Posts by Tara Claeys
When Should You Use Accordions on Your Website
Using accordions on a website can make the content easier to read at a glance and avoid overwhelming a website visitors with too many words. However, it should not be overused as accordions can also make a website harder to use by forcing too much clicking to access important information. Let’s get an overview of…
Read MoreTips for Improving Alumni Engagement for Small Schools
The pandemic has disrupted nearly everything about education for schools, alumni engagement included – especially in smaller schools. Students of all ages have sacrificed so much during the pandemic: their regular lifestyles, class schedules, social lives on campus, extracurricular activities, the list goes on and on! After everything students have been through this last year…
Read MoreHow much does a school website cost?
Your school needs a new, fresh website. One reason you may be putting this off is because you are worried that a website refresh is more than you can afford— how much does a school website cost? A professional school website plays a huge role in the success of a school. It’s a key part…
Read More4 Key School Website Performance Metrics and Why They Matter
When you’re running a school or nonprofit organization, it’s crucial to work out the balance between “nice-to-have” and “need-to-have.” Some things are “nice to have.” For example, a few less meetings so you can focus more time to get stuff done. Some things are “need to have.” A website – a good, working website –…
Read MoreWhat is a CDN and How Do I Use It on My Website?
We’ve written about caching – what it is and how to clear your cache. A related topic is the impact of a CDN on caching – let’s go over what a CDN is, why you might use it and how to connect it to your website. What is a CDN? CDN stands for Content Distribution…
Read MoreDoes your WordPress website load in under 3 seconds?
Google favors websites that load in under 3 seconds, because that is a benchmark for a better user experience and website performance. It shouldn’t be hard to make your website load this fast, but many websites fail to meet this benchmark. We recently started working with a nonprofit whose WordPress website looks pretty good, but…
Read MoreDesign TLC Wins Platinum Hermes Creative Award
Design TLC was awarded a best school website award from the Platinum Hermes Creative Award for 2021 for the development of the microsite for Wittenberg University. We worked with the multi-talented Edit Barry and Allison Le of E&Aco to build a microsite for the University’s $100 million capital campaign, “Having Light.” The development project included…
Read MoreHow To Increase Your School’s Email Open Rates in 2021
From relaying important updates to sharing fun events happening at your school, sending email newsletters is important for building community and engagement at your school, as well as serving as a marketing tool for retention and prospective families. You may be wondering if email marketing is even still worth it in today’s times. The answer…
Read More4 reasons why WordPress is perfect for small school websites
At DesignTLC, we proudly use WordPress to design websites for our clients. There are plenty of other platforms available, like Wix, Weebly, and Squarespace, and Finalsite is a big name in school websites. WordPress is our favorite for four reasons: Ease of Use Ownership Extendabilty Community 1. Affordability It’s no secret that good quality website…
Read MoreCome back strong after winter break with these quick school marketing plans
With the holidays this week, schools were recently released for winter break until January. While it’d be nice to take the entire break off, this is a great opportunity for you to revamp your private school website and marketing plan through some quick, painless projects that put you in a better, less stressful position next…
Read MoreLast minute preparation tips for #GivingTuesday Donations
Giving Tuesday is just around the corner, taking place this year on November 28 just after the Thanksgiving holiday. Rooted in online donations, the basis of the hashtag holiday is essentially Black Friday for non-profits. Because Giving Tuesday is so significant in the non-profit industry, it’s crucial that your organization is prepared for the global…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between a logotype, logomark, and logo lockup?
Your logo is a huge part of your school or organization’s branding. It’s your first impression to the world, the image of your brand. The term “logo” is actually quite general, as there are several categories of logos. When creating a logo, you may be asked, “Do you want a logomark or a logotype?” What’s…
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