Industry / Nonprofit
What supporters look for first
A visitor to a nonprofit site usually wants three answers. What does this group do, who does it help, and how can I take part. If those answers are not near the top of the home page, many people leave before they find the donate button.
What a nonprofit website needs
A mission statement in one or two plain sentences at the top of the home page
A donation button that is visible on every page and works on a phone
Clear paths for volunteers, partners and people looking for help
Real stories and photos, used with permission
An honest account of how funds are used, only where the organization can back it up
Contact details, and a way to find the program closest to the visitor
Accessibility matters here
Nonprofits serve a wide range of people, including people who use screen readers, keyboards or older devices. Good contrast, readable text size, captions on video and clear labels on forms make the site usable for more of them. Accessible pages also tend to be easier for search engines to read.
Search for nonprofits
People often search for a cause or a service in their area, so each program should get its own page with a plain description in the words supporters actually use. Consistent organization details and structured data help search engines connect the website to the group, and the legal name and tax status should be accurate wherever they appear. Our SEO work follows this approach.
Branding on a tight budget
A nonprofit brand has to carry from a donation page to a banner at an event. A simple, consistent brand identity with a clear logo, two or three colors and a readable typeface goes further than a complicated one, and costs less to keep up.
Working with Lemurian Studios
We design for nonprofits and community organizations anywhere in the United States. Reviews, revisions and handoff all happen online, so you do not need to be near us. We plan each web design project around the actions your supporters need to take.
Can our staff update the site?
Yes. Sites are built in Framer, so staff and volunteers can edit text, events and photos in the editor without a developer.
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SEO services: content, setup and search visibility
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To talk about a site for your organization, Get in touch or email [email protected].