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Creating a more equitable DevRel community through compensation transparency

💰Take the 5-minute Developer Relations Compensation SurveyLast week, I talked about what DevRel is—a two-way street for enabling better…

1 min read Jun 27, 2022

Engaging with Developers public

Community Response Guidelines

Tessa Kriesel

One important tactic of managing community is to engage and respond to your community members in a valuable manner. When…

1 min read May 5, 2022

Engaging with Developers public

Why I love That Conference

Tessa Kriesel

That Conference is a family-friendly tech conference hosted at a waterpark with insightful sessions, engaging activities, & a bacon bar—need I say more?

2 min read Mar 9, 2022

Being a Contributor public

Your first 30 days in a new DevRel role

Tessa Kriesel

Your first 30 days in a new DevRel role will be vastly different company to company. For the sake of…

5 min read Feb 6, 2022

DevRel Programs public

How DevRel Programs Drive Business Impact

Tessa Kriesel

Developer roles within organizationsDevelopers can play many key roles in an organization's success. I’m sure many can argue there…

3 min read Feb 3, 2022

DevRel Programs public

DevRel Teams: Solitary to Collaborative

Tessa Kriesel

Developer Relations is a relatively new industry, at least the term anyways. For me, the most frustrating part of our…

3 min read Feb 1, 2022

DevRel Programs public

Discovery of a DevRel Campaign

Tessa Kriesel

Learn how to deliver impactful DevRel campaigns that drive results and impress stakeholders.

6 min read Jan 8, 2022

Stakeholders & Metrics public

Finding Success With Your First DevRel Hire

Tessa Kriesel

Many startups fail with their first Developer Advocate hire. This leads to great DevRel candidates feeling imposter syndrome and eventually returning to their previous career path.

4 min read Jan 2, 2022

Tactics & Tooling public

What is a DevRel Campaign?

Tessa Kriesel

Learn how to deliver impactful DevRel campaigns that drive results and impress stakeholders.

4 min read Dec 31, 2021

Career Journey public

Writing a Stellar Developer Bio is Easier Than You’d Think

Devocate Guest Author

Are you nervous about writing about yourself? Hey, it happens to the best of us. Never fear. We have some tips to help you write a stellar developer bio.

3 min read Oct 1, 2021