Five tips for running successful school advancement and support campaigns
Taylor Stockdale, Head of School at The Webb Schools shares his five tips on creating successful school advancement campaigns.
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Taylor Stockdale, Head of School at The Webb Schools shares his five tips on creating successful school advancement campaigns.
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New enrolments are the lifeblood of any school. Learn how Digistorm Funnel has helped Immanuel College boost enrolment growth.
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Customer Experience (CX) is essential to your school's retention strategy! Learn how to create a culture of CX at your school.
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All about our Digistorm App for EdSmart integration.
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Four ways to align your school's marketing and admissions teams for enrolment success!
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Introducing our brand-new product integration: Funnel and Enroller. Streamline your international recruitment journey with this new partnership.
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Want to know how you can make your school's content go the extra mile? In this post, we cover every marketer's secret content weapon: content repurposing.
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Relationships are incredibly important to gaining and retaining K-12 school enrolments. Learn six strategies for improving parent relationships.
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Want to improve your school newsletter strategy this year? Here are a few quick tips and tricks to writing a fantastic school newsletter that actually gets read.
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Learn how your school can balance the need for new technology while navigating the risks and changes that come with these projects!
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Need new and fresh ideas for your school blog? Never fear! Digistorm has you covered. Check out our list of 20 school blog ideas to engage and inform your community.
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Social media can be time-consuming and tricky to master. Luckily, a social media calendar can help you stay on task and improve the performance of social media for schools. Find out more!
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We talk to Cornerstone College about how Digistorm Funnel is helping their admissions team of one thrive.
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Good things come in three's! Introducing the Digistorm, Schoolbox and Clipboard school app integration.
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Brand guidelines are the best way to make sure everyone in your community understands your brand and can use your assets correctly. Find out more about creating brand guidelines for schools.
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As schools begin to re-introduce events it's important to understand how to appropriately market the event and implement any new event procedures.
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Hear from Digistorm designer, Ava, on how the team updated branding for the Calrossy Anglican School app.
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One of the best parts about digital marketing is how measurable your actions are! We've set out five school marketing metrics that you should be assessing.
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Learn how St Andrew's School saved hours of time and doubled enquiries with our leading school CRM, Funnel.
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We share key Millennial habits and behaviors to ensure greater marketing success at your school.
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In this edition of Digi People, we chat with Tara, our Content Lead here at Digistorm.
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Five ways that small admissions teams can become even more efficient and successful with prospective families, without compromising on quality!
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Enrolments and Documentation Coordinator, Megan Henriksen, tell us how Peace Lutheran College turned their enrolments process around with Digistorm Funnel.
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Five must-have Digistorm Funnel automations for more successful admissions teams.
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In this post, Ben Foley covers how admissions teams can lawfully handle insufficient notice of withdrawal from their school.
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Five must-have Digistorm Funnel automations for more successful school marketing teams.
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We caught up with the team at Cairns Hinterland Steiner School to learn more about their Digistorm Website project.
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Clearly defined goals are key to ensuring a successful social media presence for your school.
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An expert weighs in on the top legal considerations for enrolling special needs students at your school.
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Save your school time and money by learning about these 6 simple tips to creating better DIY school campus photography.
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ICT Officer, Travis Fuller, tells us how St Andrew's Catholic College redefined their parent communication with a Digistorm School App.
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Digital systems are making it easier for schools to save time and be more productive. Learn about the benefits of an online enrolment system.
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Learn more about simple ways to improve your school website’s SEO (Search Engine Optimization) practices.
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In this post, we explore the biggest dilemma most IT departments face when looking at online enrollments: whether to build their own or to purchase one.
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An expert weighs-in on how to create a fail-proof Enrolment Contract cover for your school.
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Learn more about how a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system can revolutionise the way your school manages relationships and drives enrollments.
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Hosting an open house that is both engaging and safe for attendees is key in 2021. This blog touches on how you can create an immersive experience virtually, in-person or using a hybrid event delivery.
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Did you know that school apps can support your relationship-building efforts with alumni? Find out more about re-engaging your former students and how a school app can help!
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We invited women from Digistorm schools across the globe to share their best career advice, personal inspirations, and thoughts on mentorship with us.
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Looking at implementing your very own school app? We’ve put together a list of four important questions to ask when getting started to create a product that best suits your community's needs.
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We're serving up this month's latest and greatest product releases in our school CRM, Funnel.
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Does your school website need a revamp? We've rounded up the top design trends for schools to watch in 2021.
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The team at Muskegon Catholic Central tells us how our leading school CRM, Funnel, has transformed the way they manage their enrollment process.
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It's the age-old debate: custom vs themed websites. In this post, our design team will help you decide which style is the best fit for your school's website goals.
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If you’re looking to improve your admissions process for parents and your admissions team, then implementing a school CRM is the place to start! Find out more about taking your process digital with a CRM.
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We’ve put together a list of some helpful tools to help you manage, schedule and report on social media marketing for your school.
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We explain what a customer journey is for a school and how understanding it can improve your school’s online marketing.
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Keep track of your school's enrollment analytics, gain critical insights and create personalized dashboards using the new Reports module in Funnel.
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In this post, we'll show you a few easy steps to enhance and leverage word-of-mouth marketing in your 2021 digital strategy.
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We surveyed over 50 Aussie schools to learn about their enrolment challenges this year — here's what we found!
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Retaining existing families at your school is far more valuable than attracting new ones. Find out how your marketing team can assist school retention.
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Hit the ground running this new year with our list of commonly overlooked 'back to school' items to get your Digistorm systems cleaned up and in gear for 2020.
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Trying to decide whether you should use video or images on your school website? Dive into this post to learn how to choose the right media.
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Get ready for the new school year by creating a killer event calendar that includes events for prospective, current and past students.
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Email can be a strong marketing tool for schools, but it starts with having valuable and relevant data. Learn five places to start collecting it.
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In this post we'll be looking at why schools are failing when it comes to their brand identity, and what you can do to make sure yours doesn't!
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Before we leave 2020 in the past where it belongs, let's take a look back at some of Digistorm's biggest wins over the past 12 months.
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To be a strategic event planner you need to prepare for unforeseen situations by creating and implementing contingency plans.
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The team at St Peters Lutheran College share how a Digistorm App helped to transform the way they communicate with their school community.
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Learn how to get your school's message in front of prospective parents quickly with Google Ads.
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As we kick off a new year, we thought we’d throw around some new ideas for creative and engaging school Facebook posts.
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Learn our four-step process to help your marketing team to set the best possible, actionable goals that you can!
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Focus groups can be an invaluable market research tool – here's how to run one at your school!
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The hype around inbound marketing isn't going away any time soon — and with good reason. Learn which inbound marketing tactics are best for your school.
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Putting pen to paper and devising a digital marketing plan for your school can be daunting, so we’ve put together a simple plan to get you started.
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Take a deep dive into the importance of school website navigation and how you can improve yours.
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User-generated content can be the best social proof for your school. Check out these 5 simple hacks to get your school leaders to create user-generated content for your school's social media accounts.
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We're going to run through our top tips for getting budget sign-off for your new software program.
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What platform should you use to host your school’s video content? We’ll outline the key differences and benefits of both Youtube and Vimeo.
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Have you considered using student ambassadors to support your admissions process? Read our post to find out why they might be your school's secret weapon!
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With an oversaturation of webinar offerings, many schools have noticed a drop in the performance of their online events. In this post, we look at six ways schools can beat webinar fatigue.
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In this edition of Digi People, we catch up with Ava, our Digital Designer here at Digistorm.
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Color Theory is about more than just aesthetics. Learn what impact color has on the impact and usability of your school website.
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We've been working on an exciting new Funnel feature this year, and today, we're excited to finally unveil that it's all about. Introducing: Funnel Automations.
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Looking for a competitive edge for your social channels? The school break is the perfect time to capitalise on your community’s free time. Check out our ideas for holiday social media for schools.
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Looking for a school CRM? Compare key features within Digistorm Funnel and Enquiry Tracker.
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Do you get the feeling that your school website design is a little dated? If so, there’s a good chance that you’re due for an update. Check out our five signs to find out if it’s time.
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Learn how to create a more engaging experience for your website visitors through motion design.
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Learn the difference between transaction emails and marketing emails, and how to incorporate them into your school marketing strategy.
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In this post, we look at some basic strategies that your school can implement to keep offline parents in the loop with their child's education.
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You've heard of Facebook events, but what about LinkedIn? Learn how to create, share, and promote your next school event on LinkedIn.
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For Digistorm clients with a school website, we’ve put together this guide on 5 must-have reporting widgets to set up in your CMS, Craft.
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When it comes to writing successful content, there is one element that guarantees the success or failure of your school’s post: the headline. Learn how to up your headline game in 5 minutes.
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We're serving up this month's latest and greatest product releases in our school CRM, Funnel.
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The team at St Peters Lutheran College chat with us about their experience with a Digistorm Website.
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We're shining the spotlight on five different (but equally effective) ways a microsite can really make an impact.
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Help families start the year on the right foot with a digital orientation pack for your school. In this post, we share our key recommendations on what to include.
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Thinking of starting a school podcast? Be sure to ask yourself three key questions first.
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Live video has become a popular and frequently consumed form of digital marketing. Learn how your school can make the most of it.
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Here are five strategies that your school can evaluate for engaging parents in 2021.
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In this interview, we chat with Lauren Dombrowski at Quest Forward Academy to learn how Funnel has streamlined her team's enrollment process.
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Are you receiving the same repetitive questions from your school parent community? Here's how to answer and address these questions in one easy solution!
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We’re looking at some of the challenges busy families face in managing their children’s virtual learning. In this article, we’ll show you how your school can help families overcome these obstacles with the help of a school app.
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In this interview, we talked to Brett at Flinders Christian Community College about the experience of working with Digistorm to get their first app off the ground.
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Learn how to win big at your next school board presentation with this simple guide.
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Prospective parents are the key target audience for K-12 schools. Learn how to improve their online experience and create a clear pathway to enrollment.
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What defines 'the perfect' school website homepage? Our talented design team breaks down their top recommendations.
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We’ve put together our 5 common reasons why digital marketing campaigns fail and what to do about it.
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If it’s time for a school website refresh, there are some key considerations to make. Use your checklist to make sure you cover every update opportunity!
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How to bring a virtual tour strategy into your enrollment process to nurture the relationships with your prospective parents.
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This year, we've seen an increase in cyberattacks in schools across the world. Learn Digistorm's 5 strategies to protect your school's data security.
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We're serving up this month's latest and greatest product releases in our school CRM, Funnel.
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A handy how-to guide for setting up and managing Zoom breakout rooms for your school’s virtual events, with plenty of tips to maximise audience participation.
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CCAS has partnered with Digistorm since 2012. In this interview, we talk to Brenton Luchow about how they use Funnel to streamline their admissions.
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A successful blogging strategy isn’t tricky to implement, but most schools admit they don’t have one! Check out our top tips to edge out your competition when blogging for schools.
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Looking to host a brainstorming session with your school team? Check out these top tips to get you started!
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Updating the content on your website might seem like a no brainer but often, content can be forgotten. Learn more about why it’s important update your website.
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We aim to understand the needs of K-12 schools, so we caught up with digital transformation consultant, Mary-Lou O'Brien to talk about all things ed-tech.
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Today we're catching up with Clay, our Australian Sales Manager here at Digistorm.
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In this edition of Digi Reads, we take a look at building 'creative confidence' with Tom Kelley and David Kelley.
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We focus a lot on the ways in which schools can create relationships with parents, but what happens next? Learn more about how K-12 schools can stay connected with parents.
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Email marketing is a powerful way to reach your school’s target market. Learn how to write and test subject lines to increase your open rate.
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In this post, we look at the importance of design when incorporating brand colors into two school apps: Abbotsleigh and Kennedy Baptist College.
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The consumption of video continues to increase, particularly on social, so we’ve put together some quick and simple video ideas for K-12 schools to get started!
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If events are the cornerstone of your admissions strategy, use our school event checklist to make sure your function is a showstopping success!
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Digistorm just turned nine! To celebrate, we're looking back at some company highlights from the past 12 months.
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With the end of the year in sight and restrictions still in place, we've put together procedures that schools can implement to help new students and their families smoothly transition into the 2021 school year.
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Five ways to repurpose your event content opportunities at your school's next event.
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We're serving up this month's latest and greatest product releases in our school CRM, Funnel.
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In 2020, parent-school communication is more vital than ever. In this post, we explore our three key learnings from our recent 'Timely & Targeted' forum.
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Using images on your school app is a great way to extend your school brand, ensuring a seamless transition for your existing parent community.
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Here are some of our favorite ways to reach your audience and marketing goals without breaking the bank.
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Learn how your school can create a solid video marketing strategy from scratch in just five easy steps.
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Blogs are a great way to share everything from recent happenings to news and updates. Check out our guide to writing the perfect posts for your school.
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In this post, we'll take you through our tried and tested formula for replying to a negative review while keeping your school's reputation intact.
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No matter how big or small your marketing budget is, you can create industry-grade video content entirely on your smartphone!
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Schools generally collect data through forms on their website for a particular purpose, however this article explores other ways in which it can be used.
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Here's everything your school needs to know about Google's new algorithm update: page experience.
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The ‘About Us’ page on any website can have a significant impact upon viewers. Learn how to write impactful web copy for your school’s ‘About Us’ page.
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We chatted with Holly about her journey to Digistorm, what she's itching to tick off her bucket list, and why her Grandma is her biggest inspiration.
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We're serving up this month's latest and greatest product releases in our school CRM, Funnel.
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Want to boost attendance at your school open day this year? We'll show you how to do it.
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Email marketing creates amazing uplift for businesses and can be applied to your school's strategy too. Here are 5 of the most relevant email marketing stats worth paying attention to this year.
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These are the 5 key video marketing metrics your school should be tracking for campaign success!
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Due to the flow-on effects of COVID-19 your marketing team may even be preparing to operate with more limited funds or a smaller team than you've had previously. Here's where to begin!
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Explore the Montrose Bay High School app and learn how the Digistorm Design team created it for one-hand usage with finger-friendliness in mind.
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Webinars are a key part of great school marketing strategies. In this post, we walk you through four elements to produce an engaging school webinar.
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Learn how to quickly and easily use your school’s marketing budget to reach more people by boosting a Facebook post.
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In this post, we discuss how emails can be used within the enrollment funnel. Find out how your school can increase conversions through email!
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While offering a strong call to action on your school’s website can be an effective driver of online enrollments, learn how social media can be used to boost conversions.
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If your school is introducing new software into your digital ecosystem, then you need to understand system integration. Find out more about the benefits of school software integration.
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Video can be a powerful way to share messages, branding and information about your school. In this blog post, learn whether school websites should contain video.
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TikTok has exploded in popularity over the past few years — but should your school incorporate it into your social strategy? Learn about how to evaluate whether TikTok is right for your school.
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We believe that design is not just about how things look, but how they work! In this post, we take a closer look at how this applies to our Digistorm school apps.
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Looking to level up your SEO efforts? Learn about the robots.txt file, a small file that tells search engines where they can go within your website.
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At Digistorm, we’re all about creating efficiencies that save your school time and money. Learn how a customer relationship manager (CRM) does just that.
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Capturing video has never been easier – learn the basics of cinematography to make even better video content for your school.
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There are many marketing tools that can help schools to reach their goals. In this post, we discuss your most important tool: your school website.
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For many school marketers, the big question when it comes to video marketing is often whether or not Youtube is really a platform that’s worth advertising on? Well, today we’re here to tell you that the answer is Yes!
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Technology is offering schools efficiencies in a multitude of ways. We explore how school newsletter distribution can be improved.
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Digi People 'at home.' Today we're catching up with Paul, our Web Developer here at Digistorm.
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Understanding your school website’s performance can help you improve your website. Learn how to use Google Analytics to gain deeper insights.
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In this post, we look at the design process behind creating an integrated app that works as a seamless extension of your school brand. Find out more!
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We're coming to you with this month's latest and greatest product releases in our school CRM, Funnel.
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From a place to share thoughts and opinions to a powerful marketing channel, blogging has developed into a crucial tool for every business, even for schools. Here are three reasons why.
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School admissions processes are ever-changing in today's environment, find out how schools can implement their own learnings and experiences into their future admissions process.
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We’ve put together a complete guide of resources to develop the skills you need to produce high-quality videos, in Adobe Premiere Pro CC.
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If you've been wrestling with the decision to move to a school CRM, the following four signs will confirm whether it's time for you to make the switch.
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In this edition of Digi People, we chat with Georgina O'Neale, our Project Coordinator here at Digistorm.
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Learn how to take the huge volume of information contained in your school CRM to create a report that's meaningful to your school board.
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Knowing the basics of HTML and CSS is incredibly valuable because it will make you a more rounded and knowledgable digital marketer.
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Implementing an online enrollment system can be a significant change for school administration. Learn what you can expect when your school shifts to online enrollments.
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Thinking about implementing a new school website or looking at improving your existing one? Here are 6 best practice tips for your school’s website.
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Colors, fonts, and layout – these are the three key elements of design! In this week’s Upskilling for School Marketer’s series, our team of expert designers provides the tools to level up your skills.
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If your school is looking to measure its online performance, you can create tracking in seconds with two simple tools: UTM codes or a tracking pixel.
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In this post, we shine the spotlight on five key aspects of that deliver a more streamlined online enrollment process. Find out how your school measures up!
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If your school is wanting to hire a production company for the first time, it’s hard to know where to start. Take a look at this guide to get the best results when working with professional video production companies.
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School apps are a great way to keep teachers, students and parents engaged. Learn how school app calendars can benefit your school community!
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It's important for marketers to remain agile during these uncertain times and identify the opportunities to pivot their marketing strategies as they arise.
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Great content writing is about more than just good grammar! Learn all the key ingredients like; SEO, keyword research, strategy, and more.
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Virtual school tours offer a whole host of benefits for your school recruitment efforts. Learn how to find the best virtual campus tour platform for your school in our helpful post!
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Learn more about Digistorm’s ability to integrate with The Alpha School System (TASS) and 5 ways that the integration can benefit your school!
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Many schools rely on donations from alumni and community members for particular endeavours. We’ve shared some ways to encourage online donations to your school.
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Building new products that affect multiple areas of your school is only half of the equation. We discuss the keys to a successful software roll-out.
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In this week's edition of our Upskilling for School Marketers series, we're tackling web analytics. Great marketers don't just understand their data, they can communicate the results effectively to others too!
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Paid social media is becoming an increasingly important element of any digital marketing strategy. Keep these four tips in mind for your next campaign.
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Forward-thinking schools around the country are using software to improve a variety of school processes. Find out more about how software for schools can make a difference in your team!
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In this post, we provide a breakdown of the key metrics that your school should understand and monitor through Google Analytics.
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When you're having a new website developed, it's helpful to know what to expect and what to do at each stage of the process. Learn more in our post!
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Data storytelling helps you prepare reports that are easy to understand and encourage your team to act. Learn how to ditch the spreadsheets and tell a story.
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Learn how to improve your event marketing skills with easy to access online courses.
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Twitter is one of the most saturated social networks, with over 500 million tweets sent daily. Learn how to get more cut through for tweets from your school.
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Managing your school waitlist doesn’t need to be complicated and inconsistent! Read our no-fail guide to managing your admissions waitlist using a school CRM.
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Stories are a fantastic feature for your school to provide fresh, engaging content to your Instagram followers. Read our top tips and tricks to using Instagram Stories for schools.
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Understanding the analytics behind your school’s marketing activity can help you to improve your digital efforts. Learn how to build data-driven campaigns.
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In this guide, we’ll give you the tools and resources to get started in the world of video marketing and develop your own strategy from the ground up.
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Find out about demographics data, including how schools gather this information, and how your school can use it to boost your enrollments strategy.
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In today's blog we look at the ways in which schools can build their reputation and the steps to take when dealing with negative reviews.
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We explore the right number of app push notifications for your school and the types of content you should send.
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Looking to redesign your school website? We've rounded up the top design trends for 2020.
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Take your social media marketing skills to the next level with these upskilling courses.
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Email marketing is one of the best ways to drive prospective parents to enrol their child in your school. Read our top four tips for better email marketing for schools.
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Meet Patrick, our Support and Implementations Coordinator here at Digistorm.
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Learn how you can use Google Analytics to increase your website traffic and performance by measuring and monitoring the correct data.
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Email marketing is a favourite acquisition channel for marketers – it's cheap, consistent, and delivers an amazing ROI for your campaigns. Learn how to take your email campaigns to the next level with these courses.
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Having a high bounce rate on your school’s website can be caused by a number of issues. We’ll cover some ways to reduce your school website’s bounce rate.
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In this post, our CX & Implementations Manager, Monica, shares her key insights on the importance of CX and what we can expect from it in a post-COVID-19 world.
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Video is the most popular, and fastest-growing type of content consumed online. We share some tips for creating simple and easy-to-make school videos.
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Introducing the brand-new Digistorm App integration with the extracurricular management system, Clipboard.
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In this post, we share how you can improve your email performance and learn more about what you should avoid doing in your school’s email sends.
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