The Spacious Blog
One of the most common questions people ask me as a web designer is: “How do I choose the right image type for my website?” This is a great question because the size and file type of images can greatly affect a website’s speed and overall appearance. There are many different options to choose from […]
A Little TLC: Why Your Website Needs Maintenance
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 […]
One morning a few months ago I woke up and took a look outside at my car. Guess what I saw? That’s right. A parking ticket. The automatic reaction when any normal person see’s a parking ticket is anger and confusion. In my case I felt it was justified because I live on a normal […]
Amid In The Panic, Don’t Freeze Up
A couple weeks ago I had a full lineup of projects into the summer, I was looking for airline tickets for a trip in the next few weeks, and had a decent lineup of content ready to roll out. Now that the world turned upside down, it’s hard to plan for next week, let alone […]
Finding Your Voice in the Coronavirus Crisis
Everybody is thinking all day long about COVID-19. How can you enter that conversation without following the mainstream narrative everyone else is following? How can you meaningfully add to the conversation?
Be Social on Social Media
So I just had a crazy revelation. Like, you won’t even believe how transcending and mind-blowing this one is…You ready? The secret to getting the absolute most out of social media is by… Being social! ? Who would have thought right? Not like it’s in the name or anything… But, seriously, I’ve been really skeptical […]
How To Find Images For Your Nonprofit’s Website and Social Media
You don’t need a large budget to make your nonprofit shine with quality images. Invest some times (and maybe a bit of money) and reap the rewards of a more engaged audience and a better image.
SEO Tutorial For Nonprofits: Why SEO is a Balancing Act Between Content and Optimization
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is a great way to draw a higher amount of quality search traffic to your website. It’s completely free (if you do it yourself) and only requires a bit of knowledge about common keywords and search queries your ideal website visitor uses in order to get started.
The Insider’s Guide to Successful Nonprofit Website Projects
A bit over 9 years ago, I got my first job out of college at Philadelphia LISC. For the next 5 years at various organizations in Philly and Mexico City, I was entrenched in the business of growing the impact of nonprofits and seeing the immense benefits they provided to the people and communities they […]