If your website uses Wordpress, you may be aware of the big update that is coming to 5.0. There are mixed emotions in the Wordpress community about the new editing interface, called Gutenberg. Regardless of which side you sit on, you better get ready because the Gutenberg release is coming to your website whether you…
If you’re still putting out annual reports the old fashioned way—pulling stacks of statistics, rounding up designers, blowing your budget on print copies, etc.—this post might be an eye-opener for you. Not only are annual report websites generally less expensive, they’re also easy to fill with impactful media, easy to deliver, and easy to track.…
We’re back with our 2017 favorite examples (in alphabetical order) of what a great non-profit website looks like and what makes it stand out.Our hope is that by emulating these exemplary non-profits, you’ll soon be able to provide an even greater user experience for your own site visitors—generating all the support you need!
Let’s face it—writing content for nonprofit websites can be difficult. We all know the feeling of staring at a blank page and trying to develop compelling content. Unfortunately, research shows that great content for your online marketing efforts is critical to higher conversion rates and engaging user experiences that lead to higher donations, volunteer signups…
Imagine going to a new grocery store and not having a clue where anything is. There are signs, but they’re vague and confusing. Maybe they’re so obscure you don’t notice them at all. Would that make for a good first impression? If you’re anything like us, you wouldn’t make a return visit anytime soon. Now…
Mood boarding can be tough, but is a great excerise to help generate a new look and feel for your brand. We’ve generated an infographic to that makes creating a mood board fun and easy in four simple steps.
Information architecture and page hierarchy can make or break you. Your interface should be designed with your end goals in mind. Website visitors arrive with many levels of literacy, attention spans and ‘will’ to figure out how to use your website. If they are not able to find what they are looking for quickly, you’ve…
Designing a new website, or redesigning your old website, is a large project to undertake. Larger than most people think. According to SME Website Statistic, 48% of people cited a website’s design as the number one factor in deciding the credibility of a business. So, the price of a web design failure can be high.…
Building a logo can be as easy as ABC, or 123…yes, just like the Jackson 5 song. It is composed of basic building blocks of shapes, colors and letters. Just like a children’s cartoon, because really, if it does not read that simply, then you are probably doing something wrong. Think about some of the…