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Honest Methods

A collection of insights and thoughts on nonprofit life, design, development, ethics, and more.

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Custom Website Designs Go Further Than Wix, Weebly, and Squarespace

The allure of publishing a website with a quick and easy visual drag-and-drop builder is high. Suddenly, you’re in control of your site and can add your own content and...

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Design is Not Art: Build Your Nonprofit Website with Intention

The start of a new web design project is always exhilarating, whether it’s a brand new design or a refresh. It is tempting to jump into the aesthetics right away, especially because there’s so much inspiration available to us. There are so many beautiful websites and...

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Is Your Organization’s Website Accessible?

In February 2020, 98.1% of website home pages out of 1 million surveyed by webAIM failed Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Was yours one of them?

Statistics like that can...

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Boost Your Online Donations with a Donor Centric Strategy

Now more than ever, online donations are essential for nonprofit organizations. If you’re new to the idea of online charitable giving or are looking to increase the number of donations you receive...

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6 Reasons To Update Your Nonprofit Website

Your organization’s website is your opportunity to make a good first impression, so it holds an important role. How do you know when it’s time to refresh it?

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Post-Pandemic, Nonprofits Rely On Their Websites More Than Ever

It may be unclear where we are in the journey of the COVID-19 global pandemic, but it’s very apparent that now is the time to be open to change and shift toward innovative approaches. Across the world, people are leaning on technology now more than ever...

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Why is UX Design Crucial for Your Organization?

The success of your organization’s new website hinges on human-centered design. If you invest in the research phase to prioritize the...

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