Local Political Campaign Strategies, Articles and Tips

What Are Political Squeeze Pages?

Online Candidate — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:15:23 +0000

What is the role of squeeze pages, and how political candidates can use them to their advantage?

How Do You Fundraise – The Results

Online Candidate — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:53:53 +0000

A few weeks back, we put up a short survey about campaign fundraising. We didn't get a large response or even a statistically-relevant number. Regardless, here are the results and takeaways from the survey.

Three Essential Political Website Disclaimers

Online Candidate — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:31:32 +0000

All US jurisdictions have laws covering the use of disclosure statements on political advertising. Specific items that both require a disclosure statement generally include Billboards, Bumper Stickers, Sample Ballots, Newspaper Ads, TV and Radio Ads, Magazines, Mass Mailings, Pamphlets, Fliers, Palm Cards, Websites - and even email.

Political Campaign Strategies That Stink

Online Candidate — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:45:22 +0000

It's something most voters claim to hate, but negative campaigning and mudslinging seems to rule American politics - from national campaigns right down to local elections. Unfortunately, these negative political campaign strategies tend to work. If they didn't, politicians wouldn't use them

Political Campaign Link-Building Tip: Related Blogs

Online Candidate — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 01:50:16 +0000

Looking for links that will bring traffic and a positive mention? Consider reaching out to like-minded blogs and websites. With a little work and luck, you can help boost your campaign website's rankings and pull in some additional visitors who may be interested in your campaign.

Create Custom Fonts – No Graphic Design Skills Needed

Online Candidate — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 02:29:21 +0000

Want to add a little font variety to your campaign website - without using additional graphics?

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?