Political Campaign Tips and Strategies - Online Candidate

Twitter Tips for Political Campaigns

Twitter (now called ‘X’, but we are still calling it Twitter for now.) is a social messaging tool that presents great opportunities for political candidates to create branding, exposure and word-of-mouth advertising. It’s easy to set... Read More

Tips For Designing Your Campaign Yard Signs

Campaign yard signs are an important element in political campaigning. Over time, a single campaign sign can be seen by hundreds or even thousands of people. Multiply that effect by the total number of signs promoting a campaign, and you have a... Read More

5 Myths About Political Candidate Websites

You know what they say about assumptions. In political web development, we run into a lot of them. In our experience of working with political campaigns, here are our top five myths about political campaign sites that can cost candidates visitors and... Read More

So You Want To Run For Coroner? Here’s How To Get Started

Most people associate the position of coroner with high-profile criminal investigations and forensic science. However, the role of a county coroner goes beyond investigations. The position involves serving the community by identifying deceased... Read More

Comparing Political Donation Platforms – Our Recommendations

We are often asked by our political website clients (and potential clients) what fundraising services and tools we recommend for their online campaign. In this article, we’ll look at several donation software platforms that we suggest to... Read More

The Most Important Call You Will Ever Make

Would you make a campaign stump speech to a crowd, then stop 90% of the way through, drop the mic, and just walk off the stage? Would you send a print piece detailing half your campaign on one side but then leave the other side blank? Of course you... Read More

7 Reasons Why Your Political Campaign Needs A Google Account

If you are running for local office, consider creating a Google account for your political campaign. You may already have your own Gmail account, but creating a new Google account for your campaign will help separate your personal activities. Many... Read More

Proven Political Campaign Social Media Strategies

Social media has changed the way politicians communicate with voters. Candidates can interact with voters on a more personal level, which helps connect and build trust. Here are some tips and best practices for using social media in your political... Read More

7 Ways to Ruin Your Campaign’s Website

Campaign websites are important for candidates to communicate with voters and spread their message. But there are many ways a website can go wrong and turn off voters. Here are some common mistakes that can make a campaign website lose credibility.... Read More

Developing Strong Messaging for Your Political Campaign

In any political campaign, the goal is to persuade the public to vote for the candidate by delivering a persuasive message. For example, campaign websites serve as a central hub for communication, allowing candidates to convey their messaging... Read More