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Being Human: Google’s New API Solves an Internet Annoyance

Byte Technology

As long as there have been websites, there have been tools in place to keep those sites safe from spam and hacker abuse. Google has also made reCAPTCHAs mobile-friendly, experimenting—in some fun ways, actually—with new types of challenges that are streamlined for smartphone and tablet users.

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10 Blogging Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

At the time, it was a completely new concept whereas today our daily internet experience is one based on social commentary and feedback. Comments were taken very seriously, and in some cases, coming up with response was an agonizing, overthought experience. Today’s blogging couldn’t be more different.

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The 6 Scariest Monsters Nonprofit Fundraisers Are Facing This Halloween

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

Rising email spam rates Many nonprofits depend on email as the backbone of their digital fundraising programs. Unfortunately, despite growing list sizes and an increasing average number of sends, spam rates also grew. For every percentage of email that goes to spam, nonprofits leave money on the table. In 2017, the.

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Digital Privacy Compliance for Nonprofits: The Big 3 Laws

Achieve

Regulation #1: The CAN-SPAM Act The CAN-SPAM Act was passed into US law in 2003, and it protects consumers from receiving emails that they never agreed to receive. It’s primarily intended to prevent spam email ads from commercial entities, but nonprofits are not exempt.

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To CAPTCHA or Not to CAPTCHA, That is The Question?

NetWits

The purpose of CAPTCHA is to create a positive online user experience during the transmission of sensitive data like logins, registrations, email or online payments. However, there are many instances where the program can also unintentionally work against the user experience. prevention of comment spam. How does CAPTCHA work?

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Millennials and Direct Mail Campaigns: A Crash Course

Achieve

However, growing up with technology and the internet has also led millennials to have certain expectations about marketing, especially in online spaces. 14% of nonprofit emails are sent to spam folders and posts on social media websites like Facebook only reach 4% of supporters. direct mail campaigns. Benefits of Direct Mail.

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10 Email Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid

NetWits

Don’t be afraid to experiment with limited images in your emails. Repeatedly sending email to deactivated or nonexistent email accounts will get you marked as Spam, and your emails will eventually stop being delivered. This way, you won’t appear to be Spam, and nor will your constituents forget about you.

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