Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

By translating these lessons into the nonprofit context, we can gain valuable insights into crafting campaigns that inspire participation rather than simply grab attention. This engineering insight became his headline: “At 60 miles an hour the loudest noise in a Rolls-Royce comes from the electric clock.”

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Lesson Fundraising Digital Test 59

Classy

MAY 25, 2021

On Classy, you can effortlessly maintain brand consistency by enabling domain-masking, plugging in photos or video, customizing your messaging, and elevating your email receipts with a unique headline, background image, and thank you note. Short attention spans mean speed is more crucial than ever.

Donation 67

Donation Tips Rate Mobile 67

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 11, 2012

Post a variety of different media types, photographs and visuals get attention, shorter status updates, and curated links. The art of writing good teaser headlines is critical to getting more interaction. If the audience is local, it is important to framing content and issues for local geographic area.

Facebook 112

Facebook Change Profile Impact 112

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Pay Attention to Your Subject Line and Headline. If readers open the email, the headline will make a large difference in whether they read the entire email or not. On average, 8 out of 10 people will read headline copy , but only 2 out of 10 will read the rest. Less is Definitely More.

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email Marketing Headline Ratio 28

See3

OCTOBER 3, 2014

As we often tell our video clients, nonprofits are ultimately competing against cat videos for their audience’s attention. If you can hook your audience with a compelling video, there’s a much greater likelihood that they will visit your website to learn more about your cause or campaign. Your video has to be seen!

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YouTube Free Headline Search 40

NTEN

JULY 28, 2010

What audience am I building for?” While the characteristics of your audience are important, they should not be the first thing dictating your design direction. Your audience is yours because of who you are. Regardless of whether a visitor is a member of your specific audience or not, people are people.

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Method Audience Design Question 52

Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

What this guide is : An introduction of the top 23 SEO best practices that will help get your content ranked in 2017, including: On page SEO factors – factors that are visible to your audience at the page level. Image Alt Tag. Use multimedia to engage and retain visitor attention. Add your keyword to an image alt tag.

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Beginner Digital Marketing Guide 91

NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

More specifically, it’s providing content online or in emails (text, graphics, and/or even functionality or links to) that is only visible to a specific audience segment of your database. And remember, you have less than 1 minute to grab the reader’s attention when they open an email. Enter Targeted Content.

Relationship 108

Relationship Personal Build Time 108

Care2

AUGUST 22, 2013

So you launched your new website and have an online marketing plan in hand to help you reach new audiences. Who are the target audiences? How do think your target audiences will prefer to get info for this initiative? How you will reach your target audiences? test different images, ad copy, and targeting.

Online 71

Online Tips Calendar Test 71

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

Many of the issues they champion have taken a backseat in people’s minds this year, as our nation’s attention has been captured by one shocking event after another. There’s still time for your organization to secure important year-end gifts—if you can capture people’s attention and motivate them to support your cause.

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Channel Sierra Leone Story Digital 247

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

The better the image quality is, the more reading from screen resembles reading from paper and hence the performance differences disappear." I skim through headlines, looking for items that interest me, read the first few paragraphs of an article that catches my eye, and then decide if it's worth my time. I certainly don't.

Web 70

Web NTEN Alternative Headline 70

Care2

MARCH 4, 2009

It’s about the content and how it’s written—and sadly it’s usually the piece of a website that gets the least amount of attention. 1) Get To The Point: When a user visits your website you have about 5 seconds to grab their attention before they click off. Try to attach at least one compelling image to each page.

Social Media 38

Social Media Content Practice Web 38

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 1, 2022

Your newsletter’s audience Who you should sent your newsletter to? It’s a bad idea to try to combine every possible audience into one simply to make it easier for you. But hey, I’m sure you’ve opted out from things that just no longer captured your attention. Use headlines to let the reader know what to expect in each section.

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Newsletter email Create Template 124

Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 23, 2023

While we focus on designing SEO-friendly nonprofit websites , our friends at Getting Attention work one-on-one with all sorts of nonprofits to help them to harness the power of the grant. Bringing attention to the right content on your site will drive more value for your cause. 5) Test different headlines and descriptions with RSAs.

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Grant Google Guide Nonprofit 52

Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

In essence, it’s all about getting the most consistent and positive attention and building a loyal audience, no matter if the site is for a simple blog, a non-profit organization or an e-commerce concern. With it you can compare all sorts of different content, from themes to CSS variations to post titles and headlines.

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WordPress Test Site Plugin 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 24, 2014

As our attention fragments and more and more of us are reading content on mobile devices, content creators are finding that the best way to engage audiences is with shorter, bite-sized chunks of content known as “Micro Content.” Flickr Image by theamarand. What is micro content anyway?

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Content Arts Headline Map 105

Nonprofits Source

MARCH 21, 2018

They get people’s attention, not through scaremongering or telling even more lies—they are direct and honest, appealing to just about anyone who will listen. The best part about Project Aware is that they connect well with their audience on social media. To connect with your audience you have to engage with them. Conclusion.

Social Media 109

Social Media Resource Marketing Media 109

Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2014

Giving your visitor too many links, too many choices, or too much information divides their attention and detracts from the bare essence of what you are trying to achieve. And finally, tell your audience what they can do to allow you to continue the great work. The design is attractive and in-line with the expectations of the audience.

Google 54

Google Websites Nonprofit Design 54

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 11, 2017

In this article, I’m going to share a strategic marketing process that, when followed, will help you create content your audience will love. However, despite this shift in audience platform preferences the strategic marketing process itself hasn’t changed much in the last 100 years. Work smarter, not harder.

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Process Content Digital Marketing 98

The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 5, 2021

You know that’s aimed at a very specific target audience. This is a great example of copy that speaks to a specific audience with a clear message. But what I really want to highlight is how they divide up the newsletter sections with great headlines. They use very catchy headlines that show the organization’s work.

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Newsletter Charity Headline Learning 62

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2010

And, a symphony orchestra, made headlines when they crowdsourced musician auditions for the Youtube Symphony orchestra. Does being engaged in the creation of the work spur more appreciation for the art form and hopefully attention and participation? How do you measure the impact of the crowd here?

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Measure Fund Impact Minnesota 96

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2020

By Beth Singer , Principal at Beth Singer Design, LLC – a design firm that specializes in creating digital slide decks with editorial clarity and design that enable nonprofits to connect with audiences and move them from interest to action. Be succinct: The less you have on a slide, the more your audience will remember. 3) First slide.

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Design Slides Tips Online 278

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

With the ever declining attention span of your audience, it’s necessary that you start appealing to a broader range of senses. Consistently finding and creating content that resonates with your audience can be a struggle. Creating share-worthy content means understanding your audience and the story they want to tell.

Story 54

Story Nonprofit Social Media Content 54

DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Without in-person events and amid increased competition for attention online, being able to reach, engage, and convert new donors online effectively is critical. Let’s explore a few ways that this site promotes engagement through creativity and attention to detail: Responsiveness. Why This Nonprofit Website Stands Out.

Websites 52

Websites Organization Nonprofit Game 52

Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 31, 2022

Web design that works in tandem with your nonprofit’s overall graphic design strategy can create a website that is functional, user-friendly, and visually appealing to foster deeper relationships with existing supporters and make a strong first impression on new audiences. What are the types of nonprofit web designs? Dynamic website layout.

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Design Web Images Nonprofit 52