Last week we attended CampaignTech 2012 in Washington, DC. It was a great time. We got to meet a lot of great people and listen to seminars and panels by some of the best in the industry. While there was a lot to take in, here are five major trends that political campaigns can expect to find in 2012 and beyond. Read More...
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A Candidate’s Name Is the Only Thing That Doesn’t Change
Here’s a quick tip for candidates who are starting their online campaigns: Pick a name that’s going to last! For your website and social media profiles, you should choose a single name for consistency. The question is whether you should include the name of the office you are seeking. Read More...
One Party’s Reign On Social Media Ending?
For the past few years, with the exception of President Obama’s campaign, Republicans have held the position as the political party most in command of social media. That command arguably helped them take control of the House of Representatives in 2010, but the data shows their reign in social media may be coming to an end. Read More...
What’s Popular in 2012 Digital Political Advertising
According to a recent survey by STRATA US political campaigns in 2011-2012 have spent 100% more in online advertisements than they did during the 2010 midterm elections. ZU5HN5S7NR9J Read More...
The Tools We Use
New clients often ask us what online services and tools we recommend. Here are a few tools that we use for OnlineCandidate.com and would recommend for any political campaign. Read More...
Top Tips for Political Social Media Campaigns
Starting out, knowing the ins and outs of online networking can be a bit daunting for candidates. Here are a few tips for political campaigns are unfamiliar or starting out with the whole social media thing. 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...
5 Common Campaign Twitter Mistakes
Political candidates and campaigns have several reasons for using Twitter. They may want to build overall public exposure, establish branding, share information and increase voter support. While Twitter is simple to set up and use, it’s not without its quirks. To attract and keep more followers, avoid these common Twitter mistakes. Read More...
3 Essential Social Networks for Online Campaigning
Though is still early summer, November elections will be here before you know it! As a political candidate, what are you doing right now to make the most of social media and get voters to support you in the voting booth? Read More...
What Are The Goals Of Your Online Campaign?
As a candidate, what is your purpose for putting your political campaign online? Is it to get the most number of ‘Likes’ to your Facebook page? Is it to get a larger number of Twitter followers than you opponent? Is it to get your campaign ad video on YouTube to go viral? Is it to get the most number of visitors to your campaign website? Read More...