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2011 Orchestra Website Review: Time For Some Triage

Thu, Nov 11, 2011
by Drew McManus
Typically, the Orchestra Website Reviews conclude with a pair of articles covering the best and worst of the year’s reviews as well as handing out special recognition awards. But we’re going to do something a little different this time around and revisit those installments in 2012. Instead, we’re going to do some orchestra website triage
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YOUR WEBSITE IS UGLY!

Wed, Nov 11, 2011
by Drew McManus
Looking for a little take home knowledge from that awesome #NAMPC session about ugly websites? Of course you are and the panel speakers aren’t going to let you down. They’ve hand-picked the choicest cuts of prime tips you should carry with you back to your office. Share and enjoy. Content Strategy and Management Tips Embarking
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2011 Orchestra Website Review: Detailed Scores

Wed, Nov 11, 2011
by Drew McManus
2011 Orchestra Website Reviews Detailed Scores
Designed to provide additional information about how each orchestra fared in the reviews, the detailed scores drill down to provide data for each of the six categories. Additionally, the average score for each category is provided so as to provide an additional frame of reference for how well each group performed. IN THEIR OWN WORDS
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2011 Orchestra Website Review: Overall Rankings

Tue, Nov 11, 2011
by Drew McManus
2011 Orchestra Website Reviews Overall Rankings
Between 10/12/11 and 11/04/11, 71 professional orchestra websites were examined and ranked by how well they presented their concert schedule, sold tickets, facilitated making donations, provided organizational information, utilized dynamic content, and on overall content and functionality on both desktop and mobile platforms. Keep in mind; the websites were not examined on the subjective basis
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2011 Orchestra Website Review: Evaluation Criteria & What's New

Mon, Nov 11, 2011
by Drew McManus
In its eighth big year, the Orchestra Website Review has become the benchmark for how well groups present their concert schedule, sell tickets, and facilitate donations. And in order to continue serving in that capacity, the reviews adjust each year to incorporate shifts in technology and how patrons use the web. To that end, big
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