Culture Index exists to catalog cultural institutions online, and highlight the best practices that inspire us.
Launching with a focus on museums and building from there, we are a resource for both research and discovery. Browse information about online communications, and discover ideas with examples of what’s possible for cultural institutions in the digital space.
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Arthur Secunda Museum
The Arthur Secunda Museum celebrates the life and work of one of Michigan’s most accomplished artists. The Arthur Secunda Museum collection and exhibitions are initially being built around the extensive Secunda collection of C. Edward and Mary Ellen Wall, who reside in the vicinity of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Their collection includes approximately 320 of Secunda’s 350 graphic works.
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PHP
used by 438 institutionsA popular open-source scripting language widely used for web development and server-side applications. Read more
Facebook Pixel
used by 191 institutionsA code snippet that tracks visitor actions on your website to optimize ad targeting and measure the effectiveness of Facebook advertising campaigns.
Site Kit
used by 27 institutionsA WordPress plugin by Google that integrates various Google services, such as Analytics, Search Console, and AdSense, to provide insights and tools directly within the WordPress dashboard.
Linkedin Insight Tag
used by 36 institutionsA JavaScript code that enables website owners to track conversions, retarget website visitors, and gain deeper insights from LinkedIn ad campaigns.
Swiper
used by 116 institutionsA modern touch slider library for creating responsive and mobile-friendly sliders and carousels.
core-js
used by 329 institutionsA modular standard library for JavaScript that provides polyfills for ECMAScript features.
LazySizes
used by 88 institutionsA lazy loading library for images, iframes, and other media that optimizes loading by only loading elements when they enter the viewport.
jQuery
used by 485 institutionsA fast, small, and feature-rich JavaScript library that simplifies HTML document traversal, event handling, and animation.
Select2
used by 51 institutionsA jQuery-based replacement for select boxes that supports searching, tagging, and remote data sets.
Moment.js
used by 70 institutionsA JavaScript library for parsing, validating, manipulating, and formatting dates and times.
Apache HTTP Server
used by 208 institutionsA widely-used open-source web server that provides powerful features and extensive customization options.
Amazon CloudFront
used by 21 institutionsA fast content delivery network service that securely delivers data, videos, applications, and APIs to customers globally with low latency.
Amazon Web Services
used by 107 institutionsA comprehensive cloud computing platform offering a wide range of services for computing, storage, databases, analytics, machine learning, and more.
Bootstrap
used by 135 institutionsBootstrap is a widely-used, open-source front-end framework for developing responsive web designs. Created by Twitter, it offers a collection of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript tools and components, making it easy to create mobile-first websites. Bootstrap is popular for its ease of use, extensive documentation, and ability to streamline web development processes.
Stripe
used by 14 institutionsA payment processing platform that enables businesses to accept online payments and manage transactions securely.
Salesforce
used by 14 institutionsSalesforce is a cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) platform that helps businesses manage interactions with customers, prospects, and partners. It offers tools and applications for sales, customer service, marketing, analytics, and more, all integrated on a single platform.
WordPress
used by 266 institutionsWordPress is a popular, open-source content management system (CMS) that powers over 40% of websites. Initially a blogging platform, it now supports various sites with customizable themes and plugins. Known for its user-friendly interface, WordPress is used by both beginners and professionals to create and manage websites. Read more
WordPress
used by 272 institutionsWordPress is a popular, open-source content management system (CMS). Initially a blogging platform, it now supports various sites with customizable themes and plugins. WordPress is used by both beginners and professionals to create and manage websites. Read more
MySQL
used by 247 institutionsAn open-source relational database management system widely used for web applications and data storage.
Yoast SEO
used by 148 institutionsYoast SEO is a popular WordPress plugin that helps optimize websites for search engines. It offers tools for improving content, keywords, and readability, enhancing a site's visibility and ranking.
RSS
used by 155 institutionsRSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a web feed format used to publish frequently updated content such as blog posts, news articles, and podcasts. It allows users to subscribe to feeds from their favorite websites and receive updates in a standardized, easy-to-read format. This helps users stay informed without needing to visit multiple websites.
Elementor
used by 26 institutionsA drag-and-drop page builder for WordPress that allows users to create custom layouts and designs without coding.
Salesforce Marketing Cloud Account Engagement
used by 12 institutionsA powerful B2B marketing automation tool by Salesforce that helps businesses generate and nurture leads, align marketing and sales, and measure marketing ROI.