How to build a DevRel team from scratch
Your first DevRel hire should not be a conference speaker. It should be someone who can build content, build community, and build connections with developers to get product feedback.
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DevRel vs developer marketing: what is the difference?
DevRel, developer marketing, and product marketing are three distinct functions that people confuse all the time. Here is what you should expect from each one and how they work together.
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What is DevRel? The complete guide to developer relations
Developer relations is one of the fastest-growing functions in tech, yet one of the least understood. This guide explains what DevRel is, what it isn't, and how to build effective programs.
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The art of the product demo
I'm going to teach you the secrets of a great product demo and how to tell the story of your customer through your product.
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How to choose what developer content to build
One of your biggest challenges as a Developer Advocate will be determining which topics to focus on with your content. Often, Developer Advocates are given an edict to "build content and drive growth,...
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Seven steps to get great customer feedback
Staying close to your customers and routinely obtaining quality, actionable feedback is essential oxygen for your business. Everyone in the organization is responsible for constantly listening to cust...
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What kind of Developer Advocate do you need and where can you find them?
Matching the myriad things Developer Advocates do with your needs as a business is critical to determining the kind of Developer Advocacy organization you need. You may need someone to be stewards of ...
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How do you measure Developer Advocacy?
Measuring our work is important. Let's face it: not every company gets the role of Developer Relations. I'm not going to belabor the point, but in lean times demonstrating your value to the organizati...
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What do Developer Advocates do?
I organize Developer Advocacy around five specific areas. That's not to say that any individual does or does not do all five. It's more that our roles can be boiled down to these core areas. 1. Capt...
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Developer Relations, where do you start?
I spoke with someone recently who didn't know where to start with their first hire in Developer Relations. As folks who know me appreciate, I think of the Developer Relations organization as the follo...
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