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How Nonprofits Should Actually Be Using AI Right Now

Artificial intelligence is suddenly everywhere. Every week seems to bring a new tool, a new platform, or a new prediction about how AI is going

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The Hidden Cost of an Outdated Website

Most websites are not technically broken. Pages still load. Donation forms still process. Information still exists somewhere on the site. Because of that, website updates

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The Color I Use Most Often

If you looked through the websites I design, you might notice a color that appears again and again.

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Websites Should Guide, Not Push

Many websites try too hard to sell. Pop-ups appear before you’ve read a sentence. Buttons compete for attention. Headlines promise urgency and demand action immediately.

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The 5 Signs Your Website’s Navigation Is Hurting You

Your navigation menu is one of the most important parts of your website. Done well, visitors find what they need instantly. Done poorly, they bounce

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Is Your Donation Experience Costing You Donations?

When it comes to nonprofit websites, one element matters more than most: the donate button.

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The Email Platforms I Actually Recommend to Clients

There are hundreds of email marketing platforms out there and they all promise the same thing: better open rates, more automation, fewer headaches.

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The Critical 6 To Consider- Website Updates

Updating your website is a lot like renovating your home. Just as you wouldn’t knock down a wall or change a layout without considering how

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5 Website Elements You Should Scrap Immediately

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, website performance and user experience are paramount. Every decision you make about content delivery, design, and functionality can either draw

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