Website Tips for Charities

The Psychology of Red

Discover the fascinating science behind why red grabs attention, influences behaviour, and drives action in branding and web design.

Oct 134 min read

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How Colour Saturation Psychology Affects Your Website's Mood

Learn how colour saturation psychology influences emotions and brand perception. Discover how hue, saturation, and brightness create the perfect mood for your website.

Oct 76 min read

How Storytelling Bias Transforms Your Website

Discover how storytelling bias makes stories 22x more memorable than facts. Learn to use customer stories ethically to boost website engagement and conversions.

Oct 37 min read

How the Default Effect Shapes User Choices

Learn how the default effect influences website visitors and how to use pre-selected options ethically while staying GDPR compliant. Boost conversions the right way.

Sep 305 min read

The More You See It, The More You Like It: the Mere Exposure Effect

Ever notice how you start liking things the more you see them? That's the mere exposure effect at work. Learn how to use this psychology trick to make your website more trustworthy and memorable.

Sep 265 min read

High Contrast Buttons Get More Clicks

High contrast buttons don't just look better they actually get more clicks. Learn how to use bold colours and smart design to guide your website visitors exactly where you want them to go.

Sep 234 min read

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How a Slightly Worse Option Increases Conversions using the Decoy Effect

Sometimes the secret to selling more isn’t your best option, it’s your worst. Learn how the Decoy Effect can boost conversions on your Wix or Squarespace site.

Sep 223 min read

Use Smiles to Sell Your Website

Smiles are powerful. Adding genuine smiles and emotional expressions to your website can build trust, create connection, and keep visitors engaged. Whether you’re on Wix or Squarespace, learn how a simple smile can help your website convert.

Sep 193 min read

Did You Know the Zeigarnik Effect Can Keep Visitors Hooked with Progress Bars?

Did you know the Zeigarnik Effect can keep your visitors hooked? By showing progress with bars, steps, or checklists, your Wix or Squarespace website can tap into psychology that motivates users to complete tasks, sign up, or donate.

Sep 173 min read

Did You Know That Accessible Fonts Can Boost Your Website Traffic by 23%?

Accessible fonts aren't just nice to have they're essential for reaching your full audience. Learn why font accessibility boosts both user experience and search rankings.

Sep 153 min read

Did You Know That Chunking Content Boosts Engagement?

Chunking your website content keeps visitors reading, clicking, and converting. Here’s a quick guide to making your website brain-friendly.

Sep 113 min read

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Why My 'Getting to Know You' Questionnaire is the Key to a Smooth Website Project

why my 'Getting to Know You' questionnaire is the key to building a smooth, successful website.

Sep 83 min read

Let’s Chat! Why Discovery Calls Are Essential for Your Website

Discover why booking a Discovery Call is the first step to creating a website that truly reflects your charity’s mission.

Jul 244 min read

But First, Let Me Take a Selfie: Celebrating National Selfie Day

Celebrate National Selfie Day with a look at the evolution of the selfie and its powerful role in charity campaigns. Discover how UK chariti

Jun 213 min read

Beating Writer’s Block: Tips on National Writing Day

truggling with writer’s block? This National Writing Day, I'm sharing simple, practical tips to help small charity teams get words flowing

Jun 193 min read

Is This Message Really From Meta? How to Spot Facebook & Instagram Scams Before They Catch You Out

Think that message is from Meta? Probably not. Learn how to spot Facebook and Instagram scams, avoid phishing, and protect your page from impersonators.

Jun 56 min read

How Small Charities Can Tap Into 140 Million Unused Corporate Volunteering Hours

Is your corporate volunteering page letting you down? Here’s how to improve it so businesses actually get in touch and start helping your charity.

Jun 47 min read

Fundraising Regulator Launches New Digital Badge

The Fundraising Regulator has launched a new digital badge for charities to display on their websites. It’s designed to boost trust, show compliance, and even improve your SEO.

May 293 min read

Painfully Slow: New Report Ranks Charity Websites Among the Worst for Speed

A new report shows that the charity sector has some of the UK’s slowest websites. Find out what’s dragging your site down and how to speed it up without tearing your hair out.

May 274 min read