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How to Optimize a Silent Background Video for Your Website’s Hero Area
Adding a silent background video to your website’s hero area can elevate the user experience, providing a dynamic and visually engaging introduction to your site. However, optimizing the video is crucial to ensure it enhances your website without negatively impacting performance. In this post, we’ll cover the ideal video size…
Reaffirming Our Mission
At Design TLC, we stand for social justice, equality, inclusion, and human rights. We are committed to action beyond words. Through pro bono services, donations, and partnerships with organizations promoting social justice, we strive to support systemic change. Listening, learning, and taking meaningful action are central to who we are.
Design TLC Joins Blackbaud Partner Ecosystem: A Game-Changer for Schools Seeking Affordable, Custom Solutions
We’re thrilled to announce that Design TLC is now an official Blackbaud Partner! This exciting collaboration brings a powerful, affordable solution to schools and educational institutions using Blackbaud to manage their internal data. With Design TLC’s expertise in creating custom, high-performing websites and our commitment to responsive support, we’re here…
The Role of Social Media Integration in School Website Design
An effective school website is a dynamic hub for engagement, information, and community building. Social media has transformed the way educational institutions interact with their audiences, from students and parents to alumni and the broader community. Integrating social media into school websites can be a powerful strategy that enhances communication,…
Sitemaps: Simplifying Website Navigation for Nonprofits
In today’s digital world, a nonprofit’s website is its front door. It’s where potential donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries first interact with the organization’s mission and values. Yet, even the most compelling website can lose its effectiveness if visitors struggle to navigate it. This is where sitemaps come into play. They…
Understanding WCAG Guidelines: Creating Accessible Websites for All
The internet is an essential part of everyday life, providing access to information, communication, education, and services. However, for many individuals with disabilities, navigating the web can be challenging, if not impossible, without accessible design. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) offer a comprehensive framework for creating websites that are…
Streamlining Enrollment Management through Website Integration with CRMs
In the competitive landscape of education, effectively managing student enrollment processes can make all the difference for schools looking to attract and retain students. Traditional enrollment methods often involve paper forms, extensive email chains, and manual data entry, which can lead to inefficiencies and missed opportunities. This is where integrating…
Design TLC Wins Gold in the MarCom Awards for The Winsor School Website!
We are thrilled to share that Design TLC, in collaboration with E&A Co., has won a MarCom Gold Award for our work on The Winsor School website! 🎉 This prestigious honor is a testament to the creativity, design excellence, and technical expertise that went into this project, and we are…
Optimizing Website Navigation for Improved User Experience
Website navigation is one of the most critical components of any online platform. For small schools and nonprofits, it shapes how users-parents, donors, students, and community members-interact with and explore your site. Clear navigation helps these organizations convey their missions, provide essential information, and encourage engagement in a user-friendly way….
The Art of Calls-to-Action (CTAs): Driving Engagement for Nonprofits
One of the main goals of a website is to drive user engagement. For nonprofits, this engagement can take many forms-donations, volunteer sign-ups, newsletter subscriptions, or event registrations. Each of these actions is critical for the organization’s mission and success. The linchpin to ensuring this interaction happens is a well-crafted…
Staying Updated and Secure: Design TLC’s Commitment to Your WordPress Website
At Design TLC, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of the ever-evolving digital landscape, particularly when it comes to WordPress. Recently, the WordPress community has been abuzz with news surrounding a public dispute between Automattic’s CEO, Matt Mullenweg, and one of its long-standing clients, WP Engine. While this…
The Power of Storytelling in Nonprofit Website Design
It is important for nonprofit organizations to create compelling websites that communicate their mission, engage supporters, and inspire action. While data, facts, and statistics are essential, they often fail to move people emotionally. Storytelling, on the other hand, has the unique power to humanize causes, bridge connections, and build empathy….