Central Stockton UMC came to us having seen our work on Los Gatos UMC. They were looking for a change after having a website for many years on a Joomla platform that was not mobile friendly, had components that only a developer could update, and lacked the ability for a more user friendly donation system, […]
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Assessing Donation Options for your Site
Given the current pandemic social distancing, many nonprofit organizations are rushing to get online donations working on their websites. There are a number of options, all with costs and benefits to consider. Here are some suggestions as you are weighing options for your organization. The first thing to know is that there is a general […]
A Review of 15 2020 Design Trends from an Accessibility Perspective
At the beginning of every year, the Internet becomes flooded with articles predicting the years newest web site trends. These articles are then eaten up by hungry designers looking to keep their work as fresh as possible. Unfortunately, while some of these trends are breathtaking and innovative, not all of them keep Universal Access in […]
How to Use Posts as a News Feed Effectively
What’s the difference between pages and posts? Your WordPress website is divided into two main sections when it comes to content: pages and posts. Each item has its own unique role in making your website “work” for visitors. Pages Pages are items that stay around and don’t frequently change. You can think of them as […]
Communications in a Time of Crisis: Webinar Recap
Communicating effectively on your website is now more important than ever due to the current global COVID situation. You want your clients, parishioners, members, constituents, etc. to have confidence in what you are doing. If they are visiting your website, they are looking to you to provide them with accurate and easy to find information. […]
Put Down the Bold: What You Really Want Is a Header
Are you using headers in the body of what you write on your website? If you answered “No,” or “I’m not sure,” you’re not alone. Many people are unaware of what headers are, and how they help your website. What exactly are website headers? Without being overly technical, website headers are text divisions in your […]
Taking Privacy Seriously
Unwanted Emails A couple of years ago I (Bet) partnered with a local industry organization, hoping that their members would reach out for website needs. That never happened, but what did happen is that I started getting spam (aka cold emails) from services for that industry. It’s so frustrating to keep getting offers for things […]
BHM Client Profile: Kansas Disciples of Christ
After having a website with us for many years, the Kansas Region, Disciples of Christ decided that it was time for an overhaul. This organization is the umbrella organization for roughly 80 churches in Kansas, so it is imperative that they have a functioning website to communicate effectively with their many congregations. The Challenges Their […]