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Court Goes Digital

Posted August 9, 2012 by admin in The Net Victories Blog with No comments

When you think of a district judge, ‘revolutionary’ may not be the first word that comes to mind. But in Harris County’s 151st Civil District Court, Judge Mike Engelhart has earned that designation.

Since taking the bench, Judge Engelhart has transformed the civil district courts. Continue Reading »

Net Victories is Growing!

Posted July 13, 2012 by admin in The Net Victories Blog with No comments

We proudly introduce the newest member of the Net Victories team – Brandon Foster! Continue Reading »

Sheriff 2.0

Posted July 12, 2012 by admin in The Net Victories Blog with No comments tagged , , , ,

Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia is unique. In addition to fulfilling the hefty responsibility of protecting the third largest county in the U.S., he has successfully used online communication to provide his constituents with an unprecedented level of access to himself and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Continue Reading »

The Holy Hexagon of Event Throwing

Posted July 9, 2012 by admin in The Net Victories Blog with No comments tagged , , , ,

Events present great opportunities. With a little planning on the front end, you can fully leverage an event to mobilize your target audience and move closer to achieving your organization’s overall goals. Continue Reading »

Democrats Descend Upon Houston

Posted June 11, 2012 by admin in The Net Victories Blog with No comments

This past weekend, Democrats from across Texas trekked to Houston for the Texas Democratic Party Convention.  It was hard not to be energized – political friends from all over this massive state were gathered in one place for an entire weekend to network and organize. Attendees were enthusiastic (despite press reports to the contrary). Continue Reading »

Facebook for Voter Turnout

Posted June 7, 2012 by admin in The Net Victories Blog with No comments

Some of us from Net Victories are headed to Providence, Rhode Island today for Netroots Nation – an annual gathering of progressive candidates and organizations who use integrated communications to reach their constituents and advocates. The event showcases new communication platforms and delves into effective outreach strategies. Continue Reading »

Who’s in charge here?

Posted June 4, 2012 by admin in The Net Victories Blog with No comments tagged

Sadly, we can’t personally meet with every member of our target audience, so we heavily depend on the Internet – particularly our website – to both represent us and to amplify our message. You wouldn’t leave the design and development of your site to just anyone and you shouldn’t depend on just anyone to oversee its operation. After all, your website may be responsible for the first and only impression your audience forms of you and your organization. Continue Reading »

‘Craft’ing a Site That is User-Friendly, Not a Time Suck

Posted May 23, 2012 by admin in The Net Victories Blog with No comments tagged

Net Victories has a great affinity for the arts (fun fact: we have an amateur photographer, cartoonist, and painter on staff at the firm!).  Building a new online platform for the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) not only let us showcase our agility as developers, it also allowed us to contribute to the arts in a real way, right where we live. Continue Reading »

Remember to Show Up to Your Party

Posted May 10, 2012 by admin in The Net Victories Blog with No comments tagged ,

If you have a Facebook Fan Page, you’ve invited all the folks who ‘like’ your page to a party – your party – online in your Facebook space. When they clicked ‘like,’ they accepted your invitation. And they’re depending on you, the host of the party, to show. If you don’t participate, your guests won’t have the opportunity to interact with you. They’ll probably lose interest or worse they’ll leave the party (your Facebook page) altogether.

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Time for Your Website Tune-Up?

Posted May 3, 2012 by admin in The Net Victories Blog with No comments tagged

Sadly, websites don’t come with a ‘next service due’ sticker to remind you that it’s been a year or two since you launched. Your website, like your car, requires a frequent and thorough examination to ensure it’s operating at peak efficiency. Continue Reading »