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Concrete CMS is proud to be a winner of the Leader Award from SourceForge, the world’s largest software reviews and comparison website.

As a Certificate Naming Authority (CNA) who creates CVEs for Concrete CMS vulnerabilities, we were shocked to get the news yesterday that MITRE’s 25-year-old Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program would end today April 16 after DHS did not renew its funding contract for reasons unspecified.

Ever make a tiny change to a website and suddenly everything just clicks? That’s the magic we’re highlighting in this partner-powered roundup: small website tweaks with big impact.

Welcome to your April 2025 roundup of all things Concrete CMS. If you missed this month’s Town Hall, we’ve got you covered. From new releases to powerful community contributions and marketplace updates, here’s what’s happening across the Concrete ecosystem. 

When budgets tighten, HR departments are often among the first to face the pressure. But cutting costs in HR doesn't have to mean sacrificing the employee experience or halting progress on critical initiatives. In fact, when done thoughtfully, cost optimization in HR can lead to greater efficiency, stronger alignment with business goals, and a more agile organization.

As we step into 2025, CMOs are under more pressure than ever to drive measurable results, stay agile, and deliver exceptional customer experiences — all while navigating increased privacy regulation and a rapidly changing digital ecosystem. Whether you’re leading a Fortune 500 brand or an ambitious mid-market company, understanding where the marketing world is headed is non-negotiable.

New Demands, Tighter Budgets

In 2025, the role of the Chief Communications Officer is more strategic — and more scrutinized — than ever. Communications leaders are expected to manage risk, build internal and external trust, and respond in real-time to crises, all while navigating economic pressures.

The good news? Smart CCOs are meeting these challenges without inflated budgets. Here's how the best in the business are scaling back spend while scaling up impact.

So, you logged into Google Search Console expecting some useful insights, only to be met with a series of errors and warnings. Maybe your site isn’t getting indexed, your pages are loading too slowly, or Google has flagged usability issues. Before you start overhauling everything or considering a career change, let’s break down what’s happening and how to fix it.

Hey everyone! This month's Concrete CMS Town Hall was quite the adventure, with some unexpected technical hiccups—audio issues, screen-sharing struggles, and a bit of chaos. But hey, we made it through! And now, let’s dive into the key updates and community contributions that made this session worth the watch.

Alt text is a crucial part of web accessibility and SEO. It ensures that visually impaired users can understand images using screen readers and helps search engines index images effectively. In this guide, we’ll cover how to write effective alt text, common mistakes to avoid, and best practices to enhance your website’s usability and compliance with accessibility standards.