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Why Choose WordPress for Montessori and Preschool Websites
A strong online presence is essential for small schools, including Montessori and preschools. A well-designed website not only serves as a gateway for prospective parents and caregivers but also reflects the unique philosophies and values that these institutions uphold. When it comes to building a website that effectively captures the…
Leveraging APIs in Web Development: Enhancing School Websites with Blackbaud Integration for WordPress
Design TLC is uniquely positioned to integrate the Blackbaud API into a WordPress website for schools. Check out the website we created for The Renbrook School to see an example of how this combination comes to life. Read on to learn more about APIs, and how Blackbaud and WordPress can…
Top 5 Ranking Factors for Local Organic SEO for Schools
Independent school marketers recognize the importance of having a strong online presence to attract prospective students and parents. Organic local search engine optimization (SEO) plays a crucial role in ensuring that schools appear prominently in search results when individuals look for educational institutions in their area. Organic vs. Paid SEO…
10 Must-Haves for Every Montessori School Website
The Montessori philosophy, focusing on a child’s independence and sense of responsibility, is a unique education option parents often choose for their child. To stand out and effectively engage interested parents browsing your Montessori school’s website, your website must have several crucial elements to take a curious school parent through…
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Is Your Small School Website Design Succeeding?
5 Things To Check to Measure School Website Success A high-functioning, effective school website is a must for your small school! While a successful private school website doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg, it is a significant investment for your school and requires special attention when budgeting…
How to Highlight Your Faculty Directory in Your School Website Content
Your school website content should be easy and interesting to navigate, and this includes your faculty and staff directory. Interested parents who may want to enroll their child in your school may spend a significant amount of time scanning through your faculty directory to learn more about your school culture. …
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Using Your School Website’s Data to Increase Enrollment
Data is one of the most critical assets to a website— but understanding how to use that data and apply it to your school content marketing and enrollment strategy is key to leveling up your website. Though it may seem daunting to beginners, analyzing website data can be broken up…
Ready for a school website redesign? Read these 5 tips first.
If you are preparing to redesign your small school’s website, congratulations! A school website redesign is a long, comprehensive process that requires strong planning, strategy, and execution to be positively impactful to your school marketing strategy. However, due to the complex nature of a redesign, it is important to prepare…
10 Tips for SEO Schools Should Know About
In the competitive world of private schools, having a well-designed and optimized website is essential for attracting potential students and their families. The website is often the first point of contact for parents looking for information about the school, and it can play a crucial role in their decision-making process….
How your web host could help or hurt your website performance
One of the first questions people may ask web designers when planning out their website is: Does it really matter where my website is hosted, or if it is hosted at all? In short, yes! The hosting environment you choose for your school website can impact security, SEO, user experience…
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Which Enrollment Management Platform is Best for Your Small School or Camp?
By Emily Hannah With any small school or children’s camp, a main goal will always be attracting new prospective students. While marketing your school and getting the attention of these new students is one process, guiding them through the entire marketing funnel to enrollment, and managing that complex process in…
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2022 School and Nonprofit Website Wrap Up – Our Year in Review
It is hard to believe, but 2022 is coming to a close— happy holidays and happy New Year! What a whirlwind this year has been. While we can’t wait to see what next year holds, the holiday season gives an opportunity to look back and reflect on this past year…