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.
As a community project facilitated by Base, we invite you to use and contribute to this growing resource.
BRIC
BRIC builds Brooklyn’s creative future. We advance opportunity for visual artists, performers, and media makers. We present bold work that reflects diverse audiences and speaks to the world. We ignite learning in people of all ages. We unite Brooklyn through art and creativity to build community and make change.
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Tech Specs
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SEO
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SEO
Algolia
used by 4 institutionsA search and discovery API for creating fast, relevant search experiences for websites and mobile apps.
Google Analytics (GA4)
used by 285 institutionsGoogle's analytics platform that offers advanced tracking and analysis capabilities across web and app data for enhanced user behavior insights. Read moreFacebook 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.
PHP
used by 438 institutionsA popular open-source scripting language widely used for web development and server-side applications. Read more
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.
Underscore.js
used by 42 institutionsA JavaScript library that provides utility functions for common programming tasks, including manipulating arrays and objects.
GSAP
used by 92 institutionsA high-performance JavaScript library for creating animations and transitions in web development.
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.
WP Engine
used by 31 institutionsA managed WordPress hosting service that provides optimized performance, security, and support for WordPress sites.
WP Engine
used by 33 institutionsA managed WordPress hosting service that delivers high performance, security, and reliability for WordPress sites.
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.
Cloudflare
used by 178 institutionsA global network service that provides content delivery network (CDN), DDoS mitigation, internet security, and distributed domain name server services.
Fundraise Up
used by 1 institutionA modern fundraising platform that leverages AI and machine learning to optimize donation experiences and increase contributions.
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.
Squarespace Commerce
used by 16 institutionsThe e-commerce component of Squarespace, offering tools to create, manage, and optimize online stores.