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.
New York Foundation for the Arts
Tech Specs
Tech Specs
Google Analytics (GA4)
used by 318 institutionsGoogle's analytics platform that offers advanced tracking and analysis capabilities across web and app data for enhanced user behavior insights. Read moreLinkedin Insight Tag
used by 40 institutionsA JavaScript code that enables website owners to track conversions, retarget website visitors, and gain deeper insights from LinkedIn ad campaigns.
Hotjar
used by 47 institutionsA behavior analytics tool that combines heatmaps, session recordings, and feedback surveys to help understand how users interact with your website.
PHP
used by 485 institutionsA popular open-source scripting language widely used for web development and server-side applications. Read more
Swiper
used by 132 institutionsA modern touch slider library for creating responsive and mobile-friendly sliders and carousels.
core-js
used by 365 institutionsA modular standard library for JavaScript that provides polyfills for ECMAScript features.
LazySizes
used by 100 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 537 institutionsA fast, small, and feature-rich JavaScript library that simplifies HTML document traversal, event handling, and animation.
WordPress
used by 293 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 299 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 274 institutionsAn open-source relational database management system widely used for web applications and data storage.
Google Maps
used by 171 institutionsGoogle Maps is a web-based service that provides detailed maps, satellite imagery, and street views of locations worldwide. It offers navigation, real-time traffic updates, and route planning for various modes of travel. Widely used for its accuracy and comprehensive features.
Yoast SEO
used by 160 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 171 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.
RequireJS
used by 10 institutionsA JavaScript file and module loader that improves the speed and quality of code by managing dependencies.
React
used by 118 institutionsA JavaScript library for building user interfaces, maintained by Facebook, that allows developers to create reusable UI components. Read more
Cloudflare
used by 201 institutionsA global network service that provides content delivery network (CDN), DDoS mitigation, internet security, and distributed domain name server services.
Unpkg
used by 47 institutionsA fast, global CDN for everything on npm, making it easy to load JavaScript modules and other files from the npm registry.
Neon CRM
used by 3 institutionsA cloud-based customer relationship management system designed for nonprofits to manage donors, fundraising campaigns, and events.
