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Six Content Management Tips for a Healthy WordPress Website

WordPress is a great tool for managing website content. But without a solid system of best practices for content management, your site can become cluttered, slow and difficult to navigate. We’ve seen this happen frequently as years go by and different people are...

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Avoid Copyright Infringement Risk on your WordPress Website

Copyright infringement is a serious issue that can result in steep legal penalties, damaged reputation and even the shutdown of your website. As a content creator or website manager, you’re responsible for avoiding the legal risk of infringing on others’ intellectual property rights.

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Information Architecture and User Experience in Print Design

We often talk about information architecture (IA) and user experience (UX) as digital design concepts. But in reality they drive every interaction a user has with a brand—in any format. Organizing content effectively, planning a clear narrative and designing a smooth, satisfying user experience are critical for print materials as well.

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Should your nonprofit bother with an annual report?

Producing an effective annual report takes time, effort, budget and other resources. Sometimes it might not feel worth it. But with the right approach, your annual report can be a fundraising powerhouse that generates much more value than you spend creating it.

Making responsible stock photo choices

How can you intentionally select stock photos that promote diversity, respectful representation and social justice for underrepresented groups?

Black young man speaking out at a George Floyd Protest in Summer of 2020. He's wearing a tshirt that says "I love my history. I love my culture. I love my people. I love me." People of different racial and ethnic backgrounds are in the background behind him, some on one knee.

Visual design in ethical storytelling

Ethical storytelling isn't only about how you gather information and craft words. Your visual design choices are equally powerful in supporting (or undermining) your efforts to represent story contributors and their communities with respect and dignity.

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How to tailor your non-profit messaging across channels

To engage your audience and build relationships, your non-profit needs to send the right message to the right people in the right place at the right time. Focus on reaching out across a range of channels and customizing your messaging to suit each channel.