ArtsHacker’s Guide To Combating Post Net Neutrality Slowdowns: Database Optimization
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At the heart of a website is its database. Different publishing platforms will opt for one database format over another but this installment will focus on the MySQL database management system as used inside a WordPress environment. Although most of the optimization tasks we’ll be reviewing rely on running SQL queries, we’re also include a list of WordPress plugin resources you can use for implementing some of these tasks. The good news there is none …
(Re-Examining) Co-Leadership As An Organizational Model
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Given the concerning lack of transition planning for leadership, there is increasing discussion about how general non-profits should adopt a shared leadership model, in some cases citing the example of the performing arts. In the meantime, many performing arts organizations have been moving in the opposite direction consolidating artistic and business management roles into a single person in order to save money. The performing arts model, as well as some of those suggested in the …
ArtsHacker’s Guide To Combating Post Net Neutrality Slowdowns: Image Compression
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Among the wide array of options available for improving page load speeds and server performance, image compression is one of the most important. The best part is regardless your skillset, there are options at your disposal for making improvements. We’ll be examining both plugin based and direct methods. In most cases, you’ll be able to use one, the other, or both to maximize effectiveness. 1. Manual Image Compression One of the most common bear traps …
Trust Is More Important To A Box Office Than Ticket Stock
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It is often stated that front of house operations are among the most important for a performing arts entity because it is the first point of contact the general public has with the organization. Front of House staff generally encompasses the ticket office, ushers, concessions/merchandising and activities related to them (valet parking, for example). It isn’t just a matter of public relations. Some of the front of house staff are also responsible for the safety …
Thank you for the authoritative read on this issue. To me, being able to actually see the icon in the…