Running a nonprofit in Maryland is no small feat — your website needs to inform, inspire, and drive donations, all while staying secure and easy to manage.
But WordPress can get overwhelming fast, especially without a dedicated web team. Here are nine of the most common issues we see — and how we help solve them.
1. Outdated Plugins or Themes
Nonprofits often build their sites on a tight budget… and then forget to update them. This leads to bugs, broken pages, and security risks.
How we fix it: We handle plugin updates, theme patches, and routine maintenance weekly so your site stays smooth and secure.
2. Donation Form Errors
One of the biggest pain points we see? Broken donation forms — or forms that look outdated or sketchy.
How we fix it: We integrate trusted, mobile-friendly donation tools (like GiveWP or iATS) and test across devices so supporters feel confident giving.
3. Mobile Unfriendly Layouts
If your site isn’t easy to navigate on mobile, you’re losing traffic and donations.
How we fix it: We audit and redesign mobile layouts to ensure fast, responsive, and accessible user experiences.
4. No SEO Strategy
A lot of nonprofit sites aren’t showing up in search results because they lack basic SEO.
How we fix it: We optimize page titles, meta tags, headings, and content structure so your cause is easy to find online.
5. Lack of Support
When something breaks, many nonprofit teams don’t have anyone to call — or they’re paying by the hour for help they can’t afford.
How we fix it: Our monthly website management plans include unlimited support requests, so you’re never left stranded.
6. Slow Site Speed
Many nonprofit sites load slowly due to oversized images or outdated code — and users don’t wait around.
How we fix it: We optimize images, enable caching, and clean up the backend for lightning-fast load times.
7. Confusing Navigation
Visitors often leave when they can’t find what they’re looking for — whether it’s a donation button, volunteer form, or contact info.
How we fix it: We streamline menus and site architecture to guide users where they need to go.
8. Outdated Branding or Messaging
We see a lot of nonprofit sites that no longer reflect the mission or visual identity of the organization.
How we fix it: We help modernize your design and messaging so it matches your growth and goals.
9. No Backup or Recovery Plan
If your site goes down, do you have a backup ready? Most nonprofits don’t.
How we fix it: We include regular offsite backups and a fast recovery process to protect your content.
Serving Nonprofits Across Maryland
We work with nonprofits in Baltimore, Silver Spring, Bowie, and across the state to take web stress off your plate — so you can focus on your mission.
“Our site used to crash during giving campaigns. 699Websites rebuilt it to be mobile-friendly and gave us a support team we can actually reach.” — Executive Director, Maryland Nonprofit
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