Even newbie marketers and association executives know that personalized messages deliver better results than one-size-fits-all campaigns. The more we know our members and their habits, wants, needs, preferences and influences, the better we can respond to them. It’s a win-win proposition. Savvy associations fully embraced personalization in direct and digital […]
Read More3 Things You Must Consider Before Rebranding an Association
In the dynamic, relevancy-driven world of associations and nonprofits, rebranding occurs frequently, but rebranding well requires planning and forethought. Here are three aspects that smart associations and institutions must consider before they rebrand: 1. Names are important for more than you think. Beyond its narrative and emotional appeal, your name […]
Read MoreAssociation Website Redesign? Don’t Skip 2 Critical Steps
Web design best practices for associations and non-profits never stop changing, but let’s freeze this particular moment in time and consider two of the most important aspects right now. Update Your Personas A persona – a detailed profile of a hypothetical average visitor, which represents a segment of your membership […]
Read More5 Essential Questions Before You Move to a Responsive Website
As of May 2014, 25% of global web traffic was mobile; an increase of 72% over 2013. When the numbers come in for 2015, we can expect a similar—or even greater—increase in mobile web traffic. In fact, last May, Google announced that “more Google searches take place on mobile devices than on computers […]
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