CauseLabs Resources

Lessons & insights from our journey for positive impact.

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Build Accessible Color Palettes

At CauseLabs, we know accessible design shouldn’t be a guessing game. For years designers have relied on contrast checkers that tell you whether a color combination passes or fails accessibility standards (like WCAG’s 4.5:1 contrast ratio for text) because roughly 2.2 billion people experience some type of visual impairment. Our owner, Michael Gillihan, got tired […]

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How do you design websites for a global audience?

At CauseLabs our approach to designing for a global audience begins with listening. Language and culture shape how people interpret content on a page. We study regional behaviors, accessibility needs, and emotional cues before we sketch a layout. We build flexible content systems that support translation, right to left reading, local idioms, and imagery that […]

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Ways to Implement SEO Best Practices

Implementing SEO best practices takes continuous effort, but the rewards in terms of increased visibility, organic traffic, and business growth are well worth the effort. Remember, SEO is not a one-time task but an ongoing strategy that evolves with changing algorithms and user behaviors. Stay committed, stay updated, and watch your business thrive online.

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Mastering SEO: Great Cost-Effective Strategies for Business Growth

In a world where online visibility can make or break a business, mastering the principles of SEO is no longer optional—it’s essential. By leveraging the power of SEO, businesses can harness the potential of their websites, reach a wider online audience, and drive growth in a cost-effective manner.

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Nonprofit Storytelling: Engaging Donors Online

Nonprofits have a unique opportunity to connect with donors online using the magic of storytelling. But in a digital world filled with stories, how can you make yours stand out and resonate with your audience?

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Using AI to Write More Resource Content for Your Website; A Faster Brain Dump

In 2015 a World Economic Forum report stated, “Technology is transforming the world.” At the time, there were many news stories on its negative influences. After reading that report, our team was all in, vowing to use technology as a force for good. Yet now we have to ask, is it safe, ethical or even […]

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Your Website: A Digital Home Worth Protecting

It was the summer of 2001 when I took my first leap into the digital landscape. Swept up in a whirlwind of HTML and CSS coding, I painstakingly crafted my first website – a humble digital abode where I shared my thoughts and expressed my passions. This personal endeavor was my initiation into the realities […]

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Adapting to Change: How to Pivot Your Nonprofit Website in Uncertain Times

Uncertain times can really shake things up for nonprofit organizations. Your organization must be prepared to deal with challenges like reduced funding and greater demand for services. It can also be tough to keep your community involved when everyone is facing their own challenges. Planning for the shifting landscape is tricky. Your website needs to […]

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