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The latest in web design and development, content strategy, and other ideas from the Mangrove team.

AI, Search, and Nonprofit Websites: What You Need to Know Now

Practical tips and actions for navigating AI’s effects on web searches

February 24, 2026

Many nonprofits are noticing changes in how people find and interact with their websites. Search results look different, web traffic patterns are shifting, and AI is increasingly shaping how people research information online. This article explores what’s changing, why traffic may look different, and where nonprofits can focus their attention with confidence.

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A Sound Content Strategy Gives Your Website Direction: Use It Well To Stay On Course

How to ensure your website is clear, consistent, and aligned over time

December 10, 2025

A thoughtful content strategy can keep your website aligned and effective long after launch. We explore how teams can steward their strategy over time, decide who carries it forward, and use it to guide day-to-day content decisions as part of a strong approach to website governance.

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Client FAQs When Planning Resources for a Web Development Project

Our insight into the process

July 25, 2025

Building or redesigning a website requires time, planning, and input from your team—but you won’t be doing it alone. This article answers common questions from every phase of the web design and development process, helping you understand roles, timelines, feedback, QA, and launch expectations so your project runs smoothly and results in a more effective website.

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Why Building a Thoughtful Website Takes Time

Behind the scenes of a meaningful site build, from kickoff to launch

June 23, 2025

Building a strategic, functional, accessible, and beautiful website takes time. At Mangrove, we work with organizations who care deeply about their missions and communities, taking the time needed to build sites that serve audiences, meet accessibility standards, and stand the test of time. In this article, we break down key factors that influence how long a site can take to build.

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Start Strong, Before You Launch

Use the lead-up to your new site to deepen community connection and share your story

June 23, 2025

Once your website project is underway, it’s natural to start thinking about launch day. But the time between kickoff and go-live offers meaningful opportunities to connect with your community, build momentum, and share the “why” behind your new site. In this article, we explore how the pre-launch phase can become one of the most strategic parts of a multi-month website journey.

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Reflection and Transformation in 2023 and 2024

Highlights from our latest annual report

May 30, 2025

A lot changed for our team in 2023 and 2024—from officially merging with fellow B Corp creative agency Manoverboard to navigating an economic downturn and evolving our team. As we reflect on the past two years, we share highlights that have helped shape who we are today and reaffirmed our alignment with our purpose.

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