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A Website Homepage That Converts

By Chijo Takeda

Do you have a business website not getting you enough leads? Or do you have a nonprofit website that doesn’t get you enough donations? I was recently invited to a local chamber of commerce to teach business owners and nonprofit leaders how to get a website homepage that gets more paying clients and enthusiastic donors.…

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Can Nonprofits Still Apply for Assistance Through the CARES Act?

By Chijo

Perhaps you held off on applying for federal assistance through the CARES Act for your nonprofit early on, thinking you would wait and see how long you could weather the storm. Or perhaps you did apply but you did not qualify for the EIDL Advance funds program (the forgivable portion of the program, which amounted…

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Purposeful conversation - Alexa Stuart

Purposeful Conversation – Alexa Stuart

By Chijo Takeda

Dogpaw Studio founder, Chijo Takeda, started the Purposeful Conversation Series with the goal of speaking to nonprofit leaders about their goals, passions, and roadblocks in carrying out their purposeful missions. He hopes to give back to the nonprofit community with insights and resources to help them elevate their organizations based on the knowledge gained. Here…

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Content writer for your organization

How To Choose A Content Writer For Your Non-Profit Organization

By Chijo Takeda

When it comes to marketing your non-profit organization, quality content is key. You need someone who can help you write compelling copy that will inspire potential donors to give their time or money to your cause. So how do you choose the right content writer for the job? Here are a few tips. Find someone…

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Google Reviews Are Paused

By Chijo

With so many businesses closing, offering limited hours, or limited options, Google has paused the ability to leave reviews. This goes for both the business and the customers. Businesses are not able to respond to previously posted reviews and customers are not able to leave new reviews. Google Cares When this started on 3/20/20, Google…

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What's your favorite food

What’s your favorite food?

By Chijo Takeda

I’ve been scheduling a ton of Zoom conversations lately and to make it easier for people to book a call with me I use Calendly. Calendly allows me to add custom questions when people book a call with me. As an ice-breaker I added a question asking, “What are you top 3 favorite foods?” I…

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What makes people donate to non-profits online?

What Makes People Donate To Non-Profits Online?

By Chijo Takeda

When it comes to donating to non-profit organizations, people can be very generous. In fact, online donations account for a large percentage of donations made to nonprofit organizations. So, what makes people donate to non-profits online? To answer this question, we take a look at some of the factors that contribute to people’s decisions to…

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What are the advantages of SEO for nonprofits?

By Chijo Takeda

If you’re a nonprofit, then you know how important it is to get your name and your cause out there. One great way to do this is through SEO (Search Engine Optimization). SEO is a process that helps your website rank higher in search engine results pages (SERPs), making it more likely that people will…

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Using Testimonials on Nonprofit Websites to Show Authority

By Chijo Takeda

In order to make your nonprofit website stand out from the crowd, you need to show authority. Testimonials are a great way to show authority on your nonprofit website. You don’t want your testimonial to be a generic, “me statement.” For example, a statement that reads “we offer children, youth and families the tools and…

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Brand New WordPress 5.0 Is Here!

By Chijo Takeda

The biggest change to WordPress in its 15-year lifespan is here today in the form of WordPress 5.0. And if you have web hosting with WPEngine like most of our clients, they are auto updating your site to WordPress 5.0 in January. If your website runs on WordPress be sure to read on… So what’s the big deal? If…

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