you.ngo? What I think
The new NGO domains promise better branding, more online prominence, and easy online donations. Do the claims hold up?
Nonprofit Websites
you.ngo? What Others Are Saying
This is Part 2 in a three-part series about the new .ngo and .ong domains. To learn what those are, take a look at Part 1: “you.ngo? What are these new domains, anyway?“ So we know that the .ngo domain is new, promises numerous benefits, and might look pretty great in a browser address bar … Continue reading “you.ngo? What Others Are Saying”
you.ngo? What are these new domains, anyway?
There’s a new player in the game competing for space in your browser’s address bar, and it’s for nonprofits only!
Buy Expertise
The dangers of a DIY website and a suggestion for making better websites on the cheap.
Free WordPress for Nonprofits Event Next Week / New Plugin!
A free WordPress-for-nonprofits event and free WordPress plugin! What could be better? (Answer: Getting back to work on paying projects!)
Make the Perfect FAQ Page for Nonprofit Websites
Frequently Asked Question pages have a place on modern website when the content and design conform to best practices.
Getting Users to Donate on Your Nonprofit Website [link]
It’s a common if misguided notion that bigger and brighter donate buttons and slick snazzy websites are required to get users to donate. That view overlooks some of the most basic requirements to get users giving money on your website.
End of Year Giving Reminder & a Shopping Tip
Keeping donors involved in your organization is the key to happy and returning donors. Still, of the organizations I give to, few do a good job of following up.
Hello, I’m an Infrapreneur [Too!]
I rarely introduce myself with a “Hi, my name’s Mark and I’m an infrapreneur,” but I think it in my head. Here’s what that means to me.
Thinking about a Nonprofit Skeleton Site Map
I’m wondering whether a nonprofit website navigation structure benchmark might be useful. I’m looking for reader comments and ideas to help me decide whether and how to approach it. If that sounds interesting or useful to you, please chime in!
What it Means to be a Nonprofit Web Designer
Some web designers focus just on real estate websites; others focus on ecommerce, news, or social sites. I focus on nonprofit websites, and I hope this post begins to explain what knowledge and experience that focus entails.
Observations from Year-end Giving
I make all my year-end donations at once after considering all the possible places I might give. That means I get to use a bunch of online donation systems back to back to back. Here are my reactions from an intense period as a website user, rather than my normal role of website builder.
Privilege & Web Design: Putting the Web And Accessibility in Perspective
On the internet, websites are used in many ways and by many people that web designers may have never considered. In order to build a website that is accessible everywhere to everyone, it’s important to think about some of the privileges that many web designers share. In this post, I’ll share some common privileges and recommendations for best practices to keep in mind.
GroundWire Report Tells You How Your Nonprofit’s Analytics Stack Up [link]
When looking at user statistics for your website, you might be left wondering, “how does my organization compare to similar sites?” GroundWire’s fabulous 2010 report shows the analytics landscape for environmental nonprofits in the Pacific Northwest, valuable data for everyone.
What Nonprofits Should Pay for Their Websites
Many small nonprofits turn to volunteers in hopes of getting a free website. My experience suggests a better way forward. I’ve found a way that works for me and results in better websites and fairer compensation.