Byte Technology

JUNE 13, 2017

Frequent users of WordPress will at once recognize a new element that they’ve been asking for: Media Widgets. First there’s the Image Widget, which allows users to add a picture to a sidebar without having to use a plugin or write custom HTML. In the previous article we mentioned the addition of a Visual Editor widget for text.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2011

These best practices serve as a foundation for upgrading your website to be compatible with the Social Web and are then elaborated upon in the upcoming webinar How Nonprofits Can Successfully Utilize Online Fundraising and e-Newsletters. The rise of social media and mobile technology has changed the way people process information.

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Byte Technology

MAY 11, 2017

One of the most noticeable changes will be with the visual editor in the text widget. The basic WordPress program comes with a built-in plain text widget, which has a very simple box where users can input text and HTML code. And speaking of widgets, 4.8 appeared first on Byte Technology’s Web Design Insights Blog.

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Byte Technology

MAY 10, 2017

It also features custom widgets and navigation menus—a nice asset to help people find their way around your site—as well as specially-designed sections to add employee profiles, photo galleries and examples from your company’s portfolio.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 16, 2010

Widgets Social networking websites RSS search social media productivity. Tags: Non-profit technology nptech Web 2.0 Now imagine one custom site that lets you monitor all that data at a glance – a dashboard that's updated in real time.( read more ).

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Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

This free plugin, which already enjoys a place on more than one millions websites, gives owners access to the “Top Post and Pages” widget, which is only one of its many exciting features. You can also enable the widget to display a certain number of items in a sidebar and have them appear as simple text or an image.

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Wild Apricot

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

We've quickly become used to finding free or low-cost web tools and services for collaborating and communicating online, sharing media across platforms, or bringing new interactivity to our websites. Tags: Widgets Non-profit technology Web 2.0 read more ).

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Byte Technology

MAY 30, 2017

Sure, most themes come with choices of fonts, colors, sidebar and widget designs and more, but to make more monumental and noticeable alterations many users find themselves lost. The post Screen Play: Creating A Full-Width Page in WordPress appeared first on Byte Technology’s Web Design Insights Blog.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 28, 2014

A passionate technology-for-good advocate, Gerardo has made major contributions to Benetech’s social mission since he joined us over four years ago. He oversaw the development of numerous products and services that allow us to drive social empowerment through technology across all our programs.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 24, 2009

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. February 12, 2010, and promises to be "more than just a conference on the next generation web." Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of December 25th). NonProfit 2.0 Unconference here: [link].

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Byte Technology

JULY 4, 2017

Then go to “Appearance, Widgets” and add a text widget to your sidebar. Inside the widget add the HTML code “<img src=”Paste image URL here” alt=”Alternate text” />” Now save the widget settings and preview your site before making the change permanent.

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Byte Technology

MARCH 14, 2017

Fortunately, there’s also some tried-and-true technology that greatly aids in customizing your site: it’s the drag-and-drop process, and anyone who has even touched a computer in their life is probably aware of how it works: click on an icon or image, hold down the button and move it to wherever one wishes.

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Byte Technology

MARCH 7, 2017

Utilizing a widget, WP Google Maps lets you create wayfinding directions and set markers via a sidebar or any other widget-ready place on your site. The post The Right Direction: Free Plugins to Put your Website on the Map appeared first on Byte Technology’s Web Design Insights Blog.

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TechImpact

JULY 22, 2014

Make sure the web visitor does not have to scroll down to see it, and make sure it is big enough to capture the attention of the visitor quickly. Facebook has a built-in email capture widget that, when turned on, can bay dividends. Its website. Integrate with offline campaigns. Social media matters here, too.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 12, 2009

Tags: RSS Widgets Non-profit technology Web 2.0

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NTEN

JANUARY 9, 2009

I love widgets. The idea of having portable, dynamic, and (often) free web content simultaneously on your own site and on your friends' and supporters' sites and blogs excites me. Well, we just heard about another great free widget that you and your organization might want to share with your community.

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Byte Technology

AUGUST 8, 2017

The best WordPress bloggers, site owners and administrators know that one of the keys to having a fantastic and wildly successful web page is to integrate everything you post and promote with some sort of social media component. Of course, the problem many people run into when looking at a social media program or plugin is, which one to pick?

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Manipulate that Widget. Divided into boxes known as “dashboard widgets,” by clicking on “Screen Options” you can show or hide them as well as drag and drop them into an arrangement of your choosing on the dashboard. Speaking of widgets, even WordPress beginners are aware of how easy it is to drag and drop them into their sidebars.

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Byte Technology

APRIL 11, 2017

You can also add a testimonial and/or portfolio page and comes with tons of widgets you won’t see in other themes, multiple choices for sidebar areas and a simple and easy-to-use options panel that won’t have your pulling your hair out in frustration. The homepage is all widgets, which makes dragging and dropping content really fast.

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Byte Technology

MARCH 21, 2017

Designed to handle full-screen background or popup videos, it also includes a convenient gallery module as well as widgets to display portfolio showcases. Users can rate videos easily (via the PostRatings plugin), the homepage is widget-rich and friendly and it melds beautifully with social media through customizable buttons.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Whether that’s web design, graphic design, translation services, cooking, animal training, plumbing, knitting and so other skills that are necessary (or a luxury) for a nonprofit to be successful. Don’t write ‘web design’ for example. Sign-Up for Nonprofit Insights for Targeting Volunteers in 2015. Subscribe to updates.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

The 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference will take place on March 17-19, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Potentials and Pitfalls Of Using Web Analytics. Nonprofit Technology #FAILS: How to “Fail Informatively”. A Unified Voice for the Nonprofit Technology Community: Possibility or Herding Cats? Serenity Now!:

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Care2

MAY 31, 2011

As nonprofits get more efficient and leaner (but not meaner) in managing a 21st century workforce, they're discovering that all kinds of Web 2.0 Its customizable dashboard makes it easy to add widgets, and online whiteboards foster effortless integration with Facebook and LinkedIn. Collaborative scheduling.

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Byte Technology

APRIL 13, 2017

A page that is lethargic is a giant turn-off, and web design experts estimate that even a two-second delay translates to more than a five percent decrease in user satisfaction, reduced click-throughs and lost revenue. If you aren’t sure call in an expert (Byte Technology can absolutely help!)

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Forum One

OCTOBER 7, 2008

Check it out on their site , or use the nice widget below to search for playspaces near you. The widget is great as other bloggers or web site owners can embed some easy code to have the widget on their own site -- magnifying the visibility for KABOOM!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 7, 2006

He works for an arts agency and we've set on grant evaluation panels for arts and technology projects. I was delighted to discover his newly redesigned drupal blog and all the widgets he has installed. He also wrote an excellent response to my query, "What do you think about widgets?" From Mathew's flickr stream.

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 14, 2009

Widgets images Twitter application social media. Tags: Non-profit technology Web 2.0 Did the plain text-backchannels somehow left you feeling disappointed? Twitterfountain comes to your aid: we mash up tweets and Flickr-images that share the same tags into a spectacular visual.( read more ).

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Wild Apricot

MAY 22, 2009

Widgets Social networking Facebook Twitter analytics social media YouTube LinkedIn. Tags: Non-profit technology nptech Web 2.0 But what if you could track stats for all your major networks - free - from your desktop or home page, without giving out your passwords? SociafyQ is designed to do just that.( read more ).

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Byte Technology

MAY 2, 2017

Although many WordPress users find them a little scary, shortcodes for widgets are great as they add functionality to text areas without having to know any real coding. If you’re scared about entering it manually, install the Shortcode Widget Plugin and let it do the work for you.

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See3

MARCH 16, 2008

Sprout is a tool that lets you easily build your own widget. What I love about this widget is that it includes a link to video — using the See3 logo as the key. What I love about this widget is that it includes a link to video — using the See3 logo as the key. Check out the menu on the right side.

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Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

Failing to back up your data on a regular basis is another one of the most common oversights for WordPress newbies, as many of them rely on their web hosting company to deal with the issue. Lastly, it’s tempting for new users to WordPress to amass tons of themes, plugins and widgets from a wide variety of sources.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 19, 2010

I've been working in nonprofit technology since 1992. I was Jill of all trades, assisting with a wide range of technology needs, from training to installing local area networks. (Yes, Last November, Causes, a popular and free social networking fundraising application, ditched its Myspace widgets and Ideablob closed its doors.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

And although that number includes a lot of fly-by-nights sites and those who don’t have staying power, blogging—especially via a WordPress site, an innovator and leader in the technology—is still a force to be reckoned with on the Internet. Utilizing WordPress plugins and widgets, be sure to plant social share buttons on your pages.

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Byte Technology

MARCH 23, 2017

For example, widgets are wonderful, and the default WordPress dashboard screen come with lots of them. The post Treat Yourself: Tips and Tool for Customizing a WordPress Admin Area appeared first on Byte Technology’s Web Design Insights Blog. Here you’ll see a nice list of secret options that you can alter to your liking.

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 19, 2016

To that end, Sucuri, a web application firewall, is one of the leading defensive systems you can get. Testimonial Widgets is incredibly easy to understand and use, and in mere minutes you can add customer experiences to your site and really demonstrate that those relationships are important to your success.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 5, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology New tools February 5, 2008 Last week, I spent too much time watching demos from DEMO , which is this twice yearly event that showcases the most bleeding edge internet technology.

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Byte Technology

APRIL 27, 2017

So if you web page doesn’t already have an FAQ element and you find yourself grappling with customer service questions again and again, perhaps it’s time to invest a bit of energy in building a dedicated page providing quick and concise answers.

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