The Spacious Blog
Just like phones and computers, websites need to be updated every once in a while in order to maintain performance. With every update missed, phones and computers gradually get slower performing basic tasks and running programs. The same goes for websites. When websites are not regularly updated and maintained, performance gradually degrades and it becomes […]
Plan Out Your Nonprofit Website Build in 10 Steps
It’s time to redesign your nonprofit’s website, but you don’t know where to start. Here’s my best advice for planning and executing a project that saves you money, avoids common pitfalls, and results in a website you love. Step 1. Define your nonprofit’s goals This is where you get your big picture goals in order. […]
The Key To Creating Worthwhile Content
What’s the key to creating worthwhile content as a business owner? Simple, start by answering the questions your clients are already asking you! But how do you know what questions they have? Should you go and post a survey? Not necessary. Here’s a better idea: Keep a Log of Questions Your Clients Are Asking You […]
11 Ideas For Your Next Nonprofit Newsletter
Coming up with ideas for your nonprofit newsletter is tough. That’s why we did it for you. Here are some ideas you can write about for your next nonprofit newsletter. Send Your Updates Sending out updates in your newsletter is a great way to keep people informed about your nonprofit. Sometimes social media algorithms don’t […]
The Attention Economy
We live in an attention economy. The scarcest resource is people’s attention as there is more competing for our finite attention than ever before. So you’re trying to get attention for your business, for your cause, etc. you first need to embrace the fact that nobody inherently gives a shit. Everybody is trying to get […]
One of my personal favorite ways to waste time is messing around with shiny new tools that promise to save time. My work schedule has been condensed significantly since my kids’ schools closed down, which has made it more important than ever to wisely use the hours I have available for work. A few weekends […]
Building Your Audience with Gary Vee’s Jab Jab Hook Strategy
Building your audience and inspiring action via social media has never been more critical. As our audiences are all stuck at home, organizations and small businesses are realizing that a strong online presence is no longer a “one day maybe” sort of project. It needs to happen now. But where to begin? One of my […]
Five Easy Tips For Effective Video Conferencing
If you’ve found yourself working from home over the past few weeks due to coronavirus, you’re not alone. And if you’re working remotely, you are probably diving headfirst into video conferencing whether you like it or not! You may be used to video conferencing already, but many people are new to this. So if you […]
Working From Home with Kids During a Global Pandemic
My kids’ school closed down on Friday the 13th and it’s been JOURNEY since then. I want to talk to all you other working-from-home parents out there. Your kids have interrupted video calls, torn up the house and tested your patience. You almost find your focus before you need to stop to go wipe somebody. […]
Defining Your Brand and Target Audience as a Nonprofit Organization
A brand’s main goal is to resonate with your target audience’s emotions. So before you can build a solid brand, you need to become deeply familiar with your audience. Otherwise you’ll be shooting in the dark.
How To Stay Motivated When Working From Home
It’s hard to find motivation when stuck at home all day. But motivation is overrated. Let’s talk about how we can shrug off the need for motivation and get to work anyway during this uncertain time. The first thing to realize is that motivation isn’t a strategy. Some days you don’t feel motivated, does that […]
Seven Steps For Remaining Productive While Working From Home
I’ve been working from home for chunks of every week since I opened my business four years ago. And I love it! Sometimes. If you’d asked me my best advice for working from home a couple of weeks ago, it would have been: Don’t do it all the time. I’d found a great rhythm of […]