Cognitive biases are powerful mental distortions that affect the way we think and behave. They are so powerful that they can lead

You are not your audience. Five humbling words that explain why so many messages fall flat, emails flop, and web pages

On-page videos can be your best friend and your worst enemy. At the same time. Know the pros and cons so you

Bolding the odd word or phrase can help skim readers catch key ideas you don’t want them to miss. It’s also great for

What draws people to your cause? What motivated your supporters to take their first action? What did they feel when they first donated?

You might know definitively that your call-to-action (CTA) is the single-most strategic thing your supporters can do today to help your cause.

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A well-placed stat will add weight to your writing—particularly when it’s referenced with a credible source. When working with numbers, all care must

Does this sound familiar? Back up your position with facts; the more reasons you can offer, the more persuasive your argument. Right?

A token is a little snippet of encoded data that identifies a supporter and can be attached to links in your email broadcasts.

Whatever you do—don’t just imagine your headline on your page itself. Consider how your headline performs without the rest of your page to

Have you ever visited a website only to notice that ads for that site seem to ‘follow’ you around the Internet? You’ve been

It might seem too obvious to mention. But it’s critical that you’ve defined the objective of your email. Often, it’s to lead your

Great action pages will attract people via social media, search, traditional media, and even word of mouth. This means they’re ideal for list-building.

When it comes to targeting the best supporters for specific activities, many of us are using (or have used) the sub-list model.