YOUR WEBSITE IS UGLY!


Sunday, November 13, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Many organizations struggle with a website that they can't update themselves or is difficult to manage. Rebuilding the site with user-friendly and inexpensive content management system tools can not only improve the visual characteristics of the site, but also allow anyone on staff (whether or not they have HTML knowledge) to easily update the site and provide fresh content. Hear how these quick-to-learn tools can change how you use your website to keep your audience informed and engaged. You will be a web manager pro in no time!

Speakers
Kimberly Clark
Project Manager
VIA Studio
Louisville, Kentucky

Kimberly Clark joined VIA Studio in 2008, and quickly became the go-to-gal for project management and content strategy. Kimberly helps clients navigate through web development projects with the experience of a seasoned professional. From pre-development goal specification to post development content implementation, she has a deep understanding of the tools of the trade--social media, website analytic trend data, and search engine marketing strategies. Kimberly loves data and statistics, and she uses that information to guide the development of unique, original and interesting web content that keeps visitors engaged and interacting. She holds a master’s degree in public health from the University of Louisville.

Ceci Dadisman
Director of Marketing & PR
Palm Beach Opera

Ceci Dadisman is the director of marketing & PR at Palm Beach Opera. She manages all aspects of the company's technology and new media projects, including social media, website, iPhone app, and live web streaming. She has brought Palm Beach Opera to the forefront of the social media and new technology realm proving that companies of all sizes and budgets can do great things in the world of digital marketing. Ceci holds a B.M. in vocal performance from West Virginia University.

 

David Dombrosky
Principal
Dombrosky Arts Consulting
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

David Dombrosky brings 15 years of experience in arts management and nonprofit technology to Dombrosky Arts Consulting, where he works with arts organizations to identify ways in which technology can help them to more efficiently and effectively meet their missions and engage audiences. As a trusted guide in the field, he frequently writes and presents workshops on the uses of technology within the arts management industry, most recently for Americans for the Arts, TEDxMichiganAve, National Arts Marketing Project, Performing Arts Exchange, and The Association of American Cultures. David currently serves as the board president for the National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture.

Drew McManus
Principal
Venture Industries Online
Oak Park, Illinois

Regularly quoted in international newspapers and trade journals as an industry authority, arts consultant Drew McManus has been involved with every aspect of nonprofit performing arts organizations. Drew is the proprietor and author of the highly successful new media outlet Adaptistration , the only weblog dedicated to the business of orchestras, and he has been serving clients for more than 15 years. In 2010, he launched The Venture Platform , a technology solution designed especially for arts organizations that provides a comprehensive website architecture and e-mail marketing platform within a hosted and fully supported environment.