The education system taught many of us that long words and complex sentence structures are signs of sophistication. Un-learn this as fast as you can! Convoluted language won’t win you any friends in the real world...

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. It also means that action pages are often the first meaningful touchpoint for new...

Is email dead? Here’s what the data says... Some people question the relevance of emails in 2026. They ask, “Can’t we just rely on social media to communicate with supporters?” To which my instinct is to rush...

On-page videos can be your best friend and your worst enemy. At the same time. Know the pros and cons so you can take full advantage without annoying your supporters. Why on-page videos are...

It doesn’t matter if you’re writing an email, a blog post, or a tweet—the full gamut of attention-seeking and attention-keeping tactics apply. Social media takes this to the next level. Not only is the content volume of...

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The needs of supporters at opposite ends of the engagement spectrum are very different. So are the opportunities. If you are tracking your email broadcasts, you should have an idea who’s opening your emails, who’s clicking, who’s...