GrowthZone

AUGUST 11, 2020

Optimizing association websites for search engines can seem daunting, so just start somewhere. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the method of driving web traffic from organic (unpaid) search engine results. SEO drives 22% of all website visits , and the majority of search engine traffic is generated by the big 3: Google 65%.

Newsletter 156

Newsletter Content Social Media Strategy 156

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Must-read newsletters. I was happy to see Association Brain Food in Lead Marvel’s list of eight must-read newsletters for association professionals. Curated reading lists are the best, right? So, let’s move on to the rest of your weekend reading. Data strategy.

LMS 256

LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

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MARCH 1, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Education programs. TopClass LMS shares another recap of a session from the Learning Business Summit. Companies still have money to spend, but they might not spend it with you, unless you offer what they really want. Advertising. Marketing General Inc.

Education 256

Education New Hampshire Tips Technology 256

NXUnite

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In a world where profit meets purpose, impact investors are reshaping the business landscape by investing capital into startups and small companies dedicated to making a positive difference. What is impact investing? As such, investors use various metrics to assess their investments’ impact.

Directory 130

Directory Education Software Innovation 130

Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I would love to live Like a river flows, Carried by the surprise Of its own unfolding. Fluent by John O’Donohue from Conamara Blues (hat tip to Swiss Miss for sending this poem my way) Attendee attention. Distraction is an occupational hazard for all of us.

Revenue 256

Revenue Strategy Price Newsletter 256

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NOVEMBER 27, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… . . Online learning. If your board (or C-suite) hasn’t accepted the fact that your association must offer online education to your members and market, then you’ll want to read this post from WBT Systems. Seems obvious, but most of us don’t do it.

Las Vegas 369

Las Vegas Virginia Content Washington 369

Reid All About it

APRIL 5, 2024

They’re looking for a 501(c)(3) organization whose powerful mission could impact more people more deeply if it had marketing and branding help. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Apply for a marketing/branding grant. Another is persuading members to make time for association engagement.

Revenue 256

Revenue Price Denver Tools 256

Nexus Marketing

MARCH 7, 2024

Technical SEO refers to the optimization of a website’s technical elements to improve its visibility and rankings in search engine results pages (SERPs). Technical SEO ensures that search engine crawlers can efficiently crawl and index website content, making it easier for search engines to understand and rank the site’s pages.

FAQ 52

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 26, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Membership. I’ve used data from Marketing General Inc.’s s 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report in many of the posts I’ve written for clients. Volunteer burnout. Leadership development for young members.

Survey 256

Survey Project Strategy Education 256

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 15, 2023

He says these initiatives will have an immediate beneficial impact on your association. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association management. I’ve been dipping into Associations Evolve 2024 —find it on the front page of Answers for Associations. Board responsibilities.

Iowa 256

Iowa millennials Texas Strategy 256

GrowthZone

AUGUST 28, 2020

It’s one of the most important aspects of making sure your association website shows up in search engine results. A well-crafted URL makes it easy for both humans and search engines to “understand” what your page is about. Shorter URLs are easier: for search engines to crawl. But there can be a negative impact on SEO.

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Certificate Examples System Content 146

Reid All About it

JANUARY 19, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association AI survey. Please participate in the ASAE 2024 Survey of Artificial Intelligence Awareness and Adoption. The survey report will benchmark key factors in AI adoption, including budgeting, training and hiring. Membership. Membership, again.

Revenue 256

Revenue Strategy Member Engagement United States 256

Nexus Marketing

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Similarly, if you decide to pause these efforts, the impact isn’t immediate, but the long-term consequences can be significant. This delayed impact is characteristic of the “Cruise Ship Effect.” However, the scenario we sometimes encounter is quite different.

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Cost Strategy Proposal Content 52

Associations Now

JANUARY 29, 2024

The survey included typical questions asking participants how much of an impact they think they’ve had as well as questions examining volunteer experience longitudinally—for example, whether volunteers would recommend the experience to a friend or colleague. I put together a committee volunteer satisfaction survey,” she said. “We

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Survey Committee Guidelines Leadership 111

Reid All About it

AUGUST 4, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon—instead of enjoying the roses blooming outside our windows today.” Introverts. Mobile apps.

Atlanta 195

Atlanta Price Revenue Denver 195

Higher Logic

MAY 28, 2020

Future-focused companies know that communities will impact far more than just customer support – they grow your entire business. Communities Grow Customer Retention. Delphix , a data operations platform for the cloud, launched their customer community in June of 2019, formed to empower customer success , advocacy , and support.

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eBook Software Maine Products 250

CMA Solutions

JANUARY 31, 2024

Invest in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) A report from the Search Engine Journal says that 93% of all online experiences, regardless of sector, begin with a search engine. Establishing a robust brand presence is crucial for success in construction. It’s your company’s perpetual display window around the clock.

Industry 64

Industry Marketing Social Media New Jersey 64

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 4, 2020

It includes questions about the impact of the pandemic on strategy, pricing, etc. Since spring, my local food bank has distributed double the amount of food they usually do because of the unrelenting demand caused by the economic impact of the pandemic. A message for the board. It’s a message worth sharing with your board.

Blended Learning 300

Blended Learning Revenue Conference Technology 300

Associations Now

MARCH 18, 2019

A recent survey finds that paid search can often improve your search engine optimization strategy by helping your organization target its attack. If you’re looking to make a big impact with your search engine optimization (SEO) strategy in 2019, don’t simply focus on the optimization that you can get for free.

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Survey Social Media Strategy Course 109

Higher Logic

JUNE 13, 2019

External communities impact these complex member objectives: Networking with peers (77%). External communities impact complex organizational objectives: Customer retention (61%). Product/engineering (39%). The online community stats are broken down into these categories: Benefits of Community for Community Members. 21% validate.

Strategy 195

Strategy Report Team Cost 195

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Join or Die. I’d love to see that phrase in membership marketing copy. But, seriously, has anyone seen the movie Join or Die yet? I’m hoping to somehow. Featuring Robert Putnam, author of Bowling Alone , it looks like a PSA for association membership.

DC 261

DC Washington Member Engagement Innovation 261

Potomac Core

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Thom Dammrich appointed Robert Newsome, Senior Vice President, Strategy, Engineering Standards & Membership to shepherd this important yearlong effort for NMMA. Engineering Standards – Helping manufacturers provide safer products. NMMA (National Marine Manufacturers Association) is a highly respected organization.

Industry 164

Industry Analysis Committee Team 164

Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

For example, if a paid-event registration campaign isn’t on track to meet or exceed your goals, you can adjust your approach mid-course instead of waiting until the campaign has completed and it’s too late to have an impact. It’s a new year with a new start. This may seem like a daunting task, but it’s easier than you think.

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How To Case Study Cost Revenue 169

Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Juliana Nicolini PAC and Grassroots Advocacy Manager, American Urological Association Short, but impactful writing. Kimberly Hotz Assistant Director, Exhibits, Sponsorships and Advertising, American Council of Engineering Companies Negotiation. Read on for a roundup of their responses.

Newsletter 105

Newsletter Project Content Education 105

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Growth-mindset associations. Years ago, I read Mindset by Carol Dweck fully expecting to get validation of my growth mindset. Despite my penchant for learning, I was shocked to discover I had a fixed mindset. Strategic reset. Personally, that’s another story.

Recruiting 329

Recruiting Recruitment Project Technology 329

Reid All About it

AUGUST 18, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Love. Love will keep us together… Education programs. TopClass LMS suggests offering peer-to-peer online learning programs. In these standalone short programs, member instructors introduce skills, practices, or hobbies to fellow members. It’s a must-read.

Certificate 195

Certificate Education Revenue Marketing 195

Nexus Marketing

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The synergy between Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is invaluable, especially for demand generation. This initiative involves gathering insights from PPC campaigns to identify the most impactful keywords – those with a high return on ad spend (ROAS) or significant expenditure.

Software 52

Software Strategy Content Cost 52

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JULY 17, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Design thinking demystified. Are you just a tiny bit intimidated by the idea of design thinking? It’s okay, we’ve all been there. Member needs continue to change as we slowly move from pandemic response mode to pandemic recovery mode. The future for CRPs.

Montana 341

Montana Revenue Strategy Conference 341

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Early-career microcredentials. If your association is looking for a sure-fire way to attract young professionals, TopClass LMS has the answer: early-career microcredentials. Generation Z. Credit card processor. They also suggest topics to discuss with vendors.

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Certificate Denver South Carolina Project 266

Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

In recent years, digital marketing strategies like search engine optimization, paid advertising, social media marketing, and blogging, have replaced traditional marketing tactics as the preferred methods for promoting products and attracting potential customers. But this shift doesn’t make outbound marketing obsolete.

Marketing 189

Marketing Strategy Social Media Content 189

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Grassroots advocacy. TopClass LMS explains how education programs can help your association’s grassroots advocacy efforts. Trust me, when you don’t know which direction your content is going, the publishing process comes to a halt.

Arlington 266

Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

Higher Logic

AUGUST 29, 2017

Search engines will penalize you for these as well. Meta Descriptions – Meta descriptions are the teaser content that you see before clicking onto a webpage from a search engine. Meta Descriptions – Meta descriptions are the teaser content that you see before clicking onto a webpage from a search engine.

Revenue 174

Revenue How To Content Project 174

Nimble AMS

MAY 5, 2021

In this virtual seminar, a panel of experts will explore key topics about member engagement in today’s challenging environment, including maximizing touchpoint impact, reimagining member service, and more. Jeff Golembiewski, VP of Sales Engineering, Nimble AMS by Community Brands. Get ready to engage the next generation of members!

Technology 78

Technology Member Engagement Education Marketing 78

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Marketing. Emotional marketing appeals to your audience’s ego and desire to feel and look connected and smarter. TopClass LMS explains how to use emotional marketing triggers to persuade people to register for an educational program or conference. AI adoption.

Maryland 272

Maryland LMS Revenue Strategy 272

Reid All About it

MAY 5, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Meaningful meetings. Achurch Consulting says it’s time to rethink and repair your organization’s broken meeting culture by adopting meaningful and mindful meeting practices. If you’re looking for a new AMS, put these eight requirements at the top of your list.

Chicago 205

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

.orgSource

APRIL 8, 2024

We’re a bastion for the square pegs in round holes, people who are more motivated by making an impact than by trying to climb the ladder. But shattering the status quo is positive and necessary. We call that type of change innovation. It happens when smart people with guts and irrepressible creative energy are left to their own devices.

Innovation 100

Innovation Industry Examples Leadership 100

Association Success

JULY 9, 2018

At the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), we have over 40,000 members around the globe. Technology has changed and the way we were representing engineering was dated back half a century. Technology has changed and the way we were representing engineering was dated back half a century. Membership Changes. Competitive Landscape.

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millennials Process Leadership Revenue 116