We are working on new tools to help candidates fund raise online. What is your campaign doing or planning to do this election cycle? How do you feel about fundraising? How happy have you been with your efforts? Read More...
Archive for the ‘fundraising’ Category
What Are Your Fundraising Plans?
Candidates Need Money So Badly, They’ll Spam Anyone To Get It
Is spamming thousands of people really the best way to raise campaign funds? Is it a little creepy getting email from a candidate you’ve never heard from before, asking you to click a link and donate? Just because political spam is legal doesn’t make it right – or even welcome to the recipient. Read More...
State Voting Information Links
Below is a list of the voting and election information pages for all fifty states, including the District of Columbia. You’ll find links to state filing requirements, candidate lists, campaign finance information and more. Read More...
Political Pay-Per-Click Advertising Ideas
If you are using Google Adwords or other text advertising networks to promote your campaign, you are likely buying text ads on keywords related to your candidate’s name, your opponents’ names and on issues relevant to your race. Those are the most obvious terms, and they work well. But here are some long-tail keyword suggestions that you may not have considered for your pay-per-click campaign… Read More...
6 Ways to Add Interactivity to Your Campaign Website
‘Brochureware’ is the term used to describe static websites. You know the type, the ones with pages that have not been updated since the 1990s. They are usually all text with a few images thrown in. If you’re lucky, the only interactive element might be a contact form. Read More...
Do Candidate Endorsements Matter?
Local political candidates can help increase name recognition and establish credibility and by winning endorsements. While the value of endorsements in gaining votes is debatable, some endorsements can bring particular benefits. Read More...
Political Fundraising with Widgets
In addition to general contribution and fundraising buttons on campaign websites, candidates can use widgets in a variety of ways to help get out the word and raise money. Read More...