Back-to-school jitters aren’t just for students and teachers; administrators certainly get their share of the stress that comes along with that first day. Your to-do list may seem a mile long, but a successful opening day really just boils down to a few key points....
Roll Out the Welcome Mat at Your SchoolHow to create a welcoming atmosphere and build long-term, supportive relationships.
How would a first-time visitor to your school describe its atmosphere? Is it warm and inviting? Or is it cold and unwelcoming? From the grounds, signage, and parking lot to the front office and the website, your school atmosphere is evident. Is it the message you want...
How to Get a School Website Redesign That Pays for Itself
While a school website redesign can feel like a Herculean task, not worth the time or the money, keep in mind that your website is your most important marketing and communications tool. It will have the highest return on investment of any of your marketing...
Creating a Buzz through Strategic School CommunicationBasic marketing tips you can apply to any school public relations campaign.
Have you ever walked into a crowded room where a hundred little conversations are taking place all at once? It sounds a little like a beehive buzzing, doesn’t it? In school communications we don’t throw the term “marketing buzz” around much—although maybe we...
Summer Bucket List for Updating Your School Website3 Hacks from School Webmasters to prepare your school website for a fantastic fall
It’s summer. Are you enjoying the quiet hallways, catching up on paperwork, and working on your summer maintenance? Taking time off for some outdoor adventures on your bucket list? I recently hiked to Havasupai in Northern Arizona with my family. We were short...