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Posts Tagged ‘general campaign tips’
They’re Not Campaign Supporters Until You Get Them in Voting Booth
Handling Negative Posts About Your Campaign
Local politics can be vicious, especially on the web. Nasty things are often posted on site comments, blog posts, etc. Anonymous posts on local newspaper websites can be the worst. The temptation exists to do something about it. Read More...
Creating a Political Online Arms Race
True story, though the names have been erased to protect the innocent. Read More...
Write an Optimized Political Press Release
A well-written press release in an excellent way to receive publicity. Think of a press release as basically a short, newsworthy article about your campaign or campaign that is distributed to relevant media contacts. Read More...
Raising Online Dollars and Donations
The most effective way for local political campaigns to raise money is still the ‘old-fashioned’ way — by making calls and holding events. Personal contacts and solicitation are still an integral part of the fund raising process. Under no circumstances will the Internet magically bring in money! Your campaign website exists as a conduit through which to raise money, not as a means unto itself. Read More...
Local Campaign Website Basics
It all starts with the basics. On the web, that’s choosing a campaign domain name. Simple is often best. And what could be simpler than your own name! If your name is John Jones, go with johnjones.com. If your name is already registered, try a variation of your name (eg. johnqjones.com). Read More...