Should you want to create the content for your site redesign, this is typically considered the “heavy lifting” portion for the client. Content can include items such as copy, images, videos, audio files and PDFs. Compiled below are a few helpful tips before you begin.
The Use of “Click Here”
Try not using “click here” in your copy, as it typically does not align with best web practices for some of the following reasons (more…)
Categories: Copywriting · Improving Your Website · Nonprofit · Optimization
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NetSquared.org has been working on its website redesign, with the goal being to provide ways to connect to useful tools and each other.
In an effort to engage site users in its redesign, they have created the following process:
1. Receive input from users via an online survey.
2. Share survey results and next steps with the community.
3. Create design mockups to share with the community and receive input.
For more information and see the outcome, read the Redesign thread on the NetSquared blog.
Categories: Ideas · Improving Your Website · Innovation · Nonprofit
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This year’s theme for the DoGooderTV Nonprofit Video Awards is “Everyone’s Doing It”, which encourages submissions from organizational vlogs, staff-produced web clips and high-end, professionally produced videos.
If your organization made a video in 2008, you’re encouraged to submit as many entries as you like.
Entry fee: $0
Entry deadline: March 26, 2009
Winners announced: April 26-28, 2009
Winners will be featured in the online NonProfit Times, receive a Flip video camera and image licenses from Reuters and other video tools.
Categories: Ideas · Nonprofit
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CamStudio is a free screen recording software that captures all screen and audio activity on your computer and creates streaming Flash videos that you can share.
Use this software to create a video demonstration or tutorial for your customers. Or, record a problem or error that you’re experiencing to show technical support.
What other ways could this software be useful for you?
Categories: Innovation · Nonprofit · Technology
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