WordPress and Internet Explorer: Adding Conditional Comments to Scripts and Stylesheets

WordPress has a great built-in system for managing which JavaScript and CSS files get included on the front end of the website. Using the wp_enqueue_script() function and wp_enqueue_style(), you can decide under which conditions a script or stylesheet should be included, what dependencies each asset needs before loading, and… Read More

Protecting Your Nonprofit from Cyber Attacks

Last week, Forum One hosted a panel discussion in Washington, DC focused on nonprofit data security. Data security is a critical issue for nonprofits. In 2015 alone, hackers gained access to more than one hundred million personal records stored by organizations from Anthem Health Insurance to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. With cyber… Read More

Simplify Complex Site Development with Drupal Panels

There is a large ecosystem of Drupal modules that provide tools to assist in laying out items on a page. Drupal core provides blocks and entity field rendering while contrib adds a multitude of additional options including Display Suite, Entity Views Attach, Context, Panels, and many more. Anyone who has… Read More

Good Data Visualization Practice: Slopegraphs

Data visualization has emerged as an important new tool for communicators, and I am thus continuing my series of reviews of good practices in this area. The series stems from our work with the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), the U.S. Dept. of Education program that provides the most… Read More

Google Analytics: Search Data is BACK!

As you get your analytics planning up and running in 2016, consider putting search data in the front seat. Search engines are often the biggest driver of traffic to non-profit or issue-driven websites. If you care how people are finding you online, how you rank within specific issue areas, and… Read More

Keeping Your Content Fresh in 2016

  Welcome to 2016, you magical creatures of content creation! If your new year’s resolution is to make sure your editorial calendar does what it’s supposed to (and even if it isn’t!), we’ve got some tips on how to keep your content evergreen and impactful. Cast a wide net… Read More

Propelling Your Message With Promoted Tweets

Twitter offers various non-invasive advertising options ideal for nonprofits with limited advertising budgets, such as Promoted Tweets. What separates Promoted Tweets from normal Tweets is that it’s a paid-for service to target specific audiences. By using Promoted Tweets, you can ensure that your tweets are displayed at the top of your… Read More

What Government Agencies Can Learn from Nonprofits About Creating Amazing Websites

Creating a website for a government agency is often filled with restrictions and meeting rigorous guidelines. Even in the most bureaucratic environments, however, there are some great lessons that government agencies can learn from how some innovative nonprofits are creating websites. At Forum One we work with both government and… Read More

5 Tips for Choosing the Right Website Support Partner

Finding a long-term support partner for your open source website is kind of like dating. First, you ask your friends if they know of any agencies that they’ve worked with that they would recommend. You Google all recommendations and look at other companies that rank highly in your search results. Read More

10 Tips for Email Newsletters People Want To Read

A newsletter is no longer just for news and updates. It’s an opportunity to connect. After all, people can get news and updates for just about anything, elsewhere. The inbox is a battlefield. When we’re trying to reach our audiences with a connection they’ve opted in for, we’re competing with… Read More