Posts Tagged ‘website tips’

What Campaign Keyword Phrases Do You Want To Own?

It’s a simple enough question. Every candidate wants their website to appear to appear at the top of the search engine results. But what other phrases are you targeting? Read More...

 

5 Assumptions That Will Tank Your Campaign Website

Here are some common assumptions that can cause problems for political campaigns. These issues can apply to those who already have campaign websites or are looking to start one. Read More...

 

How Much Should You Doctor Your Candidate Head Shots?

Most political campaign websites include a photograph of the candidate in the site header. It’s usually a head shot along with a logo and usually some sort of background image symbolically related to the location. Read More...

 

Web Application Review: 2 Weeks With Wibiya Toolbar

Regular visitors to the site may have noticed the new toolbar we installed on the bottom of some our site pages. We usually shy away from integrating co-branded services into our site, but we thought we would give the Wibiya toolbar service a try.  We figured we’d see if it was something that our campaign website clients might like. Read More...

 

Online Candidate Launches New Political Training Website

We are pleased to announce the launch of OnlineCandidateResources.com, our exclusive online political campaign strategy and training website. Read More...

 

How To Rank Well For Campaign Related Searches

Candidate SearchRanking well for campaign-related issue searches is great technique for local candidates to gain visibility and grow support. If you control web pages related to important search phrases, then people or voters who are researching issues will find your information — even if they were not looking for your campaign in particular. Read More...

 

The Power To Hold Your Campaign Hostage

We recently heard a story of a small campaign that ran into some serious web problems. First, they spent a lot of money on setting up a campaign website. After paying north of $4000 for the website – they then had to shell out an additional $90/hour for updates. On top of that, they had problems getting in touch with the designer or actually getting the changes they wanted done in a reasonable time frame. Read More...

 

5 Website Secrets Your Political Opponent Doesn’t Know

For many first-time candidates, the web can be an intimidating experience. There’s a lot of talk about how essential it is to have a campaign website and to engage voters through social media. Technology trends from larger campaigns have even trickled down to local races. It’s true that there is a lot more to know today, and the bar has been raised as to what the public expects from online political campaigns. Read More...

 

Add a Google Calendar to Your Campaign Website

A campaign calendar is a great way to let others know about events, rallies and fundraising events. If you use a Google Account, not only can you set up Google Analytics for your website, but you can also create online calendars that you can share with others and even embed in your website. Read More...

 

What To Do With Your Campaign Website After The Election

The election is over. As a candidate, you’ve either won or lost. All the advertising has ended, the final bills are paid, and the signage comes down. But don’t forget the campaign website – it’s still out there! Here are some ideas for dealing with your website after Election Day. Read More...