We're answering your questions on the Toolbox, web tools and nonprofit resources in our new Nonprofit Q&A section. Check out this month's member questions for tips you can apply to your site! If you have a question or need advice, email [email protected]
Q: I just finished creating and designing my site. how do I publish my site, and "go live"?
Congrats! Now that you've completed, make sure your hard work will be displayed properly to visitors. Login to your webhost (where your site files are stored) and domain registrar (where you purchased your URL) to link these two accounts. Your site is only live when and if your webhost and domain registrar are linked properly. If you're a Doodlekit user, check the URL of your homepage. If you see "doodlekit.com' in there, you're probably missing a step. If it's been a while since your site's launch, perform regular checks to verify that all pages have updated info and that your domain and webhost accounts are still active.
Q: My website is up and running, but how can I increase visibility? We are a local community organization, and it's difficult to reach new audiences on the web.
It's great that your site is a popular destination for current supporters but even small organizations can attract new supporters! Remember, search engines are usually where the curious start, so focus on your Search Engine Optimization, or SEO, to boost traffic. Apply for a Google Adwords Grant, which will help you . Just because a visitor clicks to view your site doesn't mean he;she will stay, so create compelling content, ensure that international visitors can read your site and make sure your site is user-friendly.
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