Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

Avoid Over-Optimization : While it’s good to include relevant keywords, ensure your anchor text sounds natural and avoid keyword stuffing. Keep your titles under 60 characters, or use a tool like this title tag and meta description length tool on To The Web to see how your title looks in search.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. Amazingly enough, the description of the patent sounds, well, pretty much like any social network we’ve seen over the years, including Facebook." Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of June 17th).

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

An effective navigation system also follows web accessibility guidelines so people of all abilities can engage with your content. If this sounds like a lot for your organization, don’t worry! Adhering to web accessibility guidelines is a big responsibility and can be time-consuming.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

What does a successful web engagement look like from a client’s perspective? First, let me explain what I mean by a ‘Web Engagement’. This may sound like a no-brainer,but, the digital world is full of larger than life personalities and sometimes these personalities clash. How about from the perspective of an agency?

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Forum One

AUGUST 3, 2023

The dotComm Awards are judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), and are an international competition celebrating excellence in web creativity and digital communications. We are honored to receive these dotComm awards and to be among all of the other amazing entries. appeared first on Forum One.

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M+R

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The annual M+R Benchmarks Study is our annual spin through the world of nonprofit digital programs – web traffic, email, advertising, social media, and more. This sounds like a lot of work (and it is! Read time: 2 minutes Check it out! Sign-ups for the 2024 M+R Benchmarks Study are now live! Mostly for us!),

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of February 11th). You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying.

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

But at.orgCommunity we like to explore issues before they become sound bites. Is it possible that your community has doubts about the organization’s credibility? Trust isn’t a challenge that is currently top of mind for association leaders.

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CauseVox

MAY 9, 2023

If this sounds familiar, then we’ve got some good news. ChatGPT can create natural-sounding responses to virtually any prompt due to its reliance on deep-learning. Because it produces human-sounding responses quickly, ChatGPT can be a huge asset for nonprofits looking to streamline email communication.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Why organizations tend to switch to VoIP: Higher quality sound. Here are some more great stats on VoIP usage we found on Visual.ly : Explore more infographics like this one on the web’s largest information design community – Visually. Lower per-line cost. Decrease in maintenance. Runs over one network, wirelessly.

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Tech Soup

JULY 7, 2009

It's a free tool that allows you to test how different versions of the same web page perform. If this sounds intriguing, check out the detailed instructions posted on the Wild Apricot blog and read Matt Howes' description of some of the pitfalls you might encounter (such as testing 41 shades of blue) and tips on how to avoid them.

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Forum One

AUGUST 31, 2023

American Jazz Museum Best Arts Website Located in the Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District in Kansas City, MO, the American Jazz Museum showcases the sights and sounds of jazz through interactive exhibits and films and features live music in their venues, The Blue Room and Gem Theater.

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NTEN

APRIL 30, 2015

As NTEN's Web Developer, Dan will be diving straight into the deep end during our website redesign process; he will also be focused on the planning, development, configuration, integration, and testing of new and existing web-based systems. I was lucky that our web team was not only top notch, but also willing to mentor.

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 14, 2015

Look for “https,” rather than just “http” in the site address (see the “s” and think “secure”) and, for certain web browsers, a padlock icon within the address bar is a sign that you’re safe and sound. Industry News Web Design'

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

These are the three components that make up “public narrative,” but this storytelling framework can help to shape all of your organization’s public communications—from social media and web content to emails and letters to interpersonal interactions with donors and other supporters. Sounds simple, right? More storytelling tips.

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Forum One

JUNE 9, 2023

Within the organization, the AARP Public Policy Institute maintains the AARP Livability Index , a key tool in their mission to promote the development of sound, creative policies to address common needs for economic security, health care, and quality of life.

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Byte Technology

MARCH 30, 2017

That said, successful bloggers and blogging experts are thankfully quick to share some secrets dos and don’ts—mostly don’ts—that can really help a newbie writer get their feet wet and earn some web cred off the bat. It may sound a little nit-picky, but don’t make your headers too big.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 9, 2012

Whether you call she or he a social media manager, a new media manager, or a digital media manager , there’s no doubt that if your nonprofit wants to be successful on the Social Web, then nonprofit executive staff and board need to begin to seriously consider allocating funds to a social media manager position. It’s not the tools.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 28, 2015

But have you been blindingly relying on the Internet behemoth to keep your data safe and sound? The post Getting Liberated: Easy Backups for Google Products appeared first on Byte Technology’s Nonprofit Web Design Insights Blog. You’re meticulous about keeping your Gmail and photos perfectly organized and up to date.

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sgEngage

MARCH 30, 2022

One common misconception people often have is that you need a big budget and a coding expert to create a beautiful and useful NGO web sit e , but that’s not the case. All you need is an easy-to-use website builder, or content management system (CMS), and an understanding of a few web design strategies. Serious and professional?

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 24, 2017

It may be a funny sounding word to many beginning WordPress users, but widgets can be—and should be—a vital component to any WordPress design. How to Use Them in Your WordPress Site appeared first on Byte Technology’s Web Design Insights Blog. What exactly are widgets? The post Wondering About Widgets?

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Indeed, with the Internet now funneling so much information into our brains on a daily basis it’s easy to get lost in the cacophony of the web and the short attention spans it’s created. It may sound antiquated given the virtual world we live in, but lots of people still want to pick up the phone, drop by your offices or mail in a donation.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 16, 2014

Image courtesy of Ciniva Web Agency. They were born into a world saturated with technology, flashing lights and sounds, and commercials aiming for the “shock factor.” The one demographic that is increasingly difficult for nonprofits to reach is the nation’s youth. However, it is no fault of their own.

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Forum One

APRIL 24, 2009

You likely do not read this blog for its concert reviews (and if you do, you have likely been pretty frustrated to date), so, other than to say it was a fantastic show, I want to focus on two web management principles that struck me while taking in the African grooves. This is so they can hear how they sound in real time.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 3, 2011

In my time working on web development for nonprofit organizations, I’ve seen more RFPs than I can even begin to count. Let me give an example: An RFP for a new website has 2 pages describing in detail needs provided by any modern CMS (web based WYSIWYG editing, drop down menus, new pages easily added, contact forms, etc.)

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Robert Weiner

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Some sounds convincing, but my spam filters (Akismet and Bad Behavior) are incredibly good at catching them. For certain i will make sure to don’t forget this web-site and check it out constantly. Some of the lamest spam I see comes in the form of comments on my blog posts. Here's an example.

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Byte Technology

JUNE 7, 2016

BackupBuddy is a critical tool to be sure that all a site’s content is safe and sound and won’t be lost in the event of a total meltdown. The post Plugging In: Utilizing the Most Important WordPress Options appeared first on Byte Technology’s Web Design Insights Blog.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 25, 2022

While the gain may sound small, it still indicates strong, even growing, interest in Giving Tuesday. Those who succeeded used tactics such as careful segmentation, compelling offers, donation page testing, and strong campaigns across email, web, and paid media. Data Commons estimates that 35 million U.S.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Rather than trying to create a smaller or lighter CD player, or one that held multiple discs, or one with longer battery life, or one with slightly better sound quality (see also: a faster horse) Jobs gave us the ability to hold our entire music library literally in the palm of our hands!

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NTEN

JULY 29, 2021

These systems (and others) are traditional in that they allow developers to author and edit content to create a web page. In short, a traditional CMS allows for storing content, creating templates, and building a web page. Sound Too Good To Be True? They also include a built-in templating and storage system.

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VisionLink

MARCH 21, 2012

It sounds like a small thing, but it helps use the screen real estate in the most efficient way possible, now allowing both vertical and horizontal field arrangements, in one or more sections as you need. This summary information can also be formatted to match the look and feel of the customer''s web site to keep the look and feel aligned.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

QR codes are great for a techie support base who is running around with smart phones, but that doesn’t sound like your audience then they may not be right for you. But if it does sound like your audience, and you have a campaign idea, it’s time to get your QR code. Creating a QR Code.

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Byte Technology

AUGUST 9, 2015

So just like it sounds, blacklisting is a list, in electronic form, that providers make available to ISP and email servers of addresses and domain names that are deemed to be spam or otherwise malicious and unwanted.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 15, 2011

But you still need a clear strategy, a sound plan of attack, and a method of evaluating your results. Topic : Building a Social Media Strategy. Description : Sure, social media is evolving at the speed of light and experimentation is important. Join Amy for her unique perspective on using social media for a higher social purpose.

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Byte Technology

MAY 27, 2016

Lastly (and it may sound a bit obvious) but purchasing the domain name for your site personally—independent of a website designer—is a smart idea. appeared first on Byte Technology’s Web Design Insights Blog. The post Read the Fine Print: Who Actually Owns Your Website?

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Byte Technology

MAY 6, 2015

This may include a comment section on a blog—always a sound idea—or a community forum. Learn more about Byte Technology’s web design services for nonprofits. The post Driving Donor Engagement: Five Essential Elements of the NPO Website appeared first on Byte Technology’s Non-Profit Web Design Insights Blog.

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Byte Technology

AUGUST 22, 2017

It may sound scary and a bit daunting, but consider adding a content and SEO “audit” to your list of regular maintenance tasks. The post Staying in Check: Keeping Up With Important Regular Maintenance Tasks (Part 2) appeared first on Byte Technology’s Web Design Insights Blog.

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