More than 800 nonprofits have completed our 2015 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report Survey (please take it now if you are not one of those 800+). Here’s some preliminary data. MORE
They invite anyone with cancer, or allies, to use their site, to get FAQs on cancer, to use their forums, to organize bike fundraising across the country, and more. . Fierce Loyalty, by Sarah Robinson. Is your nonprofit or charity part of a national or international movement? MORE
Everyone has an opinion about the veracity, safety and privacy of health information on social network sites (SNS); now we have some data. Seven of the sites were hosted by for-profit entities and 3 belonged to professional organizations. MORE
As reported by Melinda Krueger on ClickZ Marketing News , here’s the first item I’ve seen regarding his insights on the usability of mobile sites. Apps have the advantage over mobile sites because they’re faster and incorporate features like location, which improve the user experience. Most web folks regard Jakob Nielsen as the guru of website usability and human-computer interaction. MORE
Our friends at TechSoup have compiled a helpful list of sites that offer free photos for use. Stock photo sites host thousands of images— and you probably won''t find the best photo on your first attempt. Beware: some sites don’t allow editing of images in any way. MORE
I’m a devoted participant in Anne Holland’s blog, Which Test Won. MORE
The chance for your nonprofit or charity to be a movie mogul, at least for a day, has been made possible by the social/cinema site Tugg. We at MKCREATIVEmedia wish you a joyous, healthy, and prosperous New Year! MORE
Over the past few weeks, I have been gathering interesting articles and new sites to share, so while I am away, here are some interesting reads and to do's: My new "MUST READ EVERY DAY" is Mobile Marketer's daily email with articles about what people are doing with mobile. You can sign up right on their site. You upload your video and it gets distributed to multiple video sites across the web. MORE
The rise in the use of social network sites (SNS) among internet users over the past 7 years has been dramatic. The popularity of SNS sites seems to be plateauing, and even declining slightly, among all age groups. Social network sites: Definition, history and scholarship. MORE
For example, for returning site visitors, creating different templates that appeal to different audience groups. The most fascinating new idea I heard was site "morphing." The example the story gave is of someone on a site that sells all kinds of electronics. MORE
AnonymousIRC , Reddit , and even the many Cheezburger sites are all participating in the blackout while encouraging others to do the same. Under SOPA, IP rights holders will be able to ask payment providers such as MasterCard and PayPal to shut off services to allegedly infringing sites. MORE
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What worked here was: Relevance : The protesters made their case on site, right in front of a restaurant serving foie gras. Any examples of on-site advocacy to share? I was vacationing last week, doing some winter unwinding in warmer climes. In that relaxed state, it was particularly startling to walk by this graphic banner outlining the foie gras production process. MORE
Which social media sites end us the most traffic? Web Site 101 Quick TipsA landing page is any page on your website where you want someone to take an action. That action could be collecting an email, signing a petition, donating or sharing your content with others. A successful landing page is about having one clear call to action. Everything on that page will focus on getting the visitor to take that one action. . MORE
As we enter into year-end fundraising season, now’s the time to make sure your website is in tip-top shape. Have you ever wondered what should – or shouldn’t – be on your nonprofit website? Can supporters find your donate button? Do you really need to post your address and phone number? Where do you make your case for giving? Join Network for Good’s Nonprofit Team as they give homepage tips and tricks! MORE
It is a common step, in the grant application process, especially when the amount requested is a large amount, is for the potential grant donor to request to visit the applicant nonprofit's office or the site where the proposed program (that the grant is requested for) does or will occur. In other words, whether we get any one, all three, or none of the grants that we applied for hinges on this one site visit and meeting. MORE
What are the seven words that will make your Web site worth viewing? What Web Site Design Is Really About The other day I was listening to a local all-news radio station. Your Web site just might have the same problem. Web site owners have been told that visitors won't wait for anything, that they are impatient, and you've got to get to the point fast, make the pitch, and close the deal. Tags: Best Practices Web Site 101 Seven. A number like any other. MORE
I wanted to share a great example of how one organization - the World Society for the Protection of Animals - is handling that challenge with its Animal Protector Site. He designed the site.). MORE
The most common element of peer to peer event and fundraising sites is the home page thermometer displaying the fundraising goal of the event and the amount of money raised to date. This metric is so common and perhaps even. MORE
And as your site evolves, consider adding a feedback loop-polls, quizzes, comments, messages boards and so on. Be sure to test the site to make sure that it's as easy to navigate as you think it is. Tags: Web Site 101 Quick Tips Let's face it: People have short attention spans. Especially when it comes to the Internet. We're all clicking around furiously trying to nab the quickest, most-reliable answers to our questions. MORE
Did you know that you can request other Facebook users to untag you and/or delete contact on their sites that refer to you? The post #HOWTO: Tweak Your Organization’s Facebook Site For Graph Search appeared first on Nonprofit Marketing 360. MORE
Here are some key findings: 36% of social networking site (SNS) users say the sites are “very important” or “somewhat important” to them in keeping up with political news. 26% of SNS users say the sites are “very important” or “somewhat important” to them in recruiting people to get involved in political issues that matter to them. 25% of SNS users say the sites are “very important” or “somewhat important” to them for debating or discussing political issues with others. MORE
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Frank Barry had a wonderful post last week over at Mashable on seven group buying sites using daily deals to give back. But all daily deal sites are not ideal for your cause marketing business plan. Goodtwo is like the sites I and many others use for our email newsletters (e.g. MORE
Crowdfunding websites that let you contribute to specific projects are nothing new, but anewwarrior.greenpeace.org launched by Greenpeace to generate funds for their new Rainbow Warrior has lifted the bar to a new level in terms of on-site experience. MORE
So, I decided to launch a new site focusing on those topics, and to branch out beyond freelance writers. The new site is called GetNonprofitClients.com and it includes a weekly e-newsletter on Mondays and a blog post on Wednesdays or Thursdays. MORE
When it comes to adding text to your site, be ruthless. Finally, make it easy for people to connect with you and share your site with their friends by including buttons and links to Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. . Web Site 101 Quick TipsYour website is a critical resource for engaging with three important audiences: All of your constituents, including volunteers, alumni, members and advocacy supporters. All of your donors – both current and prospective. MORE
Today, I heard that fundamentally there are three main purposes of a Web site: 1) informational , 2) transactional and 3) community-based. An Informational Web site is one that is primarily a resource. For example, these Web sites have focused: Wikipedia–Informational. MORE
Tomorrow I’m presenting a brand new webinar on How to Integrate Your Website, Email Newsletter, and Social Media Sites. It was the #1 requested topic in last fall’s survey of what you wanted to see on the weekly webinar series schedule. MORE
And we''d all be millionaires if we had a nickel for every well-meaning comment or email we''ve received that encourages us to try a new tool, make the site copy more meaningful, and, most importantly, get more donations. Is your site responsive? Web Site 101 Best Practices MORE
Make your site social media friendly. Encourage video and photo sharing, link to your social media profiles, and make it easy for bloggers and social networkers to embed your videos and feature your images on their sites and profiles. Surveys are a great way to gauge your site''s usability and keep it dynamic in a universe that is always changing. Sites like Survey Monkey allow you to set up a survey that is simple and inexpensive. MORE
I just Googled “ How social should personal media be? &# to find an image on my site. I moused over my post and *pop* – there was the image of my site. Is Google keeping people off your site? Is this keeping people off your site? Have you seen this? MORE
While it's important to plan how you direct users through your site, what happens if they take a wrong turn? Are you making this experience one that helps visitors to your site feel good about your organization? Web Site 101 Inspiration MORE
” Others, are mobile site ambassadors while others say “it depends” and some have yet to decide (or scarily, even discuss!). Responsive Design vs. a Mobile Site. Image Courtesy of Smashing Magazine. MORE
They took their website from dull to dynamic, meeting all the important requirements of a great site. In addition, “Our new fundraising tool on the site that allows donors to create their own fundraising pages has raised nearly $16,000 in just a couple of weeks. MORE
Here are some key findings: 36% of social networking site (SNS) users say the sites are “very important” or “somewhat important” to them in keeping up with political news. 26% of SNS users say the sites are “very important” or “somewhat important” to them in recruiting people to get involved in political issues that matter to them. 25% of SNS users say the sites are “very important” or “somewhat important” to them for debating or discussing political issues with others. MORE
The audience location metrics enable you to specifically determine the geographic areas that your site content is reaching. Mobile traffic behavior metrics let you monitor your site''s mobile traffic growth over time. Web Site 101 Best Practices MORE
Get a better idea of who is visiting your site and where they are coming from by setting up Google Analytics. Analyze the data to see if mobile visitors are coming to your site via social media, searching for your website, clicking an email link, or clicking on an ad. MORE
The latter’s service offers Google+ users opportunity to ‘+1′ the shops, restaurants, sites, services… they like, and ? And please remember Graph Search will not just for interaction with your site (even if that interaction is to flame your latest outreach efforts). MORE
Web Site 101 Donation Pages Has it been a while since you''ve updated your organization''s online donation page? It''s time to get down to business and whip your donation form into shape before the year-end stream of donations begins. Get better online fundraising results by avoiding these donation page mistakes: 1. Too much text. Once your donor has landed on your donation page, don''t confuse, overwhelm, or bore them with paragraphs of text. MORE
that is the first thing search engines scour for the keywords that make your site visible on those engines. With an afternoon of work, you could dramatically improve the ranking of your nonprofit’s site. SEO success starts here. MORE
If your nonprofit or your charity has any online presence at all, you want readers to engage your content, click through the link(s), visit the site, and get involved with money and/or time. MORE
Luckily, you don’t need a special mobile version of your site or an app to improve how mobile visitors experience your site overall. Website roadblocks can make your site virtually unusable on a mobile device. Web Site 101 Best Practices Quick Tips MORE
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