To avoid such risks, Pollak and Canas suggest writing a universal disclaimer on the blog or comments site, something to the effect that any endorsement or criticism of a political candidate reflects the views of the individual poster, and not those of the organization. And some of the most engaged citizens work for charities and nonprofits. MORE >>

In this new world of sharing, the Obama Administration is trying to encourage private companies and internet-browser developers to draw up their own guidelines. Browsers mostly work up a profile of the user via ‘cookies’ that sites we visit embed in browsers’ memories. What seems to be the state of the discussion now? MORE >>

Moreover, a Twitter Wall helps create a narrative of and around your event to keep people engaged, whether on site or not (which is all the more reason you want to dedicate a staff member to monitor it). A Twitter Wall adds dynamism to even the smallest event. They’ll likely continue to follow you after the event as well. MORE >>

Avinash Kaushik presents a useful and insightful guideline of four metrics that can help your organization manage and develop online interaction with its clients, donors, and constituents. Social networking can seem too much like a known unknown (Oh, Rummy, what you have done to our language and nation…). We want to introduce them here. MORE >>

Jennifer Doron of the Ohio Environmental Council shares how she approached the process of creating their new site to writing a novel. We are reimagining a new site from the navigation up. who will actually create the site. including SEO, writing for the audience, OEC style guidelines, etc. Jennifer Doron. Sounds daunting? MORE >>