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The importance of a web presence. Tina Arnoldi (843) 723-3635 Twitter: @TinaArnoldi Blog: http://blog.tinaarnoldi.com [email protected] [email protected] g 1

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Presentation given at a Charleston Grants Professional workshops. Highlights different tools available to help people develop a web presence.

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  • 1. The importance of a web presence. Tina Arnoldi (843) 723-3635 Twitter: @TinaArnoldi Blog: http://blog.tinaarnoldi.com [email protected] [email protected] 1
  • 2. AGENDA You need a web site Online giving Social media Mobile Channels Google Alerts Privacy Google Analytics Blogging Google AdWords Eventbrite 2
  • 3. You need a web site It doesnt have to be expensive. Buy your name now. Make sure you own it. Forward it to Facebook short-term. WordPress as an option. Weebly? Free hosting with Dream Host. 3
  • 4. Social Media If you can only do one channel, use Facebook. 800 million people Events Viral 4
  • 5. Other channels 5
  • 6. Privacy 6
  • 7. Blogging Free Have a reason Start slow Comment on others Guest authors Shameless promotion http://blog.tinaarnoldi.com 7
  • 8. Eventbrite Free Public Searchable 8
  • 9. Online giving Make it an option for your donors. Dont make it hard! (ex. Registration) Read the fine print. Rates vary 2.9% 2.2% plus 30 cents 9
  • 10. Mobile Pay attention Optimized web site Resources http://www.mgivefoundation.org/ $500k+, $500/month http://mobipledge.com/ 10
  • 11. Google Alerts What are people saying about Your nonprofit Your issues You! 11
  • 12. E-newsletter Dont assume everyone wants it. Have a way to unsubscribe. Are people reading it? (html/text) Do they click your links? (Google Analytics) Vary your subject lines. Have a (fairly) consistent schedule. 12
  • 13. Google Analytics Is anyone visiting your web-site?If so, what are they doing while they are there? How did they find you? 13
  • 14. Start with your questions Are people clicking links in my e-mail newsletters? Are there referral partners I can cultivate? Are people bouncing on a key page? Is my AdWords campaign driving useful traffic? Why do I even have a website? 14
  • 15. Google Analytics - Home PageDashboard Info at a glance Keep in context Can customize 15
  • 16. Google Analytics - Standard Reporting 16
  • 17. Google AdWords for Nonprofits Target location $1.00 max bid Long tail keywords Daily budget of $329 Must actively manage Can take 5 months for approval 17
  • 18. AdWords connects to Analytics 18
  • 19. Volunteer Resources The Analysis Exchangewww.webanalyticsdemystified.com Media Cause www.mediacause.org Palmetto Technology Hub www.palmettotechnology.org 19
  • 20. You need to be online. Tina Arnoldi (843) 723-3635 Twitter: @TinaArnoldi Blog: http://blog.tinaarnoldi.com [email protected]@coastalcommunityfoundation.org 20