TechSoup Articles: Web Building

Site Statistics and User Privacy for Nonprofit Websites

TechSoup — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0700

In this article, we’ll explore some privacy issues surrounding web analytics and other website tools.

Laws for Organizations that Accept Online Payments

TechSoup — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Protecting your donors' sensitive information isn't just a courtesy — it's the law.

Joomla for Nonprofits

TechSoup — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Is the popular open-source solution to create and edit website content for non-technical users right for you?

A Nonprofit’s Guide to Building Simple, Low-Cost Websites

TechSoup — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Affordable solutions for planning, creating, and maintaining your organization’s online presence.

Tips for Designing (or Redesigning) a Nonprofit Web Site

TechSoup — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0700

If your organization is building a new Web site from scratch — or updating an existing one — this article can help you plan and design a polished, functional site that meets your organization’s needs.

Comparing Open Source Content Management Systems

TechSoup — Tue, 19 May 2009 12:00:00 -0700

This is an excerpt from the 60 page independent Idealware report that provides a summary of what open source content management systems are, what features are often useful to nonprofits, and a detailed comparison of WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, and Plone.

A Few Good Web Hosting Providers

TechSoup — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0700

Find out what nonprofits should look for when selecting a Web hosting provider.

Eight Ways a CMS Can Help with Search Engine Optimization

TechSoup — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0700

Features to look to for in a content management system to help ensure prominent search-result placement.

Behind Closed Web Sites: A Look at Three Nonprofit Intranets

TechSoup — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:00:00 -0700

Learn how three NPOs successfully created and implemented an internal Web site.

Five Principles to Design By

TechSoup — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:00:00 -0700

Key ideas to keep in mind when planning or evaluating design projects at your nonprofit.

Essential Posts that Every Blogger Should Know

TechSoup — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0700

Nine ideas for padding your blog when you're at a loss for words.

A Few Good Tools to Manage Content on Simple Sites

TechSoup — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0700

We'll show you tools you can use to update and manage content on small Web sites.

Tips for Creating and Managing Content

TechSoup — Tue, 01 May 2007 12:00:00 -0700

Tools and tricks for posting good content to your nonprofit's Web site.

Getting your Board on Board

TechSoup — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:00:00 -0700

How to introducing a secure online area where your nonprofit's board members can collaborate.

Ten Things That Will Make or Break Your Web Site

TechSoup — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:00:00 -0700

What to include, what to leave out, and new ways to think about the data you present.

Three Free, Easy Ways to Add a Calendar to Your Web Site

TechSoup — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:00:00 -0700

Add a calendar to your site with just an Internet connection, a Web browser, and some spare time.

Seven Web Development Pitfalls

TechSoup — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 12:00:00 -0800

Common mistakes you should avoid when designing your new site.

A Few Good Online Payment Multitaskers

TechSoup — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 12:00:00 -0800

Experts top tools for processing various types of payments on an existing Web site.

Is Your Home Page Immature?

TechSoup — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0800

Ways to use your organization's home page to effectively to highlight your message.

Why Content Management Fails

TechSoup — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:00:00 -0800

Learn why your Web site's content is a complete mess — and how you can fix it.

Promoting Your New (or Redesigned) Web Site

TechSoup — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 12:00:00 -0700

Ten cost-effective and easy promotional techniques to generate a buzz about your new site.

How to Create Web Content that Works

TechSoup — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 12:00:00 -0700

Steps you can take to ensure that your Web site meets the needs and interests of your audience.

Measuring the Impact of Your Web Presence

TechSoup — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 12:00:00 -0700

Easy, basic ways to show decision-makers how much impact your Web presence has.

Tips for Tidying Tags

TechSoup — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 12:00:00 -0700

One admitted "tag slob" cleans up her act, and her tags, with these handy tips.

Ten Ways to Use Web 2.0 to Change the World

TechSoup — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 12:00:00 -0700

Ten ways to push you further along the road to achieving your mission.

Seven Blogging Tools Reviewed

TechSoup — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 12:00:00 -0700

We’ll take a detailed look at the top blogging tools and outline key considerations.

Exploring the World of Wikis

TechSoup — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 12:00:00 -0700

Easy-to-use wiki sites can help your organization share information and collaborate.

Thirteen Tips for Effective Tagging

TechSoup — Thu, 18 May 2006 12:00:00 -0700

Tagging will revolutionize the way you categorize information on the Web.

Mapping an End to Hunger in New York City

TechSoup — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 12:00:00 -0800

Coalition Against Hunger used Google Maps to help the city's soup kitchens operate more effectively.

Rethink Your Organization's Web Site

TechSoup — Mon, 30 Jan 2006 12:00:00 -0800

How to ensure that every page of your Web site offers real value to your readers.