Local Political Campaign Strategies, Articles and Tips

What Are Your Fundraising Plans?

Online Candidate — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:52:14 +0000

We are working on new tools to help candidates fund raise online. What is your campaign doing or planning to do this election cycle? How do you feel about fundraising? How happy have you been with your efforts?

Can Using a State Flag or Local Emblem Cause Trouble?

Online Candidate — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:27:31 +0000

It's possible that the state flag or local municipal emblem you want to include in your campaign website might become a problem...

Who, What and Where of Your Campaign Site Visitors

Online Candidate — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:35:30 +0000

To find out how many people are visiting your website, how they are finding you, and what they are doing once they arrive at your website, you'll want to set up some sort of website analytics program. It's not as hard as it sounds, and tool we recommend has the best price of all - free!

Does Your Campaign Reach Three Out of Four Households?

Online Candidate — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:33:16 +0000

U.S. consumers in May 2010 spent an average of 6 hours, 13 minutes using social networking websites. Three-quarters of U.S. adults visited a social networking site that month. What does that mean to local candidates?

Candidates Need Money So Badly, They’ll Spam Anyone To Get It

Online Candidate — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:52:19 +0000

Is spamming thousands of people really the best way to raise campaign funds? Is it a little creepy getting email from a candidate you've never heard from before, asking you to click a link and donate? Just because political spam is legal doesn't make it right - or even welcome to the recipient.

Political Website Design Trends

Online Candidate — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:10:48 +0000

Over the seven years that we've been building campaign websites, politics online has taken a lot of different turns. Social media, blogging, online donations and the adoption of video have really changed how candidates and voters interact. With these changes in technology there have also been changes in political website design trends and styles.

Google Launches Tools for Political Campaigns

Online Candidate — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 01:12:30 +0000

Google has just released new YouTube tools for political campaigns. YouTube Campaign Tools are designed to help candidates better deliver thier message and allow for more two-way interaction with voters.

State Voting Information Links

Online Candidate — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 22:32:19 +0000

Below is a list of the election information pages for all fifty states, including the District of Columbia. You'll find links to state filing information, candidate lists, campaign finance information and more.

Political Pay-Per-Click Advertising Ideas

Online Candidate — Tue, 25 May 2010 01:33:25 +0000

If you are using Google Adwords or other text advertising networks to promote your campaign, you are likely buying text ads on keywords related to your candidate’s name, your opponents’ names and on issues relevant to your race. Here are some long-tail keyword suggestions that you may not have considered for your pay-per-click campaign...

OnlineCandidateLinks Now Allows YouTube Video

Online Candidate — Thu, 20 May 2010 00:13:37 +0000

OnlineCandidateLinks.com now allows candidates to embed YouTube video code in thier profiles.