Behind the Scenes of an Agency With No Employees
facebooktwitterlinkedinIt's no secret that Brooks Digital works a bit differently from other agencies. How so? We use contractors in our staffing model instead of full-time employees (FTEs). At the time of writing, we have a team of 11 contractors—developers, visual...
The “Tell Me What You Want” Conundrum
facebooktwitterlinkedinHave you ever hired someone to work on a website project and had them ask, “okay, so tell me what you want?” Isn't that a difficult question to answer? That's because when you hire someone to build you a website, you often don't know exactly...
Should You Take Advantage of COVID-19 Technology Discounts?
facebooktwitterlinkedinThere's no denying COVID-19 has had a tremendous impact on not only nonprofits but all types of organizations around the world. In the midst of this crisis, however, technology providers have sprung into action to help make their tools more...
Are Your Supporters Confused by Your Website?
facebooktwitterlinkedinOne advantage of working with nonprofits over the years is you start to see problems that are repeated across organizations. For example, I bet you’ve wondered more than once if your website is confusing or turning away visitors because they...
The Single Point of Failure On Your Nonprofit’s Website
facebooktwitterlinkedin A lot of attention is given to the journey of launching a website (and rightly so). But there is an additional step that, when botched,can cripple your web efforts both now and in the future.The crucial step? Getting your staff trained...
5 Low-Risk Redesign Alternatives (That Will Still Boost Your Web Presence)
facebooktwitterlinkedin COVID-19 has hit some nonprofits harder than others. Certain organizations are continuing with their planned expenditures (such as a website redesign), but others have been forced to hit pause—or take a more cautious approach to major...
Config Ignore Auto: How To Change Drupal 8 Configuration (Without Bugging A Developer)
facebooktwitterlinkedin Don’t you hate having to call a developer when you can’t update your site by yourself? After all, that’s one reason you paid to have a new site developed in the first place—so you could make changes on your own. Drupal is known for being...
In a COVID-19 World, These Nonprofits Are Winning
Allow me to make a sweeping generalization for a moment. There are two types of nonprofits in today’s coronavirus world: Those who have invested in digital infrastructure and made it a core part of their organization. Those who have neglected (intentionally or...
How To Jumpstart Your New Remote Staff (Without Burning Cash)
Your field guide to remote leadership and operations when you’re flying by the seat of your pantsAs I’m writing this, the world is being upended by the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations around the world are suddenly forced to shut their doors and work from home where...
Prioritizing Website Functionality Without Making Everyone Hate You
So you’re in the middle of a website project (or you’re about to be) and it hits you: pulling this thing off without a hitch and keeping everyone happy is going to be really hard.
Should You Have To Pay For Bug Fixes On Your Website?
The topic of who is financially responsible for fixing bugs on a software project is a question that often comes up during the lifespan of a website. Especially if you don’t have an extensive background in website development and support arrangements, it can be hard to determine what’s “normal” and reasonable in this type of situation.