Blog
The latest research, insight and expertise on technology for good.
Filter by...
-
Blogging and the Law
For many people blogging is a fun pastime, for others it’s a serious business. Blogs can be used for an infinite number of reasons; for business purposes, for journalistic endeavours, for documenting one's activities, or even just simply for the writer’s enjoyment. It’s a major activity on the internet with 77% of internet users reading them and 6.7 million bloggers out there writing them. But what many bloggers don’t realise is the legal implications to writing a blog.
Find out more
-
Blogging tips for charities
Blogs are one of the best ways to find your voice and share it, but it can be tricky to get it right, and even more so to get it read. So what’s the secret to creating a brilliant blog post?
Find out more
-
Top tips for last minute fundraising
If you’ve got an upcoming sponsored event and aren’t sure how to maximise your online fundraising then we’re here to help. Whether it’s choosing your donations page or promoting your message to as many online contacts as possible, we’ve collated our best advice into one handy post.
Find out more
-
Seven components to create the best charity video
When creating a video for a charity campaign, it’s important to consider all the different aspects of the film which will capture the attention of the audience. We all have things we like and dislike about different campaigns, but what exactly makes a great charity video?
Find out more
-
Great Charity Website Tips – Donations
Charities are highly dependent on donations in order to carry out their work, so donating is without a doubt a major feature of any charity website. There are a number of things a charity can do to make it more likely that their website will receive the public’s help and support!
Find out more
-
5 steps to make sure you are compliant with the EU Cookie Directive
With new EU legislation being enforced on the 26th of May, companies are now being forced to obtain the permission of users before using cookies.
Find out more
-
How to improve your charity’s online presence
The new financial year offers many charities and organisations the perfect time to think about how they can get their online presence right, especially when resources are tight. Here are a few tips to help your thinking...
Find out more
-
Measuring your charity website’s impact with Google Analytics
Increasingly websites are not only being used for marketing services or campaigns, but actually delivering them too. That means if we don't pay attention to our web analytics, we're missing a huge chunk of our impact.
Find out more
-
Seven tools to make boring data beautiful
Data needn't just be boring rows of numbers. It can be artistic, eye catching and inventive to be memorable.
Find out more
-
21 winning charity blog post ideas
The key to a successful charity blog is that the benefits work both ways. You publish interesting, inspiring and useful content about your cause which in turn attracts people with an interest in your field to your blog, website, brand and, hopefully, your supporter base.
Find out more
-
Five of the best charity Facebook pages
Welcome your new supporters and make the right first impression by creating a custom welcome screen for your Facebook Page.
Find out more
-
How to spot a bad charity website
Have you looked at your own charity's website recently? Have you ever suspected it's a bit rubbish? Here are a few things to look out for.
Find out more