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How to Make Your Conference Speakers Feel Special

I get asked to speak at industry and professional conferences throughout the year. While I appreciate the opportunity provided by every organization, I want to give a shout out to the International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plans (they call themselves the International Foundation, let’s call them the Foundation in this blog post). I don’t get... Full Story

Make These Your 2019 Resolutions for your Website and Web Marketing

It’s the start of a new year. Did you accomplish all of your digital goals from 2018? Did you complete every project? If you like Matrix Group, or most of my clients, you didn’t meet all of your goals, but you gave it a good try. As you ponder the new year, I hope you’ll […] The post Make These Your 2019 Resolutions for your Website and Web Marketing appeared first on The MatriX Files. Full Story

Who Should be in Charge of Your Membership Database Migration?

I get asked this question a lot by clients and prospects: CEOs and Executive Directors who are about to embark on a move to a new membership database want to know who should be in charge of the migration. My answer: Not IT. Create a small committee that includes membership, meetings and IT, maybe one more … Continue reading Who Should be in Charge of Your Membership Database Migration? → Full Story

The Best Membership Database for Trade Associations

If you work with or for an association, you know that a key difference in association types is whether the members are companies or individuals. Associations that have companies for members are typically called trade associations. While MatrixMaxx serves BOTH trade associations and professional societies, we have some unique features that specifically benefit trade associations. … Continue reading The Best Membership Database for Trade Associations → Full Story

What is the Gutenberg WordPress Update?

WordPress is set to revolutionize massive swathes of the internet with the introduction of its new editor called Gutenberg, coming soon in the 5.0 release. While change can be scary, this update has a lot of promise in terms of … Continue reading → The post What is the Gutenberg WordPress Update? appeared first on snack o'clock. Full Story

New Privacy Features in WordPress 4.9.6 for GDPR Compliance

With the EU’s GDPR deadline looming large in everyone’s mind, WordPress has released Version 4.9.6, which includes several new privacy-related features to help WordPress site owners comply with GDPR regulations. Here’s a rundown of the new features: Comments WordPress has … Continue reading → The post New Privacy Features in WordPress 4.9.6 for GDPR Compliance appeared first on snack o'clock. Full Story