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Independent Schools: What is the Process for Updating Your Website?

An independent school’s website is its primary interface with students, parents, and the broader community. It’s a vital tool for communication, recruitment, and engagement. Regularly updating an independent school website is essential for enhancing communication, reflecting the school’s image, improving user experience, and supporting engagement and recruitment. It ensures the…

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How Schools Can Use AI to Generate Website Content and Improve SEO

From attracting prospective students and engaging parents to keeping the community informed, a school’s website plays a pivotal role. However, maintaining a dynamic, content-rich site that ranks well in search engine results can be challenging. This is where Artificial Intelligence (AI) comes into play. AI offers innovative solutions to streamline…

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Educating Staff and Teams: Promoting Awareness of Accessibility in Web Design

In the world of web design, accessibility is not just a trend; it is a necessity. As digital landscapes become increasingly integral to daily life, ensuring that websites are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities, is paramount. This blog post aims to shed light on the importance of…

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How Should You Select an Agency to Redesign Your School or Nonprofit Website?

A website serves as the virtual gateway to your organization, often forming the first impression for potential donors, volunteers, and stakeholders. A well-designed website not only serves as a virtual front door but also acts as a powerful tool for communication, outreach, and fundraising. However, redesigning a website can be…

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Ensuring Accessibility: A Guide to Creating an Inclusive Private School Website

In today’s digital age, a school’s website serves as its virtual front door, offering vital information to prospective parents and students. However, to truly welcome and engage all visitors, including those with disabilities, the website must be accessible. Accessibility isn’t just about complying with regulations; it’s about fostering inclusivity and…

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How Should a School Use GA4 Information to Help Improve Their Website?

A school’s website is often the first point of contact for students, parents, and stakeholders, serving as a gateway to information, resources, and the overall school experience. With such potential value, it’s essential for schools to continuously improve and optimize their online platforms to better serve their community. A powerful…

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Navigating the Cost of a Good Private School or Nonprofit Website in 2024

In 2024, the cost of a well-designed and functional website for a private school or nonprofit organization can vary significantly based on several factors. Understanding these factors can help you navigate the pricing landscape and make informed decisions about your website investment. Here are some key considerations when evaluating the…

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Maximizing School Efficiency: A Comprehensive Guide to Blackbaud API Integration with WordPress by Design TLC

The need for seamless integration of technology is increasingly important in the ever-evolving digital landscape of education. Schools can be challenged by managing of vast amounts of data while striving to enhance communication and engagement with students, parents, alumni, and donors. Recognizing these challenges, Design TLC offers innovative solutions to…

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School Website Redesign Process: Podcast Episode with Barb Doyle

Fun fact: Tara Claeys co-hosts the Mindful School Marketing podcast with Aubrey Bursch of Easy School Marketing. The podcast brings in guests to discuss a wide variety of topics related to independent school marketing, admissions and enrollment, as well as strategies for mindfulness to make work and life more healthy,…

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The Benefits of WordPress for School and Nonprofit Websites

For schools and nonprofit organizations to effectively communicate, engage with their communities, and achieve their missions, a professional online presence is essential. WordPress, a popular content management system (CMS), is a versatile and cost-effective solution for building and maintaining websites which offers many benefits to both schools and nonprofit organizations….

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Connecting Through Time: Engaging with Alumni and Sharing Their Stories on Your School Website

School websites serve as the virtual gateway to a community’s educational journey. Beyond current students and faculty, a crucial aspect often overlooked is the connection with alumni. Alumni are the living embodiment of a school’s legacy, and their stories can be powerful tools for inspiring current students and fostering a…

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