Hacking has only been illegal since 1986, so it’s a relatively new crime that can be difficult to get ahead of. Hackers target valuable and vulnerable websites. Nonprofit websites frequently collect valuable information and have little security against information theft. Protecting your nonprofit website is crucial to keeping your community safe. Why Do Hackers Target […]
Technology
Delve into the latest trends and best practices in technology that enhance operations for nonprofit organizations and small businesses. This category covers everything from web development and UX design to innovative digital strategies and tools crucial for success in the digital landscape.
Understanding Continuous Improvement for Your Website
Continuous improvement is the final and most crucial stage of growth-driven design. You don’t want your website to get stuck in the aughts. The web is ever-growing and changing, and a continuous improvement plan will help your organization stay effective and technologically up-to-date. What is Growth-Driven Design? Growth-driven design (GDD) is a web design system […]
What is Growth-Driven Design?
Building a website can be daunting. Building a growth-driven website can ease your experience and optimize your web presence based on real user data to support your organization’s goals. A redesign doesn’t have to take months of lead-up work or your entire marketing budget. Growth-driven design simplifies the process so you can keep up with […]
How to Build a Better Resource Site
Socks strewn about your home are more difficult to find than those paired nicely in a drawer. Likewise, knowing how to build a better resource site for your organization can save your audience from chaos when seeking information. Having a well-constructed resource site is like providing your audience with an orderly sock drawer filled with […]
Creating a Digital Strategy for Your Nonprofit Organization
Many nonprofits had to pivot quickly to continue serving their communities when the COVID-19 pandemic began. More than two years later, you recognize that this change isn’t temporary, and it’s time to think strategically about creating a digital strategy to truly serve your nonprofit community. Why Digital Strategy is Important Everything starts with strategy. Your […]
Why Your Website Needs a Care Plan
You’re justifiably proud of your website. It’s one of your organization’s greatest assets, which is all the more reason why it needs a care plan. You can’t monitor your website constantly. What will you do if it goes offline unexpectedly? Websites have issues. Instead of waiting until disaster strikes, a care plan helps you proactively […]
5 Essentials for Protecting Your Nonprofit Website
What would be the impact to your organization of losing all of your data or your website crashing? Chances are it would cause you to lose valuable customers and potential funding, not to mention the headache involved. Your website is one of your organization’s greatest assets. If protecting your website and serving your community is […]
Using Tech to Better Serve Your Community in the New Year
With the new year, there is a new normal. COVID-19 prompted a surge of new technology that can help nonprofits like yours make a greater impact. There are many ways you can consider using tech to better serve your community in the new year. This post will help you understand those considerations. Using Tech to […]
2022 Supported Browsers List
Each year we update our supported browsers list as technology and devices continue to evolve. Browser testing no longer means attempting to make a website look the same in browsers of different capabilities or on devices with different size screens. However, it does mean ensuring someone’s experience of a design should be appropriate to the […]
The Best Nonprofit Websites
Your nonprofit’s website isn’t just an outward expression of the positive impact you’re making in the world. It can make or break the perception of your brand, and determine whether visitors join you in supporting your mission. The best nonprofit websites have clear messaging, design, and accessibility that centers donors, tells the organization’s story, and […]
Using Tech to Show Gratitude
It’s the season for giving thanks. But the end of the year may have snuck up on you like the Grinch stealing Cindy Lou Who’s Christmas tree. Now you need help using tech to show gratitude this holiday season. This post will offer some suggestions and provide a way to weave the Thanksgiving spirit into […]
Adopting Digital: Is Your Nonprofit Keeping Up?
More than 110 million people in America wear an Apple Watch. Most people use them for telling time and tracking their step count. They may even read texts or answer calls on the device. But did you know that you also can use the watch to pay for items, translate languages, open your garage door, […]