April 2017 – Page 2 – Arts Hacker

Should Links Open In Same Or New Windows/Tabs?

Mon, Apr 24, 17Tue, Apr 18, 17 by Drew McManus

When it comes to whether or not links should open in the same or new windows/tabs, the answer for most arts organizations is straightforward: links should open in the same window/tab. Before diving into why this is the case and how to determine when they should open in new windows/tabs, we’re going to approach this from a contemporary web environment and take a few things for granted: It’s rare for web users to have multiple browser windows open. As such, we’re going to simply use the term “tab” to encompass both window … Read more

It’s Like Waiting For Guffman…Sans The Guffman

Thu, Apr 13, 17 by ArtsHacker

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We apologize for the lull in posts; one of the realities of an all-volunteer crew of authors is we sometimes cycle into super-crazy-busy work periods at the same time. It doesn’t happen often but it does happen. We’ll get new articles up as soon as possible and in the meantime, thank you so much for your patience! In the meantime, if you’ve never seen Waiting For Guffman, you need to find time to rectify that ASAP.[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/xH90IPUq4uE”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Your Email List Is So Dirty

Thu, Apr 6, 17Thu, Apr 6, 17 by Ceci Dadisman

When was the last time you cleaned your email list? If it was more than a year ago, it is likely to be quite dirty. Dirty lists can lead to lower open rates and engagement and no one wants that, amiright? Let’s look at some ways to clean up your list so your emails are more effective. Get rid of invalid addresses This is the first and most basic step. You don’t want to have email addresses that aren’t even valid on your list. Did you know that 30% of email addresses … Read more