--- title: Spring Cleaning for Your Nonprofit Website | The Nerdy Nonprofit 3.16 description: It's the time of year to reign in the new - this can be done for your nonprofit, too! Spring clean with the help of these nonprofit site design updates. image: https://320867.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/320867/hubfs/Screen_Shot_2016-02-25_at_1.07.38_PM-1.png?t=1458137536308&width=600&height=293 --- $15,000 web design grant from ArcStone [![Apply Now](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/320867/fbbcda94-7c24-4963-a9ff-46e94ea03955.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/320867/fbbcda94-7c24-4963-a9ff-46e94ea03955) [ArcStone](https://320867.hs-sites.com/) - [Impact](https://info.arcstone.com/impact) - [Work](https://info.arcstone.com/work) - [About](https://info.arcstone.com/about-arcstone) - [Careers](https://info.arcstone.com/careers) - [Services](https://info.arcstone.com/services/) - [Web Design & Development](https://info.arcstone.com/services/web-design-and-development) - [Web Hosting & Email](https://info.arcstone.com/services/web-hosting-and-email) - [Accessibility & Inclusive Design](https://info.arcstone.com/services/accessibility-inclusive-design) - [Digital Marketing & Strategy](https://info.arcstone.com/services/digital-marketing-and-strategy) - [Membership Management](https://info.arcstone.com/services/membership-management) - [Online Webinars & Events](https://info.arcstone.com/events) - [Blog](https://320867.hs-sites.com/blog) - [Contact](https://info.arcstone.com/contact-us) ### Categories # Spring Cleaning for Your Nonprofit Website | The Nerdy Nonprofit 3.16 By Chloe Mark | March 2016 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) In case you missed the update, we wanted to show you our latest Nonprofit newsletter. With the end of 1st quarter rapidly approaching, it is likely your nonprofit is in the midst of a website redesign or at least making some updates. So as spring nears, we are going to focus on tips, tricks and advice to clean up your website. We partnered with [nonprofit tech experts Idealware](http://www.idealware.org/) to sponsor their report on the Landscape of WordPress for Nonprofits. Download the FREE report [here](http://idealware.org/reports/landscape-wordpress-nonprofits-report-current-marketplace-plugins). Then check out our additional content below. [![Screen_Shot_2016-02-25_at_1.07.38_PM-1.png](https://320867.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/320867/hubfs/Screen_Shot_2016-02-25_at_1.07.38_PM-1.png?t=1458137536308&width=600&height=293&name=Screen_Shot_2016-02-25_at_1.07.38_PM-1.png "Screen_Shot_2016-02-25_at_1.07.38_PM-1.png")](https://info.arcstone.com/wordpress-plugins-nonprofits) **- More on Nonprofit Website Design - Nerdy Nonprofit - March 2016 - ** **Case study**: [WordPress + Nonprofit = Successful Redesign](http://thenerdynonprofit.com/nonprofit-uses-wordpress-minnesota-masonic-home-case-study/) by ArcStone Minnesota Masonic Homes had plenty of traction offline, but their online presence was not keeping up. ArcStone designed the nonprofit a WordPress site bringing the beautiful home, great people and helpful resources in front of their online audience.  **Front-End Design**: [Nonprofit Website Design Tips from the Pros](http://www.bigstockphoto.com/blog/nonprofit-website-design-tips) from the [Bigstock Blog Blog](http://www.bigstockphoto.com/blog/) We all know the power of a good looking website, especially as a nonprofit attempting to attract several audiences. Here are 7 tips from the pros to consider when approaching a redesign – some of which may surprise you. One of our favorite bits: "It's all about harnessing the right ideas, and sticking to the core values of your organization." **Back-End Tech**: [A Review of WordPress Plugins for Nonprofits](http://thenerdynonprofit.com/a-review-of-great-wordpress-plugins-for-nonprofits/) by web developer Erin If you've already taken the plunge into WordPress, these plugins will take you even further. Since we've worked with several nonprofits, we've uncovered the best WordPress plugins that meet a nonprofit's needs.  **Strategy**: [What We've Learned Designing 5 Nonprofit Websites This Year](http://thenerdynonprofit.com/what-weve-learned-after-5-nonprofit-website-designs-this-year/) by Jenna & the ArcStone web design team Once a nonprofit embarks on the design process, a million questions come up right off the bat. Let's fast-forward you to some answers by going through what we've learned from the process. What content do you need and what can you skip? How much information is necessary on each page? And most important of all, what is your focus as you answer these questions? Subscribe to receive next month's newsletter below! 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