{"id":219268,"date":"2021-01-11T09:06:52","date_gmt":"2021-01-11T14:06:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wowdigital.com\/?p=219268"},"modified":"2023-01-25T23:41:05","modified_gmt":"2023-01-26T04:41:05","slug":"7-characteristics-of-a-successful-non-profit-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wowdigital.com\/blog\/7-characteristics-of-a-successful-non-profit-website\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Characteristics of a Successful Non-Profit Website"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Your non-profit website is an exceptionally powerful marketing tool if used correctly. A successful website can create a strong online presence for you as a part of your branding and marketing strategy. To make your NPO website a successful one, here are the characteristics it should have.<\/p>\n

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1. It must be mobile-friendly<\/h2>\n

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As we already know, billions of people across the globe use mobile devices to access the Internet. So, if you expect your non-profit website to be visited by these mobile users, your website must be mobile-friendly. In other words, your website must carry a responsive design so it is optimized for both mobile and desktop devices.<\/p>\n

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2. Information must be presented in a well-organized manner<\/h2>\n

Having plenty of information is good. However, in order to increase the overall usability of the website, the information available must be arranged perfectly. You should take special care to arrange and categorize the information available in your website wisely. The key is to make your website is a user-oriented one.<\/p>\n

3. Your website shouldn\u2019t take long to load<\/h2>\n

If your website takes more than 5 seconds to load, visitors will go elsewhere. Think of yourself; as a modern-day internet user, you prefer websites to load at lightning speed. You hardly have any time to waste when browsing internet \u2013 the same goes for your visitors! If your website lags when loading, you should restructure it immediately.<\/p>\n

4. Excellent browser compatibility<\/h2>\n

Although this is compulsory, a surprising number of non-profits often neglect the browser compatibility. Although most of the leading web browsers open pretty much every website smoothly, there can be chances for some inconsistencies in the user interface. Therefore, it is better to check your website\u2019s compatibility with all the major web browsers before the official launch.<\/p>\n

5. Smooth navigation<\/h2>\n

Modern-day internet users demand smooth navigation from every website they visit. An easy to use interface with simplified navigation options can be a really smart approach in this case. The navigation should be easy and fast. It is always better to have a limited number of items in menus if you want to deliver a convenient user experience.<\/p>\n

6. Simplified design<\/h2>\n

The overall design of the website must be a simplified, clean and modern one. Don\u2019t make the home page cluttered and messy. Instead, settle for a clean and simple home page that displays essential information clearly and attractively. Use a soothing colour scheme. It is better to avoid annoying popup messages and auto-play videos; users don\u2019t really like them.<\/p>\n

7. It must be interactive<\/h2>\n

A successful charity website encourages visitors to interact with it. One of the easiest ways to do so is by including fillable forms. Forms can increase the interactivity and more importantly, it can generate more leads for the respective business.<\/p>\n

Go through your non-profit, NGO, or charity website carefully and ensure it has the characteristics mentioned above. If everything is on the track, you can expect the best return from what you’ve invested in the website.<\/p>\n

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Your non-profit website is an exceptionally powerful marketing tool if used correctly. A successful website can create a strong online presence for you as a part of your branding and marketing strategy. To make your NPO website a successful one, here are the characteristics it should have.<\/p>

1. It must be mobile-friendly<\/h2>

As we already know, billions of people across the globe use mobile devices to access the Internet. So, if you expect your non-profit website to be visited by these mobile users, your website must be mobile-friendly. In other words, your website must carry a responsive design so it is optimized for both mobile and desktop devices.<\/p>

2. Information must be presented in a well-organized manner<\/h2>

Having plenty of information is good. However, in order to increase the overall usability of the website, the information available must be arranged perfectly. You should take special care to arrange and categorize the information available in your website wisely. The key is to make your website is a user-oriented one.<\/p>

3. Your website shouldn\u2019t take long to load<\/h2>

If your website takes more than 5 seconds to load, visitors will go elsewhere. Think of yourself; as a modern-day internet user, you prefer websites to load at lightning speed. You hardly have any time to waste when browsing internet \u2013 the same goes for your visitors! If your website lags when loading, you should restructure it immediately.<\/p>

4. Excellent browser compatibility<\/h2>

Although this is compulsory, a surprising number of non-profits often neglect the browser compatibility. Although most of the leading web browsers open pretty much every website smoothly, there can be chances for some inconsistencies in the user interface. Therefore, it is better to check your website\u2019s compatibility with all the major web browsers before the official launch.<\/p>

5. Smooth navigation<\/h2>

Modern-day internet users demand smooth navigation from every website they visit. An easy to use interface with simplified navigation options can be a really smart approach in this case. The navigation should be easy and fast. It is always better to have a limited number of items in menus if you want to deliver a convenient user experience.<\/p>

6. Simplified design<\/h2>

The overall design of the website must be a simplified, clean and modern one. Don\u2019t make the home page cluttered and messy. Instead, settle for a clean and simple home page that displays essential information clearly and attractively. Use a soothing colour scheme. It is better to avoid annoying popup messages and auto-play videos; users don\u2019t really like them.<\/p>

7. It must be interactive<\/h2>

A successful charity website encourages visitors to interact with it. One of the easiest ways to do so is by including fillable forms. Forms can increase the interactivity and more importantly, it can generate more leads for the respective business.<\/p>

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Go through your non-profit, CGO, and charity website carefully and check if it has the characteristics mentioned above. If everything is on the track, you can expect the best return from what you have invested on the website.<\/p>

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