SEO stands for search engine optimization and is used to refer to how highly a website ranks on search engines like google. At Phil we often hear SEO spoken about as if it’s a physical product that can be purchased off the shelf: if only it were that simple.

An SEO optimized website is essential to ensure that people googling for your organization can successfully connect with you.

Numbers! Here's the NetSquared stats for January 2019.

Let's drive the figures higher – start your own NetSquared meetup at http://page.techsoup.org/why-start-a-group

Got questions about NetSquared? Looking for ways to build your group? Join me at one of our upcoming video chats for NetSquared organizers. (Not an organizer? Apply now!)

Recording Your Events

• WHEN: February 6. 9:30 AM PT/ 12:30 PM ET / find your local time
• RSVP: https://techsoupglobal.zoom.us/meeting/register/294453506819a1fc34538d7d4481ef37

Want to document your event? In this discussion we'll talk about the easiest ways to record your events, including livestreaming and screencasting.

This session is co-hosted by NetSquared Chicago's Linda Stettler who will share her workflow for livestreaming her events to Youtube.

I've crunched the numbers for my quarterly report (watch the four minute video) and the two most popular event topics are:

1. Fundraising
2. Accessibility and Inclusion

Follow the links for event recipes and examples to help you host these topics in your own city.

The NCTech4Good Meetup January 16 was small but fun with lively conversation on Nonprofit Technology Trends. Stephen Delany led the meeting and Stephen Kennedy posted his very informative notes at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UuQXc5Wv8bdPH-l5Zl2jUW_Z73X6hB9JyClXCNiP_kc/

Net2van's January meetup was a smörgåsbord sampler of #Tech4Good trends.

This fast-paced evening of Ignite-style 5 minute mini-presentations shared the trends, tools, and techniques charities should explore to create more impact.

Rob Cottingham – Trust as the Killer App in the Age of Fake

Happy New Year!

As always, if you know someone who should be part of the SFTech4Good community, feel free to forward this email to let them know about this great community!

Happy Holidays!

The SFTech4Good event for this month is a casual holiday gathering. I know that everyone, including me, has a lot going on.