Anthony McCloud

There’s a disconnect in the nonprofit world. I read countless articles about technology and its powerful applications for the nonprofit sector, but seldom is there coverage of the critical interface between technology and communications strategies.  That’s a serious gap. What’s happened, in my opinion, is that many of us shy away from technology.  By leaving tech decisions to the IT department rather than schooling ourselves on these opportunities, (more…)

SEO or search engine optimization awareness is vital for the individual starting out in e-commerce. Whether you want to blog, run an online store or do anything else successfully online, you need to figure out how to get indexed by search engines so that folks can find you. If you want to be successful in an online enterprise, you have to incorporate some SEO techniques.  Here are some basic tips.

SEO Tip #1:

There is no mystic formula to the Google Top 10… and if someone tells you otherwise, they’re lying.  Stay current on SEO news, but don’t fall for the traps.  There are a lot of salesmen out there claiming to be “SEO Experts”, and they will try to sell you the best SEO software in the world.  Don’t waste your time or money on this snake oil.  Top search engine rankings are hard to achieve, and when done correctly, it takes a very long time.   (more…)

Online journals, better known as blogs, are becoming more and more popular. When the Internet was first getting started, users rushed to build personal web sites. Web sites are still very popular among web users, but many are now turning to blogs. What’s the difference? This article will examine the main similarities and differences between a Weblog and a website. (more…)

IT is not simply about repairing computers, it is the core of the business process.  Without technology, there would be no business.  Without a solid IT department, the technology would fail.  And without good management, the IT department will break.   So how does an IT managee ensure that his/her department is running as smoothly as the infrastructure?  Here are 5 ways a good IT manager can help turn a broken IT department into a successful one. (more…)