Thoughts on association web development, digital strategy, and building better member experiences.
A $20K rebuild that launches broken requires $40K in fixes, ongoing support becomes chaos, and you eventually rebuild again for real. Total cost multiplies. Investing in quality execution the first...
Read Article →WCAG 2.2 tightens accessibility rules for focus visible elements, accessible authentication, and consistent navigation. If your site is 2.1 compliant, you're not necessarily 2.2 compliant. Understanding the new requirements prevents...
Read Article →Sitefinity offers polished content editing and enterprise features, but its licensing costs, limited module ecosystem, and lack of native AMS integration make Drupal the stronger choice for most associations.
Read Article →Nonprofits and associations frequently launch websites that don't fit actual workflows, exceed budgets, or lack ongoing support. Agile development with clear governance prevents these failures by delivering incrementally, catching problems...
Read Article →Sitecore offers enterprise personalization and marketing automation, but at $50K to $200K+ per year in licensing alone. For most associations, Drupal delivers comparable capabilities at a fraction of the cost....
Read Article →Agile development delivers working features every two weeks instead of waiting months for a "big bang" launch. For nonprofits and associations, this means faster feedback loops, budget protection through incremental...
Read Article →Rebuilding means starting over (expensive, risky), while refactoring improves existing code (cheaper, slower). The choice depends on your platform, technical debt, feature gaps, and timeline. A strategic assessment prevents costly...
Read Article →MemberClicks bundles your AMS and website together, which sounds convenient until you outgrow the website builder. Here is what associations need to know before choosing between bundled simplicity and purpose-built...
Read Article →A glossy proposal with timelines and price tags isn't enough. You need specifics on who owns the code, what happens post-launch, how changes are handled, and what's excluded from the...
Read Article →Squarespace templates look stunning out of the box, but associations with member portals, AMS integrations, or complex content needs will quickly discover what those templates cannot do. Here is the...
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