In the heart of every parent is the desire to provide the best for their children, especially when it comes to childcare. Yet, many families grapple with high costs, which often don’t align with wage increases. This raises a crucial question: How do we balance affordability with quality when it comes to who cares for […]
Digital Strategy
The Resurgence of Old Technologies in Novel Ways
Introduction Isn’t it interesting how some old technologies make a comeback in new and innovative ways? At CauseLabs, our team loves exploring how these technologies can be repurposed to solve modern problems. In this article, we take a look at the resurgence of technologies like QR codes and uncover other examples where old tech is […]
What Can Prototypes and MVPs Teach Us About Our Next Big Idea?
Have you ever wondered how the latest tech gadgets or apps you use came to be? It all starts with an idea. From that spark, creators dive into a process filled with prototypes and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs). These aren’t just industry buzzwords; they are critical steps in turning a bright idea into a product […]
Your Digital Transformation & Embracing a Brighter Future
Why is it important to evaluate your digital ecosystem? It’s evident in human behavior. Yesterday’s newspaper found its way into the bin, a clear sign that today, everyone is reading online. Tomorrow, our devices will not only display the news but curate it specifically for us. (Honestly, that’s already possible.) This evolution isn’t limited to […]
Leveraging Affordable AI: Seize Your Competitive Advantage
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing how businesses operate, and tools like ChatGPT Pro, currently at $20/month, offer unprecedented opportunities as an affordable AI tool that can serve the masses. However, as demand surges, availability and affordability of these tools might change. This article explores why small businesses should capitalize on AI now while it’s […]
Improving CRM Efficiency: Making Your CRM Work Smarter, Not Harder
At CauseLabs, we understand that improving CRM efficiency is crucial for maintaining competitive edge and customer satisfaction. This article offers practical steps to refine your CRM, ensuring it’s not just working harder, but smarter, for your business. CRM, or Customer Relationship Management, is a crucial tool for businesses to effectively manage interactions with current and […]
Good Business Practices: The Case for Daily Website Backups
As more and more business operations move online, the importance of website security and reliability cannot be overstated. One of the most basic but critical measures any business can take in website maintenance is performing daily website backups. It may seem like a mundane task. However, the potential costs of not doing so can be […]
Sustainable Digital Stewardship: A New Way to Build for the Web
For over a decade, CauseLabs has been building for the web. Through hundreds of projects, reaching millions of people with digital technology, we know that it has exponentially compounding impacts, both positive and negative, on your organization. By understanding these impacts we have learned to be good digital stewards of the web products we deliver […]
2023 Supported Browsers List
Browser testing no longer means attempting to make a website look the same in browsers of different capabilities or on devices with different size screens. However, it does mean ensuring someone’s experience of a design should be appropriate to the capabilities of their browser or device. Our supported browsers list helps communicate what is covered […]
Technical Debt: What It Is and Why You Should Care
Developers think of technical debt as poor coding or a lack of maintenance. But, to you, it’s the cost your organization incurs due to poor or outdated code quality. Time is lost, but so is the money needed to try to repair your technical issues. Old or inadequate coding is costly to update, but the […]
Creating a Maintenance Schedule for Your Website
Updating your online presence can be daunting, but it’s also one of the most effective ways to communicate with your community. Leaving your web systems in the past also can make them open to hackers. Creating a maintenance schedule for your website will help you stay on top of necessary changes to your content, systems, […]
Creating a Digital Strategy for Your Nonprofit Organization
Many nonprofits had to pivot quickly to continue serving their communities when the COVID-19 pandemic began. More than two years later, you recognize that this change isn’t temporary, and it’s time to think strategically about creating a digital strategy to truly serve your nonprofit community. Why Digital Strategy is Important Everything starts with strategy. Your […]