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How to Use CRM Data to Inform Nonprofit Website Design

Tips to help your organization design a website tailored to your audience

March 26, 2024

Many nonprofits fret about the best way to approach website design without realizing they have an incredible source of information and guidance available—their constituent relationship management systems (CRMs). Here’s a look at some of the ways you can use this information to make more informed web design decisions that appeal to your audience and drive engagement. 

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The Power of Storytelling in Major Donor Fundraising: 4 Tips for Nonprofits

Strategies to help your organization connect with new and existing donors

February 8, 2024

If it isn’t already, storytelling should play a major part in your nonprofit organization’s major donor fundraising strategy. Dive into four strategies that will leave your team more likely to connect with donors on an emotional level, leading to improved relationships and higher chances of securing donations.

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How to Prioritize Digital Accessibility for Your Website Project

Key steps to get internal buy-in for making your website accessible

January 23, 2024

In a digital landscape where every click shapes perceptions and influences decisions, investing in accessibility is a strategic move that can significantly boost your business. Here’s a look at the key steps you can take to build a convincing case for this important and strategic undertaking.

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Making the Business Case for Website Redesign in 2024

Key steps to secure support for revamping your digital presence

December 29, 2023

Updating your website every 2-3 years can help keep it current, on trend, and maintain a positive user experience. Here’s a look at the key steps you can take to build a convincing case for this important and strategic undertaking.

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The Accessibility for Manitobans Act: Is Your Website Compliant?

September 11, 2023

On May 1, 2024, it will become mandatory for public sector organizations, libraries and educational institutions in Manitoba, Canada, to comply with the Accessibility Standard for Information and Communication under The Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA). With that deadline drawing near and another close behind, many organizations are wondering if their websites are compliant with the AMA.

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Website Accessibility and the Law

An overview of North American web accessibility legislation

September 7, 2023

It’s critical to ensure that everyone can use your website; first and foremost, it’s the ethical thing to do. Second, it’s good for business, and finally, it could keep you out of legal trouble. In the fifth and final article in our accessibility series we provide an overview of accessibility legal considerations in the U.S. and Canada.

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What Is a Headless Content Management System?

Is this emerging website architecture right for your site build?

May 9, 2023

You’re likely familiar with the term CMS (content management system), a platform with a backend or content repository where editors can create, manage, and optimize digital content. Our beloved WordPress is an example of a CMS. Recently, the demand for a system that houses content and can display it anywhere beyond just a website has exploded. Enter what’s known as a headless CMS.

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Our Agency’s Web Development Process Overview

What it’s like to be our client

December 2, 2021

Welcome to your custom website development experience. We’ve outlined our process and workflow to give you an idea of what it’s like to engage Mangrove as a client.

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How to Budget Your Website Project

A Lengthy Guide

August 18, 2021

“How much will my website cost?” Believe it or not, there is a simple answer that applies in all circumstances. “It depends.” Sorry, but … not sorry. It’s true. At least, it’s true if you want any degree of customization and/or assurance that the job will be done right.

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Accessibility Considerations Matter in Website Development

Understanding of the coding side of website accessibility

April 14, 2021

When our team talks to clients about website accessibility, we break it down into three categories: content, design and development. In this post, we’ll cover the key considerations from a development perspective. Many elements come into play when we talk about developing for accessibility. There are a range of edits that can be done “under the hood” to ensure the website code properly interacts with screen readers and other assistive technology tools.  
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Content Strategy for Your Website

A tour of Mangrove's process

November 20, 2020

When you get strategic advice for developing your content, your website then becomes a masterful storytelling and conversion tool. Ideally, your website should efficiently guide your visitors to the information they want and convince them to take actions that will engage them more fully with your services or products.

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Designing Websites with Accessibility in Mind

First steps and tips from our team

July 28, 2020

As a group of website designers, developers and content creators, we recognize our responsibility to make our own site, and the sites we create, more accessible for all users. We have also committed to sharing information that will help our peers take steps toward greater accessibility. This post, the third in our 4-part series, aims to do just that.

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Accessibility Considerations Matter When Creating Website Content

What to consider when writing for accessibility.

May 26, 2020

If you want to start to make your site more accessible without a ton of heavy lifting, content is a great place to begin. Many of the key considerations can be addressed quickly and easily without back-end support. Here are a few tips to help you get started.

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WordPress Security Best Practices

How to keep your site healthy and safe

September 19, 2018

An unfortunate reality these days is that websites are under pretty constant attack from hackers; according to WPBeginner.com, Google blacklists around 70,000 websites each week for different kinds of nefarious online behaviors! Most hackers utilize “brute force attacks” where they try as many different combinations of login credentials as possible to get into a site. Once inside, they might steal valuable client information or mess with your website just because they can. So, what can you do to protect your website and avoid these online pests?

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What is a web host and why does it matter?

Choosing a Hosting Provider

July 10, 2018

When you set out to build your website, one of the initial decisions you’ll have to make is where to host your site. What exactly is a web hosting service? What do they do? What should you look for when choosing your provider? We’re going to answer all those questions right here.

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GDPR, Oh my!

What should we be doing?

May 24, 2018

You’ve likely gotten more emails about GDPR lately than you ever thought possible.  It’s a little overwhelming and can be confusing, but don’t stress.  Here’s a quick overview of what it is and what we suggest you do to comply.

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The Green UX Checklist

Consider environmental impact before starting design

April 20, 2018

The best way to make a website green is to consider its environmental impact before starting its design, and to keep it mind throughout the design process. To help you do just that, we’ve compiled a short list of six things we can all do to change the way we design, develop and maintain websites for a more sustainable web.

White text on green background. Green UX Checklist. 1. Reduce images. 2. Optimize videos. 3. Use fewer fonts. 4. Recycle assets. 5. Use green hosting. 6. Use optimization tools.
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