244 stories by "Drew McManus"
First and foremost, every organization should have at least one general mailbox name on hand. Yes, personal mailbox names are great (provided attrition isn't too high) and following that, de…
Rarely do I encounter a web client that doesn't want some sort of popup to capture email addresses, push an advertisement, or serve up some sort of call to action. Often, the need is genuine…
If you've always wanted to attend a Click. Click. Done: Developing Your Google Analytics Skills session but couldn't get away to the respective conference, I have some good news for you. Thi…
When it comes to a performing arts venue's security measures, it's easy to see why there's been a sharp uptick in concern over the past few years. I recall a session from the 2016 Arts Midwe…
As arts managers, we should all be very concerned about net neutrality, the series of FCC regulations that limit internet service providers, or ISPs (think Time Warner, Cox, Comcast, Verizon…
One of the most common tech education questions I get from clients and designer colleagues is recommendations for learning how to code. Gone are the days where coding skills are limited to t…
When it comes to whether or not links should open in the same or new windows/tabs, the answer for most arts organizations is straightforward: links should open in the same window/tab. Be…
Although they may not seem terribly sexy, website policies are an extremely important part of an arts organization's online presence and the types of activities you provide at your site will…
Last May, we took a close look at Google's Project Fi and it's potential for being a high quality, low cost cellular provider capable of introducing much needed communication options for art…
Did you know that a routine boilerplate included in many grant agreements stipulates the receiving organization agrees that their website complies to accessibility standards? Granted, I have…
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are big on promoting how fast your office, home, or cellular connections are. In fact, it's one of the single most important aspects of their service. But h…
If you work with Photoshop to create graphics for your organization and aren't using Smart Objects, you're missing out on so much. Back in July, 2015 we examined how Smart Objects inside pre…
When it comes to online conversions, speed kills; or to be more precise, lack of speed kills. The long it takes for pages to load, the less likely site visitors will hang around waiting. In …
One of the more popular posts here at ArtsHacker is from June, 2015 and provides links to downloadable Photoshop (PSD) templates you can use to create fantastic header images for Twitter, Fa…
No doubt about it, Adobe Creative Cloud apps are all kinds of useful. Most arts managers tend to work with the Big 3: InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator but if you have access to the full …
We're only three days away from the deadline for claiming charitable donations so here are three tips you can use to help maximize donations from procrastinating donors. Do you have any addi…
In light of an Electoral College with an unusually high degree of scrutiny, it seems fitting to point out a voting system that could be better options for your needs than the traditional sim…
Facebook and Twitter are great platforms for generating interest and driving ticket sales but there's no getting around the fact that you must play by their rules. More often than not, this …
It should come as no surprise that your website page load speed has a direct impact on conversions (revenue, social, and feedback). At the same time, there's a lot of information about there…
Editor’s Note:Â In a field where it can become all too easy to feel the pressures of the day to day grind, doubly so in 2016, we sometimes forget to take a step back and acknowledge …
Recently, fellow ArtsHacker, Ceci Dadisman, and I enjoyed giving a presentation to attendees of the Institute of Outdoor Theatre 2016 conference on how to use Google Analytics (GA) to make d…
It should come as no surprise to learn that attrition rates for arts managers are high but does that mean those moving to new jobs find what they're looking for?
That's exactly what we wante…
Did you know that the standard browser version Google Analytics (GA) offers a series of keyboard shortcuts? Surprise! They currently come in two types: application shortcuts and date range s…
Once you've completed must-have configuration and settings modifications to your Google Analytics (GA) account, such as activating demographics reporting and search tracking then filtering o…
If you're responsible for managing content inside a WordPress platform, you know that mass editing pages or posts isn't always easy due to those admin panels only listing 20 items before …
