Leslie Surel

Leslie Surel the founder of Surelutions, a Michigan-based agency that helps nonprofits with website planning, design, and growth. Leslie has a background in psychology and 20+ years expertise in user-focused design, website technology, and big picture thinking. Her ultimate goal is to make websites easier and more useful for nonprofits so they can focus on their mission.

WordPress.org vs WordPress.com The first thing you should understand is that there are two different versions of WordPress: wordpress.org and wordpress.com. Web developers typically call these the “dot org” and the “dot com” versions. They are similar but very different. Here are the differences: WordPress.org is a website building framework used to create business websites … Read more

Let’s cut to the punch line. If you have a website, you need a privacy policy and terms of service. It may not yet be the law in your area, but likely will be in the near future. You should have a policy in place to notify your website visitors about what information you are … Read more

Today, December 3, 2019 is #GivingTuesday. For our nonprofit website clients, this is a day to share reminders all over social media, websites, and email marketing that their organization is doing important work and encourage people to make a donation. Giving Tuesday typically kicks of their annual end of year appeal and helps get people … Read more

Giving Tuesday is December 3, 2019. Are you ready? Yikes, you have a lot on your plate this month, don’t you? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back. Use this handy Giving Tuesday checklist to make sure you have your website and social media working together. Use this as is, or use it as a starting … Read more

Updated August 27, 2021 Most software companies offer nonprofit discounts and freebies for 501(c)3 organizations. Some offer free licenses for nonprofits, others offer 15-30% off their regular prices. This can be a significant saving over time. Each company has its own rules and restrictions, and offers may change over time, so be sure to check … Read more