Political Campaign Tips and Strategies

How to Run for Local Office: Tips for a Winning Campaign

How to Run for Local Office: Tips for a Winning Campaign

For most first-time candidates, the process of running a political campaign can be both an exhilarating and bewildering adventure. It's very normal to be confused about how to get started. But don't worry, you're not certainly not alone. The reality is that launching...

How Many Local Governments Are In The USA? (Infographic)

If you think there's too much government in the United States, you may be on to something. There are over 90,000 government units in the US, with over $3.4 trillion spent annually on direct expenditures for state and local governments. From state, county, local towns...

Tips For Designing Your Campaign Yard Signs

Tips For Designing Your Campaign Yard Signs

Campaign yard signs are an important element in local campaigning. Over time, a single campaign sign can be seen by hundreds or even thousands of people. Multiply that effect by the total number of yard signs promoting a campaign, and you have a powerful way to build candidate name recognition.

5 Myths About Political Candidate Websites

5 Myths About Political Candidate Websites

You know what they say about assumptions. In political web development, we run into a lot of them. Here are our top five myths about political campaign sites that can cost candidates visitors and support.

So You Want To Run For Coroner? Here’s How To Get Started

So You Want To Run For Coroner? Here’s How To Get Started

Most people associate the position of coroner with high-profile criminal investigations and forensic science. However, the role of a county coroner goes beyond investigations. The position involves serving the community by identifying deceased individuals, determining...

Comparing Political Donation Platforms – Our Recommendations

Comparing Political Donation Platforms – Our Recommendations

We are often asked by our political website clients (and potential clients) what fundraising services and tools we recommend for their online campaigns. In this article, we’ll walk you through the best political donation platforms, offering a comparison of features,...

The #1 Mistake Killing Your Campaign Website (And How to Fix It)

The #1 Mistake Killing Your Campaign Website (And How to Fix It)

Would you make a campaign stump speech to a crowd, then stop 90% of the way through, drop the mic, and just walk off the stage? Would you send a print piece detailing half your campaign on one side but then leave the other side blank? Of course, you wouldn’t. Yet many...

Why Every Political Campaign Needs a Google Account

Why Every Political Campaign Needs a Google Account

If you are running for local office, consider creating a Google account for your political campaign. You may already have a personal Gmail account, but creating a new Google account for your campaign will help separate your personal activities. Many candidates create...