Knowledgebase Ninjas

Gowri Ramkumar of Document360 finds and interviews the brightest minds in the SaaS documentation space.

Content Frameworks and Their Impact on Docs with Betty Mann, Oracle

In this episode of the Knowledge Base Ninjas podcast, Betty Mann, Technical Writer at Oracle, explains why defining different content types is important for documentation and how it helps both users and teams by improving clarity, efficiency, and scalability. She highlights how content frameworks like overviews, concepts, how-to guides, and references support different user needs. Betty also stresses the role of templates and style guides in ensuring consistency and predictability across documents. Finally, she discusses how AI can generate content but needs clear structures, and how, in the future, it may enable more personalized and dynamic documentation. Thank you for tuning in!   In the meantime, if you're ready to explore Document360, a knowledge base platform that can help your customers and teams get instant answers, we’d love to invite you to try it first-hand.  Simply use this link - https://bit.ly/4ktBnZZ to start your free trial 

09-09
16:34

Evolving Docs Beyond PDFs: A Chat with Holli Hamilton, Corero Network Security

In this episode of the Knowledge Base Ninjas podcast, Holli Hamilton, Senior Technical Writer at Corero Network Security, shares how technical content is changing. She explains that PDFs are fading but still useful for deep technical details. Different users need different formats like videos, quick blurbs, in-app help, or detailed docs. She also talks about the challenges in meeting users' needs and giving answers in the right place at the right time. Looking ahead, Holli sees AI and video playing as a bigger role and says that there will always be a need for detailed sources to back up quick answers. Thank you for tuning in!   In the meantime, if you're ready to explore Document360, a knowledge base platform that can help your customers and teams get instant answers, we’d love to invite you to try it first-hand.  Simply use this link - https://bit.ly/4ktBnZZ to start your free trial 

09-02
11:18

How Content Operations Drive Consistency with Caley Burton, Cloudflare

In this episode of the Knowledge Base Ninjas podcast, Caley Burton, Senior Technical Writing Manager from Cloudflare, discusses how content operations help distributed teams avoid silos by setting standards, tools, and processes for consistency across documentation. Caley explains ways to manage content debt, stressing the need to track issues in a backlog and prioritize fixes. They also discuss key factors in choosing a content management system, such as customer experience, compliance, budget, and scalability. On AI, Caley highlights its role as a helper for repetitive tasks, reviews, summarization, and quick analysis, while not using it to solve complex problems. Thank you for tuning in!  In the meantime, if you're ready to explore Document360, a knowledge base platform that can help your customers and teams get instant answers, we’d love to invite you to try it first-hand. Simply use this link - https://bit.ly/4ktBnZZ to start your free trial

08-26
18:53

Why Aesthetics Matter in Technical Docs with Richard Rabil, Oracle

When you think about technical documentation, what comes to mind first? Clear instructions? Usability? Accuracy? While all of these matter, Richard Rabil, Principal Technical Writer at Oracle, highlights something we often overlook - aesthetics. In this episode of the Knowledge Base Ninjas Podcast, Richard dives deep into how visual quality and thoughtful design elevate documentation from being simply “functional” to being truly engaging and user-friendly. He explains the balance between functional and deep quality, emphasizing that well-crafted, visually thoughtful documentation enhances usability. Richard also discusses how Gen AI could impact documentation practices, highlighting the continued need for clear, readable, and human-centric content regardless of new technologies. His insights offer a refreshing glimpse into the creative and strategic choices in effective technical writing. Thank you for tuning in!  In the meantime, if you're ready to explore Document360, a knowledge base platform that can help your customers and teams get instant answers, we’d love to invite you to try it first-hand. Simply use this link - https://bit.ly/4ktBnZZ to start your free trial

08-19
28:26

Optimizing Documentation for Developers: A Conversation with Erin Rovelstad, Google

In this episode of Knowledgebase Ninjas Podcast, Erin Rovelstad, Senior Technical Writer from Google, reveals how she creates clear and trustworthy documentation for developers. She shares on discovering documentation gaps, working closely with engineering teams, and relying on regular reviews to maintain accuracy and usefulness in content. Erin also discusses why consistency and clarity of documentation are essential to developer productivity. This episode is full of actionable tips for technical writers to enhance the quality and effectiveness of their writing.Thank you for tuning in! In the meantime, if you're ready to explore Document360, a knowledge base platform that can help your customers and teams get instant answers, we’d love to invite you to try it first-hand.Simply use this link - https://bit.ly/4ktBnZZ to start your free trial 

08-05
14:27

Why Documentation Toolchains Should Match Contributor Needs — with Laura Novich, Salesforce

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07-22
17:29

Making Tech Docs Simpler for Non-Technical Users – A Talk with Daria Tombolelli, KNIME

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07-15
15:12

Customer-First Documentation in the Age of AI with Kirsti Wall, Everi

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07-01
12:55

The Manager’s Lens: Christie Gera, Appfire on Leading Writers, Measuring Value, and Embracing AI

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06-24
11:33

Why Documentation Deserves a Role in Business Strategy: Insights from Nikhar Sawhney, Cisco

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06-18
19:24

Accessibility as a Core Writing Principle with Stacy Reed, Wavelo

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06-10
09:34

How Consistency Builds Trust in Docs: A Talk with Kylee Thornton, Blue White Industries

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06-03
09:19

Building a Documentation Team from Scratch with Paul Taylor, Anaplan

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05-27
20:27

Information Architecture Is the Future of Tech Writing by Rina G, ContentMaster

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05-20
15:39

Mastering Developer Documentation: A Conversation with Gayathri Krishnaswamy, OutSystems

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05-13
15:17

Balancing Graphics and Text in Technical Docs – James Birkinshaw, Oracle

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04-30
20:05

Tech Writing in the AI Era — A Deep Dive with Josh Bean from Amazon

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04-16
17:11

Structured Technical Writing Process: Insights from Luke Bayler

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04-02
21:42

Art of Simplification : Bridging the Gap Between Products and People with Matthew Olapade

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03-19
09:15

Metrics That Matter: Exploring The Use of AI and Analytics to Optimize Technical Content with Renee Carignan

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03-12
16:08

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