Charities
Template website vs bespoke build. Which is right for you?
When it’s time to create a new website for your charity, not-for-profit or ethical business, one of the first decisions you’ll face is whether to go for a template-based website or a bespoke build. Unfortunately, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer – it depends on your goals, budget, and how much control or flexibility you need, so…
Read MoreWhy I created a template website package for charities and value-led small businesses
Over the last nine years, I’ve worked with dozens of charities, community groups, and ethical small businesses to build accessible, bespoke websites. It’s work I’m proud of – supporting organisations doing good in the world and making sure their websites are clear, inclusive, and easy to manage. But over the last year or so, something’s…
Read MoreSEO best practice for your charity’s website
Optimising your charity’s website for the search engines (or SEO) is crucial – if people can’t find your website then you have zero chance of getting them to donate or volunteer! Getting your site to rise quickly through the search engine ranks is a huge area of study and a full time job for many,…
Read MoreHow your website can encourage people to get involved
All good websites, whether for charities or commercial, are most successful when they draw people into their story, getting them involved and engaged so that they’re more likely to buy. For charities it’s even more important because you’re trying to get your site’s visitors involved when it may benefit someone else rather than themselves. And,…
Read MoreWhy do I like working with charities and the non profit sector?
When I first started Jackdaw Web Design back in 2016 I was happy to work with anyone – non-profit, commercial, small business, corporate. I think this is common amongst start ups as not only can they not afford to turn work down, but they are also learning about who their ideal customers are. And getting…
Read MoreHow a website can demonstrate the social impact of your charity
Anyone who knows me, knows I can struggle with hearing or seeing organisations showing their social impact when they have missed some of the simplest tricks to boost that impact. According to Good Finance, social impact can be defined as the effect on people and communities that happens as a result of an action or inaction,…
Read MoreWebsites for £250? Is that too good to be true?
How does the idea of having your very own custom-designed website for just £250 sound? If you’re a charity or community group just getting started, or your current website needs an overhaul, this offer is just for you. For just £250, I will work with you to create a professionally-built WordPress website with five pages,…
Read More