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New Year, New Website?

Submitted by Poieo on Tue, 01/05/2010 - 7:55pm

If you're like me, you're probably a little sad the holidays are over, but you're excited about the new year, getting back into your normal routine, and planning out your goals for 2010. If you're sulking in depression about the thought of one more in year living life as you know it...well, that's for another time...I'm sorry.

Is Your Site Suffering From Feature Creep?

Submitted by Poieo on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 11:19pm

Feature Creep - In case you have never heard the term, it's basically used to describe products and services that pack on so many features that they begin to get in the way rather than offer a true benefit. Websites are not immune to such problems, and more often than not features added with the intent of drawing people in actually end up pushing them away.

Online Giving - Worth the 'Cost'?

Submitted by Poieo on Mon, 09/21/2009 - 9:59pm

Let me preface this post with the fact that I am a little bias toward the online marketplace.  After all, it is my job, and because it is my job I believe I can offer a good perspective on the matter whether it is bias or not...

MailChimp: E-Newsletters Just Got Free-er

Submitted by Poieo on Thu, 09/17/2009 - 11:42pm

Communication.  It is essential to today's churches, non-profits, and small businesses.  Your congregation, donors, and clients need (and want) to know what you're up to.  And with today's technology, you have an amazing audience just a mouse-click away.

Are You 'Tapping' to your Website Visitors, or 'Singing Their Tune'?

Submitted by Poieo on Wed, 07/08/2009 - 1:56pm

Communication is essential in most areas of our lives. Our websites are no different. Effectively communicating who you are, what you do, and how we can benefit from your services on your website is crucial to its success. I want to share a research study with you that may shed some light on just how effective your communication is.

The following is an excerpt from Made to Stick, by Chip Heath & Dan Heath:

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