with new concepts and create unique stories? Gijs Besselink, Art Director and AI expert at iO, uses his experience to answer these questions and more.Lire la suiteBlog
6 conseils pour rester concentré·e dans un paysage MarTech fragmenté
Naviguer dans le paysage MarTech en pleine expansion peut se révéler déroutant, mais avec une stratégie claire et une approche ciblée, vous pouvez construire un stack MarTech efficace qui booste vos succès marketing.Lire la suiteDossier
Dossier: SEO strategy
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Dossier: Get a taste of AI – Discover the endless possibilities of AI
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Dossier: The Opportunity Report
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AI - The future is not what it used to be
Do you remember when ... the invention of the computer caused a seismic shift in the job market? People unwilling to work with computers were quickly replaced by people who were; and today everyone carries a laptop. Today the same thing is happening with AI. In this webinar, Rodger Werkhoven will share his passion for Artificial Intelligence and introduce you to OpenAI as a love brand.Lire la suiteVideo
The Canon of Flanders: from Van Eyck’s brothers' Ghent Altarpiece to Rock Werchter.
From Van Eyck’s brothers' Ghent Altarpiece to Rock Werchter: the Canon of Flanders is finally here. The much-discussed list resulted in a bulky book of more than 300 pages and includes an overview of the Flemish language, culture, and history from the end of the last ice age to today. But there is also an online version: www.canonvanvlaanderen.be . iO developed this on behalf of the Commission Canon of Flanders, which received a mandate from the Flemish Government, Department of Education & Training.Lire la suiteVideo
Primagaz & iO: a shared journey of growth and success
Discover the fruitful collaboration between Primagaz and iO in this 'Walk and Talk' video. In this video, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the collaborative dynamics between Primagaz and iO. We discuss how we dealt with challenges, how we exploited opportunities and what strategies we developed. We'll take you through our shared journey of growth and success, where trust and a commitment to excellence are central. This Walk and Talk is more than just a conversation - it is a celebration of a collaboration that has stood the test of time. It is a story of mutual growth, of learning and evolving, and of creating value for both organizations.Lire la suiteCase
La personnalisation : un boost tangible du chiffre d'affaires
Nous avons augmenté la conversion et le chiffre d'affaires du webshop de Verf.nl grâce à une solide stratégie de personnalisation.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Le webshop B2B a repris du poil de la bête
Pour Flamingo Pet Product, nous avons développé une webshop B2B avec Shopware. Après quelques mois, celui-ci est un succès. Découvrez comment.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Une plateforme éducative de premier plan
Pour l'éditeur Zwijsen, nous avons développé une nouvelle plateforme en ligne qui fait office de site web, de webshop et d'outil de vente. Lisez la suite.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment allier rebranding et refonte de site pour une meilleure expérience utilisateur ?
Créer une plateforme cohérente : Le rebranding et la refonte du site d'Assuralia pour une meilleure expérience utilisateur Lire l'article ici.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Trouver, personnaliser et commander le cadeau d’affaires parfait en un minimum de clics
Find out how iO developed one powerful and scalable e-commerce platform for the web shops of all Favorite Gifts' brands. Read the case study.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment inciter à s’engager dans la transition énergétique en tant que gestionnaire de réseau ?
Découvrez comment Enexis mène la transition énergétique avec iO, grâce à une campagne pluriannuelle intelligente. Apprenez comment la sensibilisation, le changement de comportement et la personnalisation hyperlocale conduisent à la rentabilité et la pertinence au bon moment.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Un multisite Drupal pour Facilicom
Comment faire passer en ligne une histoire claire qui génère du trafic vers votre site web quand vous représentez plusieurs entreprises ? Découvrez-le en lisant ce case.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment une nouvelle image de marque a-t-elle contribué à renforcer la position de l'entreprise sur le marché ?
Pour Prowise, spécialiste des écrans interactifs et des logiciels éducatifs, iO a conçu un nouveau site web WordPress complété par une nouvelle voix de marque et un nouveau texte.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Trouver le lieu idéal pour transformer un événement exceptionnel en un souvenir inoubliable
Découvrez comment iO a rendu les sites web et le portail de High Profile Locaties plus faciles à gérer, à trouver et plus évolutifs. Lisez ce case.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Repositioning a meat brand in full transition
Découvrez comment iO a aidé Imperial à se transformer en une marque alimentaire prête à relever les défis du futur.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
How to deliver a consistent brand experience across 35 countries
Comment développer un concept retail digital international qui fasse passer l'expérience client à la vitesse supérieure ?Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Realising growth through marketing
Comment iO convainc les voyageurs de choisir Brussels Airport pour leur prochain voyage. Découvrez nos campagnes marketing.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Transforming the passenger experience through innovation & service design
Nouvelles technologies, internet des objets et preuves de concept. Découvrez comment iO introduit des innovations à l'aéroport.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
How do you accelerate getting innovative lighting into the living rooms of 47 countries?
iO experts built a brand new D2C website with an advanced Adobe Experience Manager e-commerce platform for lighting specialists Signify. The result: happy users and satisfied teams. Read the full case here.Découvrez ce case en détailStack
iO, votre partenaire Sitecore - touchez vos clients comme jamais
Avec iO, votre partenaire Sitecore, vous touchez le bon public sur les bons canaux. Contenu, personnalisation et e-commerce réunis sur une même plateforme.Lire la suiteStack
iO, votre partenaire Sitecore - touchez vos clients comme jamais
Avec iO, votre partenaire Sitecore, vous touchez le bon public sur les bons canaux. Contenu, personnalisation et e-commerce réunis sur une même plateforme.Lire la suiteStack
iO, votre partenaire Sitecore - touchez vos clients comme jamais
Avec iO, votre partenaire Sitecore, vous touchez le bon public sur les bons canaux. Contenu, personnalisation et e-commerce réunis sur une même plateforme.Lire la suiteStack
iO, votre partenaire Sitecore - touchez vos clients comme jamais
Avec iO, votre partenaire Sitecore, vous touchez le bon public sur les bons canaux. Contenu, personnalisation et e-commerce réunis sur une même plateforme.Lire la suiteStack
Boostez vos ventes en ligne avec Shopware et iO, Gold Partner
Shopware est un outil d’e-commerce qui évolue avec votre organisation. Découvrez les avantages de Shopware et d’une collaboration avec iO, Gold Partner.Lire la suiteStack
Travaillez plus efficacement dans le cloud avec iO, Google Cloud Partner
iO est un partenaire Google Cloud qui aide les organisations à exploiter la puissance du cloud pour le stockage, analytics, le développement et bien d'autres.Lire la suiteStack
iO & Criteo, une plateforme puissante et automatisée de publicité en ligne
Chez iO, nous travaillons avec Criteo : une plateforme avancée pour la publicité digitale et les campagnes ciblées et basées sur les données. Découvrez ce que nous pouvons faire pour votre organisation.Lire la suiteStack
Tweakwise : un logiciel intelligent pour l’e-commerce
Avec Tweakwise, faites un véritable succès de votre e-commerce. Nous sommes heureux de vous aider en tant que partenaire Silver de Tweakwise.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Audit médias & performance : où en est votre marketing à ce jour ? l iO
Du contenu à la publicité en passant par les outils de tracking : avec un audit médias & performance, nos experts vous guident pour votre prochaine étape dans le monde digital.Lire la suiteNos expertises
A better position in Google results with SEO
Our SEO experts make sure you are found online — by both people and robots.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Request a Local SEO (LSO) Opportunity Scan
Stay ahead of your competitors by focusing on Local SEO. Request a Local SEO (LSO) Opportunity Scan and discover where your optimisation opportunities lie.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Spécialiste e-commerce en Belgique et aux Pays-Bas l iO
Les experts en e-commerce d'iO vous aident à développer une approche solide du commerce en ligne B2B et B2C.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Marketplaces : quelle visibilité pour votre marque l iO
Les marketplaces digitales accueillent vos clients. Est-il temps pour vous de rejoindre la concurrence sur ce terrain ? iO vous apporte des conseils d'experts pour prendre un bon départ.Lire la suiteNos expertises
A stronger e-commerce strategy with marketplace integrations
Make your digital ecosystem stronger, faster, and more efficient by integrating marketplaces the right way.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Développement d'un portail libre-service en ligne avec iO
Avec un portail en libre-service, vous pouvez vous concentrer entièrement sur la stimulation d'interactions numériques précieuses avec vos clients.Lire la suiteNos expertises
L'IA rend votre organisation plus intelligente et plus efficace
L'IA n'est pas qu'une tendance sympa. Nos experts sont là pour vous montrer comment l'IA peut apporter de la valeur à votre organisation.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Créer de la valeur commerciale avec l'IA - workshops & trainings l iO
iO vous aide à passer à l'action avec l'intelligence artificielle. Découvrez nos ateliers et formations sur l'IA pour déceler le potentiel au sein de votre entreprise.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Accessibilité digitale : l'ouverture à tous les utilisateurs I iO
Améliorez l'accessibilité de votre site web grâce aux conseils des experts d'iO. Découvrez où en est votre organisation et contribuez dès aujourd'hui à bâtir un monde numérique plus inclusif.Lire la suiteNos expertises
De meilleurs résultats en ligne grâce à notre analyse de contenu | iO
Analysez vos textes web, vos images et vos canaux en ligne d'un point de vue SEO, intelligibilité, structure, accessibilité et orientation vers l'utilisateur.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Copywriting et rédaction web pour un meilleur classement Google
Un contenu accrocheur, impeccable et sur mesure grâce aux copywriters et rédacteurs web d'iO. Élargissez votre portée, captivez vos lecteurs et augmentez votre taux de conversion.Lire la suitePresse
George Moses new Technology Director at iO
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iO donne de l’éclat à la Couleur de l’Année d’AkzoNobel « Tendre Cocon »™
Dans la phase de préparation, les experts en marketing digital d’iO se sont penchés sur l’optimisation des flux de la campagne sur et entre les pages web, les campagnes emailing et les applications mobiles.Lire la suitePresse
iO creates future-proof look for Assuralia
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11.11.11 chooses iO as digital partner
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iO focuses on talent: Wouter Dolle becomes HR Director in the Netherlands
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iO launches magical end-of-year campaign for Brussels Airport
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4 out of 10 Belgians are digitally vulnerable
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Two top experts of iO win the exclusive Sitecore MVP Award of 2024
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iO helps KNMI keep the Netherlands safe in terms of weather and climate in 2024
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Manna boosts brand awareness with a wink
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iO welcomes Martine Lemans as Managing Director of Consultancy Division in the Netherlands
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Lidl Belux selects blended agency iO as digital partner
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NMBS picks iO as innovation partner and service design expert
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Nagelmackers strengthens long-term relationships with a brand-new platform
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Plopsa and iO join forces to create magical digital experiences
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Brussels Airport Company and iO create the ultimate traveller experience
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VRT joins forces with iO’s digital experts
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Golf.nl app 2.0 makes golf accessible to everyone
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From branding to brand experience: how to create a coherent brand experience
In today's crowded marketplace, consumers are faced with a multitude of options. It's vital that your brand not only stands out but is also seen as positive and consistent. Additionally, you must be able to adapt seamlessly to market changes, all while maintaining your credibility and authenticity. Are you interested in discovering how to achieve brand experience excellence? Watch the recording now.Lire la suiteWebinar
Webinar: How to easily gain complete control over the Woo publications of your organisation
With the introduction of the Open Government Act (Woo), the disclosure of information has become of greater importance. It’s wise to have a solid process and powerful digital tools in place to help your organisation comply to the Woo. But where to start? In the webinar ‘How to easily gain complete control over the Woo publications of your organisation’ we’ll show you how to set up this in a sufficient and user-friendly way.Lire la suiteWebinar
Webinar: How to easily gain complete control over the Woo publications of your organisation
With the introduction of the Open Government Act (Woo), the disclosure of information has become of greater importance. It’s wise to have a solid process and powerful digital tools in place to help your organisation comply to the Woo. But where to start? In the webinar ‘How to easily gain complete control over the Woo publications of your organisation’ we’ll show you how to set up this in a sufficient and user-friendly way.Lire la suiteWebinar
Discover what's new in HubSpot: your quick guide to the INBOUND '24 updates
With over fifty new features every month, the HubSpot express train shows no signs of slowing down. Last month at the annual INBOUND event in Boston, you could explore all the latest updates and get an exclusive preview of the roadmap for the coming year. Couldn't make it? Sign up quickly for our free webinar to get a concise overview of all the highlights from INBOUND '24.Lire la suiteWebinar
An ultimate customer experience with a composable architecture
Discover how a composable architecture provides the flexibility to quickly respond to market changes and deliver an exceptional customer experience.Lire la suiteWebinar
Inclusivity at the forefront: Embracing digital accessibility
Discover how prioritising accessibility can transform digital presence and drive business success.Lire la suiteWhite paper
The ultimate end-of-year guide (with checklist)
With cyber week (starting Friday, Nov. 29) and the end-of-year period upon us, there are some great opportunities ahead to give sales another boost, whether you're in B2C or B2B. With this guide and checklist of no less than 61 pages (!), we help you fine-tune your marketing, communication and advertising strategy so that you catch the eye of your target audience. With this guide & checklist, compiled by our +2000 experts from different departments, you'll roll out the digital red carpet for your customers in the year-end period. Download it now.Lire la suiteWhite paper
The complete SEO guide
SEO, or Search Engine Optimisation, is omnipresent and indispensable to the modern marketer. Because paid ads are fleeting, because you always want to findable, or because up to 80% of internet users don’t look beyond the first page of search results. This includes a wide range of factors, from your website structure to the content and links.Lire la suiteWhite paper
No more marketingcookies: calculate the impact on your sales and visitors
Soon, third-party cookies will disappear. Use our calculator and get an estimate of the potential loss of sales and website visitors. You will also get tailored advice on the next steps to take to minimise that loss. Go directly to the calculator via the button below or scroll down for more background information.Lire la suiteWhite paper
A user-friendly self-service portal in 5 steps
Does your organisation spend a lot of time providing customers with support and service? Think about scheduling appointments, contract management, or changing customer data — exactly the kind of things you can digitalise in a self-service portal. Only, how do you go about it?Lire la suiteWhite paper
Why email marketing still works
Whether you’re a small business or a large multinational, it’s worth considering email marketing.Lire la suiteWhite paper
Win the battle for the consumer with marketing automation
In 2023, consumers’ expectations are higher than ever. They reject generic messages and communication. More so; they want to be put on a digital pedestal. To be personally addressed and only shown content that is relevant to them. In other words, they want companies and brands to give them an experience. And that experience has become just as important as a product or service.Lire la suiteWhite paper
Your channel mix only has value if you manage it effectively
To make your online business run smoothly, there are several aspects you can focus on. One of them is your channel mix. But how do you know if your mix is the right one? And do you stick to your initial choices or is it better to adjust your mix regularly? Channel management provides answers to these questions. Channel management involves monitoring and adjusting the entire channel mix of your business or client based on predetermined goals. You work on all aspects that ensure better results, at every stage of the funnel.Lire la suiteWhite paper
Building brands with content
Brands are built with advertising, and content then adds depth to the brand, right? Not if you ask Aart Lensink. As a content expert, he helped several brands tell strong stories, and now he's sharing his knowledge on building brands with content in this e-book— packed with examples and with a concrete step-by-step plan.Lire la suiteWhite paper
Sales, leads, goals: your guide to Performance Marketing
Performance marketing is a branch of marketing where you focus on results. Which results? How can you measure it and - more importantly - how do you achieve it? This is different for every organisation, but the potential of performance marketing to deliver results? That’s universal. The efficient combination of leads, sales and targets is crucial.Lire la suiteWhite paper
Get more revenue from Google Shopping with Google CSS Managed Service
In 2017, Google was fined €2.4 billion by the European Commission for abuse of power. The internet giant was pushing comparison websites (Comparison Shopping Services, or CSS) lower in search results with Google Shopping. That fine was bad news for Google, but good news for organisations looking to make more online sales.Lire la suiteWhite paper
How to build an effective content marketing strategy
Producing content is a tactic everyone seems to rely on these days. Many organisations are creating content today — they have blogs, are active on social media, and might even publish their own magazine. But the underlying, supporting strategy? Something you rarely come across.Lire la suiteWhite paper
Download the all-in-one social media checklist
For many organisations, social media is still a Pandora's box. Yes, they are useful online channels, and yes, we might need to have a presence there. But how exactly do you tackle that? What do you need to take into account? This helpful social media checklist will take you a long way.Lire la suiteWhite paper
Successful digital transformation: 5 pitfalls you should avoid
Globally, only 30 percent of companies successfully implement digital transformation. This is because digital transformation touches every aspect of a business: from people and processes to infrastructure and customer relationships. The key to a successful transformation is to pay attention to all these aspects - but that doesn't always happen. In this white paper, we take you through five common pitfalls in digital transformation and give advice on how to avoid them.Lire la suiteWhite paper
Employer branding insights - How to recruit talent in 2024?
A tight job market and a short attention span from your target audience, who are also bombarded with content on a daily basis. Does recruiting new talent sometimes feel like a lost battle to you? We believe it doesn't have to be! Break through your target audience's content overload: invest in in-depth content to reach them and strengthen your employer brand. How can you successfully recruit and retain new talent for your brand? Discover it in "From Employer Branding to Recruitment - Insights 2024".Lire la suiteWhite paper
How to successfully develop a platform
Facebook is a media company that does not create content. Airbnb has turned the hotel industry upside down without owning any accommodation. Two well-known examples of fast-growing platforms that enable transactions and bring users and products together. The main factor for success in this is their appeal to the right users and adding value by solving problems, providing convenience or introducing new services. They do this using a very strong User Experience (UX) and Developer Experience (DX).Lire la suiteWhite paper
Whitepaper: How to unburden your business with ‘first time right’ marketing execution
Ideally, as a (Digital) Marketing Manager, you focus on developing and executing your strategy to achieve your organisation's goals. But what if your strategic focus is constantly disrupted by operational issues?Lire la suiteWhite paper
Whitepaper: Creating exceptional customer journeys with a Digital Experience Platform
In markets that are saturated with options and with customers that are overloaded with choices, it's an exceptional customer experience set will set you apart. A Digital Experience Platform can help you accomplish this - and we'll tell you how.Lire la suiteWhite paper
7 strategic considerations for building powerful platforms
For many companies, digital platforms are the backbone of their operations and critical to exceptional customer experiences. This white paper offers strategic insights and practical solutions to address digital challenges such as agility, scalability and security. Download now to take your digital platform to the next level and seamlessly align with your business goals.Lire la suiteWhite paper
Make ecommerce more personal and tangible using online configurators
Consumers are increasingly used to communication that is tailored to them. An ad for 30% discount on cat food after you searched for the best kibble is an example. But so is the online purchase process of those kibbles. After all, today we want an online purchase to feel just like its physical counterpart. Online configurators are a great way to replace the eager shop assistant.Lire la suiteWhite paper
The CTO guide to a composable architecture
Instead of depending on one big software suite, the ‘composable approach’ enables organisations to customise their IT infrastructure by selecting and integrating the most suitable components for their specific needs. However, composable is not a universal solution. In this whitepaper we break down the composable concept, explain the core principles and its potential impact on your organisation’s digital ecosystem. We help you determine a realistic timeframe for transitioning to a composable architecture and evaluate whether your business is ready to embrace composability. Finally, we explore diverse migration strategies for a smooth and seamless transition.Lire la suiteWhite paper
How content and creation delivers brand success
A brand's story is shaped by content. In the coming years it isn’t just about what content you create, but about how your brand retains authenticity and flexibility in an ever-growing digital landscape. Platforms are diverse, audiences are fragmented, and attention spans are shorter than ever. Today the central question is: "How can you be sure that your brand is communicating in an authentic and effective way?" It's about communication that doesn’t just connect with people, but actually touches them. After reading this Insights Paper, you will have an in-depth understanding of the complexity of target audiences, the dynamics of platforms, the impact of AI, evolving content formats, and the value of content to brands.Lire la suiteWhite paper
16 tips to make your marketing and digitisation budget for 2025 smarter
The 2024 summer holidays are behind us and it's time for organisations to set their budgets for 2025. And that is often a more difficult task than we would like to admit. We wouldn't be iO if we hadn't come up with anything to help you with that tedious task... Get 16 tips to make your marketing and digitisation budget for 2025 smarterLire la suiteBlog
Boost your SEO with structured data
How Google presents search results has changed a lot in recent years, with an increase in the use of snippets and rich results. The addition of structured data to your content helps Google to understand your website better. That improves your score and gives you more chance of achieving a place at the top of the search results. In this blog iO experts explain how you can make structured data work for your organisation.Lire la suiteBlog
Tendance en 2024 : les sites web durables
« Rafraîchissez votre site web tous les cinq ans. » Cela vous dit quelque chose ? Eh bien, écoutez attentivement. Car en 2024, les choses ont changé. La technologie qui permet à votre site web de fonctionner était autrefois obsolète au bout de cinq ans. Aujourd'hui, elle est plus stable. Ne sautez donc pas tout de suite dans le train du nouveau site web et faites vos devoirs pour d'abord évaluer ce que vous pouvez réutiliser.Lire la suiteBlog
Pourquoi WordPress est le CMS idéal pour les spécialistes du marketing
Chez iO, nous travaillons en partenariat avec des acteurs majeurs et des leaders du marché dans les domaines du marketing et de la technologie. L’un de ces partenaires est WordPress, le plus grand système de gestion de contenu (CMS) au monde. Il y a plusieurs raisons pour lesquelles WordPress est en tête de liste des plateformes CMS. Tout d’abord, la plateforme a beaucoup à offrir à tous ses publics cibles. Dans ce blog, nous dressons la liste de ses principaux atouts pour les spécialistes du marketing.Lire la suiteBlog
Export des données historiques - Universal Analytics
Date limite pour l'exportation depuis Universal Analytics : 1er juillet 2024. Après le 1er juillet 2024, il ne sera plus possible d'accéder à vos données dans Universal Analytics. Il est donc essentiel de prendre des mesures en temps voulu et de les exporter avant cette date. En exportant les données avant la fermeture de l'accès, vous pouvez conserver des informations précieuses, stocker vos données en toute sécurité et entreprendre tout autre action nécessaire. Il est conseillé de ne pas s'y prendre à la dernière minute, car vous pourriez rencontrer des obstacles, tels que des erreurs d'extraction ou des défis techniques. Pour éviter les problèmes potentiels, il est conseillé de transférer les données à temps dans un environnement où elles peuvent être stockées en toute sécurité. Vous pourrez ainsi les utiliser ultérieurement à des fins d'analyse ou de transformation. En agissant maintenant, vous pouvez vous assurer que vous ne perdrez pas vos précieuses données et que vous serez bien préparé·e pour l'avenir. Découvrez nos recommandations ci-dessous.Lire la suiteBlog
Drupal annonce l'arrivée de Starshot : 5 choses à savoir
Au début du mois, le fondateur de Drupal, Dries Buytaert, est monté sur scène lors de la conférence annuelle DrupalCon North America à Portland (Oregon, USA). Il a présenté ce que certains considèrent comme la plus grande nouvelle Drupal depuis longtemps : l'annonce officielle de Drupal Starshot. En tant que plus grand partenaire Drupal du Benelux, iO vous donne plus d'explications sur ce lancement à venir.Lire la suiteBlog
Drupal change la donne avec Starshot
iO et Drupal, c'est une vieille histoire. Nous utilisons le CMS depuis nos débuts, et il n'est pas exagéré de dire qu'il n'a pas de secrets pour nos développeurs. Ces dernières années, le marché des CMS a énormément évolué et de nouveaux systèmes ont poussé comme des champignons. Et, même si beaucoup d'entre eux n'ont pas survécu, il existe encore aujourd'hui un grand nombre de nouveaux systèmes de gestion de contenu. Une situation inhabituelle pour Drupal mais, avec l'annonce de Drupal Starshot, la réponse est enfin arrivée.Lire la suiteBlog
Pourquoi une expérience partenaire fluide est-elle cruciale pour votre organisation ?
Le fait qu'une expérience digitale sans heurt soit cruciale pour les consommateurs n'est pas nouveau - chacun de nous en fait l'expérience quotidiennement lorsque nous utilisons des applications ou passons des commandes en ligne. Moins connue, mais tout aussi essentielle : l'expérience partenaire (PX). En particulier pour les institutions financières (telles que les banques, les assureurs ou les sociétés de paiement), une PX transparente est inestimable. Friso Geerlings, Technology Director chez iO, explique pourquoi, et comment sécuriser celle-ci.Lire la suiteBlog
Migrer vers Sitecore XM Cloud: le passage à un DXP composable
XM Cloud est le CMS du nouveau DXP composable de Sitecore. Il s’agit d’un développement de leur CMS original, mais avec des différences notables. C’est un SaaS dont la maintenance est plus simple. Il est plus rapide et plus facile à développer, et aussi beaucoup plus facile à utiliser pour les éditeurs de contenu, tout en étant toujours aussi puissant et polyvalent qu’auparavant. Ainsi, lors du lancement d’une nouvelle implémentation Sitecore, le choix de XM Cloud par rapport à la plateforme DXP d’origine est une évidence. Mais qu’en est-il de la migration de votre implémentation existante vers XM Cloud ? Il n’y pas de trajet de mise à niveau fixe, et votre position de départ aura une grande influence sur le chemin que vous souhaitez emprunter, ainsi que sur les considérations commerciales qui sous-tendent une telle migration. Dans cet article, je partage avec vous mon point de vue sur les principales différences, les défis, les avantages, les préoccupations et les approches possibles pour un trajet de migration, ainsi que tout ce que vous devez savoir et prendre en compte avant de vous embarquer dans ce voyage.Lire la suiteBlog
Le marketing de contenu est devenu de la communication (et ce n'est pas une bonne nouvelle)
Le marketing de contenu a-t-il encore du sens en 2024 ? Patrick Severein (Head of Content et stratège) se pose la question.Lire la suiteBlog
Why is always-on gaining ground over ad hoc campaigns?
In the marketing optimisation of larger iO clients - such as Brussels Airport and Lidl - we see a shift from ad hoc campaigns to always-on. There are a few logical explanations for this trend. And both the elimination of cookies and the focus on the customer experience (CX) have a lot to do with it.Lire la suiteBlog
Comment mieux écrire avec l’IA ?
En tant que rédacteur, devez-vous adopter ou craindre les outils d'IA générative tels que ChatGPT, Copilot et Gemini ? La première option, certainement, la seconde peut-être aussi. En tout cas, ceux-ci vous apportent quelque chose que vous pouvez difficilement refuser. Tenez compte de ces nouveaux développement tout en vous assurant de garder le contrôle.Lire la suiteBlog
Drupal 11 : des fonctionnalités innovantes pour améliorer l'UX, la performance et le développement
Drupal a récemment lancé la dernière version de son CMS incontournable : Drupal 11. En tant que partenaire certifié de Drupal, notre équipe Drupal de 130 personnes est impatiente de travailler avec cette version et d'aider les entreprises à l'utiliser. Drupal 11 offre une multitude de nouvelles fonctionnalités qui améliorent l'UX, augmentent les performances et rationalisent les processus de développement.Lire la suiteBlog
Enhance your brand experience with strong content
Do you want to capture your target audience’s hearts? Well, great content is one way to achieve that. After all, positive content experiences are an essential part of the customer experience. They strengthen your brand and increase your growth opportunities. Find out how to build brand loyalty with consistent, quality content.Lire la suiteBlog
iOS 18 et RCS changent la donne pour les marques et les spécialistes du marketing
Avec le lancement récent d'iOS 18, le service de messagerie Rich Communication Service (ou RCS) est enfin largement disponible. Cela peut avoir un impact considérable sur la façon dont les marques et les spécialistes du marketing communiquent avec leurs client·e·s. Dans cet article, nous nous penchons sur les tenants et les aboutissants du RCS et nous expliquons pourquoi, chez iO, nous sommes convaincu qu'il offrira de meilleures expériences.Lire la suiteBlog
Budgets marketing 2025 : s’appuyer sur les données ou prendre un pari ?
Établir les budgets de marketing pour l’année à venir : voilà qui donne des maux de tête à beaucoup de spécialistes. Allez-vous reprendre les budgets des années précédentes, même si la technologie évolue à une vitesse fulgurante et que le marketing pourrait être complètement différent demain ? Ou suivrez-vous votre intuition quitte à prendre des risques ? Heureusement, il y a la modélisation des données, qui vous permet d’élaborer un budget étayé et correct, couvrant vos coûts annuels sans aucun problème.Lire la suiteBlog
The energy transition is enormous, how do you make it personal?
How do you explain the energy transition? iO and Enexis developed a permanent campaign with smart tech and several storylines.Lire la suiteBlog
The professional communication dilemma: To email or not during the festive season.
Email campaigns during December are always a challenge. The volume of email increases steadily every month of the year and reaches a peak during the festive season. For example, MailChimp, the leading email service (according to their 2023 annual report) sends no less than 21.3 billion emails in December. Do you want to know how to make sure your festive emails reach your target audiences?Lire la suiteBlog
From a brilliant seasonal whodunnit, to cringe-worthy singing oven mitts: here’s the very best (and worst...) Christmas commercials of 2024.
It's the most wonderful time of the year again! Christmas! Or no, better still: it’s time to feast our eyes on the spectacular (British) Christmas commercials. They’ve released a tidal wave of clichés (snow, turkey, tears, Santa Claus/women in all shapes and sizes and gifts, lots of gifts). What’s striking about this year: the brands you expect a lot from are disappointing (spoiler 1: Disney...) (spoiler 2: John Lewis...) and brands that you don't expect much from after years of misery and gloom, excel (spoiler 3: Etsy). Let’s get into the festive spirit with 2024’s Christmas offerings.Lire la suiteBlog
What makes a successful digital platform?
For many organisations, their digital platform is essential infrastructure: a versatile technology foundation on which they can build and run their digital operations. With a strong and flexible digital platform, you can stay ahead of your competitors by providing your customers with the best user experience that fits seamlessly with your business goals. But how do you ensure that your platform helps you to really make a difference?Lire la suiteDossier
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Dossier: Infinite Opportunities
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Dossier: Cookieless future
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Dossier: Video marketing
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Dossier: Marketplaces
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Dossier: B2B - Turning B2B challenges into solutions
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Dossier: Marketing automation
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Dossier: Successful marketing budgets and plans
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Dossier: Holiday marketing: how to score as a brand with Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas
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Dossier: Maximize your marketing efforts with HubSpot
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Dossier: Drupal. Why big brands rely on Drupal CMS.
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L'approche composable : la clé d'une architecture d'entreprise flexible
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Dossier: Self service portals
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Dossier: E-inclusion & accessibility
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Infinite opportunities: Peter Van Hoecke (Van Hoecke)
According to Peter Van Hoecke (CEO Van Hoecke), the client is always central, especially — in digital transformation. By automating, accelerating, and rationalising processes, you help your clients save time — our most finite and valuable resource.Lire la suiteVideo
Infinite opportunities: Yannick de Bièvre (MediaMarkt)
MediaMarkt is an omnichannel retailer, and that is a very conscious choice. Digital and non-digital channels flow seamlessly into each other, according to Yannick de Bièvre (Head of Marketing BeLux).Lire la suiteVideo
Infinite opportunities: Steven De Deyne (Proximus)
"With digital transformation, you can deliver added value to your customers," says Steven De Deyne, Head of Media and Production Competence Center Proximus), it in this video.Lire la suiteVideo
Infinite opportunities: Paul Smeets (Cadac)
You can't do partial digital transformation, says Paul Smeets (CTO Cadac). In this video, he tells you more about his vision on digitisation.Lire la suiteVideo
Infinite opportunities: Dorien Gevers (Carglass)
The Carglass website is a crucial platform, but other channels — digital and non-digital — are also very important in the omnichannel approach. Giving a personalised experience to every customer, with content tailored to their stage in the customer journey. Dorien Gevers (Email marketer at Carglass) explains every stage.Lire la suiteVideo
Infinite opportunities: Leslie Cottenje (CEO Hello Customer)
The decision to digitise has to start from the customer, not from an internal, business perspective. That's what Leslie Cottenje, CEO of Hello Customer thinks. Technology can help improve customer satisfaction, but the human factor has to be central. She tells you all about her vision in this video.Lire la suiteVideo
Are you fed up with boring marketing too?
Our attention spans are shorter, we skip commercials, and we click from video to video all the time. When consumers are bombarded with an avalanche of content every day, how can your brand stand out? Ruth Nys explains how to do creative content marketing without falling into the same old boring marketing tactics trap. Expert:Ruth Nys, Strategy Director ContentLire la suiteVideo
Transforming technology into a catalyst for innovation
How fast can you launch new products and services, scale up or scale down sales channels, or provide a better customer experience? The technical complexity of a business often determines its innovation speed. We look at how to transform the 5 key blockers in technology into accelerators for your business. Expert:Raymond Muilwijk, Center of Excellence Lead TechnologyLire la suiteVideo
Steven Van Belleghem: The cost of poor 'Customer Experience' is frequently underestimated.
Companies are unaware of the enormous the cost of bad customer experiences. Out-of-pocket costs such as customer service are being pushed up, at a time when it’s becoming more difficult and expensive to find new customers.And this is happening while the brand credibility is declining and there is erosion in terms of new business development. In the video below, Steven Van Belleghem calls for more investment in customer focus, as a driver for a successful 2025.Lire la suiteVideo
Video: Leaving no one behind digitally (David De Block)
In his talk at the 2023 BAM Marketing Congress, David De Block (Public Services Director at iO) talks about e-inclusion — or what it means to leave no one behind digitally.Lire la suiteVideo
Challenger Stories: Brandt & Levie turns the meat industry on its head
For Brandt & Levie, responsible production is not an afterthought, but the core business. The Amsterdam sausage maker produces animal-friendly meat according to its own recipe — exclusively from well-kept pigs. An impactful story about sustainability in an industry that sometimes struggles to find it.Lire la suiteVideo
Challenger Stories: Natuurhuisje protects local biodiversity
Natuurhuisje is not just a booking platform for holiday homes, it's a full-fledged climate company. Nature is at the heart of everything they do, and it's — in their own words — their responsibility to protect it. The booking platform is merely a means to that end. That's why Natuurhuisje donates part of its revenue back to local projects to improve biodiversity.Lire la suiteCase
How do you disrupt the traditional golf world with an AI golf rules exam??
La Fédération néerlandaise de golf et iO changent les règles du jeu grâce à l'IA. Découvrez leur histoire.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment enseigner les dangers des médias sociaux aux enfants ?
Cet outil aide les enfants à comprendre l’impact d’une utilisation intensive de l’écran sur leur santé mentale et physique.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment générer plus de leads et optimiser le taux de conversion par audience ?
Maximiser le retour sur investissement : l'approche d'iO pour stimuler le taux de conversion dans les campagnes de Beobank. Lire l'article complet ici.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment gérer le webmastering de différents sites web tout en répondant aux attentes du client ?
Améliorer la gestion du contenu numérique des sites web de D'Ieteren Automotive ? Lire l'article complet ici ;Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment exploiter les réseaux sociaux pour moderniser votre communication digitale ?
Moderniser les communications numériques dans l'automobile : Libérer le potentiel des réseaux sociaux. Lire l'article ici.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment convertir des festivaliers en membres actifs de votre communauté ?
Des bracelets de festival aux comptes en ligne : Convertir les festivaliers grâce à des médias payants efficaces. Lire l'article ici.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment donner vie à des années de savoureuse créativité ?
With creative always-on and ad hoc campaigns, our experts help Manna Sauzen grow into a leading Belgian brand.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
L'application de Cibor : pour un fonctionnement efficace de l'ensemble de l'organisation
Une app personnalisée axée sur le client qui planifie automatiquement la solution la plus efficace et permet d'établir des rapports rapides. En savoir plus.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment nous avons créé et lancé une marque internationale
Lisez comment nous avons, avec le groupe Brunswick, créé une image de marque complète et une stratégie de mise sur le marché afin de lancer la nouvelle marque Navan.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
How to future-proof and secure a European dealer intranet?
Discover how the JLR Gateway, built in Drupal, acts as a central hub for dealer communication, processes, and collaboration.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Freedom, self-reliance, and user-friendliness
Discover how the online presence of Firda was revamped with a new Drupal platform. With seamless integrations, simplified forms and an improved design.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment un musée virtuel met le patrimoine flamand en valeur
Découvrez comment nous avons développé une plateforme d’expérience virtuelle qui fait passer l’expérience client au niveau supérieur.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment faire en sorte que vos clients aient de nouveau l’eau à la bouche pour votre marque ?
Découvrez comment nous avons aidé la marque de fromage CAMBOZOLA à réactiver ses clients existants tout en attirant les jeunes générations. Lisez notre case.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment inciter à s’engager dans la transition énergétique en tant que gestionnaire de réseau ?
Découvrez comment Enexis mène la transition énergétique avec iO, grâce à une campagne pluriannuelle intelligente. Apprenez comment la sensibilisation, le changement de comportement et la personnalisation hyperlocale conduisent à la rentabilité et la pertinence au bon moment.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
How we put Brussels Airport on the map with influencer marketing
iO propulse Brussels Airport vers de nouveaux sommets grâce au marketing d'influence. Découvrez comment.Découvrez ce case en détailPage
Verschil chatbot, bot en robot
Robots, chatbots, bots. Drie termen die erg op elkaar lijken, maar erg kunnen verschillen. Het zijn weliswaar alledrie technologische vorderingen in de samenleving, maar het is belangrijk om te weten wat ieder kan betekenen voor jou en wellicht je bedrijf.Lire la suitePage
WWVD: Download the presentations of Wednesday 29 March 2023!
The first day of the Webwinkel Vakdagen (WWVD) is over! Still want to reminisce? Download the presentations of the lightning talks here.Lire la suitePage
WWVD: Download the presentations of Thursday 30 March 2023!
The first day of the Webwinkel Vakdagen (WWVD) is over! Still want to reminisce? Download the presentations of the lightning talks here.Lire la suitePage
Give the Webwinkel Vakdagen (WWVD) a successful follow-up, together with iO!
As far as we are concerned, the Webwinkel Vakdagen (WWVD) was a great success! Did you think so too?Lire la suite
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